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Tokyo court: Lack of law for same-sex union unconstitutional

A court in Tokyo says Japan’s lack of law to protect the rights of same-sex couples to marry and become families violates the constitution

The Independent UK

Toyota's Miyata reveals Europe 'promise' with Fenestraz

Toyota driver Ritomo Miyata says he and SUPER GT teammate Sacha Fenestraz have promised each other they will race together in Europe in the future, following the latter's departure from the Japanese scene.

Motorsport

‘A form of self-destruction’: Japan weighs up plan to expand nuclear power

Japan’s prime minister is pushing for as many as 17 nuclear reactors to be switched back on, more than a decade on from the meltdown at Fukushima

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Jack Ma reported living in Japan after China tech crackdown

TOKYO: Alibaba founder Jack Ma has been living in Tokyo for almost six months after disappearing from public view following China's crackdown on the tech sector, the Financial Times reported Wednesday, citing multiple unnamed sources.

Bangkok Post

Japan court upholds ban on same-sex marriage but voices rights concern

A Tokyo court upheld a ban on same-sex marriage on Wednesday but said a lack of legal protection for same-sex families violated their human rights, a comment welcomed by plaintiffs as a step towards aligning Japan with other G7 nations.

Reuters

Japan vs Spain lineups: Starting XIs, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2022 game today

Spain have key duo Gavi and Rodri fit for their final World Cup Group E clash with Japan tonight.

Evening Standard

Death row inmates sue 'cruel' system as they're told just hours before they're hanged

Japan is one of the few economically developed countries to still have the death penalty, and hanging has been its sole execution method for around a century and a half

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Japan vs Spain: World Cup 2022 prediction, kick off time today, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Japan and Spain go into tonight’s final round of Group E fixtures with plenty still on the line as both look to reach the World Cup knockout stages.

Evening Standard

Costa Rica vs Germany: World Cup 2022 prediction, kick off time today, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Germany have their World Cup hopes on the line, knowing they must beat Costa Rica tonight.

Evening Standard

World Cup fan sign sparks debate on getting annual leave for major events

The photo of the man went viral - and even got a reply from his boss

The Independent UK

Photos: Highlights from the 2022 FIFA World Cup

This year's World Cup has already seen some of the strongest matchups and upsets in the tournament's history.

WEKU

Unnati Hooda starts on a winning note at Badminton Asia Junior Championships

NEW DELHI: Rising Indian star and top seed Unnati Hooda started her Badminton Asia Junior Championships campaign on a winning note as six other Indians won their respective matches in Nonthaburi, Thailand on Tuesday.

The Times of India

What each team needs from final World Cup group games to progress to knockout stages

30 of the 32 teams at the World Cup can still qualify for the knockout stages heading into the final round of games with the permutations explained for all eight groups

Daily Mirror

Kishida specifies 2% of current GDP target for defense, security spending

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has instructed the defense and finance ministers to boost Japan's defense and security-related spending in fiscal 2027 to 2% of the current gross domestic product.

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Qatar-based Japanese wants world to learn of nation's charms

DOHA -- Soccer teams are battling it out at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the first Middle Eastern country to host the competition.

Reuters

Japan's extra budget passes lower house, defence spending in focus

Japan's second supplementary stimulus budget for this fiscal year, amounting to 29 trillion yen ($210 billion), cleared the lower house of parliament on Tuesday, paving the way for final approval in the upper chamber this week.

The Independent UK

Asian shares rise except Japan as markets eye China protests

Asian shares are trading mostly higher as jitters over protests in China about its stringent anti-COVID policies fade

Reuters

Exclusive: South Korea’s Yoon warns of unprecedented response to North Korea nuclear test, calls on China to do more

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol warned of an unprecedented joint response with allies if North Korea goes ahead with a nuclear test, and urged China to help dissuade the North from pursuing banned development of nuclear weapons and missiles.

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Aston Martin Debuts Luxury Home With Automotive Gallery In Japan

The four-story home has a rooftop terrace with views of Tokyo.

The Conversation

How South Korea uses technology to bring together local residents and World Heritage sites

The Baekje kingdom was one of the earliest states on the Korean Peninsula (18 BEC to 660 CE), and UNESCO’s Baekje Historic Areas offer a unique testimony of its history, culture and legacy. Located in South Korea’s Midwest, the kingdom was at the crossroads of exchanges of art and Buddhist…

Liverpool Echo

'I honestly don’t understand' - Paul Butler sends blunt Naoya Inoue message to critics

WBO title holder Paul Butler travels to Japan to face Naoya Inoue in Tokyo on December 13

The Guardian - UK

Spain can send Germany home but have no plans to offer Japan a biscuit

A draw could suit Spain and Japan but Luis Enrique and his players insist that a win and topping Group E is their only aim

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Satellite constellation to be launched to support counterattack capabilities

A network of 50 small satellites working together in space will be developed for Japan's defense. The first of these satellites is expected to be launched as soon as fiscal 2024, in line with the possession of counterattack capabilities to strike enemy missile launch sites for the purpose of self-defense,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan Births at New Low as Population Shrinks and Ages

The number of babies born in Japan this year is below last year’s record low in what the top government spokesman described as a “critical situation.” Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno promised comprehensive measures to encourage more marriages and births. The total of 599,636 Japanese born in January-September was 4.9%…

The Independent UK

Japan births at new low as population shrinks and ages

Japan’s top government spokesperson said Monday that the number of babies born this year is below last year's record low

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