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Japan's general election might be put on hold because it's prime minister's son had a party

Japan's prime minister said he wanted to "draw a line" under his son's actions, but it might have scuppered a snap election bid.

Fortune

Japanese court says government's policy against same-sex marriage is unconstitutional

A Japanese court has ruled that the government's policy against same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, in a closely watched decision that supporters say is a step toward marriage equality

The Independent UK

Top Stories of the Month: China’s Effort to Move Mountain of ‘Hidden Debt’ Faces Uphill Climb

Local governments’ invisible debt could be as high as almost $10 trillion, double Japan’s GDP, posing a risk of destabilizing the banking and financial sector

Caixin Global

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Fender debuts limited-run Sakuraburst MIJ Hybrid II Stratocaster – and this one’s actually available outside of Japan

Previously a Japan-only exclusive, could the arrival of this fresh ’burst herald a change in tack from Fender?

Guitar World

2024 Toyota Crown Sedan Walkaround Videos Show What The US Is Missing Out On

The large sedan features a fuel cell setup and will go on sale in Japan this fall.

Motor1

Japan government under renewed pressure to end same-sex marriage ban

Calls grow for marriage equality as another court rules ban is unconstitutional

The Guardian - UK

Toyota adds Ritomo Miyata to WEC Challenge programme

Miyata, a race winner in both SUPER GT and Super Formula, will accompany the Toyota World Endurance Championship squad for the remaining rounds of the season that don't clash with his existing commitments in Japan, starting with the Le Mans 24 Hours next month.

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Japan court rules that a bar on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional

A Japanese court ruled on Tuesday that not allowing same-sex marriage was unconstitutional, a decision activists welcomed as a step towards marriage equality in the only Group of Seven nation with no legal protection for same-sex unions.

Reuters

Offshore Typhoon Mawar lashes eastern Taiwan, northern Philippines as it heads for southern Japan

Typhoon Mawar lashed Taiwan’s eastern coast with wind, rains and large waves Tuesday but largely skirted the island after giving a glancing blow to the northern Philippines

The Independent UK

Japan’s Kishida sacks son as aide over ‘inappropriate behaviour’

Moves comes amid public outrage over photos of a party the younger Kishida held at the official prime minister’s office.

Al Jazeera

North Korea to launch first military spy satellite in June

North Korea has notified of a planned satellite launch in June.

The New Daily

NATO should tread carefully in Southeast Asia, where memories of colonialism linger

NATO’s incursion into the Indo-Pacific region is a move that will exacerbate regional conflicts and tensions. That’s because NATO cannot be separated from the history of European colonialism and imperialism that shaped modern Asia — and plays a major role in Chinese nationalism today.

The Conversation

Japan, US, Philippine coast guards to hold first 3-way sea drill

Japan, the United States and the Philippines will hold their first trilateral maritime exercise off the Southeast Asian country's coast, Philippine officials said Monday, a move that will showcase their interoperability near the South China Sea, where Beijing is making assertive territorial claims.

Bangkok Post

'Tony' Yasumura reveals all about his not-naked shtick and its origins in Japanese comedy

The shtick that’s gone viral features a soccer player, a Spice Girl, James Bond, you name it, appearing to be naked

The Independent UK

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Reuters

Japan PM Kishida says his son to quit as aide after 'inappropriate' behaviour

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's son will resign as his aide, the premier said on Monday, after photos of the son and other relatives apparently pretending to hold a news conference at the official residence sparked an uproar.

The Independent UK

IAEA team in Japan for final review before planned discharge of Fukushima nuclear plant water

An International Atomic Energy Agency team has arrived in Tokyo for a final review before Japan begins releasing massive amounts of treated radioactive water into the sea from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, a plan that has been strongly opposed by local fishing communities and neighboring countries

Golf Monthly

Anannarukarn Beats Furue To Win Match Play Title In Vegas

The Thai takes the cash in the desert after finishing the marathon event with victory over her Japanese opponent

Reuters

Philippines, U.S., Japan to hold first-ever joint coast guard exercise

The coast guard of the United States, Japan and the Philippines will hold trilateral maritime exercise in the South China Sea this week, the first such manoeuvres between them as a time of growing concern about China's moves in the region.

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Bangkok Post

Thai golf star Pajaree beats Japan's Furue in LPGA Match-Play final

Thailand's Pajaree Anannarukarn defeated Japan's Ayaka Furue 3&1 in Sunday's LPGA Match-Play final to capture her second career tour title.

The Hindu

India enter Junior Asia Cup semifinal with 17-0 win over Thailand

India top the four-team Pool A with 10 points from four games after victories over Chinese Taipei, Japan and Thailand and a 1-1 draw against Pakistan, were unstoppable with Angad Bir Singh scoring four goals (13th, 33rd, 47th, 55th min).

WEKU

North Korea has notified Japan it plans to launch a satellite in the coming days

North Korea said that it plans to launch a satellite, which may be an attempt to put its first military reconnaissance satellite into orbit. It said the launch window is from May 31 to June 11.

The Guardian - AU

Baby boomtown: does Nagi hold the secret to repopulating Japan?

Fertility rate is more than twice the national average and nearly half of households have three or more children – thanks in no small part to generous daycare and an all-in approach to raising families

Al Jazeera

Japan on standby for N Korea ‘satellite’ launch in next two weeks

Pyongyang has said previously it completed work on a spy satellite, but Tokyo says launch could be ballistic missile.

The Independent UK

North Korea tells neighboring Japan it plans to launch satellite in coming days

Japan’s coast guard said North Korea has notified it that it plans to launch a satellite in coming days, which may be an attempt to put a military reconnaissance satellite into orbit

USA Today Sports Media Group

A.J. McKee, Scott Coker agree McKee vs. Patricky Freire perfect fight for Bellator X Rizin 2 in Japan

For the second straight time, Bellator is taking one of its biggest stars to Japan.

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