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When are the Rugby World Cup warm-ups and Rugby Championship matches?

There's plenty of rugby to be played before the World Cup starts in September

Wales Online

Centara to debut in Japan with Centara Grand Osaka, first-look images revealed

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hospitality operator, announces the opening of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, its newest property and Centara’s first-ever foray into the Japanese market, on July 1.

Bangkok Post

5 killed after truck collides with bus in Hokkaido in northern Japan

Five people have been killed and 12 others taken to the hospital after a truck collided with a bus in Hokkaido in northern Japan

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Wages are finally rising in Japan, as inflation eats away at consumer gains

Wages are rising in Japan more than they have in decades, at least for some workers

The Independent UK

Japan's emperor meets with Indonesian president on his first official foreign trip as emperor

Japanese Emperor Naruhito is meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on the third day of his first official foreign trip since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2019

The Independent UK

Centara to open Osaka hotel July 1

Centara Hotels & Resorts plans to open its newest property Centara Grand Hotel Osaka on July 1, its first foray into the Japanese market.

Bangkok Post

Japan, U.S., Australia to lay undersea cable

Japan, the United States and Australia plan to jointly create an undersea cable to boost internet access in Pacific island nations with the aim of countering growing Chinese influence in the region.

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Ukrainian dance troupe begins Japan tour

NAGOYA -- The P. Virsky Ukrainian National Folk Dance Ensemble, which has continued to perform even after the Russian invasion of their country, began its Japan tour Saturday in Naka Ward, Nagoya, performing dances rooted in the culture of their homeland.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Govt to promote investment in Ukraine

The government is arranging a meeting to facilitate investments in Ukraine with the aim of supporting Kyiv amid its ongoing war sparked by Russia's invasion.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

'Russia at peace with the West suits India. It does not suit China'

C. Raja Mohan from the Institute of South Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore breaks down India's position between the West, Russia and China.

360info

In-form Dolphins swim team to chase world title medals

Australia will send a 38-strong team to next month's world swimming championships in Fukuoka, Japan, with stars like Kaylee McKeown expected to shine.

AAP

Cardiff can't spend Liam Williams money as Wales star's move not guaranteed

The Wales full-back is set to move to Japan after the World Cup, provided he passes a strict medical

Wales Online

Reo Hatate 'stimulated' by Kaoru Mitoma bromance as Celtic hero wants to be just like his Brighton best mate

Hatate's blues of being snubbed by Japan were forgotten as he started alongside Celtic pal Kyogo Furuhashi and Brighton top star Kaoru Mitoma.

Daily Record

Who Is Ryutaro Nagano's Caddie?

We take a look at who currently carries the bag for the Japanese professional golfer.

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Cameron McEvoy sends 50m freestyle warning before world championships in Fukuoka

Comeback king Cameron McEvoy has sent a warning to his world championship rivals that he's the man to beat next month in Japan.

The Independent UK

How a canal is bringing water, fish and hope to farmers in Cambodia

A project funded by Japan and facilitated by the World Food Programme is changing lives in a community hit by erratic weather linked to climate extremes

Bangkok Post

Govt to promote new silk products for export

Thailand is planning to promote premium silk products to target young buyers in Japan, South Korea and Italy, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on Saturday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan-U.S.-ROK summit eyed for D.C. in August

The top leaders of Japan, the United States and South Korea plan to hold a meeting in Washington in August, informed sources said.

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The Japan News/Yomiuri

Govt lists 12 key fields in defense tech guidelines

The government has specified 12 key fields necessary to strengthen national security in defense technology guidelines to be released soon, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

The Conversation

Watered-down LGBTQ 'understanding' bill shows how far Japan's parliament is out of step with its society – and history

Japan has passed legislation aimed at “promoting the understanding” of members of the LGBTQ community – a watered-down bill that will do little to put the Asian country in line with fellow liberal democracies on the issue.

Bangkok Post

Japanese emperor begins state visit to Indonesia

JAKARTA: Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Saturday for their first state visit since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2019.

WEKU

Japan expands the definition of rape and raises the age of consent to 16 from 13

The new legislation redefines rape as nonconsensual sex, removing a requirement showing the victim fought back. The change comes after four years of protests decrying sexual violence in Japan.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Govt to send gunpowder to U.S. as U.S. sends shells to Ukraine

Japan is poised to supply a raw material used to manufacture artillery shells to the United States, which is sending ammunition to Ukraine, according to Japanese government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Tech leak suspect 'used work email to contact Chinese firm'

A Chinese researcher arrested on suspicion of leaking research data on a cutting-edge technology to a Chinese company allegedly used his Japanese workplace email to contact the firm on several occasions, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

Los Angeles Times

Appreciation: Composers are often revered but rarely beloved. Kaija Saariaho was both

LOS ANGELES — This year's Ojai Festival began Thursday night with a tribute to Kaija Saariaho, the Finnish composer who died earlier this month. For Ojai, Steven Schick performed an ethereal percussion piece inspired by the moss garden at the Kyoto temple Saiho-ji, which is the greenest place I have…

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