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South Korea hopes to normalize security pact with Japan

WASHINGTON/SEOUL -- South Korea is willing to normalize security cooperation with Japan as soon as possible, according to South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Costa Rica vs New Zealand: Final World Cup spot up for grabs

Winners to join Spain, Germany and Japan in Group E of 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Al Jazeera

Floyd Mayweather announces opponent for next fight as legend makes return

Mayweather, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame last weekend, will take on mixed martial artist Mikuru Asakura in Japan in September

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Floyd Mayweather returns to Japan to face MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura in Rizin exhibition bout

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather will step into the ring to face MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura for an exhibition bout.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Thai volleyball team begin Week 2 against Canada

Fresh from their impressive results in the first week of the FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League, Thailand begin their second week against Canada in Quezon City, the Philippines, on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Asean: Where US, China can reconcile?

Southeast Asia is unenviably the region to which the major powers, be they the US, China, the European Union, India, Russia, Australia or Japan, are according to the highest priority at this juncture. All of these countries are on the same page as far as Asean is concerned. An Asean…

Bangkok Post

'Like Van de Beek' — Manchester United fans share Shinji Kagawa regret after retro shirt photo

The Japanese midfielder never got going at Man United despite being a prominent Bundesliga player at Borussia Dortmund

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Japan philanthropic group begins fund raising for Ukrainians

A Japanese foundation has announced it is launching a fundraising drive to provide more than 1,200 Ukrainian evacuees in Japan with additional financial support for language studies and other needs

The Independent UK

Japan imposes tougher defamation penalties after wrestler’s suicide

Professional wrestler Hana Kimura took her own life in May 2020 after facing an onslaught of criticism on social media

Evening Standard

Mark of prestige: exhibition to explore culture and history of tattoos

Barcelona exhibition to showcase tattoo art from Japan and Polynesia to Thailand and Los Angeles

The Guardian - UK

Toyota truck arm should face emissions cheating investigation, says ex-minister

Theresa Villiers asks Grant Shapps for inquiry into whether Hino sold vehicles with ‘defeat devices’ in UK

The Guardian - UK

Travel firms in Japan thrown in confusion as country reopens to foreign tourists

TOKYO: As Japan resumed visa procedures to accept foreign tourists last week, travel companies have been thrown into confusion over the lack of communication regarding entry procedures and last-minute Covid-19 guidelines.

Bangkok Post

Japan toughens defamation penalties after wrestler's suicide

Japan’s parliament has approved tougher penalties for criminal defamation in a move prompted by a bullied wrestler’s suicide and that is raising free speech concerns

The Independent UK

Daizen Maeda abandons Celtic goal celebration as he reveals humble reason for muted Japan reaction

Maeda bagged his first goal for his country in a 4-1 win over Ghana on Friday.

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Inverse

People isolated from society have divergent levels of certain blood molecules

Hikikomori was first thought to be a Japanese-specific sociocultural effect, but experts now say it is a worldwide phenomenon.

Bangkok Post

Japan defence chief conveys concern to China over flight with Russia

Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi conveyed to his Chinese counterpart on Sunday concern over a recent joint flight by Chinese and Russian bombers near Japan as a "show of force" against his nation.

Asharq Al-Awsat

South Korea Says it Will Boost Defense Capacity to Counter North Korean Threat

South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup said on Sunday that his country would enhance its defense capabilities and work closely with the United States and Japan to counter North Korea's nuclear and missile threat. Lee, speaking at an Asian security meeting in Singapore, said the situation on the Korean peninsula…

Reuters

Japan, China agree to boost defence dialogue - Japan defence minister

Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said on Sunday that he agreed with his Chinese counterpart to promote dialogue and exchanges.

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Newcastle Herald

Newcastle under Japanese attack: explosive tales from fateful night

It happened 80 years ago, but a Japanese submarine strike on Newcastle remains a fascinating part of the city's history.

The Guardian - AU

Richard Marles’s ‘full and frank’ meeting with China ends Australia’s diplomatic freeze

Defence minister says the controversial interception of an Australian aircraft by a Chinese jet last month was discussed, as well as broader issues in the Pacific

USA Today Sports Media Group

Road to UFC’s Rinya Nakamura aims to ‘revitalize Japanese MMA community’

Japan's Rinya Nakamura hopes to get more eyes back on MMA in his home country through Road to UFC.

The Guardian - UK

US warns of ‘stark’ stakes in Taiwan Strait if status quo unilaterally altered

Defence secretary says US does not support Taiwan independence, which China says would prompt it to take island back

Daily Mirror

Floyd Mayweather announces next exhibition fight will be held in Japan

Mayweather has made a fortune fighting in exhibition bouts since he retired from the ring and will announce plans to return to Japan later this year

Leeds Live

Wolves deliver Leeds United transfer blow in race for Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino

The Japan international has worked with Jesse Marsch before but looks ready for a move to Molineux

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan to drastically reinforce defense capabilities

SINGAPORE -- Japan intends to drastically reinforce its defense capabilities, Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said in a speech at the IISS Asia Security Summit in Singapore on Saturday.

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