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Japan, EU to sign deal over semiconductors

Japan and the European Union will sign a memorandum to strengthen cooperation over semiconductors, focusing on the establishment of an early warning system that will allow them to share information promptly to avoid supply chain disruptions, according to Japanese government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

What is the story of maneki-neko, the Japanese beckoning cat?

Maneki-neko, translated as beckoning cat but also known as lucky cat or welcome cat, is recognisable internationally, often found behind cash registers of restaurants and retail outlets – and also in your phone.

The Conversation

Govt to establish system to promote domestic nuclear fusion

The government will establish a nationwide system to promote domestic nuclear fusion, which is expected to be a next-generation energy source. An industry-government-academia consultative body will be established by the end of this fiscal year to support the development of cutting-edge technologies, such as compact fusion reactors. As focus on…

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'We are killing Sony': A 272-page PDF of classified Sega of America docs from the mid-90s is now something you can just download

A massive PDF arrived on the Sega Retro wiki earlier today.

PC Gamer

Australian Air Force P-8A patrol aircraft lands in Tamil Nadu for anti-submarine warfare drills

The Australian Air Force’s long-range maritime patrol aircraft P-8A landed at INS Rajali Naval air station in Tamil Nadu for the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) exercise with Indian Navy P-8I aircraft

The Hindu

Markets Today: Tech Stocks Gain on Strength in Tesla

Morning Markets September E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESU2 3) this morning are down -0.07%, and Sep Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU2 3) are up +0.04% at a 2-week high. U.S. stock index futures this morning are mixed. A +6% jump in Tesla in pre-market trading is leading technology stocks higher...

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Celtic tour of South Korea hits fresh turbulence as Wolves' replacements claim clash is an IMPOSSIBILITY

Brendan Rodgers' side are supposed to be playing in South Korea after they visit Japan.

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Japan set to pour Fukushima water into Pacific, irking China

Japan is set to win approval to discharge more than a million cubic meters of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site into the Pacific Ocean, a contentious plan that’s soured ties with neighbors including China.

Tribune News Service

Customs urged to speed up clearance process

Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has urged the Customs Department to expedite the customs clearance procedures for exports and imports, particularly those pertaining to the automotive industry.

Bangkok Post

Kyogo in coy Celtic transfer verdict amid swirling Tottenham and Burnley chatter as he responds to Premiership snipers

The Japan cap has been touted as a target for Premier League sides this summer.

Daily Record

Flexible okonomiyaki gains in popularity among visitors from abroad

Okonomiyaki, a savory pancake-like dish cooked on a griddle, is becoming increasingly popular among international visitors to Japan.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Wales U20s make five changes for crucial World Championship clash against defending champions France

Wales bounced back with a victory over Japan last week following defeat to New Zealand in their opening match

Wales Online

In brief: The God of Good Looks; Rental Person Who Does Nothing; Starling – reviews

A punchy romance with much to say about Caribbean life; a lazy Japanese guy muses on meaning and connection; and a memorable coming-of-age novel

The Guardian - UK

Japan in Depth / Media accelerate tech effort to track sources

Moves to realize the practical application of Originator Profile (OP), a digital technology that aims to ensure the reliability of data found in information spaces, have been accelerating.

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Thai women fall in straight sets to Japan

Thailand continued to struggle against tougher opposition in a straight-sets loss to Japan in their Volleyball Nations League match on Saturday night in Bangkok.

Daily Mirror

Gran facing life in Filipino jail for trying to smuggle 7kg of drugs in truffles

Wendy Jane Marais was headed to Narita, Japan on a long-haul flight from Mexico, but was stopped when she arrived on a stopover in Manila

AAP

Opals lose to China in Asia Cup semis

Australia will play New Zealand for the bronze medal at the women's Asia Cup basketball tournament after losing 74-60 to China, who will play Japan for gold.

The Guardian - UK

Pauline McLynn: ‘I disgraced myself in the Japanese ambassador’s home in Dublin’

The actor and novelist on lying for a living, her crush on Harry Styles and knitting three tea cosies a week

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Rental Person Who Does Nothing by Shoji Morimoto review – brief encounters

A Japanese man provides a raft of unusual services that lay bare the bathos and banality of contemporary life

The Independent UK

Japanese journalist barred from entering Hong Kong without clear reason, newspaper says

A Japanese newspaper has reported that a Japanese journalist was barred from entering Hong Kong without a clear reason, raising concerns over the city's shrinking press freedoms

The Japan News/Yomiuri

EU set to remove limits on Japan food products

BRUSSELS -- The European Union on Thursday began finalizing procedures to completely eliminate import restrictions on Japanese food products imposed following the 2011 accident at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, it has been learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan, ROK, Australia, N.Z. 4-way summit eyed

Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand are coordinating to hold a four-nation summit on the sidelines of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in Lithuania to be held July 11-12, Japanese government sources said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

With surge in value of Pokemon cards comes rash of robberies

Pokemon cards are disappearing from store shelves across Japan as thieves swipe them and trying to cash in on their high resale value.

Fortune

China is ‘entering a balance sheet recession’ as borrowers shy away from new debt in a potential replay of Japan's 'lost decades'

China's post-COVID boom has fizzled this year, new data shows. Nomura Research Institute's chief economist warns it's just the beginning of the pain unless the government steps in.

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Former Michigan State basketball star Aaron Henry signs with Japanese team

Aaron Henry is heading to Japan

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