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Fukushima nuclear disaster: Inside abandoned towns 12 years on from Japan earthquake

The Fukushima nuclear catastrophe was triggered by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake that struck the shores of Japan in 2011, creating towering tsunami waves that battered the plant

Daily Mirror

Bank of Japan keeps low rates

Japan's central bank left its ultra-easy monetary policy unchanged in its last meeting before Governor Haruhiko Kuroda steps down and is replaced by economics professor Kazuo Ueda.

Bangkok Post

Young Wales international considers quitting Welsh rugby and moving to Japan

His try helped young Wales team to a memorable victory over New Zealand

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J-pop mogul Johnny Kitagawa was accused of sexually assaulting young boys in his care, but even in death, he was protected

Johnny Kitagawa was the most powerful man in J-pop before several men went on the record in 1999 to accuse him of historical child sexual offences. But rather than ending his career, the alleged crimes were largely swept under the rug for decades.

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Japan's first AI-made manga: How will technology impact the comic book industry?

Dheepthika Laurent takes a look at the latest in the world of arts and culture. Japan's first artificial intelligence-made manga poses serious ethical questions for the industry. In other news, a new Henri Matisse exhibition in Paris looks at the 1930s, an important decade in the artist's career. Plus a…

France 24

China condemns Japanese plan to release Fukushima water

China has condemned a plan by Japan to release treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, demanding that Tokyo first receive the approval of neighboring countries

The Independent UK

Iwate fans laud native son Ohtani

He's an Angel on the other side of the Pacific and for now wears "Japan" across the chest of his uniform, but Shohei Ohtani will always have a place in the hearts of fans from his native Iwate Prefecture.

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Japan-South Korea relations warming rapidly

Next week's summit between Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will be an important indication to domestic and international observers alike of both sides' resolve to improve bilateral relations.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Yoon ready to face domestic criticism

SEOUL -- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has pledged to resolve the issue of former requisitioned workers from the Korean Peninsula and restart mutual visits with Japan.

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Kishida makes 1st pitch in Japan game with South Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida threw out the first pitch for the World Baseball Classic game between Japan and South Korea, bouncing a ball that was scooped up by Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama who was his designated catcher

The Independent UK

What’s happening at Fukushima plant 12 years after meltdown?

Twelve years after the triple reactor meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, Japan is preparing to release a massive amount of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea

The Independent UK

Japan parliament OKs Ueda as BOJ chief to tackle inflation

Japan's parliament has approved the central bank's appointment of Kazuo Ueda as its new chief

The Independent UK

Tell Us All The Crazy Shit You’d Get Up To In Japan We Might Sling Ya $5K To Fund It

Put Mt. Fuji & unlimited crab on your 2023 mood board.

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Wacoal backs Thai runners at Kyoto Marathon

Wacoal Thailand underlines its commitment to sustainability by supporting Thai runners in the world-class Kyoto Marathon 2023. With a 42.19km course, it serves as the model for a marathon for a sustainable environment. The proceeds from the event will be used to restore buildings and public utilities in other cities…

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'Sushi terrorist' and 2 accomplices arrested in Japan after viral prank

Viral videos showed 21-year-old Yoshino Ryoga putting his saliva on utensils and sushi and licking the spout of soy sauce bottles at a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant in Nagoya City.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Nootbaar's pre-WBC connections to Japan run deep

All but unknown in Japan prior to his selection to the Samurai Japan team for the World Baseball Classic, major leaguer Lars Nootbaar is aiming to make a name for himself in the country of his roots by helping the squad in its quest for global supremacy.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

On a mission for momentoes

Hundreds of fans wait in a long, winding line for the souvenir shop at Tokyo Dome on Thursday morning ahead of the Japanese national team's opening game in the Tokyo pool of the World Baseball Classic later that evening. Replica uniforms, towels and other items featuring star players on the…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Seoul to announce normalization of GSOMIA

SEOUL -- The administration of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol plans to announce the normalization of the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA), under which Japan and South Korea share intelligence, according to South Korean government sources.

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Daily Mirror

North Korea fires missile after sending chilling 'shooting range' threat

Kim Jong-Un's sister previously threatened to make the "Pacific our firing range" as Pyongyang launched two short-range ballistic missiles towards Japan, prompting Tokyo to request an emergency meeting of the UN security council

Manchester Evening News

The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie gets official characters trailer

Japanese developer Nihon Falcom’s hotly anticipated RPG is coming to North America and Europe

Daily Mirror

Viral sushi licking 'terrorism' prank continues to rock Japan with three arrested

Last month, a teenager was captured licking the open top of a communal soy sauce bottle and rubbing saliva on passing food - since then dozens of similar videos have been filmed

Bangkok Post

First Korea-Japan summit in four years planned

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will visit Japan next week, his office said on Thursday, as the two neighbours try to ease diplomatic strains over Japan’s wartime atrocities during its 35-year colonial rule.

The Independent UK

Shohei Ohtani and Japan: It's much more than just baseball

Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani is arguably the game's best player anywhere

Bangkok Post

Disaster to destination: Fukushima snow wows tourists

FUKUSHIMA, Japan: Tourist Benjamin Tuffy’s family spent their winter holidays in picture-perfect snow in Japan. But they weren’t at the country’s famed ski resorts in Hokkaido or Nagano — they picked Fukushima.

The Independent UK

Seoul: Leaders of S. Korea, Japan to hold summit next week

South Korean and Japanese leaders will hold a summit next week

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