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Victims speak up as Japan moves to protect young people in porn

As Japan's parliament debates a new law drafted to protect young people who signed contracts to perform in pornographic productions, two women have spoken out about the abuses they suffered in the shady industry, hoping the legislation will be a "first step" toward ending exploitation.

Bangkok Post

Japan to let in foreign tourists, but only if masked and accompanied by chaperone

Visitors from select countries will be allowed to return to Japan from Friday but will only be allowed to travel under strict conditions

The Guardian - AU

US stresses allied cooperation in face of N. Korea threats

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has met with her counterparts from South Korea and Japan, emphasizing the U.S. commitment to defend its allies and trilateral security cooperation to confront an accelerating nuclear threat from North Korea

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S.Korea, U.S., Japan lambaste N.Korea missile tests, urge return to talks

North Korea's recent missile tests were "serious, unlawful" provocations, senior officials from South Korea, the United States and Japan said on Wednesday, urging Pyongyang to return to dialogue and accept offers of COVID-19 aid.

Reuters

Japan's economy contracts, but at smaller rate than thought

The government says Japan's economy contracted in the first quarter though at a slower rate than expected

The Independent UK

What’s Japanese for ‘ruck’? Turning rugby’s technical terms into an international language

The winter rugby season is well under way, with fields and sidelines ringing to the unique language of the game. Learning this vocabulary comes through playing and talking about the game, no matter if the players are in Taranaki, Twickenham, Tonga or Tokyo.

The Conversation

Tour operators to focus on wholesale market

Tour operators selling trips to Japan are opting for wholesale packages instead of individual sales to avoid risks during the early stages of tourism resumption, which comes with extra costs, says the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).

Bangkok Post

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Analysis-S.Korea's robust response to N.Korea seen aiding Japan's military push

South Korea's tougher stance towards the North under its new conservative president will be welcomed by Tokyo as Japan seeks to boost its military capabilities amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula and more broadly in the region, analysts say.

Reuters

Japanese adventurer, 83, becomes the oldest ever to sail solo across the Pacific Ocean

It was the latest achievement for Kenichi Horie, who also achieved a number of other long-distance solo voyages, including sailing around the world in 1974.

Chicago Sun-Times

Russia suspends deal with Japan on fishing near disputed islands

Russia’s foreign ministry says Tokyo failed to make payments under deal giving Japan fishing rights near Kuril islands.

Al Jazeera

Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi reveals he nearly QUIT game as he opens up on Andres Iniesta advice

The Japan international has been a revelation in his first full season at Celtic after joining last summer as part of Ange Postecoglou's rebuild. He lifted the Premiership and Premier Sports Cup

Glasgow Live

Naoya Inoue bolsters pound-for-pound case with knockout of Nonito Donaire

Naoya Inoue lived up to his reputation as one of boxing’s best pound-for-pound fighters with a second-round TKO of Nonito Donaire in Japan

The Guardian - US

Naoya Inoue blitzes Nonito Donaire with emphatic early knockout to win bantamweight unification clash

Naoya Inoue produced a devastating early knockout of Nonito Donaire to triumph in Tuesday’s bantamweight unification bout in Japan.

Evening Standard

Japan to ask foreign tourists to wear masks, take out insurance

TOKYO: The Japanese government said Tuesday it will ask foreign tourists to wear face masks and take out insurance to cover medical expenses in the event they contract Covid-19 as Japan restarts accepting visitors in stages later this week.

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Old ties with Poland lead Tokyo group to support Ukrainians

A century-old connection with Poland has led a Tokyo-based social welfare organization to provide support for the many Ukrainians who have taken refuge in Poland to escape Russia's invasion.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Philippines to call for banana price rise in Japan

The Philippine government plans to seek the understanding of a Japanese retail association regarding a rise in the price of Philippine-grown bananas, according to sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Final film begins as Iwanami Hall set to close in late July

Tokyo's Iwanami Hall has supported Japanese movie culture for more than half a century as a pioneer of the so-called mini-theater, but it has now begun screening its last film.

The Independent UK

Japan, NATO step up ties amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Japanese and NATO officials have agreed to step up military cooperation and joint exercises as they shared concerns that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing a deterioration of the security environment in Europe and Asia

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Uniqlo Owner to Raise Prices on Fleece Products Due to Weak Yen

The owner of Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo said on Tuesday it will raise prices on some goods this fall, reflecting increasing cost pressures from the weak yen and logistical hurdles. Prices on fleece goods and down jackets in the fall/winter product lines will go up by 1,000 yen ($7.54), a…

Reuters

Japan calls for defence spending hike in policy paper, notes threats to Taiwan

Japan wants to drastically increase defence spending "within the next five years" it said on Tuesday in an annual economic policy document that for the first time mentioned both a time frame for the expenditure and concern about threats faced by Taiwan.

The Independent UK

New Zealand PM to visit Australian counterpart in Sydney

Australia’s new prime minister has held face-to-face meetings with the leaders of the United States, India, Japan and Indonesia during his hectic first two weeks in office

Reuters

Japan PM vows to strengthen defence 'fundamentally' in five years

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday he intended to strengthen his country's defence capabilities fundamentally over the next five years.

Reuters

Japan to open to tourists after two years but only with masks, insurance, guides

Foreign tourists visiting Japan will be required to wear masks, take out private medical insurance and be chaperoned throughout their stay, the government said on Tuesday, as it plans a gradual opening from two years of COVID-19 restrictions.

Reuters

China's top diplomat says new, old China-Japan problems intertwined

Old problems in China-Japan relations are intertwined with new ones, and the challenges cannot be ignored if the countries wish to have a "healthy" relationship, China's top diplomat said on Tuesday.

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