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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida recently unveiled an ambitious plan to double the country's defence budget to ¥43 trillion, roughly 2% of Japan's GDP, over the next five years. Notably, the country's massive rearmament programme, its biggest since the end of World War II, has not triggered a political or…

Bangkok Post

Thailand tourism needs a trust boost

The beginning of the Year of the Rabbit is a candle of hope for the tourist sector's revival. Thailand, however, does not appear to be off to a good start. The disgraceful saga of Thai police started at the end of last month when a Chinese tourist shared a video…

Bangkok Post

UFC Fight Night 218 post-event facts: Derrick Lewis’ struggles continue

Derrick Lewis, the UFC's all-time knockout record holder, is on a personal worst losing skid after UFC Fight Night 218.

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United States remains Asia's most powerful country followed by China, analysis says

The Lowy Institute report ranks Japan as the third most powerful country in Asia, with India following in fourth place, and shows the pandemic has slowed China's rise over the last two years.

ABC News

Arsenal eye fresh Brighton transfer swoop after Leandro Trossard deal and Moises Caicedo failure

Premier League leaders Arsenal reportedly have Brighton and Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma on their radar ahead of the summer following a deal for Leandro Trossard and a failed move for Moises Caicedo

Football London

Mad for mangas: Asia leaves its mark on Angoulême comics fest

France’s fascination with manga comic books is booming, a trend highlighted at the Angoulême international comics festival at the end of January. Thousands of fans turned out to see Hajime Isayama, Ryoichi Ikegami and Junji Ito who hosted masterclasses and received special awards.

Radio France Internationale

Australia’s diplomatic influence in Asia on the rise as ALP advances interests abroad

Lowy Institute ranks country sixth overall in the Asia Power Index, behind US, China, Japan, India and Russia

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All 36 officials get sack at Manila lockup

MANILA -- Philippine authorities announced Saturday that they had dismissed all 36 officials, including the director, at the Bicutan detention center in a Manila suburb, where four Japanese men suspected of involvement in a string of robberies across Japan are being held.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Tea growers brewing up markets overseas

The Japanese tea industry is focusing on expanding overseas sales channels due to a decline in domestic consumption amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Adrift on a white sea

Passengers aboard the sightseeing icebreaker Aurora sail through drift ice off Abashiri, Hokkaido Prefecture, on Friday. About 260 tourists from Japan and abroad took part in the ship's first trip this winter, one day after the city marked the opening of the drift ice season, which begins when the ice…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Washington weighing deploying medium-range missiles to U.S. forces in Japan -Sankei

Washington has suggested deploying medium-range missiles in Japan as part of a plan to bolster defences against China along the East and South China Seas, the Sankei newspaper reported on Saturday citing unidentified people involved with U.S.-Japan relations.

Reuters

UFC Fight Night 218 video: Tatsuro Taira stays unbeaten with slick armbar finish

Japanese flyweight prospect Tatsuro Taira stayed undefeated with a slick submission at UFC Fight Night 218.

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Kaoru Mitoma leaves it late again as Brighton beat Bournemouth

Brighton 1-0 Bournemouth: The Japan international also netted a last-gasp winner against Liverpool

The Independent UK

Japan, R.P. near comprehensive agreement on joint disaster drills

The Japanese and Philippine governments, ahead of a summit meeting scheduled for Thursday in Tokyo, have entered the final stage of reaching a comprehensive agreement that smooths the process for implementing joint drills in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, several Japan government sources said.

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EU envoy pays respects to victims of atomic bomb

NAGASAKI -- Jean-Eric Paquet, the EU ambassador to Japan, visited Nagasaki City on Friday to pay tribute to the victims of the atomic bombing there. The visit was made possible after the EU, which has been supporting Ukraine amid the Russian invasion, approached Nagasaki to deepen ties with the city…

Bangkok Post

Japan PM sacks aide for homophobic comment

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday sacked a close aide after he made remarks about sexual minorities that the premier called "outrageous".

Reuters

Japan PM Kishida fires aide over same-sex couple outburst

(Refiles to fix typo in par 6)

The Independent UK

Japanese prime minister's aide leaving over LGBTQ remarks

A senior aide to Japan’s prime minister is being dismissed after making discriminatory remarks about LGBTQ people

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Rising UFC star Tatsuro Taira embraces newfound attention, balance of own goals and public expectations

Will Tatsuro Taira be Japan's first UFC champion?

RideApart

Arai Japan Releases Astro GX Helmet In New Spine Graphic

Arai releases the Astro GX helmet in a new race-inspired Spine graphic with faux carbon fiber panels, dual race stripes, and a dark smoke rear spoiler.

The Independent UK

Viral ‘sushi terrorism’ social media trend sparks outrage and disgust among diners

Various pranks on social media have targeted popular conveyor belt sushi restaurants in Japan

ABC News

How the world fell in love with anime, manga and cosplay

The secret to the success of Japanese animation. Why your kids are obsessed with it. And what climate change has to do with its popularity.

The Times of India

Zagreb Open: Wrestler Bhateri loses in semi-final, to fight for bronze

ZAGREB (Croatia): Junior world championships silver medallist Bhateri will fight for bronze in women's 65kg category after losing by technical superiority to Japan's Mahiro Yoshitake in the Zagreb Open on Friday.

The Independent UK

Truss to step back into political limelight before ‘hawkish’ China speech

The fleeting prime minister will head to Japan for a speech later this month.

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