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Yamaha Presents The Cygnus Griffus Monster Energy Edition Scooter In Japan

Yamaha has debuted the Cygnus Griffus Monster Energy Edition commuter scooter in the Japanese market. It features a MotoGP-inspired livery.

RideApart

Connecting Bangkok to the land of the Rising Sun

On view now at GalileOasis, "Tea Times: Tea Rhymes" displays over 300 tea bowls made by ceramist Panchalie Sathirasas. The various styles and sizes of the bowls were inspired by those used during a Japanese tea ceremony.

Bangkok Post

After the Fukushima disaster, Japan swore to phase out nuclear power. But not anymore

Japan adopted a plan to extend the lifespan of nuclear reactors, replace the old and even build new ones, a major shift in a country scarred by the Fukushima disaster.

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Japanese town's fried chicken is so popular that KFC ended up being ousted

Nakatsu in Japan has become the capital of karaage, a type of fried chicken so popular that it ousted a KFC restaurant in 1995 and is devoured across the country

Daily Mirror

Lexus Updates RC And RC F In Japan With Handling And Safety Upgrades

There are also new wheel designs and a larger infotainment screen.

Motor1

Sophie Ellis-Bextor used new album as ‘an outlet to make sense of things’ following stepdad’s death

Exclusive: The Murder On The Dancefloor hit-maker also opens up about the trip to Japan she was never meant to meant to take which is at the heart of her seventh studio album

Evening Standard

Japan makes major nuclear about-turn

TOKYO: Japan decided on Thursday to allow nuclear reactors to operate beyond their current limit of 60 years and to replace ageing facilities with new advanced ones, in a major policy change to cut carbon emissions while ensuring energy supplies amid disruptions from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

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Russia condemns "militarization" of Japan under Kishida defence plan

Russia accused Japan on Thursday of abandoning decades of pacifist policy and embracing "unbridled militarization", responding to a $320-billion defence plan announced by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida last week.

Reuters

Victoria Beckham is 'so proud' of Brooklyn as he adds yet another string to his bow

Brooklyn Beckham has had plenty of career aspirations over the years - from model, to photographer, to chef - and now he's entering into the Japanese drink industry with mum Victoria sharing her pride

Daily Mirror

Japan approves simple Alzheimer’s blood test

TOKYO: Japan’s health ministry has approved one of the world’s first blood test kits to detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease, paving way for a simpler and speedier diagnosis of the brain-wasting ailment for which a blockbuster therapy is finally on the horizon.

Bangkok Post

Nurses: attracting more men to the profession could help with talent shortage

Seldom has the state of the NHS workforce been more in the public consciousness. A global survey of nurses undertaken by the consultancy firm McKinsey in the summer of 2022 highlighted the perilous state of the sector. The survey, which was conducted in France, Singapore, Japan, the US, Australia, Brazil…

The Conversation

Japan reverts to max nuclear power to tackle energy, climate

Japan has adopted a new policy promoting greater use of nuclear energy to ensure stable power supply amid global fuel shortages and to reduce carbon emissions — a major reversal of its phase-out plan since the Fukushima crisis

The Independent UK

Japan to look into group's report of secret Chinese police stations

Japanese authorities are investigating a report from a human rights group that China has set up police offices in Japan, a top government spokesperson said on Thursday, following similar checks by European countries, the United States and Canada.

Reuters

A.J. McKee's Journey to Japan for Bellator vs. Rizin Is Three Years in the Making

"It’s always been a dream of mine to fight in Japan and soccer kick somebody in the head,” McKee says

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Three suspects in Tokyo robbery lose challenge over Japan extradition request

Joe Chappell, Daniel Kelly and Kaine Wright are alleged to have posed as a customers to gain entry to the store in 2015.

The Guardian - UK

My girlfriend tracked down Tiger Mask to a shop in Japan – the Christmas present I’ll never forget

I had spotted the wrestler mask in a tiny place in Tokyo years before but couldn’t afford it – and I always regretted it

Autosport

The Red Bull protege aiming to restore a forgotten F1 link

Amid a frustrating season in Formula 2, Liam Lawson was passed up for the vacancy in the AlphaTauri Formula 1 team for 2023. Now the New Zealander is hoping to use Super Formula to convince Red Bull to give him a shot in 2024 and restore the route from Japan…

Daily Record

Borna Barisic reveals World Cup exhaustion as Rangers star opens up on 'mental and physical' toll

The left-back played 120 minutes in the last-16 showdown with Japan that went to penalties.

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Bingo Merriex left TCU in 2003 to play pro basketball. On Saturday he earned his degree.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Bingo Merriex took about 20 years between college classes.

Motorsport

How Lawson plans to build his Red Bull F1 case in Japan

The Independent UK

Japan ruling party lawmaker quits over funds scandal

A key governing party lawmaker in Japan who has served in key posts has submitted his resignation over a political funding scandal in a fresh embarrassment for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

Reuters

Japan visitors surge to near 1 million in first full month after COVID easing

Visitor arrivals to Japan jumped to nearly 1 million in November, the first full month after the country scrapped COVID-19 curbs that effectively halted tourism for more than two years, data showed on Wednesday.

Pedestrian.tv

If U Wanna Catch Flights Not Feelings, Huge Holiday Deals For Japan Are Landing On Boxing Day

BRB planning my next trip.

Reuters

Japan formin to postpone reported China trip to next year -TV Asahi

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi will postpone an expected trip to China to meet with his counterpart Wang Yi to late January or later due to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the country, TV Asahi reported on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Men's Hockey World Cup 2023: India schedule and full list of matches

Hoping to build on its return to the Olympic podium with a bronze medal at the Tokyo Games in 2021, India will look to break their World Cup hoodoo as well when they begin their quest to end a 47-year wait for another World Cup trophy with their opening match…

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