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Japan’s police chief to resign after fatal shooting of Shinzo Abe

Itaru Nakamura says fresh start needed after assassination ‘to ensure this never happens again’

The Guardian - AU

Japan Seeks 'Sustainable World' in Africa Aid Forum

With its stated purpose to "create a sustainable world together", Japan on Saturday kicks off its aid conference for Africa, where rival China has invested heavily in recent years. The eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8) comes against the backdrop of China's rising influence, cemented on the continent…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan police chief resigning over assassination of ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Shinzo Abe was shot dead at the age of 67 at a political campaign event in Nara in western Japan

Evening Standard

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Japan police chief to resign over shooting death of former prime minister

A police report found holes in former prime minister Shinzo Abe's protection that allowed the alleged attacker to shoot him from behind.

WEKU

Japan police chief to resign over Abe shooting death

Japan’s national police chief says he will resign to take responsibility over the assassination of former leader Shinzo Abe last month

The Independent UK

Japan police chief to resign over Abe shooting, citing 'fresh start'

Japan's National Police Agency chief said on Thursday he will resign to take responsibility for the murder of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, citing the need for a "fresh start" for the organisation and its security duties.

Reuters

Fenestraz has "big chance" to stay in Japan alongside FE

Sacha Fenestraz is hoping to continue racing in either Super Formula or SUPER GT next season alongside his new Formula E commitments for Nissan.

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Japan eyes return to nuclear power more than a decade after Fukushima disaster

Move would mark a dramatic shift in energy policy stance held since 2011 reactor meltdown, to wean Japan off nuclear power

The Guardian - AU

Japan, India arranging 'two-plus-two' talks as soon as early Sept -Nikkei

Japan will start preparations to hold 'two-plus-two' talks between its foreign and defence ministers and their Indian counterparts as soon as early September, the Nikkei reported on Thursday.

Reuters

Japanese, Thai artists join forces for BKK printmaking show

Twelve artists from Japan and Thailand are showcasing their printmaking works during the "12AP Thai And Japanese Printmaking Collaborative Exhibition", which is running at ARRA Gallery, until Aug 31.

Bangkok Post

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 "Tribute To 906" Honors 1967 Japanese Grand Prix

This special Cayman sports the colors of the winning Porsche 906 from the race at Fuji Speedway that year.

Motor1

Yamaha XSR GP Prepared For 2023 Debut According To Japanese Media

Japanese media outlet Young Machine releases its October 2022 edition with the previously trademarked Yamaha XSR GP slated for 2023.

RideApart

SI:AM | So Much for Kevin Durant’s Ultimatum

He’s staying in Brooklyn, but what comes next?

Sports Illustrated

PM Modi may attend state funeral of Shinzo Abe

Japanese media report on the planned visit, India yet to make announcement

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Benzinga

Miniso Gets Dressing Down in Online Brouhaha

Key Takeaways: Miniso’s shares are down 17% since it was accused of mislabeling a Chinese-clothed doll as Japanese, and more broadly of trying to hide its Chinese roots The attack represents a relatively unique risk faced by both foreign and domestic companies doing business in China By Doug Young

The Independent UK

Japan to drop PCR tests for travellers from September

Individual tourists not booked on specific tours remain banned

The Japan News/Yomiuri

ALS patient sets up foundation for united front against disease

Ichiro Hatanaka, a former employee of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), who was told he had a limited life expectancy after being diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), has established a foundation to support others fighting the disease.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Indian PM Modi expected at Abe funeral

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend a state funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, slated to be held at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on Sept. 27, several sources in both governments said.

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WEKU

Japan plans to ease COVID-19 border controls in early September

Japan currently requires negative PCR test results within 72 hours of departure for all entrants.

The Independent UK

Japan to ease COVID-19 border controls from Sept. 7

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to ease border controls by eliminating requirements for pre-departure COVID-19 tests for travelers who have received at least three vaccine doses from early September, and he will also consider increasing daily entry caps as soon as next month

Al Jazeera

Japan’s Kishida announces easing of pandemic border controls

Japanese leader says vaccinated travellers will no longer have to produce a negative coronavirus test from September 7.

Reuters

Japan to waive pre-departure COVID tests for vaccinated travellers

Japan will waive pre-departure COVID-19 tests for vaccinated travellers to the country, but daily caps on entrants will remain in place, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Japan signals return to nuclear power to stabilise energy supply

Japan will restart more idled nuclear plants and look at developing next-generation reactors, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday, setting the stage for a major policy shift on nuclear energy a decade after the Fukushima disaster.

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2023 Honda ST125 Dax Gets Updated Release Date For Japanese Market

After supply-chain delays, a new release date in Japan for the 2023 Honda ST125 Dax has been announced. It's coming soon there, but when is it coming elsewhere?

The Conversation

How the kimono became a symbol of oppression in some parts of Asia

A woman in Suzhou, China, was reportedly detained recently for “provoking trouble”. Her alleged crime was being spotted outside wearing a kimono. The woman was dressed like a character from a manga (a Japanese comic). Arresting her might seem dramatic but there is more at play here than a simple…

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