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U.S. military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft following deadly crash off Japan

The crash raised new questions about the safety of the Osprey, which has been involved in multiple fatal accidents over its relatively short time in service.

WEKU

Here Is Why People In Japan Have Longer Life Expectancy

Japan has the world's longest life expectancy due to a significant decrease in mortality from a number of diseases.

International Business Times UK

Kyoto Animation fire: Japan prosecutors seek death penalty over blaze that killed 36

Shinji Aoba has admitted starting fire but has pleaded not guilty, saying a psychological disorder makes him incapable of distinguishing between right and wrong

The Guardian - AU

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Was The Last Samurai Tom Cruise’s last great movie?

Twenty years ago, the ‘Mission: Impossible’ frontman did a lot more than just shoot people and jump off tall buildings. Today, ‘The Last Samurai’ marks one of the actor’s final truly ambitious starring roles. As the film celebrates its 20th birthday, Chris Edwards speaks to director Edward Zwick about its…

The Independent UK

National security advisers of US, South Korea and Japan will meet to discuss North Korean threat

The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea and Japan will meet in Seoul this week to discuss North Korea’s military threat and other issues as they continue to promote trilateral cooperation in Asia

The Independent UK

Oppenheimer to finally be released in Japan after ‘Barbenheimer’ backlash

Internet references conflating the two films drew anger in Japan, which was twice attacked by nuclear weapons during the second world war

The Guardian - AU

Rudan downplays Japan links as WSW get Marcelo boost

Marko Rudan has been attracting envious glances from overseas clubs but the Western Sydney boss insists he has plenty more to achieve with the Wanderers.

AAP

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Hells Angels, yakuza suspects arrested

Immigration police have arrested an Australian suspected to be a Hells Angels member and two Japanese men believed to be connected with the yakuza gang.

Bangkok Post

Meet the 50 players who earned 2024 LPGA status at Q-Series

Australia's Robyn Choi topped the field with a 29-under total over the course of six rounds.

USA Today Sports Media Group

US military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft following a deadly crash off the coast of Japan

The U.S. military has announced it is grounding all of its Osprey V-22 helicopters, one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in a crash off the coast of Japan

The Independent UK

Satellites watch as Japan's new volcanic island continues to grow (image)

The ESA satellite Copernicus Sentinel-2 caught an image of the new volcanic island "Niijima" on Nov. 27, showing the island off the coast of Japan forged in fire in Oct. is still rising from the sea.

Space

The Boy and the Heron is an autobiographical reflection by Hayao Miyazaki in the twilight of his life

Much about Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film, The Boy and the Heron, remained a mystery until its premiere in Japanese theatres on July 14.

The Conversation

‘Naruto’ recognition and broken cultural barriers: Tatsuro Taira embraces newfound UFC attention

Rising UFC star Tatsuro Taira was blown away when his favorite Japanese comic series reached out to him for a project.

USA Today Sports Media Group

FIVB Club Volleyball | Minas proves too strong for Ahmedabad Defenders

Brazil’s Itambe Minas proved too good for Ahmedabad Defenders as it ran out a 25-22, 25-23, 25-19 winner in a Pool-A match on the opening day of the FIVB men’s Volleyball Club World Championships at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday. The Indian franchise matched Minas for a good…

The Hindu

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Digital Camera World

New Panasonic Lumix G100D stealth-launches in Japan

Newly-announced Panasonic Lumix G100D offers a minor update for the Japanese market

Evening Standard

Arsenal could suffer two-month selection blow over injured Takehiro Tomiyasu

Gunners full-back could miss up to six weeks with a calf issue, with the Asian Cup also coming up in January

Guitar World

“Jimmy sat there for the whole two hours then waited until after the show before he asked me, ‘How did you find out how to make my sound?’” Meet Mr. Jimmy, the Japanese kimono salesman who has dedicated his life to becoming Jimmy Page

This is the story of Akio Sakurai, aka Mr. Jimmy, and his lifelong quest to replicate Jimmy Page’s guitar style and tone, and perform Led Zeppelin just as Page did back in the day – and, eventually, in front of the man himself

Tom’s Guide

What are Japanese floor mattresses and are they healthy to sleep on?

From saving space to providing firm support on a budget, a Japanese floor mattress has lots of benefits, but it won't suit everyone – here's why.

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International Business Times

Ukraine's Zelensky To Join G7 Leaders Video Summit Wednesday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will join a video summit later Wednesday with the leaders of the G7, chair Japan said, hours after unexpectedly skipping a virtual meeting with US senators.

AAP

Japan honesty talks sparking City turnaround

Melbourne City used their Asian Champions League trip to Japan as an opportunity for clear-the-air talks among the players in a bid to spark their season.

Space

Japan targeting Jan. 19 for nation's 1st-ever moon landing

Japan's robotic SLIM spacecraft will make the nation's first-ever moon landing on Jan. 19, if all goes according to plan.

The Independent UK

Covid wiped out British pupils’ gains in maths and English

The UK saw an ‘unprecedented’ drop in results and now ranks behind countries like Singapore and Japan

The Hindu

Italian outfit Sir Sicoma Perugia will be keen to defend its crown

FIVB Men's Club World Championship kicks off Wed. in Bengaluru. Italy's Sir Sicoma Perugia defends title against Turkey's Halkbank, Brazil's Sada Cruzeiro & Itambe Minas, Japan's Suntory Sunbirds & India's Ahmedabad Defenders.

The Independent UK

Air Force identifies the eight US crew lost in Osprey crash in Japan

Air Force Special Operations Command has identified the eight service members lost when their Osprey aircraft crashed off the coast of Japan last week

The Conversation

Japan: Myths to Manga – Young V&A exhibition celebrates nature's influence on Japanese culture

Japan: Myths to Manga at the Young V&A is loosely divided into four parts: sky, sea, forest and city. The underlying theme of the exhibition is showcasing how traditions developed in these contexts relate to contemporary Japanese culture. Japan’s dramatic natural landscapes are displayed as the inspiration behind the country’s…

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