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Japan estimates Fukushima water release to start in 'spring or summer'

The Japanese government gave an estimation for when the water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant will be released into the sea, saying at a cabinet meeting held on Friday it could happen sometime "around this spring or summer."

Reuters

Xbox sales doubled in Japan in 2022 despite software struggles

Nintendo Switch outsold Sony and Microsoft in Japan, but Xbox sales still doubled in 2022, even without any software hits

USA Today Sports Media Group

Japanese PM asks for Canada’s help on clean energy

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is looking to Canada to help his country wean itself off fossil fuels from places such as Russia

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To Make Japan Stronger, America Must Pull It Closer

What Biden and Kishida should do to strengthen the alliance.

Foreign Affairs

Lawyer: Suspect in Abe assassination to face murder charge

A lawyer says Japanese prosecutors are expected to formally charge the suspect in the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with murder on Friday

The Independent UK

China looms large as President Biden and Japan's PM Kishida sit down to discuss defense shift, regional tensions

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to sit down with President Joe Biden at the White House on Jan. 13, 2023.

The Conversation

The plight of the Japanese giant salamander: ‘23m years of DNA might die out’

No one knows how many of these elusive and mysterious creatures are left but time is thought to be running out as artificial barriers fragment their habitat

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300 billion yen. fund to help universities set up science faculties

A newly established subsidy program will be used to help universities establish about 250 science-related faculties to develop human resources in growth fields such as digital technology and decarbonization, according to sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

At 2+2 meeting, allies agree to bolster defense of Nansei Islands

WASHINGTON -- The Japanese and U.S. governments clearly showed Wednesday a resolve to boost defense capabilities in the Nansei Islands, which span Kyushu and Okinawa Prefecture, amid lingering concerns that a contingency could occur regarding Taiwan.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

South Korea mulls compensating forced labourers via a public fund

Some victims of forced labour under the Japanese during World War II denounced the plan as ‘humiliating’.

Al Jazeera

Giorgos Giakoumakis agrees Sampdoria switch as Serie A side try to clinch loan to buy deal with Celtic

It's being reported the Greek striker would prefer Italy to Japan

Glasgow Live

South Korea hints at compensating ex-Japan labourers via fund; victims decry

The South Korean government unveiled a plan on Thursday to compensate victims of Japan's wartime forced labour through its own public foundation - instead of using funds from Japanese companies - prompting backlash from victims and their families.

Reuters

South Korea plans fund to compensate forced labor victims

South Korean officials are considering creating a domestic fund to compensate Koreans who were enslaved by Japanese companies before the end of World War II, as they desperately try to repair relations with Tokyo that have deteriorated in recent years over historical grievances

The Independent UK

Japan, UK sign ‘hugely significant’ defence deal

Kishida, Sunak sign deal in London as Japan seeks to bolster ties with G7 nations amid China worries.

Al Jazeera

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A’s add Japanese righty who used to be Ohtani’s rival, per report

The A’s made perhaps their biggest addition of the offseason Wednesday, adding Japanese pitcher Shintaro Fujinami from the Hanshin Tigers.

Reuters

Blinken says U.S. applauds Japan's decision to double defense spending

The United States applauded Japan's decision to double defense spending by 2027, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, ahead of planned talks later this week between President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Tribune News Service

UK, Japan defense pact allows two-way military deployments

The United Kingdom and Japan will allow military forces to be deployed to one another’s territory, as Tokyo expands bilateral cooperation with other U.S. allies amid concerns about China’s rise.

Los Angeles Times

'I'm Japanese and I didn't know,' Gwen Stefani says when asked about Harajuku backlash

LOS ANGELES — Gwen Stefani was given yet another opportunity to address her infamous appropriation of Japanese culture — specifically what she learned from the backlash — and completely botched it.

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The Times of India

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Travelers stand in the departures hall of Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport in New York, Wednesday. A computer outage at the Federal Aviation Administration brought flights to a standstill across the US, with thousands of delays quickly cascading through the system at airports nationwide.

The Guardian - US

Gwen Stefani faces backlash over ‘I’m Japanese’ comment

Singer and TV host, who is of Irish and Italian descent, made comment in interview promoting her beauty brand

The Guardian - UK

More NHS staff to strike as Rishi Sunak confirms use of private healthcare – as it happened

Latest updates: physiotherapists the latest group to announce industrial action as PM says he is now registered with an NHS GP

Daily Record

Yutaro Oda needs Hearts patience as Robbie Neilson hints at more signings from Japan

Oda has made the move from Vissel Kobe but the Hearts boss has warned he'll need time to adapt to his new surroundings.

Motor1

2024 Nissan GT-R Debuts January 12 In Japan

Nissan COO Ashwani Gupta and Chief Vehicle Engineer Takashi Kawaguchi will take part in the premiere.

Daily Record

Riku Danzaki in Motherwell transfer bid as Stevie Hammell eyes latest Japanese recruit to SPFL

The Brisbane Roar attacking midfielder is a target as Stevie Hammell looks to add another Japanese star to the SPFL.

The Times of India

Revealed: World's most powerful passports in 2023, India climbs up two spots

2023 Henley Passport Index is out for the year, with Japan grabbing the first spot for the fifth year in a row. The passport index has ranked India at the 85th position, meaning that Indian passport holders can access 59 countries without needing a visa. India has climbed up in…

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