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Japan Prime Minister evacuated as panicked onlookers flee with explosion heard at speech

During his outdoor speech in the city of Wakayama, a “pipe-like object” was thrown near the Prime Minister, reported local media

Daily Mirror

Japanese PM Kishida unharmed after explosion heard at port where he was due to speak

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was in the city of Wakayama, stumping for a candidate in upcoming by-elections when an explosion was heard. At least one person has been detained.

WEKU

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida evacuated after man throws suspected smoke bomb

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was due to give a speech in western Japan, when what appears to be a smoke bomb was thrown.

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Japan PM Kishida unhurt after smoke bomb incident

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida resumed campaigning on Saturday, shortly after being evacuated unharmed from the scene of an apparent “smoke bomb” blast, local media reported.

Bangkok Post

G7 energy, environment leaders haggle over climate strategy

Energy and environment ministers of the Group of Seven wealthy nations are meeting in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo to try to forge an agreement on the best way forward in battling climate change

The Independent UK

S Korea, Japan, US to deepen security ties amid N Korea threat

Allies condemn ‘in the strongest terms’ Pyongyang’s latest weapons test, and urge end to ‘destabilization’.

Al Jazeera

Toyota Hilux Joins Roster Of McDonald's Happy Meal Toys In Japan

The Hilux isn't just a toy for the big boys.

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US, Japan, South Korea to hold missile defence exercises to deter North Korea threat

The United States, Japan and South Korea said in a joint statement they discussed the regularisation of missile defence and anti-submarine exercises to deter and respond to North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.

Reuters

Japan approves $8.1 billion Osaka resort, country's first casino

(This April 13 story has been corrected to fix initial investment amount to 1.08 trillion yen ($8.1 billion) from 1.8 trillion yen ($13.5 billion) in the headline and paragraph 1)

Reuters

Review: 'Suzume,' about a girl who falls for a chair, is worth the price of a seat

Admirers of the gifted Japanese writer-director Makoto Shinkai will recognize his touch from the opening moments of his often entrancing new animated feature, "Suzume." An affecting story about love and salvation, loss and memory, the movie opens on a dark-blue sky kissed by pastel-sunset pinks and purples, with stars that…

Los Angeles Times

Japan head coach hoping to build Celtic relationship with Ange Postecoglou

Hajime Moriyasu insists he wants to strike up a better relationship with the Celtic manager with so many Japanese players in the Hoops squad now.

The National (Scotland)

Japan boss wants to build Celtic bridges with Ange as he pleads for 'friendly relations' amid Hatate and Kyogo snubs

Moriyasu's frequent refusal to pick Kyogo and Reo Hatate has raised eyebrows but he says he wants to build "more friendly relations" with the Parkhead boss.

Daily Record

Suzume's Makoto Shinkai on the importance of comedy in the face of darkness

The director of Suzume talks three-legged chairs, trauma, and natural disasters

Total Film

Security of Europe, Indo-Pacific in focus as G7 foreign ministers gather

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven nations will focus on the security of both Europe and the Indo-Pacific as they gather in Japan from Sunday against a worrying backdrop of the war in Ukraine and China's growing assertiveness.

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The Independent UK

Japan to open 20-meter-deep snow corridor in the mountains

Visitors only have until 25 June to explore this wintry wonderland

The Week

North Korea and Japan’s difficult history

Long-term tensions between North Korea and Japan have risen dramatically after residents of Hokkaido were evacuated from their home when the hermit kingdom test-fired what could be a new type of ballistic missile.

The Independent UK

Japan approves plan to open first casino to lure tourists

Japan’s government has approved a controversial plan to open the country’s first casino in the city of Osaka as it seeks to lure more foreign tourists

The Independent UK

Next-gen fighter jet programme with Japan and Italy gets £650 million boost

The Ministry of Defence announced the latest tranche of funding to back the project’s next stage.

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You can buy Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's busted Master Sword - if you're lucky

Head down to your local Lawson's (in Japan)

iMore

Apple Books' new exclusive Webtoons deal could spell big things for Manwha fans

Apple Books has announced a new partnership to bring webtoons, vertical reading manga, to your iOS device.

MusicRadar

NAMM 2023: Yamaha launches flagship MIJ FG9 dreadnought, “the pinnacle” of its steel-string acoustic guitar know-how

The FG9 has an Adirondack spruce top and offers the choice of African Mahogany or Indian rosewood back and sides, and has an understated design inspired by Japanese culture

The Independent UK

US energy secretary says G7 can lead global emissions cuts

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says the Group of Seven wealthy nations can lead by example in cutting carbon emissions, though faster action is needed to stem global warming

Bangkok Post

US to push back against China economic coercion at G-7 meeting

The US is pressing the need for allies to coordinate against economic coercion, not just military threats, as Japan prepares to host top diplomats from the Group of Seven nations amid heightened tensions with China.

The Guardian - UK

Japan approves building of first casino

Casino complex to be built in Osaka after ban was lifted despite fears about gambling addiction

Reuters

Japan, South Korea to hold first security talks in 5 years, Tokyo says

Japan and South Korea will hold security talks in Seoul on April 17, the first such meeting since March 2018, Japanese foreign and defense ministries announced on Friday.

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