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Japan approves tax-code revision, more funds for defence build-up

Japan's ruling bloc formally agreed on Friday to revise the national tax code for the next fiscal year starting in April, aiming to shift household assets into investment as part of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's "new capitalism" agenda.

Reuters

From nature to your wrist

In the rural Japanese town of Shizukuishi in Iwate Prefecture, a new wooden studio for Grand Seiko blends with its natural surroundings. A swooping roof and clear glass window offer a sublime view of Mount Iwate, over 2,000m in height, where rocks unfold their true colours when snow melts. Set…

Bangkok Post

On the rise: seven of the World Cup’s biggest breakout stars

We pick players, including two from Morocco, who enhanced their reputations in Qatar and could become transfer targets

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Expert panel convenes to deliberate on technical trainee program

An expert panel has held its first meeting to review a technical internship program for foreign nationals in Japan, including whether the program should be abolished or be reorganized.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan ruling party tax panel agrees on tax hikes to beef up defence

A tax panel of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday agreed to raise the country's coroporate, income and tobacco taxes to pay for a doubling in the defence budget over the next five years as it confronts rising regional tensions.

Reuters

Japan trade deficit soars on weak yen, high oil prices

Japan has reported its trade deficit surged to over 2 trillion yen ($15 billion) in November as higher costs for oil and a weak yen combined to push imports higher

The Independent UK

Tokyo makes solar panels mandatory for new homes built after 2025

All new houses in Tokyo built by large-scale homebuilders after April 2025 must install solar power panels to cut household carbon emissions, according to a new regulation passed by the Japanese capital's local assembly on Thursday.

Reuters

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Exciting new Japanese bar-restaurant Ryugin opens in Uplands

Ryugin means 'dragon's roar' and will be serving authentic Japanese food and drinks

Wales Online

B600 minimum wage is quite doable

The most debated economic topic of the month must be Pheu Thai Party's campaign promise to raise the minimum wage to 600 baht per day by 2027, from the current minimum wage of 354 baht.

Bangkok Post

Honda Used "Immersive" VR Tech To Design New Pilot, Prologue SUVs

COVID-19 restrictions sent Honda into the virtual world for real-time collaborations in California and Japan.

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40% increase in coast guard budget planned by fiscal 2027

The government plans to increase the Japan Coast Guard budget to about 320 billion yen in fiscal 2027, which is 40% higher than this fiscal year, according to sources in the government and the ruling parties.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Abalone species listed as endangered

Several abalone species, including three found in waters around Japan, have been added to the Red List of threatened plants and animals.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Man gets suspended term for temporary plane landing after mask refusal

OSAKA: A Japanese court on Wednesday sentenced a man who refused to wear a face mask aboard a Peach Aviation flight as a measure to prevent the spread of Covid-19 to two years in prison, suspended for four years, for causing the aircraft to make an unscheduled landing to remove…

Bangkok Post

Japan's formin making arrangements to visit China, meet counterpart this month - NHK

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi is making arrangements to visit China and meet with his counterpart Wang Yi, NHK public television reported on Wednesday.

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Japan chooses ‘war’ as kanji of the year amid Ukraine conflict and Abe assassination

The character, chosen by public vote, reflected feelings about the state of the world and anxiety over living cost pressures

ABC News

Facing a cold northern winter, Japan watches Australia's energy market intervention closely

The Japanese government adds its voice to the debate about plans for coal and gas price caps amid concerns about energy security at home.

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Energica Is Bringing Its Bikes To Japan, Australia, And New Zealand Next

Energica is planning to roll out its electric motorcycle range across Japan, Australia, and New Zealand to start off the 2023 calendar year.

Daily Mirror

Naoya Inoue KOs Paul Butler in dominant display to become undisputed champion

Inoue was defending his undisputed bantamweight titles against British challenger Paul Butler who travelled over to Japan as the huge underdog

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Takagi named Japan Sports Awards' Grand Prix winner

Speed skater Miho Takagi, who earned four medals at the Beijing Winter Olympics in February, including the gold in the women's 1,000 meters, was named the winner of the Grand Prix award at the 71st Japan Sports Awards on Monday.

The Independent UK

US, S. Korea, Japan to curb illicit N Korea cyber activities

Senior diplomats from the United States, South Korea and Japan have agreed to boost efforts to curb North Korea’s illicit cyber activities and other methods to finance its nuclear program and evade international sanctions

The Independent UK

Inoue vs Butler LIVE: Result and reaction as ‘Monster’ secures late TKO

Relive round-by-round updates as Naoya Inoue stopped Paul Butler in Japan to become undisputed bantamweight champion

The Guardian - UK

‘I like big games’: Dominik Livakovic fired up to be Croatia’s hero again

Dinamo Zagreb keeper has put uncertainty behind him and excelled at this World Cup after wise words from Luka Modric

The Independent UK

Inoue vs Butler time: When do rings walks start in UK and US today?

All you need to know as Naoya Inoue and Paul Butler square off in Tokyo, Japan

Asharq Al-Awsat

US, Allies Vow all Options on Table against North Korea

The United States, South Korea and Japan vowed Tuesday to consider all options against North Korea, including counterstrikes, in the wake of an unprecedented blitz of missile tests by Pyongyang that has sent regional tensions spiraling. The flurry of North Korean launches include last month's test of its most advanced…

The Independent UK

Inoue vs Butler live stream: How to watch fight online and on TV today

All you need to know as Naoya Inoue and Paul Butler square off in Tokyo, Japan

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