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Youths inspire peers to vote in national elections

Campaigning for the July 10 House of Councillors election has officially kicked off. Whenever an election is held, the familiar problem of low turnout among younger voters arises.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Weather tracker: Japan swelters as ‘heat dome’ pushes up temperatures

Trapped warm air and high pressure result in country recording temperature of 40C for first time in month of June

The Guardian - UK

Japan urges 37 million people to switch off lights to save energy amid heatwave

The government has asked locals to switch off lights for three hours a day and properly use air conditioning

The Independent UK

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Japanese told to turn off lights to save energy amid Tokyo heatwave

Extreme temperatures forecast for capital this week after premature end to rainy season

The Guardian - UK

Tokyo warned of power crunch as Japan endures heat wave

The Japanese government has warned of possible power shortages in the Tokyo region, asking people to conserve energy as the country endures an unusually intense heat wave

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy Tells G7 Summit Ukraine Forces Face Urgent Moment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday underscored the urgency of helping his country’s military improve its position against Russia in a video meeting with leading economic powers, who in turn pledged to support Ukraine "for as long as it takes." Zelenskyy addressed the delicacy of the moment for Ukraine in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan braces for power crunch as heat mounts after rains end

Japan scrambled on Monday to avert a looming power crunch as temperatures climbed nationwide, with authorities warning of higher than expected demand after the rainy season ended in the capital, Tokyo, at its earliest since record-keeping began.

Reuters

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Garbage island no more: how one Japanese community triumphed over a toxic waste dump

Teshima – site of Japan’s worst case of illegal dumping of industrial waste – was saved by locals who fought relentlessly to have their beloved home restored

The Guardian - AU

How Japanese avant-garde ceramicists have tested the limits of clay

Review: Pure Form, Art Gallery of South Australia.

The Conversation

Kyogo earns rock star ovation as Celtic star rounds off Vissel Kobe homecoming in style

The Japanese striker made a return to his former club.

Daily Record

Nation continues to swelter

The day after the hottest temperature in June in Japan history was recorded in a Gunma Prefecture city, central Tokyo experienced its hottest day ever for the month, with the mercury climbing to 36.2 C on Sunday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

S.Korea's Yoon to meet U.S., Japan leaders in Spain during NATO summit

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will meet leaders of the United States and Japan on Wednesday during the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Madrid, an official at the presidential office said on Sunday.

Reuters

UK, U.S., Japan and Canada to ban Russia gold imports

Britain, the United States, Japan and Canada will ban new imports of Russian gold as part of efforts to tighten the sanctions squeeze on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine, the British government said on Sunday.

Reuters

What Takehiro Tomiyasu has been doing in pre-season as Arsenal star receives homecoming gesture

Arsenal news: Gunners full-back Takehiro Tomiyasu has become a popular figure at the club since his arrival from Bologna in 2021

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Japan to pledge food assistance at G7 summit

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to declare, at the Group of Seven summit to be held in Germany from Sunday to Tuesday, that Japan will provide food assistance to developing countries facing a food crisis due to the impact of Russia's armed aggression in Ukraine. Coordination is underway to extend…

Daily Record

Ange Postecoglou in Celtic transfer admission as he makes one thing clear over Japanese signings

The Australian boss landed Kyogo Furuhashi last summer and followed that up with another three players in January.

The Independent UK

Protests expected as G-7 leaders set to arrive in Germany

Tens of thousands of protesters are expected to gather in Munich as the Group of Seven leading economic powers — the United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan — are set to hold their annual gathering in the Bavarian Alps in Germany

Bristol Post

Rugby transfer rumours and news: Leicester Tigers hero wanted in Japan, Zach Mercer's future decided

All the transfer rumours, contract renewals and confirmed moves from around the Gallagher Premiership

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Embassy: Don't bring cannabis to Japan

The Thai embassy in Japan has warned Thais not to carry cannabis, hemp and cannabis or hemp-based products into Japan or face punishment.

Reuters

U.S., Japan, Australia, New Zealand and United Kingdom form Pacific group

The United States, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the United Kingdom launched an informal group aimed at boosting economic and diplomatic ties with Pacific island nations, the White House said on Friday.

RideApart

Japan's Big Four Could Discontinue Up To 20 Models By Year’s End

Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Suzuki could potentially discontinue up to 20 models when Japan enacts updated emissions regulations in Fall 2022.

The Guardian - AU

‘I was on a conveyor belt to death’: the astonishing worlds of Chiharu Shiota

After a frightening diagnosis, the Japanese artist is taking on mortality in her new show in Brisbane, using thread to construct huge artworks that sweep entire rooms

Benzinga

Meta's Biggest Rival Posts Visible Success On Gaming Foray Despite Bigger Rivals Like Tencent, NetEase

TikTok parent ByteDance Ltd's gaming foray exudes promise as spending across its mobile titles grew over the past year, according to Sensor Tower. The report highlighted TikTok owner generated $1 billion of player spending across its mobile games as of the year ended June 20, 2022, up 16% year-on-year. ByteDance had set…

Sports Illustrated

Hiroshi Tanahashi’s ‘Forbidden Door’ Has Finally Opened

It was the NJPW star who introduced the term to the wrestling world in 2019. Now it’s the name of Sunday’s inaugural joint AEW-New Japan pay-per-view.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Political Pulse / Japanese voters have lost their appetite for 'reform' policies

As election day for the House of Councillors draws near, party leaders have been rushing around battleground prefectures and campaigning energetically. This includes Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. He has made such pledges as "Protecting the livelihoods of the people," "Making an economic…

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