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Shoei X-Fifteen Escalate Graphics Head To Japan In Five Colors In 2023

The Shoei X-Fifteen full-face helmet gets a new set of graphics for 2023 called Escalate, which will release in Japan in five new, two-tone colorways.

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Taiwanese, Koreans and Hong Kongers can finally travel home. But others are out of luck

LOS ANGELES — Rosie Chow hasn't seen her 84-year-old mother since the pandemic started.

Los Angeles Times

In a surprise move, Bank of Japan loosens bond yield cap

The Bank of Japan broadened caps for government bond yields, a surprise move that pushed bond yields higher globally and dinged Asian stocks

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Japanese court says 45-year-old nuclear reactor can operate

A Japanese court has ruled that a 45-year-old nuclear reactor can continue to operate, rejecting demands by residents that it be suspended because of safety risks

The Independent UK

Japan to help Ukraine remove landmines

Japan will support Ukraine in the removal of landmines planted by Russian forces, according to Japanese government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan is the perfect escape from an Aussie summer

Many Australians find themselves traversing the seasons by travelling to Japan during the country’s coldest months.

The New Daily

Two suspected Chinese 'overseas police' stations in Japan

The Foreign Ministry on Monday presented the findings of a report by a Spanish NGO that revealed China may have established "overseas police" service stations in Japan, at a joint meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party's Foreign Affairs Subcommittee and others.

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Biden weighs visit to Japan's Nagasaki during G-7 summit in May - reports

U.S. President Joe Biden is considering a trip to the Japanese city of Nagasaki with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a G-7 summit visit next year, media reported on Tuesday.

Reuters

Japan's manpower-light defence strategy is a flawed 'paper plan', officers say

Japan's plan to undertake its biggest military build-up since World War Two without increasing headcount is flawed, former and serving officers told Reuters, casting doubt over the country's efforts to deter regional rivals China and North Korea.

Reuters

De Oliveira eager to escape SUPER GT "comfort zone" in 2023

SUPER GT star Joao Paulo de Oliveira has expressed a desire to add more overseas races to his 2023 schedule in a bid to push himself outside of his 'comfort zone'.

Motorsport

North Korea threatens strong military steps against Japan

North Korea is threatening to take “bold and decisive military steps” against Japan as it slammed Tokyo’s adoption of a national security strategy as an attempt to turn the country into an aggressive military power

The Independent UK

North Korea slams Japan’s military buildup, promises action

North Korea’s foreign ministry calls Japan’s new $320bn security strategy ‘wrong and dangerous’, promises a response.

Al Jazeera

North Korea slams Japan's new security strategy, warns of military measures

North Korea on Tuesday denounced Japan's new security strategy as fundamentally changing the regional security environment and warned it will show how "wrong" and "dangerous" Japan's choice is with unspecified actions, official news agency KCNA reported.

Reuters

THAI plans more Europe, Japan flights

Thai Airways International (THAI) plans to add at least nine aircraft to its operational fleet in the first quarter of 2023 and will increase its flights to Europe and Japan to meet the rising demands of post-pandemic tourism, acting CEO Suvadhana Sibunruang said on Monday.

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Warren Gatland told 'he'd be mad' not to consider exiled trio on other side of the world as 60-cap rule reviewed

It was a case of mixed fortunes for two Welsh players in Japan over the weekend

Al Jazeera

Staff picks: My favourite World Cup 2022 moment

From Morocco’s fairy-tale journey to Japan fans cleaning up after the match, here are a few highlights of the World Cup.

The Independent UK

Japan ex-soldier says misconduct routine in her army unit

A former Japanese soldier who came forward with her sexual misconduct case says harassment was as rampant in her army unit as if “part of daily communication.”

The News Lens

Kishida’s Difficult Year

Support for Kishida’s government has plummeted to below 30%. Next year will be no easier with local elections scheduled in April and big issues on the table such as mounting security challenges, a declining birth rate, and overcoming obstacles to economic reform.

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Italy defence minister demands equal weight in UK, Japan fighter partnership

Italy must have equal treatment in a partnership with Britain and Japan to develop a new jet fighter, Rome's defence minister told Reuters, as talks proceed to define the roles each country has in the ambitious project.

Reuters

Japan backs African Union entry to G20, PM Kishida says

Japan will support the African Union's entry to the Group of 20 (G20) forum of the world's largest economies, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday.

Al Jazeera

N Korea completes ‘important’ test of spy satellite: State media

N Korea has released satellite imagery of South Korea’s Seoul and Incheon cities presumed to have been shot during test.

Newcastle Herald

Robinson gets call up for international duty

The Sharks have a three-Test series against Japan in Perth next month.

Evening Standard

North Korea condemned after firing two ballistic missiles into sea

North Korea fired two ballistic missiles on Sunday towards the sea off the Korean Peninsula’s east coast on Sunday, according to authorities in South Korea and Japan.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick: The quiet Cumbrian set to succeed Eddie Jones as England boss

Having dipped his toe into the coaching waters at Saracens, his first major break came when he took charge of Japan’s forwards under Jones’ guidance.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

More foreign workers from Central Asia sought

The government is aiming to bring in more foreign workers from Central Asian countries, partly through the "specified skilled worker program" that allows foreign nationals to do jobs that involve manual work.

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