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President Joe Biden says 'I got sandbagged' in talking about falling earlier in the day at the US Air Force Academy. Picture: AP

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Kyogo Furuhashi says his dream of becoming a footballer nearly died and his childhood passion was swimming.

Furuhashi reveals his love of swimming and has latest say on Celtic future

Japanese companies are investing in offshore wind in Scotland

Japan supercharges Scotland's green revolution - Jeremy Grant

Celtic will face Athletic Bilbao for James Forrest's testimonial. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic announce glamour friendly for Forrest testimonial, latest Japan fixture

Laura Beveridge, pictured playing in the Estrella Damm Ladies Open Presented By Catalunya at Club de Golf Terramar in Sitges just under a year ago, had her best year so far last season on the LET. Picture: Tristan Jones/LET.

Beveridge hails 'great' time for Scottish golfers in women's game

Rishi Sunak shows off his socks to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during their bilateral meeting in Hiroshima ahead of the G7 Summit (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Why we shouldn't sneer at Sunak's sock diplomacy in Japan – Scotsman comment

Prince Harry and Meghan have been married since 2018. Credit: Getty Images

Rishi Sunak speaks out on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle car chase

Richie Ramsay tees off on the 11th hole during day one of the Soudal Open at Rinkven International Golf Club in Belgium. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Ramsay happy not to be 'swinging from his boots' on Soudal Open course

Celtic will face Yokohama F. Marinos in their pre-season tour of Japan, the former club of Daizen Maeda and Tomoki Iwata. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic Japan tour: First opposition confirmed, ex-Rangers presence, fixture date

Celtic's Japanese striker Daizen Maeda during a training session at Lennoxtown this week ahead of the potential title clincher at Hearts on Sunday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

How Celtic can recruit more Asian players and earn 'millions more supporters'

Ange Postecoglou went on to coach the Socceroos after arriving in Australia as a five-year-old.

Postecoglou remarks on immigrant picture of him from 52 years ago

Scotscraig Golf Club in Tayport has introduced new gender-neutral tees. Picture: Scotscraig Golf Club.

Scotscraig Golf Club implements gender-neutral tees for inclusivity

Celtic's five Japanese players. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Celtic confirm Japan & South Korea pre-season tour, what Ange Postecoglou said

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou shows his elation at full-time of the Scottish Cup semi-final on Sunday as Rangers counterpart Michael Beale looks on disconsolate. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Ange on what got him Celtic job and term to never use for Beale or other bosses

Bob Macintyre hits his tee shot on the first hole in the third round of the Korea Championship Presented by Genesis at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea in Incheon. Picture: Jung Yeon-Je/AFP via Getty Images.

MacIntyre and Jamieson both in contention in Korea Championship

Scotland's Greig Laidlaw celebrates after the Six Nations win over England at Murrayfield in 2018.

Greig Laidlaw was one of Scotland's greatest 9s - like many Borderers before him

Gemma Dryburgh in action during day one of the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro at Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles. Picture: Michael Owens/Getty Images.

Dryburgh off to 'hot start' in LPGA's LA Championship

David Law tees off on the 12th hole in the first round of the Korea Championship Presented by Genesis at Jack Nicklaus GC Korea. Picture: Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images.

Law and MacIntyre sit inside top ten in Korea Championship

Greg Laidlaw, who has announced his retirement from rugby, in action for Scotland in 2019.

Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw retires from rugby to move into coaching

Bob MacIntyre and caddie Mike Thomson pictured during a practice round for the Korea Championship Presented by Genesis at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea. Picture: Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images.

MacIntyre aims to keep calm as he bids to secure PGA Championship spot

Siya Kolisi lifts the Web Ellis trophy after South Africa's victory over England in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

‘Praying for a miracle’ – Siya Kolisi is a doubt for the Rugby World Cup

Pedestrians cross a street in Tokyo's Shinjuku area. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Scottish minister to visit Japan in boost for trade links

Calum Hill lines up a putt on the 18th green during the final round of the ISPS Handa Championship in Japan. Picture: Yoshimasa Nakano/Getty Images.

Three Scots finish in top ten as Herbert claims play-off win in Japan

David Law acknowledges the crowd after finishing his third round with a birdie in the ISPS Handa Championship at PGM Ishioka GC in Japan. Picture: Yoshimasa Nakano/Getty Images.

Law one off lead heading into final round of ISPS Handa Championship

Ange Postecoglou during a Celtic training session at Lennoxtown ahead of the weekend fixture against Motherwell. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Finishing top but not champions - how Postecoglou won his first title as boss

The UK emergency alert test will occur in a few days time and should affect around 90% of mobile devices in the UK.

