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Japan's crackdown on truck driver overtime raises fears of economic breakdown

Truck driver Yuichi Tomita has been delivering packages all over Japan for two decades, often clocking 40 straight hours on the road. He says the work is tough but a source of pride, and one he's never thought of quitting - until now.

Reuters

Canada deploys military aircraft to Japan to implement North Korea sanctions

Canada on Thursday said it will deploy a military aircraft to Japan to support implementation of United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea.

Reuters

New York Mets could have Shohei Ohtani masterplan after secret Steve Cohen visit

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen reportedly made a trip to Japan during the offseason and watched megastar Shohei Ohtani - who is in a contract year with the Los Angeles Angels

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South African Hero Is Big In Japan

Paballo has overcome personal struggles to save lives. Now he’s famous in a country halfway around the world

Zenger

57% say Japan now handling COVID well

According to a Yomiuri Shimbun survey, 57% of respondents believe that Japanese society is handling the novel coronavirus well, surpassing the number who disagreed for the first time since the pandemic began.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Wakata: U.S., Russian astronauts on ISS enjoyed Japanese food

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, who returned to Earth from his latest mission in March, said the Japanese food he took to the International Space Station was popular among the other astronauts.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

3 'A-Rated' Pharmaceutical Stocks UNDER $15 to Own in April

The pharmaceutical industry is positioned for considerable growth in the upcoming years, thanks to increased demand, investments in research and development, and the expansion of e-pharmacy channels. Therefore, A-rated pharmaceutical stocks Astellas Pharma (ALPMY), Ono Pharmaceutical (OPHLY), and Santen Pharmaceutical (SNPHY), trading under $15, could be worth owning in April.…

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Stressed Out? Try These 3 Low-Cost Stocks That'll Take the Edge Off

Despite industry-wide headwinds, the tobacco industry is well-positioned for solid growth in the foreseeable years, thanks to stable demand for tobacco products and the sector’s R&D efforts. Therefore, investors might consider buying cheap fundamentally sound tobacco stocks Japan Tobacco (JAPAY), Imperial Brands (IMBBY), and Vector Group (VGR). Read on….

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Debris is found during a search for a Japanese army helicopter carrying 10

A missing Black Hawk carrying 10 crew members is believed to have crashed into the sea off a southern island after objects appearing to be aircraft parts were spotted in the area, an official said.

WEKU

Priyanshu Rajawat shocks top-seed Nishimoto to enter Orleans Masters quarters

NEW DELHI: Rising Indian shuttler Priyanshu Rajawat registered an upset win over top seed Kenta Nishimoto of Japan to storm into the men's singles quarterfinals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 tourney in Orleans, France on Thursday.

The Times of India

Hope at last for hay fever sufferers: Japan is waging war on pollen

For too long, the plant world has laughed at our puffy faces and runny noses. Finally there’s a plan to stop them, says journalist Peter Ormerod

The Guardian - UK

Japanese army helicopter carrying 10 missing after vanishing from radar

Japan’s coast guard says it is searching for an army helicopter carrying 10 crew members that went missing off a southern Japanese island

The Independent UK

Markets Today: Stock Indexes Slip as U.S. Jobless Claims Signal a Weaker Labor Market

Morning Markets June S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are down -0.12%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are down -0.37%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are modestly lower after today’s weekly jobless claims showed the U.S. labor market continues to soften. Continuing claims, which include...

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8 Things You Didn't Know About Kazuki Higa

We get to know the Japanese professional golfer a little better with these eight facts.

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The Independent UK

Japanese army helicopter carrying 10 crew members missing

Japan’s coast guard says it is searching for an army helicopter carrying 10 crew members that went missing off a southern Japanese island

Reuters

Vending machine in remote Japan town sells meat from intruding bears

A remote Japanese town has taken to selling bear meat from a vending machine, sourcing its supply to Asian black bears, listed as a vulnerable species, caught in traps or in the mountains by hunters.

Reuters

Japanese military helicopter goes missing with several people on board

Japan on Thursday said it had lost contact with a military helicopter carrying several crew and passengers near Miyakojima, part of its southwest Okinawa island chain.

The Guardian - UK

Vending machines, forbidden colours and Scottish declarations – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes every Thursday. How will you fare?

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Army helicopter carrying Japanese soldiers goes missing off Okinawa

The Ministry of Defence in Tokyo said that a Ground Self Defence Force helicopter which was circling Miyako Island, close to Taiwan, disappeared from the radar

InsideEVs

BMW, Stellantis In Talks With Tesla’s Battery Supplier Over New US Plants

Automotive giant Stellantis and German brand BMW are in talks with Panasonic over the Japanese company’s cylindrical battery technology which has been used successfully in Tesla vehicles for several years.

Motor1

2024 Mazda3 Revealed In Japan With Bigger Screen And Other Updates

It also boasts wireless charging and a new paint color.

Reuters

Japan's Kishida: hopes for peaceful resolution of Taiwan issue

Japan hopes for a "peaceful resolution through dialogue" on issues regarding Taiwan, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday, repeating previous remarks by Japanese officials.

The Guardian - AU

Japan declares war on pollen as hay fever epidemic grips the nation

Calls for PM Fumio Kishida to eliminate ‘national disease’ as pollen from cedar and cypress trees makes life miserable for 40% of population

Newsroom.co.nz

Hirini reveals she's new Pearl in Japan sevens crown

Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini is heading to Japan to play professional sevens for the Pearls club – something she wants to make more permanent once her international career is over, she tells Suzanne McFadden in an exclusive interview.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan-Australia group films world's deepest fish

A team of scientists from academic institutions in Japan and Australia has filmed a fish at a depth of 8,336 meters in the Izu-Ogasawara Trench in southern Japan, setting a new record for the deepest fish ever recorded.

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