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Japan approves building of first casino

Casino complex to be built in Osaka after ban was lifted despite fears about gambling addiction

The Guardian - UK

Japan, South Korea to hold first security talks in 5 years, Tokyo says

Japan and South Korea will hold security talks in Seoul on April 17, the first such meeting since March 2018, Japanese foreign and defense ministries announced on Friday.

Reuters

Shinkai sticking to what he knows best: Japan, youth, anime

Makoto Shinkai doesn’t yet know the story he will tell in his next film, only that it will be about what he knows best

The Independent UK

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G7 diplomats to grapple with Ukraine, China, N. Korea crises

Russian threats to nuke Ukraine

The Independent UK

Is driving on the left stopping New Zealand reaching its climate goals?

The country depends overwhelmingly on secondhand cars from Japan, which makes barely any electric vehicles

The Guardian - AU

Changing Middle East pushes G7 to discuss waning influence -diplomats

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven nations will use talks in Japan next week to assess their strategy in the Middle East, diplomatic sources said on Thursday, as strategic shifts bypass Western powers leaving them scrambling for influence.

Reuters

Hiroshi Tanahashi Is As Good As Ever at 46

In what should be the twilight of his career, the Japanese legend is still wowing audiences and is embarking on another tour of the United States.

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Inside Babymetal's ambitious new chapter: "there have been times I felt unsure if I could continue"

Metal Hammer went to Japan to uncover the mysteries behind Babymetal's new concept album The Other One

Metal Hammer

Markets Today: Stock Index Futures Climb on Dovish PPI Surprise

Morning Markets June S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are up +0.21%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are up +0.37%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are moderately higher after U.S. Mar producer prices rose less than expected, easing inflation concerns. Also, weekly jobless claims rose...

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Most Korean plaintiffs in Japan forced-labour cases accept Seoul's compensation plan

The bereaved families of 10 South Koreans who won court cases over being forced to work under Japanese colonial rule have accepted compensation proposed by Seoul as it seeks to mend ties with Tokyo, South Korea's foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Reuters

Ex-pop star Kauan Okamato alleges sexual abuse by Japanese producer Johnny Kitagawa

Kitagawa denied other allegations of abuse during his lifetime

The Independent UK

Kim Kardashian has enlisted Tadao Ando to create her 'dream' Palm Springs mansion – see the plans

The socialite said she was 'honored and incredibly humbled' after meeting the renowned architect in Japan – here's what we know about her project

Homes & Gardens

Mystery floating sand blankets country - and it could have sinister effects

China's skies are filled with floating sand and dust clouds which are forcing residents to stay indoors and cancel outdoor activities, with some resorting to face masks

Daily Mirror

Japan Offers Iran Assistance to Complete Nuclear Negotiations

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi offered his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, help to push through the stalled talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. The Iranian Foreign Ministry said that Amir-Abdollahian discussed bilateral ties and regional and international developments over the phone with his Japanese counterpart. They also discussed the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Evening Standard

North Korean missile launch triggers evacuations on Hokkaido island in Japan

Missile may have been new type of weapon, which South Korea’s military condemned as a ‘grave provocation’

The Times of India

Shaheer Sheikh finally reveals the face of his daughter Anaya as they enjoy rides and have fun in Disneyland, Japan; watch

Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi fame Shaheer Sheikh loves to be a father and spend quality time with his daughter Anaya. Shaheer recently shared a video where the father-daughter duo were seen having fun at Disneyland in Tokyo. Not only that he also gave a little sneak peek into…

Reuters

Osaka casino resort's approval process is in final stage, Japan PM says

A casino resort project in Osaka, western Japan, is in the final stages of the government's approval process, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters on Thursday.

Reuters

Japan says evacuation warning for North Korea missile was not a mistake

The Japanese government said the emergency evacuation warning it issued and later retracted against residents of the northern island of Hokkaido after a North Korean missile launch on Thursday morning was appropriate and not an error.

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Reuters

Japan lifts evacuation alert for missile after emergency warning system error

The Japanese government lifted an evacuation order for residents of the northern island of Hokkaido, saying an emergency warning system erroneously predicted that a missile launched from North Korea would fall near the island.

The New Daily

North Korea missile prompts Japan ‘take cover’ warning

North Korea's latest missile launch comes days after leader Kim Jong-un vowed to enhance his nuclear arsenal in more "practical and offensive" ways.

The Independent UK

Seoul: North Korea launches ballistic missile toward sea

South Korea says North Korea has launched a ballistic missile off the North’s east coast

Reuters

North Korea launches new type of ballistic missile, Seoul says

North Korea fired a new model of long-range ballistic missile on Thursday, South Korea said, triggering a scare in northern Japan where residents were told to take cover, though there turned out to be no danger.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan-made dengue vaccine to soon be marketed in Indonesia

A Japanese dengue vaccine will soon be marketed in Indonesia, where the mosquito-borne viral disease is endemic.

Wallpaper

Cosmetics and coffee combine in Officine Universelle Buly’s new Kobe, Japan store

The Officine Universelle Buly Kobe, Japan store is a cafe and cosmetic shop in one with interiors inspired by chocolate Kobe beef.

Space

Private Japanese moon lander targeting April 25 for historic touchdown try

Japan's Hakuto-R spacecraft is preparing to make a historic lunar landing attempt on April 25.

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