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Teenage tourist accused of carving name into 1,200 year-old temple in Japan

The boy reportedly carved ‘Julian’ into a wooden pillar of the UNESCO world heritage site

The Independent UK

Japan’s top court backs trans woman in toilet case

TOKYO: In a landmark ruling, Japan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favour of a transgender bureaucrat who sued the government over access to female toilets at work.

Bangkok Post

Canadian teenager questioned by police for carving name into 8th century Japanese temple

A Japanese visitor saw the boy carving the pillar with his fingernail and told him to stop before notifying temple employees

Evening Standard

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Hong Kong will ban more products from Japan if treated wastewater is discharged, its leader says

Hong Kong leader John Lee says the city will ban marine products from “a large number prefectures” if Japan discharges treated radioactive wastewater into the sea

The Independent UK

‘Heaviest rain ever’ causes deadly floods and landslides in Japan

Mud engulfs houses and cars as island of Kyushu bears brunt of annual rainy season that is worsening with climate change

The Guardian - AU

Import Alert: This 1987 Honda CB750F Hurricane From Japan Needs A New Home

This 1987 Honda CB750F Hurricane was brought into the US from Japan by a previous owner, and is now looking for a new home. Probably won't see many of these.

RideApart

As the West battles inflation, for China ‘the risk is persistent deflation.’ Here’s why it could be a disaster for the world’s second largest economy

EY’s chief economist, Gregory Daco, tells Fortune to look at Japan: Elevated debt and a deflationary environment is “the worst of both worlds.”

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Dollar Falls on Yen Strength and Lower T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.31% and posted a 2-week low. Lower T-note yields Monday weighed on the dollar. Also, an increase in Japanese inflation expectations to an 8-1/2 year high pushed up the yen to a 2-1/2 week high against the dollar. In addition, weaker-than-expected U.S....

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Deadly flooding hits several countries, scientists said this will be increasingly common

Lethal flooding has simultaneously hit India, Japan, China, Turkey and the U.S. Northeast

The Independent UK

Andrés Iniesta’s Japan adventure ends with sense of unfulfilled promise

Andrés Iniesta did not help Vissel Kobe reach stated aim of being the biggest club in Asia but there was plenty to enjoy along the way

The Guardian - UK

Poor dental health can make your brain shrink

Did you think not brushing your teeth can only cause a cavity? Think twice before skipping oral health. Poor oral hygiene can increase your chance of getting gum disease, dental cavities, and a host of other health issues, including diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Recently, a new study by Japanese…

The Times of India

Krungsri hosts Japan-ASEAN Startup Business Matching Fair 2023

In Thai national economy, there are more than 3 million micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. They account for approximately 35 percent of the country’s GDP and above 70 percent of employment. Both the government and private sectors have been supporting startup and small business development for many years, while also…

Bangkok Post

Cory Hill signs for fourth division Japanese club weeks after quitting Wales squad

The former Wales lock has returned to Japan

Wales Online

Markets Today: Stocks Mixed Despite Expectations for Further Fed Rate Hikes

Morning Markets The S&P 500 Index ( $SPX ) ( SPY ) is up +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ( $DOWI ) ( DIA ) is up +0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ( $IUXX ) ( QQQ ) is down -0.13%. U.S. stock indexes this morning are mixed....

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Kanye West and his new wife spotted in Japan as she wears completely sheer bodysuit

Kanye West and his new wife Bianca Censori have been spending a lot of time in Japan, with the couple now being spotted enjoying a sumo tournament together

Barchart

Markets Today: Stocks Slightly Lower on Expectations for Further Fed Rate Hikes

Morning Markets September E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESU2 3) this morning are down -0.06% at a 1-week low, and Sep Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU2 3) are down -0.12% at a 1-week low. U.S. stock index futures this morning are slightly lower. September E-Mini S&P 500 futures and Sep Nasdaq...

The Independent UK

Japan defends neutrality of IAEA report on Fukushima water release plan as minister visits plant

Japan’s industry minister has visited the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant to see equipment that would be used in the planned release of treated radioactive water into the sea to ensure the safety of the controversial plan

Bangkok Post

1 dead as Japan warns of 'heaviest rain ever' in southwest

TOKYO: One person died in a landslide and hundreds of thousands of people have been urged to evacuate their homes in southwestern Japan as forecasters on Monday warned of the "heaviest rain ever" in the region.

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Thousands told to evacuate as mudslides, floods kill one in Japan

One person dead and hundreds of thousands of people urged to evacuate as torrential rain lashes southwestern Japan.

The Times of India

Canada Open: Lakshya in final; Sindhu ousted

Lakshya Sen upset fourth seed Kenta Nishimoto of Japan 21-17, 21-14 to reach his first final of the year at the Canada Open BWF Super-500 tournament.

The Independent UK

Heavy rains cause flooding and mudslides in southwest Japan, where at least 6 people are missing

Torrential rain has been pounding southwestern Japan, triggering floods and mudslides and leaving at least six people missing

The Independent UK

South Korea's Yoon pushes for strong resolve against North's nuclear ambitions at NATO summit

South Korea’s president says it’s time to clearly demonstrate strong international resolve to deter North Korea’s nuclear ambitions and he plans to discuss how to cope with the North’s expanding weapons arsenal with NATO leaders this week

Bangkok Post

Abe Shinzo, it seems we hardly knew you

A year has passed since former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo was assassinated by a gunman during a campaign rally in Nara on July 8, 2022. Much like the assassination of US President John F Kennedy in Dallas in 1963, Abe's murder marked a watershed moment in Japan's history.

Bangkok Post

Japanese visitors unlikely to hit TAT target

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) acknowledges that inbound Japanese visitors are unlikely to reach its target of half of the 2019 level this year because of a slow resumption of flights and a weak yen, while travel agents have voiced concerns about potential political unrest.

Daily Record

Daizen Maeda issues Celtic message after Jota farewell address as he makes Parkhead promise

The 25-year-old Japanese star penned a new four-year deal in Glasgow, following in Kyogo's footsteps

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