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China condemns Japanese plan to release Fukushima water

China has condemned a plan by Japan to release treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, demanding that Tokyo first receive the approval of neighboring countries

The Independent UK

Iwate fans laud native son Ohtani

He's an Angel on the other side of the Pacific and for now wears "Japan" across the chest of his uniform, but Shohei Ohtani will always have a place in the hearts of fans from his native Iwate Prefecture.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan-South Korea relations warming rapidly

Next week's summit between Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will be an important indication to domestic and international observers alike of both sides' resolve to improve bilateral relations.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Yoon ready to face domestic criticism

SEOUL -- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has pledged to resolve the issue of former requisitioned workers from the Korean Peninsula and restart mutual visits with Japan.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida makes 1st pitch in Japan game with South Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida threw out the first pitch for the World Baseball Classic game between Japan and South Korea, bouncing a ball that was scooped up by Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama who was his designated catcher

The Independent UK

What’s happening at Fukushima plant 12 years after meltdown?

Twelve years after the triple reactor meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, Japan is preparing to release a massive amount of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea

The Independent UK

Japan parliament OKs Ueda as BOJ chief to tackle inflation

Japan's parliament has approved the central bank's appointment of Kazuo Ueda as its new chief

The Independent UK

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Tell Us All The Crazy Shit You’d Get Up To In Japan We Might Sling Ya $5K To Fund It

Put Mt. Fuji & unlimited crab on your 2023 mood board.

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Wacoal backs Thai runners at Kyoto Marathon

Wacoal Thailand underlines its commitment to sustainability by supporting Thai runners in the world-class Kyoto Marathon 2023. With a 42.19km course, it serves as the model for a marathon for a sustainable environment. The proceeds from the event will be used to restore buildings and public utilities in other cities…

Bangkok Post

'Sushi terrorist' and 2 accomplices arrested in Japan after viral prank

Viral videos showed 21-year-old Yoshino Ryoga putting his saliva on utensils and sushi and licking the spout of soy sauce bottles at a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant in Nagoya City.

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Nootbaar's pre-WBC connections to Japan run deep

All but unknown in Japan prior to his selection to the Samurai Japan team for the World Baseball Classic, major leaguer Lars Nootbaar is aiming to make a name for himself in the country of his roots by helping the squad in its quest for global supremacy.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

On a mission for momentoes

Hundreds of fans wait in a long, winding line for the souvenir shop at Tokyo Dome on Thursday morning ahead of the Japanese national team's opening game in the Tokyo pool of the World Baseball Classic later that evening. Replica uniforms, towels and other items featuring star players on the…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Seoul to announce normalization of GSOMIA

SEOUL -- The administration of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol plans to announce the normalization of the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA), under which Japan and South Korea share intelligence, according to South Korean government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

North Korea fires missile after sending chilling 'shooting range' threat

Kim Jong-Un's sister previously threatened to make the "Pacific our firing range" as Pyongyang launched two short-range ballistic missiles towards Japan, prompting Tokyo to request an emergency meeting of the UN security council

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Manchester Evening News

The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie gets official characters trailer

Japanese developer Nihon Falcom’s hotly anticipated RPG is coming to North America and Europe

Daily Mirror

Viral sushi licking 'terrorism' prank continues to rock Japan with three arrested

Last month, a teenager was captured licking the open top of a communal soy sauce bottle and rubbing saliva on passing food - since then dozens of similar videos have been filmed

Bangkok Post

First Korea-Japan summit in four years planned

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will visit Japan next week, his office said on Thursday, as the two neighbours try to ease diplomatic strains over Japan’s wartime atrocities during its 35-year colonial rule.

The Independent UK

Shohei Ohtani and Japan: It's much more than just baseball

Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani is arguably the game's best player anywhere

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Disaster to destination: Fukushima snow wows tourists

FUKUSHIMA, Japan: Tourist Benjamin Tuffy’s family spent their winter holidays in picture-perfect snow in Japan. But they weren’t at the country’s famed ski resorts in Hokkaido or Nagano — they picked Fukushima.

The Independent UK

Seoul: Leaders of S. Korea, Japan to hold summit next week

South Korean and Japanese leaders will hold a summit next week

Evening Standard

Three arrested in Japan over viral ‘sushi terrorism’ videos from conveyor-belt restaurants

Police have arrested three people in Japan after a string of unhygienic pranks at a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant.

The Guardian - AU

Arrests made after wave of ‘sushi terrorism’ upends Japan’s restaurant industry

Reports of deliberately unhygienic behaviour have risen in recent weeks, including an incident in which a diner drank from a soy sauce bottle

USA Today Sports Media Group

Australia vs. Korea, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch World Baseball Classic

On Wednesday night, Australia will face Korea in a key Pool B matchup in the World Baseball Classic from the Tokyo Dome in Japan.

The Independent UK

Japan revises GDP to nearly flat, showing fragile recovery

Japan’s economy grew at an annual pace of 0.1% in October-December, in a downgrade from an earlier 0.6% increase

Reuters

Brazil to resume visa requirements for US, Japan, Australia, Canada -sources

Brazil has decided to resume entry visa requirements for citizens of the U.S., Japan, Australia and Canada, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

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