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Why the rise of age regression and childishness could just be harmless fun

Despite some opposition to the "Great Regression", one expert says adults embracing their youth could provide society with economic gain.

ABC News

Japan minister calls for new world order to counter rise of authoritarian regimes

Japan's trade and industry minister said on Thursday post-Cold War free trade and economic inter-dependence had bolstered authoritarian regimes and the United States and like-minded democracies should counter them with a "new world order."

Reuters

Japan, U.S. to tackle human rights abuses

The Japanese and U.S. governments plan to jointly establish a new organization to eliminate human rights abuses from international supply chains, it has been learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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British star uses biggest wrestling show in Japan to send X-rated message to Rishi Sunak

Zack Sabre Jr used his platform on a major wrestling show to call out the Prime Minister over the ongoing pay dispute with tens of thousands of NHS nurses

Daily Mirror

People in Tokyo wait in line 3 hours for a taste of these Japanese rice balls

Onigiri Bongo has served the humble onigiri, or rice ball, for 60 years. The current owner is the widow of the original owner, whom she married after discovering the restaurant as a newcomer to Tokyo.

WEKU

The world economy faces a huge stress test in 2023

With inflation on the rise and the era of ultra-low interest rates over, there could well be a systemic crisis

The Guardian - UK

'Alice in Borderland' Season 3: Everything We Know

The death-game series is Netflix's most-watched Japanese show for a reason.

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'Persona 4 Golden' quiz and exam answers: Every correct response from April to February

Persona 4 Golden casts you as a not-so-ordinary high school student, which means you'll need all the answers to every quiz and exam in the game.

Inverse

A.J. McKee: 'I Would Destroy' UFC's Alexander Volkanovski

Fresh off Saturday's win against Rizin lightweight titleholder Roberto de Souza, 'Mercenary' says he's game to take on another champion.

Sports Illustrated

On New Year's Day, Buddhist god Hotei brings gifts and good fortune in Japan

The new year brings a fresh start, symbolized in some cultures by the cherubic baby New Year who replaces the old year that has come to a close. In Japan, the roly-poly god Hotei, who is often identified with Santa Claus, ushers in the new year along with six other…

The Conversation

Noise pollution: how the sounds of the city were redefined as 'urban music' in 1920s Japan

Cash machines, elevators and escalators that talk. Jingles in department stores, train stations, supermarkets and shopping arcades. Loud speaker warnings about the dangers of riding on the bus or train, overlayed by sirens, car horns, traffic and pedestrians. “For a culture that places a high value on quiet,” US journalist…

The Conversation

Airlines blast ‘knee-jerk’ China travel curbs

The airline industry’s global lobby group has condemned national moves to introduce Covid-19 tests and other measures for passengers arriving from China as travel from the country resumes despite a flareup in the virus.

Bangkok Post

Japan's PM Kishida vows deeper alliance with US on defense

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to deepen his country’s alliance with the United States under Japan’s new defense policy that breaks from its exclusively self-defense-only stance in the face of growing regional tensions

The Independent UK

Ten things to look forward to in Japanese racing in 2023

New international drivers, an upgraded car and even a rare switch of manufacturers - there are plenty of reasons to get excited about the SUPER GT and Super Formula seasons ahead. Here are 10 things to look forward to in Japanese racing this year:

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Reuters

Japan to tighten COVID border controls for travellers from China

Japan will toughen its COVID-19 border control measures for travellers from China from Sunday, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said, in response to a surge of infections.

The Independent UK

Biden to host Japan's Kishida for talks on NKorea, economy

President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House later this month for economic and security consultations

The Independent UK

UN Security Council welcomes new members; 2 are first-timers

Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland are getting a formal welcome into the U.N. Security Council

USA Today Sports Media Group

A.J. McKee spent $100K on handmade samurai suit for Bellator vs. Rizin FF entrance: ‘It took a while to pull the trigger’

For A.J. McKee, it was worth every penny.

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Is 2023 set to be a tipping point?

It's that time of year to gaze into the crystal snow globe and try to see the stories on the horizon which will affect the New Year. Our world remains an increasingly tumultuous place, and the tragedy of expanding conflicts is only surpassed by the waves of refugees fleeing those…

Reuters

Biden, Japan's Kishida expected to meet in Washington as soon as Jan. 13 -source

U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are expected to meet in Washington as soon as Jan. 13, a source said on Tuesday.

Fortune

Japan is upping its offer to move families out of Tokyo to 1 million yen per child

Movers have to commit to living in a more rural region for at least five years.

Radio France Internationale

China calls Covid curbs on travellers 'unacceptable', threatens retaliation

China has described the extension of international restrictions on travellers from its territory as "unacceptable" as countries including France, Japan, India and the United States impose Covid controls on visitors from the world's most populous nation.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Yoon open to early resolution of wartime workers issue

SEOUL -- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in an interview published Monday expressed his willingness to seek an early resolution with Japan of the issue of former wartime requisitioned workers.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Samurai Japan stave off challengers for world top spot

NEW YORK -- Japan was first in the men's baseball rankings released by the World Baseball Softball Confederation on Dec. 31, a spot it has held since 2014. Samurai Japan will compete in the World Baseball Classic international tourney in March.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Panasonic to end rice cooker production in Japan

Panasonic Corp., which has produced electric rice cookers for more than 60 years, will end domestic production of the traditional appliance by June and transfer its domestic production base to China.

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