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Japanese company puts whale meat on sale in vending machines

Two vending machines selling whale meat were unveiled in Tokyo on January 24 as part of the whaling industry’s campaign to try and increase consumption, which is on the decline in Japan. However, animal rights defenders, including our Observers, are angry that whalers are back in Japanese waters after the…

France 24

Philippine President Marcos Jr visits Japan as security in focus

Philippine president and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida are expected to sign an agreement allowing for closer security ties.

Al Jazeera

Philippines' Marcos visits Japan seeking closer security ties

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr arrives in Japan on Wednesday for a visit that is expected to pave the way for closer security ties with Tokyo, as Manila increasingly sides with the United States in its regional tussle with China.

Reuters

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10 of the best for Japanese Film Festival 2023

Japanese Film Festival 2023 marks return of a high-quality showcase and this year features 10 films movie fans shouldn't miss.

Bangkok Post

One year later, still no medals in disputed Beijing 2022 Olympic team skating event

Skaters from Russia won the team event with the U.S. second and Japan third. But then it came to light that Russian Kamila Valieva had given a positive drug test weeks before the Olympics.

WEKU

LGBTQ groups demand Japan adopt equal rights law by G-7

Japanese LGBTQ people and rights groups have condemned a recent discriminatory remark by a senior aide of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, demanding his government enact laws to ban discrimination against sexual minorities, legalize same-sex marriage and guarantee equal rights before Japan hosts a Group of Seven summit in May

The Independent UK

Court denies aid for Hiroshima A-bomb survivors' children

A Japanese court has rejected a damage suit filed by a group of children of Hiroshima atomic bombing survivors seeking government support for medical costs, saying the hereditary impact of radiation exposure is still unknown

The Independent UK

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Best sushi making kit for your home kitchen according to an expert

Let’s rock n’ roll. The Japanese chef reveals the secret to making restaurant-worthy sushi at home

Evening Standard

Ex-Celtic striker Stefan Scepovic joins Jason Cummings in A-League as he nets Brisbane Roar transfer

The 33-year-old hitman has played all across the globe including Serbia, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Scotland, Hungary, Israel, Poland and Japan during his career and he will now add Australia to that list

Glasgow Live

The world’s most romantic hotels and luxury rooms for Valentine’s Day 2023

From a luxe penthouse suite in Rome to a discreet cabin in the New Forest, these are the dreamiest boltholes to book with your beloved

The Independent UK

Japan to start exporting blood products to developing nations

Japan will start exporting human blood products for the first time in 57 years to support healthcare services in developing countries, it has been learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

2 robbery ring suspects sent back, arrested

MANILA -- Metropolitan Police Department officers on Tuesday arrested two Japanese men suspected of involvement in a recent string of robberies in Japan, with the arrest officially taking place aboard a deportation flight to Narita Airport from the Philippines, which had transferred the men to Japanese custody.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kyogo's Celtic exploits have Japan legend calling for national team to be built around 'explosive' striker

Kyogo has been on fire for Celtic this season and Marcus tanaka reckons the Samurai Blue must make him their focal point.

Daily Record

Japanese sushi trains derailed by social media pranks

People have been filming deliberately contaminating sushi train utensils, dishes and condiments in a series of viral videos.

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The Independent UK

Japan shows tough new security moves during Philippines trip

Growing worry over Chinese threats has led to a major Japanese boost in military spending, defense partnerships and aid packages

The Independent UK

Japan games maker Nintendo's profit slips amid chips crunch

Japanese video game maker Nintendo has recorded a slight drop in in profit for April-December as it recorded strong sales of its Switch console games

Reuters

Allure of Japan's powder snow a growing danger as more tourists ski backcountry

The Guardian - AU

Old-school backpacks too heavy, Japan’s pupils complain

Sturdy leather bag known as randoseru can weigh 4-10kg when full, leaving students in pain and wanting something lighter

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The U.S. Was Attacked By Balloons Before And Six People Died

A Sunday School picnic in Oregon ended in tragedy when a balloon-bomb exploded.

Fortune

Major trading firm lifts ban on side hustles—opening the door for employees to become YouTubers or start-up founders

Workers at the company still need approval from management before pursuing an additional job, which could top up the average salary of $112,000.

Glasgow Live

The numbers behind Kyogo Furuhashi's impressive Celtic career as star closes in on half century mark

The Japan international - virtually unknown to Scottish football fans at the time - was one of the first additions to the Ange Postecoglou rebuild and he's never looked back since.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ski resorts forced to raise lift fees due to higher electricity prices

Ski resort operators across the nation have been raising lift ticket prices due to surging energy rates, driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

A timeline of world’s strongest earthquakes over the last 20 years

From China, to Iran to Haiti and Japan, there have been a number of terrible earthquakes in reecnt years

The Independent UK

Renault, Nissan boards agree to equalize mutual stakes

The boards of Renault and Nissan have approved equalizing the stake each automaker holds in the other, bringing a better balance in the French-Japanese alliance

Insider UK

Smart Green Shipping confirms a new wave of investment

Environmental engineering firm secures £1.35m from Scottish Enterprise and a Japanese shipping company

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