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Japan sights China, Russia warships near disputed islands

Japan has protested to Beijing after spotting Chinese and Russian warships just outside its territorial waters around the disputed East China Sea islands

The Independent UK

Outages disrupt services at Japan's No. 2 telecoms carrier

A weekend outage at Japan’s No. 2 mobile carrier KDDI Corp. was still preventing many of its customers from making calls Monday

The Independent UK

Japan coalition headed for election win, LDP seen gaining seats -poll

Japan's ruling coalition is headed for victory in a July 10 upper house election, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ruling party likely to extend the number of seats it holds on its own, according to an opinion poll published on Monday.

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CBD takes root in Japan as govt mulls easing laws

From ingestible oils and gummies to skin lotions and makeup, products made from cannabidiol, an extract of the cannabis plant devoid of its psychoactive properties, are rapidly gaining popularity in Japan.

Bangkok Post

KDDI aims to restore service Sunday after 40 million users affected

Japanese mobile carrier KDDI Corp said it aimed to restore services Sunday evening after nationwide network troubles affected up to nearly 40 million users, making calls and getting online difficult for more than a day.

Reuters

North Korea slams US-South Korea-Japan military cooperation

North Korea has slammed the U.S., South Korea and Japan for pushing to boost their trilateral military cooperation targeting the North, warning that the move is prompting urgent calls for the country to reinforce its military capability

The Independent UK

North Korea says U.S.-South Korea-Japan agreement materialises U.S. plan for 'Asian NATO'

North Korea criticised the United States, South Korea and Japan's recent agreement on strengthening military cooperation to be a means to materialise a U.S. plan for a military alliance like NATO in the region.

Reuters

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June temperatures break records in 44 prefectures

The nation experienced its hottest June in history last month, with the Japan Meteorological Agency announcing Friday that 44 of the 47 prefectures recorded their highest-ever temperatures for the month.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

L’Abeille: NYC’s new fine dining hotspot is bringing understated glamour to Tribeca

After a special-occasion spot in New York’s cooler downtown? With a relaxed vibe, delicate, artsy creations and a dash of Japanese zen, l’Abeille nails the brief, says Lucy Thackray

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson confirms multi-generational mortgages are being considered

Mortgages on family homes could be passed from parent to child, with a similar scheme in Japan allowing for 100-year terms

Wales Online

Indo-Pacific alphabet soup needs beefing up

In May, US President Joe Biden visited South Korea and Japan with the aim of reaffirming America's commitment to the Asia-Pacific region after the uncertainties and doubts generated by Donald Trump's presidency. In Tokyo, Mr Biden launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (Ipef) and participated in a summit of…

Bangkok Post

4 Consumer Staples Stocks to Avoid

Consumer staples companies are known for performing relatively well during a market turmoil because of inelastic demand for their products. However, Wall Street analysts expect fundamentally weak consumer staples stocks Japan Tobacco (JAPAY), National Beverage (FIZZ), Grocery Outlet (GO), and Rite Aid (RAD) to decline more than 10% in the…

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Boomers crush Japan in World Cup qualifier

The Aussie Boomers are poised to claim top spot in their FIBA World Cup qualifying group after smashing Japan by 46 points.

AAP

Putin orders Sakhalin-2 asset transfer to Russian company

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a presidential decree ordering the operator of an oil and gas development project in the Russian Far East -- known as the Sakhalin-2 project -- to hand over all of its assets to a newly established Russian firm without compensation.

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World Rugby rankings poised for major reshuffle as four teams can be number one and Japan threaten Wales

The first weekend of the summer rugby internationals could well see some significant movement

Bangkok Post

Rock icon reunited with stolen guitar after 46 years

TOKYO: They say you never forget your first love, and after pining for his stolen guitar for almost half a century, Canadian rock star Randy Bachman has finally been reunited with the instrument which an eagle-eyed fan tracked down in Japan.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Political Pulse / Price stability a long-unsolved conundrum for Japan

"Irrational exuberance" is a phrase widely used to warn about the risks of a bubble-like stock market.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

COVID-19 cases rising nationwide

COVID-19 cases are trending upward across Japan, according to a Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry advisory panel monitoring the status of the pandemic.

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Japan in energy-saving period for 1st time in 7 years amid heat wave

TOKYO: Japanese households and businesses on Friday entered a three-month period to conserve electricity to prevent a power crunch amid a record-breaking heat wave, marking the first time in seven years that the government has made such a request.

The Independent UK

Asian shares mostly lower after pessimistic 'tankan' survey

Asian benchmarks are lower, echoing a decline on Wall Street, after a quarterly report by Japan’s central bank rekindled worries about the world’s third largest economy

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Japan’s rainy season ends early amid heatwave

Meteorological authority declares short season in several regions as temperatures remain high across country

Asharq Al-Awsat

Apple Hikes Japan Price of iPhone by Nearly a 5th

Apple Inc has hiked by nearly a fifth the cost of its flagship iPhone phone in Japan, which is battling a weakening yen currency and rising inflation. The Cupertino, California-based manufacturer's entry level iPhone 13 now costs 117,800 yen ($870), Apple's website showed, compared to 99,800 yen previously. With the…

Reuters

Japanese asked to save power as country's east sizzles

The highest temperatures for the season since record-keeping began have scorched much of eastern Japan for a week, prompting the government to ask citizens to cut power use as much as possible, while running air conditioners to stay safe.

Benzinga

Apple Hikes iPhone, iPad Prices In Japan As Yen Weakens

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has hiked iPhone and iPad prices in Japan, according to its regional website.

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The North Face Purple Label will keep you warm and stylish this winter

It’s worth the extra effort to secure from the Japanese release.

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