UK Emergency Alert Test: Here's why 90% of UK mobiles will siren loudly soon

The SpaceX Starship, the biggest rocket ever built, explodes after its launch in Texas (Picture: Patrick T Fallon/AFP via Getty Images)

Has Humza Yousaf been taking PR advice from Elon Musk or vice versa?

Grant Forrest checks his yardage along with caddie Dave Kenny on the sixth tee in the second round of the ISPS Handa Championship at PGM Ishioka GC in Japan. Picture: Yoshimasa Nakano/Getty Images.

In-form Forrest shares halfway lead in ISPS Handa Championship in Japan

Bob Macintyre plays his second shot on the sixth hole during day one of the ISPS Handa Championship at PGM Ishioka GC in Omitama, Japan. Picture: Yoshimasa Nakano/Getty Images.

'Green light' for MacIntyre's new mental grading system on good day for Scots

Former Celtic target Kaoru Mitoma in action for Brighton during their weekend win at Chelsea. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

The Japan star who turned down Celtic and Ange Postecoglou reveals why

Sam Skinner injured his hamstring in Scotland’s warm-up game against France, causing him to miss the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Rugby World Cup is a dream for Skinner after agony of 2019

Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu is planning a trip to visit Celtic.

Japan coach plots trip but admits early concern over Postecoglou reaction

Katie Shanahan poses with her gold medal after finishing first in the Women 200m IM - Final at the 2023 British Swimming Championships. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Five Scots swimmers including three debutants picked for World Championships

Why has Beijing carried out 'war games' in the seas around Taiwan and Japan?

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou celebrates the win over Rangers.

Celtic reaction: Postecoglou lauds 'player who would have fight by himself'

Ange Postecoglou managed Yokohama F. Marinos between 2018 and 2021. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/Getty Images)

Celtic set for Japan tournament, Manchester City, Ange Postecoglou reunion,

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Ad Feature The City of Yokohama in Japan looks to workers and business living in Scotland

Jack Dempsey said signing a new contract with Glasgow Warriors was an easy decision. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Jack Dempsey belongs to Glasgow - but he’s keeping his Aussie accent

Artisanal Spirits Company owns the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), which was established in 1983, and has grown to encompass thousands of members worldwide.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner on track for £30m goal after strong results

Daizen Maeda is the latest Celtic player to become an injury concern.

Celtic forward Maeda reveals why he has left Japan camp

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson finished fourth in the World Figure Skating Championships in Japan.

Fourth place world championship finish for Scottish ice dancer Lewis Gibson

Hyeongyu Oh has an impressive goals to minute ratio since joining Celtic. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Celtic star Oh Hyeon-gyu earns 2nd South Korea cap

UK's Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby compete during the pairs free skate at the World Figure Skating Championships in Japan.

Scottish skaters happy after 16th place finish in first World Championships

Petrel at Imperial Dock in Leith on Wednesday. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Toppled research ship was once owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen

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Six Four ITV - Release date, cast, how to watch and summary

Baillie Gifford is an Edinburgh-based fund management group with some £227 billion under management and advice.

Baillie Gifford suffers fresh blow after shake-up at Scottish Mortgage

Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi has been capped 16 times by Japan but has not featured since last September.

Furuhashi breaks silence on Japan snub and responds by setting new Celtic target

Undated handout image issued by Nature Communications journal of a conceptual image for sampling materials containing uracil and vitamin B3 on the asteroid Ryugu by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft. Uracil, a key molecule found in all living organisms, has been detected in a near-Earth asteroid. Issue date: Tuesday March 21, 2023.

Key molecule found in all living beings detected in near-Earth asteroid

Scott Robertson speaks to media after being announced as the next All Blacks coach.

New All Blacks coach Robertson recalls formative spell at Ayr - 'I loved it'

Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin has withdrawn from the Belgium Under-21 squad. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Injury concern as Rangers midfielder withdraws from Belgium U21 squad

Nobel Prize for literature winner Kenzaburō Ōe visits the Nanjing Massacre Memorial museum in Jiangsu province, China in 2006 (Picture: China Photos/Getty Images)

Kenzaburō Ōe: a writer of real humanity and the real Japan

Celtic manager Ange Posetcoglou during a training session at Lennoxtown on Friday. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Postecoglou responds to Japan snub as Celtic boss defends Scottish football

Fears over a banking crisis remained at the fore on Thursday after Credit Suisse said it would borrow up to 50 billion Swiss francs (£45 billion) from Switzerland’s central bank to bolster its finances, sparking hefty falls in Asian trading.(Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Banking crisis fears ramp up after Credit Suisse £45 billion emergency loan

Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi (left) and Reo Hatate have been left out of the Japan squad for the Kirin Challenge Cup. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic's Kyogo and Hatate snubbed by Japan again as 'level of league' addressed

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