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Unification Church followers decry 'biased' Japanese media

Thousands of Unification Church followers have rallied in South Korea protesting negative Japanese media coverage after the suspect in the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe blamed the church for his family’s troubles

The Independent UK

Hanae Mori, renowned Japanese fashion designer, dies at 96

Nicknamed ‘Madame Butterfly’, Mori was the first Japanese designer to make it in the world of French haute couture

The Guardian - AU

China, Japan officials meet amid Taiwan tensions

Chinese and Japanese officials have met in northern China amid tensions over China's military threats against Taiwan

The Independent UK

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Fashion Designer Hanae Mori Dies at 96

Japanese fashion designer Hanae Mori, who cracked the elite world of Parisian haute couture, has died at her home in Tokyo aged 96, Japanese media reported Thursday. Nicknamed "Madame Butterfly" for her signature winged motif, over the decades Mori's luxurious creations were worn by Nancy Reagan, Grace Kelly and numerous…

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Hanae Mori, a designer for Japan's films, working women and an empress, dies

Hanae Mori symbolized the rise of Japan as a modern, fashionable nation and the rise of the working woman.

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Hanae Mori, designer for films, empress, dies, reports say

Japanese media reports say fashion designer Hanae Mori has died at 96

The Independent UK

Olympic sponsor fee for Japan retailer in bribery scandal was more than halved -Kyodo

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic sponsor fee for Japanese fashion firm Aoki Holdings was less than half the standard fee, news agency Kyodo reported on Thursday, one day after the arrest of the former Aoki chairman on suspicion of bribery.

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Japan security adviser held talks with China's foreign minister Yang on Wednesday -Jiji

Japan's national security adviser Takeo Akiba held talks with China's foreign minister Yang Jiechi on Wednesday, news agency Jiji reported on Thursday.

Reuters

United States vs. Japan live stream, FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, TV channel, time, how to stream

The United States U-20 women's national soccer team will meet Japan on Wednesday night at the Estadio Morera Soto in Alajuela, Costa Rica.

USA Today Sports Media Group

A cosmopolitan kingdom

A ferry sailed through the confluence of two rivers that form the heart of Bang Kacha, the ancient capital of Ayutthaya (1351-1767). Its gigantic fort was once the first sight of friends and foes. Remains of foreign settlements overlook the bank of the river, a reminder of how cosmopolitan the…

Bangkok Post

Central Pattaya welcomes lovers of Japan

Japanophiles in Pattaya take note. The "Japan Signature 2022" is taking a roadshow to Central Pattaya in Chon Buri from tomorrow to Aug 28.

Bangkok Post

Rangers and Celtic swerve personnel headache as Japan vs USA shifted to ease Champions League fears

Both sides of the Old Firm are in for a busy couple of months but some key stars also conflicting international duties pending.

Daily Record

'Hell' of WWII Burma campaign described by Japanese survivors

At age 101, Eisaku Yamamoto continues to share his story about the devastation of war from Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, where he lives. He was on the battlefields during World War II fighting for Japan in its campaign in Burma, the Southeast Asian country now officially called Myanmar. He was among…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Level Up Your Kawasaki Z900RS With Doremi's 80s-Inspired Kits

Japanese custom workshop Doremi Collection introduces new conversion kits for the Kawasaki Z900RS modeled after the KZ1000 and GPZ900R.

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Tiny dog obsessed with skateboarding prefers to go out for walks on her wheels

When Papico the Chihuahua had a go at skateboarding, her owner Mikaki Maki, 48, from Japan, didn't think she'd be able to pick it up - but she surprised everyone and became the 'world's smallest skateboarder'

The Independent UK

Asian shares rise on optimism about US, China economies

Asian shares are mostly higher as regional markets looked to strong economic signs out of the U.S. and China as drivers of growth

The Independent UK

Japan makes arrests on bribery suspicions in Tokyo Olympics

A former Tokyo Olympic organizing committee board member and three people from a clothing company that was a surprise sponsor of the 2020 Games were arrested on bribery suspicions Wednesday

Reuters

Japan prosecutors arrest former member of Olympic panel over suspected graft

Japanese prosecutors arrested a former member of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics board, Haruyuki Takahashi, on Wednesday on suspicion of receiving bribes, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office said.

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Japan security adviser readies to meet China's top diplomat Yang - Jiji

Arrangements are being made for Japanese national security adviser Takeo Akiba to visit China soon for talks with its top diplomat Yang Jiechi, the Jiji news agency said on Wednesday, citing unidentified government sources.

Reuters

U.S. seeks resolution for naval officer jailed in Japan -State Dept

U.S. officials have been in touch with their Japanese counterparts to seek a resolution in the case of U.S. naval officer Ridge Alkonis, who is serving a three-year prison term in Japan over a deadly car crash, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday.

Input

Arc'teryx and Beams are bringing back their coveted patchwork jackets

The Dimensions collection will be offered outside of Japan for the first time ever.

The Guardian - UK

‘Demolition is an act of violence’: the architects reworking buildings instead of tearing them down

The planned demolition of London’s flagship M&S store will release 40,000 tonnes of CO2 into the air. Is it time for a new age of creative architectural reuse?

Evening Standard

Japan beachgoers warned of biting dolphin after several swimmers attacked by mammal

A dolphin in the Fukui region is thought to have injured at least six people who were swimming near Koshino Beach and Takasu Beach

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Sri Lanka: China cannot use port for military purposes

COLOMBO -- China will not be allowed to use the southern Sri Lankan port of Hambantota for military purposes, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in his first interview with the Japanese media since taking office.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Amazon to invest in cosmetics portal operator

NEW YORK -- The Japanese operator of @cosme, one of the nation's largest cosmetics and beauty portals, announced capital and business tie-ups with Amazon.com on Monday.

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