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Japan, Britain to sign defense pact, eyeing Russia, China

Japan and Britain plan to sign a Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) when Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits Britain next week, according to government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan to join international efforts against drug-resistant bacteria

Japan will participate in an international clinical trial to identify treatments against infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria, it has been learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida looks ahead to tackling economic, constitutional issues

How will Prime Minister Fumio Kishida deal with mounting challenges, both domestic and global? The Yomiuri Shimbun Political News Editor Shinichi Murao interviewed him about defense, the economy, diplomacy and more.

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More intl sign language interpreters needed / Preparations for Tokyo Deaflympics in 2025 begin

Preparations are getting into full swing for the 2025 Deaflympics, an international sporting event for hearing-impaired athletes to be held in Tokyo. However, much remains to be done, including the training of interpreters for international sign language, which is the official language of the event.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan, US to hold security talks before Kishida meets Biden

Japan and the United States will hold security talks between their foreign and defense ministers in Washington the day before Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida lands in the U.S. capital next week

The Independent UK

Japan, UK to sign reciprocal access agreement for military officers -Yomiuri

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will sign a reciprocal access agreement for military officers with British counterpart Rishi Sunak next week, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Friday.

Reuters

Japan, United States to hold '2 plus 2' talks in Washington on Jan 11

The foreign and defence ministers of Japan and the United States will hold talks on aspects of security and co-operation in Washington on Wednesday, the Asian nation's foreign ministry said.

Reuters

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Japan wants G-7 to team up against ‘economic coercion’ by China

Japan wants the Group of Seven advanced economies to take a coordinated approach this year aimed at preventing the “economic coercion” that China has applied to some of its trading partners.

Tribune News Service

With few entry tests, SE Asia may gain most from China's travel revival

SINGAPORE: Southeast Asia's tourist economies are set to be leading beneficiaries of China's scrapping of travel bans as they have steered clear of the Covid-19 tests before entry that Europe, Japan and the United States have imposed on Chinese visitors.

Bangkok Post

Japan PM Kishida invited to visit Ukraine, spokesperson says

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been invited to visit Ukraine, the government's top spokesperson said on Friday.

Reuters

Japan Finance Minister Suzuki to visit Singapore, Vietnam next week

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki is set to visit Singapore and Vietnam to meet with high government officials from Jan. 10 to 13, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday.

Reuters

With few entry tests, Southeast Asia may gain most from China's travel revival

Southeast Asia's tourist economies are set to be leading beneficiaries of China's scrapping of travel bans as they have steered clear of the COVID-19 tests before entry that Europe, Japan and the United States have imposed on Chinese visitors.

Reuters

The World’s Love Affair With Japanese Cars Is Souring

Brands like Toyota have been global favorites for decades. How did they get the shift to electric so wrong?

Businessweek

US waged war on China’s chips; S Korea, Taiwan felt the fallout

Washington’s bid for self-sufficiency in semiconductors is complicating relations with its tech-savvy partners in Asia.

Al Jazeera

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After The Hornet And Transalp, Is Honda Working On A GB750?

Fueled by rumors, Japanese media outlet Autoby mocks up a digital rendering of a potential Honda GB750 based on the CB750 Hornet and XL750 Transalp.

ABC News

Why the rise of age regression and childishness could just be harmless fun

Despite some opposition to the "Great Regression", one expert says adults embracing their youth could provide society with economic gain.

Reuters

Japan minister calls for new world order to counter rise of authoritarian regimes

Japan's trade and industry minister said on Thursday post-Cold War free trade and economic inter-dependence had bolstered authoritarian regimes and the United States and like-minded democracies should counter them with a "new world order."

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan, U.S. to tackle human rights abuses

The Japanese and U.S. governments plan to jointly establish a new organization to eliminate human rights abuses from international supply chains, it has been learned.

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Daily Mirror

British star uses biggest wrestling show in Japan to send X-rated message to Rishi Sunak

Zack Sabre Jr used his platform on a major wrestling show to call out the Prime Minister over the ongoing pay dispute with tens of thousands of NHS nurses

WEKU

People in Tokyo wait in line 3 hours for a taste of these Japanese rice balls

Onigiri Bongo has served the humble onigiri, or rice ball, for 60 years. The current owner is the widow of the original owner, whom she married after discovering the restaurant as a newcomer to Tokyo.

The Guardian - UK

The world economy faces a huge stress test in 2023

With inflation on the rise and the era of ultra-low interest rates over, there could well be a systemic crisis

Marie Claire

'Alice in Borderland' Season 3: Everything We Know

The death-game series is Netflix's most-watched Japanese show for a reason.

Inverse

'Persona 4 Golden' quiz and exam answers: Every correct response from April to February

Persona 4 Golden casts you as a not-so-ordinary high school student, which means you'll need all the answers to every quiz and exam in the game.

Sports Illustrated

A.J. McKee: 'I Would Destroy' UFC's Alexander Volkanovski

Fresh off Saturday's win against Rizin lightweight titleholder Roberto de Souza, 'Mercenary' says he's game to take on another champion.

The Conversation

On New Year's Day, Buddhist god Hotei brings gifts and good fortune in Japan

The new year brings a fresh start, symbolized in some cultures by the cherubic baby New Year who replaces the old year that has come to a close. In Japan, the roly-poly god Hotei, who is often identified with Santa Claus, ushers in the new year along with six other…

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