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Man sets himself on fire outside Japanese prime minister's office in apparent protest over Shinzo Abe state funeral

A man sets himself on fire near the Japanese prime minister's office in Tokyo in an apparent protest against the state funeral planned next week for former leader Shinzo Abe.

ABC News

Japan weighs plan for ban on hotel guests without masks -media

Japan's government is considering allowing hotels to refuse entry to guests who do not wear masks and follow other measures to control infection during an outbreak, Fuji News Network said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Shinzo Abe: man sets himself alight in protest at state funeral for killed Japan PM

Protester sustains widespread burns as Japan wrestles with legacy of leader whose death revealed scale of politicians’ links to Unification church

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Man sets himself on fire in apparent protest of Abe funeral

A man has set himself on fire near the Japanese prime minister’s office in Tokyo in apparent protest of the state funeral for former leader Shinzo Abe

The Independent UK

Horror as man sets himself on fire in protest before Japan's ex-Prime Minster's funeral

Controversy surrounding the state funeral of Shinzo Abe has continued after a man set himself on fire in a protest, resulting in him being left unconscious and a police officer left injured

Daily Mirror

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ‘tramples’ UN charter: Japan PM

Fumio Kishida steps up calls for reform of UN system after failure of Security Council to respond to Russian attack.

Al Jazeera

The science of squirting

Using blue food coloring, Japanese scientists gained new insight into the orgasmic phenomenon known as "squirting"

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Japanese man sets himself on fire in apparent protest at former PM state funeral

A man set himself on fire near the Japanese prime minister's office on Wednesday in an apparent protest at the government's decision to hold a state funeral for former premier Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated earlier this year, media reported.

Reuters

Russia's invasion of Ukraine tramples U.N. charter: Japan PM

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine as destabilising the international order to its core and said the rule of law, not coercion by power, should prevail.

Reuters

Japan PM calls for UN reforms to address Russian aggression

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed disappointment over the failure of the United Nations Security Council to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine because of Russia’s right of veto

The Independent UK

UK's Truss and Japan's Kishida to work on countering China -statement

British Prime Minister Liz Truss condemned provocations over Taiwan by China in a meeting with her Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida at the United Nations General Assembly, a Downing Street spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Flying motorbikes: something out of a bad 1980s sci-fi movie or the future of the commute?

The Japanese-made Xturismo is on sale at £680,000 apiece – and was greeted with huge enthusiasm when it was launched in the US this week

The Guardian - UK

Mishiro knocks out top seed Jones

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The Hindu

A Sneak Peek Of The Adorable Studio Ghibli Theme Park Is Here BRB, Booking Flights To Japan

Five years after it was first announced, the Studio Ghibli theme park finally has an open date and our eyeballs have also been blessed with a sneak peek of the precious place. I feel like this is the delightful, wholesome news the world deserves after a history-changing global pandemic —…

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Japan, U.S. seek to expand framework to support Pacific islands, counter China

A five-nation grouping that includes Japan and the United States is looking to add members to its framework established in June to support Pacific islands.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan, U.S. aim for stronger economic ties with ASEAN

SIEM REAP, Cambodia -- Japan and the United States are trying to accelerate economic cooperation with Southeast Asian countries. Home to many manufacturing plants, Southeast Asia is central to the global supply chain and an important region in terms of economic security.

Irish Mirror

Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi plays down injury concerns amid fitness worries

The Japan international hasn't scored in his last four games since picking up a knock in Celtic's 4-0 over Rangers.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Apple to Hike App Store Prices in Several Countries from Oct

Apple Inc said on Monday prices of apps and in-app purchases on its App Store will increase in several countries including Japan, Malaysia and all territories that use the euro currency, from next month. The new prices, excluding auto-renewable subscriptions, will be effective as early as Oct. 5, Reuters quoted…

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Warnings over floods and landslides in Japan in wake of Typhoon Nanmadol

Two dead and thousands without power as storm dumps heavy rain and authorities warn six million to evacuate

Al Jazeera

Apple users in Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia to pay more for apps

California-based company says new prices will take effect from next month.

Bangkok Post

Typhoon Nanmadol rips through Japan archipelago, leaves 2 dead

Typhoon Nanmadol moved across the Japanese archipelago toward the Pacific and weakened to a low pressure system on Tuesday after pounding the southwest with heavy rain and triggering landslides, leaving two people dead, one missing and over 100 injured.

The Independent UK

Storm damages space center in Japan, 130K still lack power

A tropical storm that dumped heavy rain as it cut across Japan moved into the Pacific after killing two people and leaving thousands of homes without power

Reuters

Japan's LDP to release updated list of members with links to Unification Church - Kyodo

The secretary-general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party said on Tuesday the party will release an updated list of members who have had connections with the controversial Unification Church, Kyodo news agency said on Tuesday.

AAP

In-form keeper Langerak back in Cup mix

A long-time Socceroos deputy, goalkeeper Mitch Langerak is suddenly eyeing minutes in November's World Cup after reversing a decision to retire.

Daily Record

Kyogo Furuhashi on Celtic injury scare as frontman confesses he has 'caused everyone to worry'

The Japan international has not scored in his last four games having picked up a knock against Rangers.

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