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Who is Yuki Kobayashi? The Celtic transfer target primed to add a new dimension to Angeball

The Premiership champions are reportedly closing in on a move for the 22-year-old Vissel Kobe centre-back.

Daily Record

Celtic 'agree transfer fee' for Yuki Kobayashi as Ange Postecoglou dips into J-League market again

Media in Japan claim an agreement is in place for a switch to Ange Postecoglou's side during the winter transfer window. Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda, Reo Hatate and Yosuke Ideguchi has all previously arrived.

Glasgow Live

Approval of Japan PM Kishida's gov't hits new low, no help from economic plan

Public approval ratings for the government of Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida touched a new low in one opinion poll and clung near lows in another, hit by his party's ties to a controversial church and doubts about a massive spending plan.

Reuters

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US uses farmers markets to foster ties at bases in Japan

As the United States and Japan further strengthen their military alliance, they’ve turned to farmers markets to foster friendlier ties between American military bases and their Japanese neighbors

The Independent UK

Bleaching hits over 90% of Japan's largest coral reef

More than 90% of coral in the Sekisei Lagoon, located between Iriomote and Ishigaki islands in Okinawa Prefecture, has bleached, the Environment Ministry has announced.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

War crimes? We must not forget Tokyo

Of course Russia should be condemned for targeting civilians. But the brutal U.S. air war on Japan was much worse

Salon

Sunday rugby news as All Blacks hit by double injury blow ahead of Wales clash amid claims they also 'don't scare teams any more'

The stories making the news in Wales and the wider world this Sunday

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'I was whisked from the city centre to Oldham for an 11-course Japanese tasting bonanza'

'Don’t get me wrong, the borough has some brilliant places to eat, but it’s not the first place I would think of when it comes to high-end Japanese dining'

Manchester Evening News

Thin fish, small catches: can Japan’s sushi culture survive climate crisis?

Global heating is warming waters, changing salmon and tuna migration – and hurting fisheries

The Guardian - UK

Japan’s empty villages are a warning for China

Beijing should take note of the risks posed by a property bubble and demographic changes

Financial Times

Funeral of Irish woman, 23, who died from allergic reaction to drinking coffee held in Kilkenny

'In the afterlife, I’m sure Aika is there, so there is no-one more entitled to eternal happiness'

Irish Mirror

Japan has taken in hundreds of Ukrainians. The welcome for others has been less warm

The Japanese government has given Ukrainians residency and work permits for up to a year. But for those from other countries, it can be a years-long struggle to attain similar benefits and privileges.

WEKU

Japan plans new joint command to manage armed forces - Nikkei

Japan will set up a new joint command to manage the operations of its land, sea and air forces, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Saturday, as part of a major defence overhaul in the face of China's increasing assertiveness over Taiwan.

Reuters

Shizuoka Pref. exhibit showcases works by living national treasures

ATAMI, Shizuoka -- Works by 12 living national treasures are back in Japan from a temporary showing overseas for a special exhibition at the MOA Museum of Art in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture. The exhibition "Homo Faber, 12 Stone Garden: Fukasawa Naoto and 12 Living National Treasures" opened at the museum…

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Wales Online

Today's rugby news as All Blacks panned as 'bumbling mess' amid almighty Japan scare and New Zealand red card

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond

The Times of India

Satwik-Chirag pair upsets world No. 1 Japanese duo at French Open

Top Indian doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated top seeds and former world champions, Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi of Japan, 23-21, 21-18 in the quarterfinals of the French Open BWF World Tour Super 750 tournament in Paris on Friday.

The Conversation

Japan's 'waste not, want not' philosophy has deep religious and cultural roots, from monsters and meditation to Marie Kondo's tidying up

The word “waste” is often frightening. People fear not making the most of their time, whether at work or at leisure, and failing to live life to the fullest.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Political Pulse / Kishida aims to beef up defense, tackle bureaucratic sectionalism

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has set several goals to bolster Japan's deterrence capability. One of these goals is to increase the defense budget over the next five years to match the North Atlantic Treaty Organization target of 2% of gross domestic product. Historically, Japan has limited its defense spending to…

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U.S. Tomahawk missiles eyed to bolster defense

The Japanese government has approached the United States about purchasing Tomahawk cruise missiles as part of efforts to strengthen the nation's defense capabilities, according to government sources.

InsideEVs

Toyota Halves bZ4X Lease Down Payment In Japan To Spur Sales

Toyota initially aimed to lease 5,000 bZ4X EVs in the current fiscal year, but the boss of the firm's Kinto lease unit said that would be difficult to achieve.

The Independent UK

England to have player names on shirts for Autumn Nations Series

Eddie Jones’ side will meet Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa this autumn

Asharq Al-Awsat

Riyadh Season 2022 Hosts Middle East’s Largest Anime Event

The Saudi Anime Exhibition, the largest anime expo in the Middle East and part of Riyadh Season 2022, kicked off in the Saudi capital on Thursday. The three-day celebration offers fans the chance to tour a world of Japanese anime with more than 30 pavilions featuring the most popular anime…

The Independent UK

Japan to OK $490B in stimulus to cushion impact of inflation

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government is to approve a hefty economic package that will include government funding of about 29 trillion yen ($200 billion) to soften the burden of costs from rising utility rates and food prices

USA Today Sports Media Group

Anderson Silva not done in MMA, wants retirement fight in Japan: ‘I need to give back to Japan everything Japan gave to me’

Anderson Silva wants to "give back" to Japanese fans.

Reuters

Japan in late-stage talks with U.S. for Tomahawk missile purchase -Yomiuri

Japan is in the final stages of negotiations with the United States to buy U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles, the Yomiuri daily reported on Friday, citing multiple unnamed Japanese government sources.

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