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Former Japanese princess' husband passes New York state bar

The man who married a former Japanese princess has passed the New York bar exam, defying detractors back home who had criticized their romance

The Independent UK

Yen Falls To 32-Year Low Against The Dollar

It’s one of the many effects of the rise in interest rates in the United States: The Japanese yen has fallen to a 32-year low versus the dollar. The government in Tokyo will not allow its 10-year yield to rise above 0.25% — it’s a government finance policy mandate —…

Benzinga

Shoei X-Fifteen Full-Face Helmet Launched In Japan In October, 2022

Helmet specialist Shoei officially introduced the X-Fifteen full-face helmet in Japan, with plans to make it available for sale beginning in 2023.

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Gasly "reckless" but FIA also shoulders blame: the Suzuka F1 report's key findings

The key detail in the FIA’s investigation of the crane incident during Formula 1’s 2022 Japanese Grand Prix reveals that race control missed Pierre Gasly’s AlphaTauri in the pitlane while permitting the Suzuka marshals to take recovery vehicles on track.

Autosport

Defence, energy at top of Japan talks

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida have met in Perth, signing new agreements to boost security and energy ties.

AAP

Iran’s Rekabi Latest Female Athlete at Risk in Home Country

Days after Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi caused an international incident by not wearing her country's mandatory headscarf while competing abroad, her fate is top of mind for the world's best climbers. “It has made me ill — nauseous,” said American Brooke Raboutou, speaking to The Associated Press on Friday at…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Halloween traditions around the world – which countries celebrate and how?

Some countries copy America, while others have their own way of marking the day

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Japan, U.S. to conduct major military drill from Nov. 10

Japan and the United States will conduct a joint military exercise from Nov. 10, the Japanese Defence Ministry said on Friday, as countries in the region and beyond are increasingly wary of China's growing military might and assertiveness.

Reuters

Kishida calls for more expansive calculation of defense spending

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has instructed government ministries and agencies to consider a new framework under which budgets related to public infrastructure and research projects would be counted in the nation's defense-related expenditures.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan's wine tipplers see glass half empty as weak yen pushes prices higher

The weak yen forced Suzy Iwamoto to raise prices on imported wines at her bar and bottleshop in Tokyo by about 10% last month, and she fears more hikes may be inevitable after the yen plumbed levels this week that were last seen 32 years ago.

Reuters

Reo Hatate handed Celtic 'best signing' tag as Hoops hero hails his 'brilliance'

The Japan international is closing in on one year at the club having arrived in the winter transfer window last season as part of a triple J-League swoop last season.

Glasgow Live

Japan, 5 nations condemn Russian war in Ukraine at Apec meeting

The United States, Japan and four other nations have condemned Russia's war in Ukraine in a joint release as they wrapped up a meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) finance ministers in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

Energy and security on agenda when Australia, Japan leaders meet

Defence and energy security will be the focus of discussions when Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida meets his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese this weekend, officials from the two nations said.

Reuters

Japan PM heads to Australia to step up military, energy ties

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is traveling to Australia for talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, says he wants to bolster military and energy cooperation between the two countries amid their shared concerns about China

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Japan's sperm donation law spurs controversy

Satoko Nagamura and her girlfriend conceived their son with donated sperm, but new legislation in Japan could effectively outlaw the procedure for lesbian couples and single women.

Newcastle Herald

World-first Japanese bulk carrier with giant sail arrives from Japan on Monday to load coal

Revolutionary sail-carrying bulk carrier bound for Newcastle

Reuters

U.S. State Dept approves potential sale of SM-6 missiles to Japan, Pentagon says

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) Block I missiles and related equipment to Japan for an estimated cost of $450 million, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

Reuters

U.S. diplomat Sherman to discuss N.Korea, China, Taiwan in Tokyo visit

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will discuss North Korea's recent missile launches, China and tensions over Taiwan, in meetings with her Japanese and South Korean counterparts in Tokyo next week, a senior State Department official said on Thursday.

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South Korea announces plan to resume visa waivers for Japanese tourists in November

SEOUL -- The South Korean government announced Wednesday it will resume visa waivers on Nov. 1 for visitors from eight countries and regions including Japan.

The Independent UK

Japan's imports, exports balloon on energy costs, cheap yen

Japan has marked a trade deficit for the 14th month in a row, with exports and imports ballooning to record highs as the declining value of the yen added to the soaring costs of imported energy, food and other goods

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Spreading Yamato-damashii: Former Olympic hopeful Rinya Nakamura aims to ‘restore the Japanese spirit’ in UFC

The son of a Japanese MMA pioneer, Rinya Nakamura traded in pursuit of the Olympics for a pair of MMA gloves and a UFC dream.

Bangkok Post

Japan's post-Abe trust crisis under PM Kishida

No one could have foreseen that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's popularity would nosedive so soon after the Liberal Democratic Party triumphed in July's election to the Upper House of the Japanese Diet. Until recently, Mr Kishida's government received consistently high approval ratings. But the LDP's links to a controversial…

Bangkok Post

Don Mueang readies for direct Fukuoka flights

Thai AirAsia launches its inaugural flight to Fukuoka via Don Mueang. This route launch comes just in time with the further relaxation of travel protocols and visas for foreign travellers to Japan.

Bangkok Post

BoI overseas roadshows focus on Japan

The Board of Investment (BoI) is preparing to organise roadshows overseas, with Japan the first destination, as it aims to bolster foreign investment in five categories emphasising creativity and high technology.

Roll Call

As China threatens Taiwan, Okinawa braces for war - Roll Call

Worries abound in Okinawa about being dragged into a conflict with China, given the massive U.S. military footprint there.

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