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US, Japan and EU unveil $20 billion plan to wean Indonesia off coal

Indonesia currently relies on coal, the most carbon-emitting fuel, for roughly 60% of its electricity.

Axios

GDP declines by annualized 1.2% in July-Sept. quarter

Japan's gross domestic product in July-September declined 0.3% from the previous quarter in price-adjusted real terms, according to a preliminary report released by the Cabinet Office Tuesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan Kishida calls for French cooperation on free, open Indo-Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told French President Emmanual Macron on Tuesday that Tokyo hopes to strengthen cooperation with France toward achieving a "free and open Indo-Pacific."

Reuters

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Department stores welcome back tourists

Major department stores are stepping up their efforts to accommodate foreign visitors as they anticipate the return of strong sales.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

WRC Rally Japan: The Good, The Bad and a haunted tunnel

After 12 years in the waiting Japan return to the World Rally Championship will an all-new event that provided one of the sternest asphalt tests the WRC has ever seen. Autosport reviews the highs, lows, turning points, close calls and heartbreak from a dramatic season finale.

Autosport

This could be China’s Honda CB750 moment: CFMOTO 700CL-X review

Japanese bikes had a reputation for being cheap and less than cheerful until the CB750 arrived – and this could do the same for Chinese bikes, with a four-year warranty to back it up. Best of all, it handles brilliantly and is a joy to ride

Daily Mirror

U.S., Japan and partners mobilise $20 billion to move Indonesia away from coal

A coalition of countries will mobilise $20 billion of public and private finance to help Indonesia shut coal power plants and bring forward the sector's peak emissions date by seven years to 2030, the United States, Japan and partners said on Tuesday.

Reuters

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Ange Postecoglou Japan 'frontrunner' as Celtic boss tops wanted list if World Cup axe falls

It's claimed Japan technical director Yasuharu Sorimachi has reached out to the all-conquering Parkhead boss.

Daily Record

Japan's economy shrinks as consumers hold back on spending

Japan's economy has contracted at an annual rate of 1.2% in the July-September quarter, as consumption declined amid rising prices

The Independent UK

Japan’s economy unexpectedly shrinks as consumptions slows

Asia’s second-largest economy shrinks 0.3 percent after three straight quarters of growth.

Al Jazeera

2022 World Cup Group E Preview: Tough to Top Spain, Germany

The two accomplished European powers make this a top-heavy group—although Japan and Costa Rica won’t be pushovers in the least.

Sports Illustrated

Kyle Sinckler lifts lid on meeting that inspired famous England win over New Zealand

Bristol Bears prop Kyle Sinckler was part of the England line-up that clinched a rare win over New Zealand to qualify for the 2019 Rugby World Cup final in Japan

Daily Mirror

Customers to wait 30 years for coveted frozen Japanese beef croquettes

The Independent UK

Importing Your JDM Dream Car Part 1: The Dream

The first part of this series shows how easy it's become to living out your Gran Turismo fantasies.

Motor1

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World Cup 2022 kits ranked: England, Germany and France beaten to first place

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is around the corner and the respective nations' kits have been released - so football.london ranks the top 10 jerseys that will be on display in Qatar.

Reuters

Japan, Indonesia collaborate as part of Asia-wide emissions cuts

Japan will help to fund Indonesia's transition from coal-fired power to cleaner energy, the countries said on Monday, and invited others to join the collaboration, as part of Japan's effort to reduce planet-warming emissions throughout Asia.

Daily Mirror

Three changes Sarina Wiegman could make to Lionesses starting XI vs Norway

The Lionesses take on Norway, who they have already defeated once this year with a stunning 8-0 success during the group stage of the Euros in the summer

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan, U.S. to reinforce alliance

BALI, Indonesia -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed Sunday to further strengthen Japan and the United States' joint deterrence and coping capabilities in the security realm.

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Triple Crown star Murakami eyes future jump to majors

Coming off one of the most productive seasons in Japan pro baseball history, Tokyo Yakult Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami said he would see if his skills would translate in the major leagues.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan agrees with U.S.-led plan to extend ISS operations to 2030

The Japanese government intends to agree to a U.S. proposal to extend the operation of the International Space Station until 2030, thereby delaying the station's planned retirement for six years, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

Daily Mirror

Inside Qatar's World Cup bid: 'Expanding the game', bribery allegations and FIFA's U-turn

Seventeen of the 22 FIFA ExCo members who handed the 2022 World Cup to Qatar have been banned or indicted over allegations of corruption and wrongdoing, but the tournament survived the storm

Daily Mirror

Marcus Smith challenges England to light up Twickenham and plunge NZ into darkness

England 52-13 Japan: Seven-try win over Brave Blossoms puts England on right track but now comes the big test in the form of the All Blacks

The Independent UK

England sharpen edges just in time for glamour game with New Zealand

Eddie Jones’s side showed progress in their thrashing of Japan, though a sterner, rarer test is impending

Reuters

Japan's PM Kishida to meet China's Xi on Thursday

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, Japan's top government spokesman said, for talks that come as tensions in Asia have risen over Taiwan and North Korea.

AAP

Japan could host Australian nuclear subs

Japan's ambassador to Australia Shingo Yamagami has offered to play a greater role in the AUKUS security alliance, branding Canberra an important ally.

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