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Oscar-winning Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto dies aged 71

He scored films including Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence, in which he acted in alongside David Bowie

Evening Standard

Japanese musician and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto of Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence fame dies aged 71

Ryuichi Sakamoto, the Oscar-winning Japanese composer famed for his scores for The Last Emperor, Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence and other films, has died aged 71.

ABC News

Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto dies at 71

Ryuichi Sakamoto, a Japanese musician who scored for Hollywood movies such as “The Last Emperor” and “The Revenant,” has died

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Ryuichi Sakamoto, a godfather of electronic pop, has died

The influential Japanese composer died March 28 from cancer. A wide-ranging musician, the Yellow Magic Orchestra co-founder was a synth-pop idol and the writer of sweeping movie scores.

WEKU

Ryuichi Sakamoto, Japanese pop pioneer and Oscar-winning composer, dies aged 71

Sakamoto was one of Japan’s most successful musicians, acclaimed for work in Yellow Magic Orchestra as well as solo albums and film scores

The Guardian - UK

Japan's Ryuichi Sakamoto, composer of 'The Last Emperor' score, dies aged 71

Ryuichi Sakamoto, the Oscar-winning Japanese composer famed for his scores for "The Last Emperor", "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" and other epic films, has died aged 71.

Reuters

Japan protests China's detention of citizen, maritime action

Japan’s foreign minister has protested in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart the detention of a Japanese national in Beijing and raised “strong concern” about China’s escalating military activity near Taiwan and around Japan

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‘It’s like we don’t exist’: Japan faces pressure to allow same-sex marriage

Diplomats add their voices to Japanese campaigners in demanding LGBTQ+ rights as Hiroshima prepares to host the G7 summit

The Guardian - UK

Slipknot's Jay Weinberg reveals striking new mask for Knotfest Japan

Slipknot drummer collaborated with Japanese artist on eye-catching new mask designed for this weekend's Knotfest shows

Metal Hammer

School closures spread as Japan struggles with depopulation

With Japan's birthrate plummeting, about 450 schools close in Japan every year, dealing a further blow to the country's regional areas which are already struggling with depopulation.

ABC News

The Welsh rugby player exodus: Who's leaving, who's on the brink and the futures in the balance

Welsh professional rugby is a world of uncertainty right now

Wales Online

Canon is recalling batches of EOS R10 cameras

In Japan, Canon is recalling batches of the newly launched EOS R10 – along with the not-so-new EF 50mm f/1.2L lens

Digital Camera World

1,600-year-old sword for warding off 'evil spirits' unearthed in ancient burial grounds

The sword, known as a dakō sword, was believed to have been used during the Kofun period in Japan to help ward off evil spirits for the most elite in the afterlife

Daily Mirror

Ange Postecoglou to welcome Hajime Moriyasu to Celtic, outlining Kyogo determination

SCOTTISH football may have its fair share of critics within our own borders, but woe betide anyone from the outside who takes a pop...

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Govt eyes end to test requirement for mainland China visitors

Japan is considering easing COVID-19 measures from early April for people arriving from China, according to government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

H2A launch delayed as H3 probe drags on

The takeoff of Japan's H2A Launch Vehicle No. 47, which was scheduled for May, has been pushed back to at least summer, according to multiple government sources.

Tom’s Hardware

Japan Officially Restricts Sales of Chipmaking Equipment to China

Japan follows the U.S. and the Netherlands with curbs against China's semiconductor sector.

RideApart

These 8 Rare Japanese Import Bikes Will Soon Be Up For Auction

Iconic Motorbikes just received a collection of eight rare Japanese import bikes that were never sold in the US when they were new, available soon in 2023.

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The Independent UK

Japan unveils proposal to promote marriage, raise birthrate

A Japanese Cabinet minister in charge of tackling the country’s declining birthrate has unveiled a draft proposal aimed at reversing the downtrend, including increased subsidies for childrearing and education and a salary increase for younger workers to incentivize marrying and having kids

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Markets Today: Stock Indexes Rally as U.S. Price Pressures Moderate

Morning Markets June S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are up +0.34% at a 3-1/2 week high, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are up +0.24% at a 7-1/4 month high. U.S. stock index futures this morning are moderately higher after U.S. inflation in Feb rose less...

Evening Standard

Forget Brexit pain and back our Pacific trade deal, urges minister

Critics say the deal involving 11 countries including Australia, Canada and Japan doesn’t compensate for the blow of leaving the EU

The New Daily

Britain joins Australia and 10 other nations in Pacific trade pact

The UK has struck a deal to join an 11-country trans-Pacific trade pact that includes Japan and Australia as it looks to deepen ties in the region and

Glasgow Live

Oh issues Kyogo and Hatate snub defence as he throws SPFL 'standard' critique back at Japan boss

The South Korean attacker faced his own disappointment when his understudy role for Son Heung-min at the World Cup was no longer required when the Spurs star passed fit.

Reuters

Japan unveils fresh childcare plan but funding questions remain

Japan's government laid out a fresh plan on Friday to boost childcare over the coming three years to reverse the country's declining birth rate, a move that may lead to another big spending package and strain its already tattered finances.

ABC News

Why is Japan worried about Australia's energy policies, and will the lights go out in Tokyo?

A corporate titan from Japan unleashed on Australia's energy policies this week. So why are they so upset, and is it really that bad?

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