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Getting water-wise: how a Japanese philosophy can teach us to protect a precious resource

A company is aiming to make a splash with the next generation by running fun days out in the UK that show families how vital water is – and why we need to be wiser in our use of it

The Guardian - UK

2 China ships enter Japanese waters off Senkakus

Two China Coast Guard (CCG) ships intruded into Japan's territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture on Sunday evening and Monday morning, according to the 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Nick Kyrgios tells fans how he came out of "really dark places" after rare singles title

The Australian won his first ATP Tour event for three years at the Citi Open in Washington and had an emotional message for his fans after his victory over Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka

Daily Mirror

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Fake passport used to pass off transplant as between relatives

The price per kidney was 15,000, dollars the equivalent today of about 2 million yen. The kidney transplant for the Japanese patient was conducted in the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan. A Japanese nonprofit organization acted as an intermediary. A passport was forged for the Ukrainian donor to make it…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan Tech Giant Softbank Posts $23 Billion Quarterly Loss

Japanese technology company SoftBank Group posted a $23.4 billion loss in the April-June quarter as the value of its investments sank amid global worries about inflation and interest rates. SoftBank Group Corp.’s loss of 3.16 trillion yen was a reversal from its 762 billion yen profit in the same quarter…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japanese sailor attacked at Solomon Islands memorial service

A Japanese sailor has been attacked in the Solomon Islands during a World War II memorial service that was also attended by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman

The Independent UK

Kyrgios Beats Nishioka for 1st ATP Title in 3 Years

Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios won his seventh ATP title and first in three years by defeating Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in Sunday's men's final at the ATP and WTA Washington Open. The 27-year-old Australian downed 96th-ranked left-hander Nishioka 6-4, 6-3 for his first ATP title since capturing the 2019 Washington crown.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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UN chief urges nuke powers to abide by no-first-use pledge

The United Nations is urging countries with nuclear weapons to stick to their no-first-use commitment of the atomic arsenals

The Independent UK

‘We are so far behind’: Japan laments lack of progress on same-sex marriage

Advocates hope upcoming ruling in Tokyo district court will help spur progress on issue that already has public backing

The Guardian - AU

Rep. Krishnamoorthi defends Taiwan visit with Speaker Pelosi; huddles with Amb. Emanuel in Japan

“Let me put it this way,” Krishnamoorthi said Sunday. “I think that the Prime Minister of Japan said he gets a lot of advice from Rahm Emanuel directly.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Japan, US vow to enhance ties with Solomon Islands amid China clout

Senior government and military officials from Japan and the United States on Sunday vowed to strengthen cooperation with the Solomon Islands amid increasing Chinese influence, as they gathered in the capital Honiara to mark the 80th anniversary of the World War II Battle of Guadalcanal.

Bangkok Post

Werner Herzog: ‘I was never, contrary to rumours, a hazard-seeking, crazy stuntman’

The German director, famed for making films about people at the fringes of society, has written a novel about another one: a Japanese soldier who carried on fighting the second world war for 29 years after it ended

The Guardian - UK

Bullet Train review – Brad Pitt goes second class in brainless action movie

A high-speed Japanese train full of assassins hits the buffers big time in this doomed star vehicle

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan says China military drills appear to simulate attack, Chinese embassy warns Australia against involvement

China's embassy has taken aim at Australia, the United States and Japan, accusing them of "finger pointing" amid growing tensions with Taiwan.

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Inverse

'Bullet Train' stars Andrew Koji and Hiroyuki Sanada deserve better

'Bullet Train,' about assassins on a train traveling across Japan, has two major actors of Japanese descent in the cast. So why weren't they deemed important enough to advertise?

The Japan News/Yomiuri

77th anniversary of A-bombing commemorated in Hiroshima / Mayor slams Russia in peace declaration

HIROSHIMA -- Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui called on the world to "immediately render all nuclear buttons meaningless" in his peace declaration at a ceremony on the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city on Saturday.

France 24

Russia and Ukraine trade blame over Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant shelling

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of shelling Europe's biggest nuclear power plant in the Zaporizhzhia region as the world on Saturday marked the 77th anniversary of the first atomic bomb attack in the Japanese city of Hiroshima, with UN chief Antonio Guterres warning against nuclear arms build-up amid fears…

The Guardian - UK

From Bullet Train to Pussy Riot: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

Whether you want to join Brad Pitt in Japan for the commute from hell or stay home with a noisy Russian art collective, our critics have you covered for the next seven days

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The Independent UK

Hiroshima vows nuke ban at 77th memorial amid Russia threat

Hiroshima is remembering the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing as officials including the United Nations chief warn against nuclear weapons buildup and the world fears another attack amid Russia’s war on Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

The US, Australia and Japan urge China to cease military exercises around Taiwan – as it happened

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Reuters

Hiroshima prays for peace, fears new arms race on atomic bombing anniversary

Bells tolled in Hiroshima on Saturday as the city marked the 77th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing, with officials including the United Nations secretary general warning of a new arms race following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Japan PM to reshuffle cabinet amid Taiwan, Unification Church issues

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday he will reshuffle his cabinet next week to address mounting issues including Taiwan tensions, COVID-19 and economic stimulus measures to counter inflation.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘The Bear’ helping Rahm battle homesickness in Japan

SNEED: The Hulu hit is co-produced by Chicago’s Carrie Holt de Lama, a close family friend.

Reuters

Japan remains open to dialogue with China -Japan foreign minister

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Friday that Japan remains open to dialogue with China as keeping communications intact is all the more important when ties are strained.

The Independent UK

Eight of the best new eats in New York City for 2022

From home cooking inspired by America’s early Shakers to Filipino-Japanese fusion and brand new speakeasies, here’s Lucy Thackray’s pick of the hottest new places to bag a table in the Big Apple this summer

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