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Honda CR-V-Based Hydrogen Model Launching In 2024 In US, Japan

Compared to the Clarity Fuel Cell, the new tech is one-third the cost and double the durability.

Motor1

Micronesia says less afraid of release of Japanese nuclear plant water

The Pacific island state of Micronesia, one of the fiercest critics of a Japanese decision to release water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, said on Thursday it was no longer as worried about the plan as it had been.

Reuters

Revolting sushi customer licked conveyor belt food - and is now being sued by restaurant

Viral footage of a student licking and prodding sushi, before leaving it to other customers to eat, has caused outrage across Japan as restaurant chains are seeking legal action

Daily Mirror

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Netflix Japan blames 'labor shortage' for using A.I. art in its anime

Artists complain that image-generating A.I. steals their work without consent, while limiting their opportunities to get paying work.

Fortune

Current owners can keep invasive pets but release to be banned

Pet owners in Japan should hold on to their pond slider turtles and red swamp crayfish even after they are officially designated as invasive alien species this summer.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ukrainian officials visit Japan for landmine removal equipment demo

KOFU -- Officials from the Ukrainian state emergency service visited Yamanashi Prefecture for a demonstration of equipment for clearing landmines manufactured by Nikken Corp.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan's conveyor belt sushi industry takes a licking from an errant customer

The public's reaction to reports of one customer defiling utensils at sushi eateries suggests it's a brazen assault on two things of which Japanese are very proud, their sushi and their manners.

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Melbourne author Jessica Au wins $100,000 Victorian Prize for Literature with Cold Enough for Snow

Jessica Au's novel exploring the fraught but loving relationship between mothers and daughters just won the top prize at the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards.

ABC News

Sony taps president to steer entertainment-electronic empire

Sony has appointed a company veteran as its president to lead the Japanese electronics and entertainment conglomerate through times of change

The Independent UK

Japan's Honda outlines hydrogen power plans to go green

Honda is expanding the use of hydrogen to trucks and construction equipment, electricity for buildings and even in outer space, not just cars on roads, to step up on sustainability efforts

The Independent UK

Sumos, temples and geishas – a Japan journey not to be missed

Culture-rich Japan is a feast for the senses. From its colourful blossoms to its hefty sumos, the Asian nation is awash with wonders.

The New Daily

Nissan Max-Out Convertible Concept Comes To Life For Nissan Futures Event

It will be on display in Japan for Nissan's month-long discussion on the future of motoring.

Motor1

Winter wonderland

Besides famous cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, the northernmost prefecture of Japan known as Hokkaido is a top tourist attraction, especially for those who enjoy the chilly winter season and sports. It is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs and ski areas. There are many renowned ski resorts…

Bangkok Post

Two carriers extend services

Two Japanese carriers -- Japan Airlines (JAL) and Peach Aviation -- plan to increase the number of flights they operate to satisfy demand among Thai tourists, while tourism operators expect Thais to seek new travel destinations.

Bangkok Post

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NSW Labor matches Coalition, saying 'no plan' to raise coal royalty rates

Labor says no coal royalty rise as Japanese customers speak out

Daily Mirror

Japanese football legend joins Portuguese second tier club weeks before his 56th birthday

Kazuyoshi Miura is the world's oldest active professional footballer and has signed for a new club - 37 years after the Japanese hero first played for Brazilian side Santos

The Guardian - AU

Japanese backpacker using scooter to travel 3,000km from Melbourne to Cairns

Uni, 23, is determined to complete the trip from south to north on his foot-powered scooter – and regional Australia has welcomed him with open arms

Inverse

The Best Video Game Ever Made Just Got Its Own Holiday

One of the most prolific games of all time, Final Fantasy 7, now has a commemorative holiday to celebrate its release in Japan.

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Japanese robbery suspect had 6 iPhones in Manila detention

MANILA -- One of the four Japanese men suspected of involvement in a string of robberies across Japan had six iPhones in his possession while in a Philippine detention center, Philippine Justice Minister Jesus Remulla said on Tuesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida, NATO chief agree on cooperation

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Jens Stoltenberg, secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, have confirmed the strengthening of security cooperation between Japan and NATO, in a meeting at the Prime Minister's Office.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan, NATO building ties to counter threats

The deepening of security cooperation between Japan and NATO, driven by a shared understanding of the need to counter China and Russia, was spelled out by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg when they met in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Reuters

South Korea court rejects temple's claim to statue it says pirates pillaged

A South Korean court on Wednesday rejected a Buddhist temple's claim to a statue that it said Japanese pirates looted in the 14th century, clearing the way for Japan to press for its return.

Evening Standard

Xbox Series S and X prices rise in Japan — is the UK next?

We approach Xbox’s representatives for an update after the brand’s main man Phil Spencer hinted at price increases last year

The Independent UK

South Korean court says stolen statue must return to Japan

A South Korean court has ruled that a 14th century Korean Buddhist statue should be sent back to a Japanese temple from where it was stolen in 2012

Newcastle Herald

Japanese import adds X-factor to Jets attack

"He has that X-factor and will be a player who can break the game wide open."

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