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After freeing a man who spent half a century on death row, will Japan keep using the death penalty?

Police fabricated key evidence that led to the conviction of Iwao Hakamada in 1968, but capital punishment still has popular support

The Guardian - AU

Anna Noon is saving the world one tiny forest at a time

The creator of Lake Mac's tiny forests will travel to Japan where the concept was born.

Newcastle Herald

Focus on saving jailed defender of whales

Letters and Short Takes: Friday, October 4, 2024

Newcastle Herald

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Japanese Woman Stops Violent Shoplifter With Move She Learned From Watching Anime

Watch a reenactment of how a Japanese woman used an anime move she'd never practiced to successfully stop a shoplifter.

Latin Times

WWII-Era Bomb Explosion Disrupts Flights At Japanese Airport

Discover how a WWII-era bomb explosion disrupted Miyazaki Airport operations in Japan, emphasizing the persistent risks of unexploded wartime bombs.

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Traveling Cats: 48 Purrfect Photos Of Two Cats Accompanying Their Humans Around Japan (New Pics)

If you're thinking of leaving your cats at home while you go on an adventure, think again, as these two cats won't have it! Daichi and Fuku-chan are traveling cats and very much enjoy new scenery, like their owner, Daisuke, does. The post Traveling Cats: 48 Purrfect Photos Of Two…

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The Independent UK

Middle East latest: Israeli strike kills at least 6 in Beirut as foreign nationals evacuate

At least six people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in Beirut overnight, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, as governments around the world scrambled to evacuate their citizens from the country

International Business Times UK

From Sushi Rolls to Empty Bowls: How A Surge In Tourists Contributed to Japan's Biggest Rice Shortage in Two Decades

Japan's biggest rice shortage in over two decades has been exacerbated by a record surge in tourists, rising demand for rice-based dishes like sushi, and agricultural challenges, leading to depleted inventories, rising prices, and supply shortages across the country.

Tom’s Guide

Sony has a new anti-scalping system for PS5 Pro pre-orders — here's what we know

A new system is being implemented in Japan that's designed to prevent scalpers from getting their hands on PS5 Pro consoles.

Radio France Internationale

Greenland extends detention of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson

A Greenland court on Wednesday extended the detention of Canadian-American environmental activist Paul Watson for three more weeks, pending a decision on his extradition to Japan, where he is wanted over a clash with whalers.

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European Automakers May Feel The Heat Amid Dockworkers Strike

A prolonged workers' strike at the East and Gulf Coast ports could disrupt the EV market in the U.S.

The Independent UK

Japan's new government welcomes 'forward-looking' congratulatory message from China

Japan’s new government says it hopes to improve ties with China after receiving a “forward-looking” congratulatory message from Beijing on the election of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba

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Kengo Kuma’s new Kyoto hotel is ‘a sanctuary of ethereal beauty’

A former ryokan inn, Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto offers onsen rooms equipped with natural hot spring water, and a contemporary take on a Noh theatre

International Business Times

WATCH: WWII Bomb Explodes At Japanese Airport, Grounding Flights

The blast left a crater in the runway at Miyazaki Airport on Kyushu island.

The Independent UK

A US bomb from World War II explodes at a Japanese airport, causing a large crater in a taxiway

An unexploded U.S. bomb from World War II that had been buried at a Japanese airport has exploded, causing a large crater in a taxiway and the cancellation of more than 80 flights but no injuries

The Guardian - UK

Pushing Buttons: At Tokyo Game Show, I saw the Japanese games scene I grew up with is still live and kicking

In this week’s newsletter: Konami, cute RPGs, weird but wonderful indie games – everything I saw at Japan’s biggest gaming convention

The Independent UK

Greenland court extends anti-whaling activist's time in custody as Japan seeks his extradition

A Greenland court has ruled that anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson must remain in detention until Oct. 23 to ensure his presence in connection with a decision by Denmark’s justice ministry on extradition

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