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United States, South Korea and Japan preparing for North Korean nuclear test, envoy says

The United States' special envoy for North Korea says it is "preparing for all contingencies", in close coordination with its South Korean and Japanese allies, as it monitors North Korean arrangements for a possible nuclear test explosion.

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Japan Tech Giant Toshiba Studying Going Private as an Option

Toshiba executives said Friday that privatization remains an option for the Japanese technology company, as they defended their efforts to choose the right bidder to restore what they called “a strong Toshiba.” Tokyo-based Toshiba has been trying to win over shareholders to a restructuring plan. The company has not given…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan tech giant Toshiba studying going private as an option

Executives of Japanese energy and electronics giant Toshiba say they see taking the company private as an option

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Japan recorded record low births, biggest ever population drop in 2021

Japan recorded a record low number of births in 2021, prompting the biggest ever natural decline in the population, government data showed on Friday.

Reuters

Asian shares rise, China trading closed for national holiday

Asian shares have risen amid mixed signs for investors such as rising energy prices and COVID-19 restrictions easing in China

The Independent UK

Japan and Brazil linked by soccer, baseball and immigration

Brazilians will feel at home when Brazil plays Japan next week in Tokyo in a soccer game between their national teams

The Independent UK

What’s motivating Super Formula’s carbon neutral push

Super Formula has invested a lot of resource in the transition towards carbon neutrality for 2023 with its extensive next-gen test programme. But the Japanese series isn’t just considering its own short-term interests with its efforts.

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U.S., S.Korea, Japan envoys meet as N.Korea appears to prepare nuclear test

Officials from the United States, South Korea and Japan met in Seoul on Friday to prepare for "all contingencies" amid signs North Korea is preparing to conduct a nuclear test for the first time since 2017.

Reuters

Planting trees isn’t enough. Here’s why we need tiny man-made forests.

A new book "Mini-Forest Revolution" explores a Japanese botanist's unique way of restoring ecosystems, even in urban spaces.

Inverse

Panasonic Ships 4680-Type Battery Cell Samples To Tesla

Panasonic confirms that it has sent 4680-type cylindrical battery cell samples to Tesla, ahead of series production.

InsideEVs

Ange Postecoglou and the Celtic benchmark making waves in Japan as old foe tips hat to J-League 'leader'

Toru Oniki is an old rival of Postecoglou's and he says his success in Scotland is an inspiration in Japan.

Daily Record

Tesla Battery Supplier Panasonic Looks To Boost Production In North America To Meet Growing Demand

Japan’s Panasonic Holdings Corp (OTC: PCRFY) said on Wednesday it is looking to boost production capacity in North America to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles.

Benzinga

Here's Why Apple Beat Its Chinese Peers Amid China's Slowdown, Covid Resurgence

China, the biggest smartphone market, will likely shrink by 38 million units in 2022, down 11.5% from 2021 and accounting for about 80% of the global reduction in shipment volume thanks to the economic slowdown as global markets drop by 3.5%, the IDC reports. IDC previously saw the global market growing…

Benzinga

Japan study shows women more likely to get skin rash from Moderna shot

A study in Japan found that women were significantly more likely than men to develop rash-like side effects after a first dose of Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine.

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For Japan's star poet Tanikawa, it's fun, not work, at 90

Shuntaro Tanikawa used to think poems descended like an inspiration from the heavens

Bangkok Post

Japanese art on display at Kalwit

Kalwit Studio & Gallery will present artwork by Japanese creators and artists during "Cross Over Vol. 38: Japanese Art Collective" from Saturday to June 12.

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Toyota vs. Honda: Which Stock is a Better Buy?

The growing demand for electric vehicles and increasing car prices should help automakers profit substantially in the near term. Therefore, we think prominent Japanese automakers Toyota Motor Corporation (TM) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (HMC) are worth watching. But which of these two companies’ stocks are the better buy now?…

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Rugby evening headlines as uncapped Welshman nominated for prestigious award and world superstar joins Wales exile

Leicester's Tommy Reffell is up for an award that has previously been one by a glut of top internationals

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Farmmi Wins New Export Order

Farmmi Inc (NASDAQ:FAMI) has bagged a sales order for export to Japan. The order is for dried Shiitake mushrooms. The financial terms were not disclosed. "Asia has historically been the world's largest fungi market for both production and consumption," said Chairwoman and CEO Yefang Zhang. Farmmi is an agricultural products supplier, processor, and…

The Hindu

India beat Japan 1-0 to clinch Asia Cup bronze

India started brightly and pushed hard in the first five minutes of the match but their attacks fizzled once out inside the opposition D.

The Conversation

The Quad: US efforts to counter China's influence in Asia mark a new era of micro alliances

US president Joe Biden recently visited Asia in an effort to strengthen relationships in the region, most notably meeting with leaders of the “Quad” alliance of America, Japan, India and Australia. This group of like-minded states represents a 21st-century diplomatic mechanism which is growing in importance in lieu of an…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

International arrivals smooth as Japan's border controls eased

International passengers landing at Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture on Wednesday morning completed their arrival procedures smoothly as Japan scrapped on-arrival COVID-19 testing and self-quarantine requirements for visitors from 98 countries and regions from that day.

The Guardian - UK

From fast food to fine art: the US chef who helped ramen conquer the world

Ivan Orkin spent years learning about Japanese cooking – and especially how to perfect the celebrated noodles. He reveals the secret to the perfect bowl

Bangkok Post

Uniqlo chief regains spot as Japan's richest

Tadashi Yanai, founder and chief of Japanese clothing retail chain Uniqlo, has regained his title as the richest person in Japan even as a global economic slowdown has eroded his wealth sharply, according to international business magazine Forbes Asia's latest list of the 50 richest people in Japan.

Bangkok Post

Japan expands daily arrival cap to 20,000 as Covid fears recede

Japan on Wednesday doubled its cap on daily arrivals to the country to 20,000 and allowed most to forgo Covid-19 tests and quarantine periods as it continues to ease its strict border controls amid receding worries about the pandemic.

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