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Japan plans new joint command to manage armed forces - Nikkei

Japan will set up a new joint command to manage the operations of its land, sea and air forces, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Saturday, as part of a major defence overhaul in the face of China's increasing assertiveness over Taiwan.

Reuters

Shizuoka Pref. exhibit showcases works by living national treasures

ATAMI, Shizuoka -- Works by 12 living national treasures are back in Japan from a temporary showing overseas for a special exhibition at the MOA Museum of Art in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture. The exhibition "Homo Faber, 12 Stone Garden: Fukasawa Naoto and 12 Living National Treasures" opened at the museum…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Today's rugby news as All Blacks panned as 'bumbling mess' amid almighty Japan scare and New Zealand red card

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Satwik-Chirag pair upsets world No. 1 Japanese duo at French Open

Top Indian doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated top seeds and former world champions, Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi of Japan, 23-21, 21-18 in the quarterfinals of the French Open BWF World Tour Super 750 tournament in Paris on Friday.

The Times of India

Japan's 'waste not, want not' philosophy has deep religious and cultural roots, from monsters and meditation to Marie Kondo's tidying up

The word “waste” is often frightening. People fear not making the most of their time, whether at work or at leisure, and failing to live life to the fullest.

The Conversation

Political Pulse / Kishida aims to beef up defense, tackle bureaucratic sectionalism

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has set several goals to bolster Japan's deterrence capability. One of these goals is to increase the defense budget over the next five years to match the North Atlantic Treaty Organization target of 2% of gross domestic product. Historically, Japan has limited its defense spending to…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

U.S. Tomahawk missiles eyed to bolster defense

The Japanese government has approached the United States about purchasing Tomahawk cruise missiles as part of efforts to strengthen the nation's defense capabilities, according to government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Toyota Halves bZ4X Lease Down Payment In Japan To Spur Sales

Toyota initially aimed to lease 5,000 bZ4X EVs in the current fiscal year, but the boss of the firm's Kinto lease unit said that would be difficult to achieve.

InsideEVs

England to have player names on shirts for Autumn Nations Series

Eddie Jones’ side will meet Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa this autumn

The Independent UK

Riyadh Season 2022 Hosts Middle East’s Largest Anime Event

The Saudi Anime Exhibition, the largest anime expo in the Middle East and part of Riyadh Season 2022, kicked off in the Saudi capital on Thursday. The three-day celebration offers fans the chance to tour a world of Japanese anime with more than 30 pavilions featuring the most popular anime…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan to OK $490B in stimulus to cushion impact of inflation

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government is to approve a hefty economic package that will include government funding of about 29 trillion yen ($200 billion) to soften the burden of costs from rising utility rates and food prices

The Independent UK

Anderson Silva not done in MMA, wants retirement fight in Japan: ‘I need to give back to Japan everything Japan gave to me’

Anderson Silva wants to "give back" to Japanese fans.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Japan in late-stage talks with U.S. for Tomahawk missile purchase -Yomiuri

Japan is in the final stages of negotiations with the United States to buy U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles, the Yomiuri daily reported on Friday, citing multiple unnamed Japanese government sources.

Reuters

Mum of Irishwoman Nicola Furlong murdered in Japan speaks out at killer's imminent release

The family is still haunted by the murder 10 years on

Irish Mirror

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Govt eyes autonomous probe capable of diving 7,000 meters

The government is planning to develop an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) capable of exploring the seabed at depths of up to 7,000 meters, it has been learned.

The Independent UK

New Zealand hand Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Stephen Perofeta first starts against Japan

Tuivasa-Sheck will start at inside centre alongside Braydon Ennor, with Perofeta starting at full-back

Reuters

South Korea to take part in Japanese naval fleet review

South Korea will take part in Japan's naval fleet review next month, South Korea said on Thursday, despite objections to Japan's use of its "Rising Sun" flag, as South Korea seeks to mend ties with its neighbour.

Autosport

Ogier to team up with new co-driver for WRC Japan finale

Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier will team up with a new co-driver in Vincent Landais for the World Rally Championship season finale in Japan next month.

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Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Japan and Australia are teaming up to balance a formidable China

As Xi Jinping edges out his rivals in the Chinese Communist Party, shakes up his leadership team and begins an unprecedented third term as China’s leader, Beijing’s military modernization continues apace. In a span of two decades, China has transformed itself from a relatively minor player on the world stage…

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: What's up with the Bank of Japan's unique track?

Even as the Federal Reserve and the world’s other central banks raise interest rates to try to curb inflation, the Bank of Japan has stood firm, keeping its key interest rate at minus 0.1%

The Independent UK

World Cup 2022 Group E fixtures, teams and tournament venues

Spain, Germany, Japan and Costa Rica make up Group E

Daily Mirror

North Korea planning nuclear test amid chilling warning of 'unparalleled' response

Washington and its allies are becoming concerned that North Korea could be close to resuming its nuclear testing program for the first time since 2017 - threatening Pyongyang with an "unparalleled" response should they push ahead with its test

The Independent UK

Japan World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

One of 2018’s surprise packages will look to upset the odds again in a tough group

Reuters

Japan, Lithuania upgrade ties, to start security dialogue

Japan and Lithuania have decided to upgrade bilateral ties and start up security dialogue, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

New Zealand Rugby criticised over All Blacks’ ‘disgraceful’ fixture clash with Black Ferns

The All Blacks’ game against Japan will clash with the Black Ferns’s World Cup quarter-final against Wales

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