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Basketball | India puts up a fine fight but bows to New Zealand

Finishes last in the group and will fight to stay in Division A; China, Japan top groups

The Hindu

Half of Japan governing lawmakers tied to Unification Church

Japan’s governing party says an internal survey has found that nearly half of its national lawmakers had ties to the Unification Church, in a widening controversy that emerged after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

The Independent UK

‘We can do better’: Snapchat to target millennials after missing goals

CEO says messaging app needs to focus on thirtysomethings and ‘big five’ countries – Mexico, Brazil, Italy, Spain and Japan

The Guardian - UK

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Motorsport.tv guide: What's on 10-11 September weekend?

This weekend sees an unprecedented 100+ hours of livestreams available on Motorsport.tv across 12 racing series. For premium subscribers, the world's premier endurance series, the FIA WEC, returns to Fuji, Japan after a two-year hiatus, while Britain's top motorcycle series, the British Superbike Championship, will be at Snetterton. Geo-restrictions may…

Motorsport

Ajeetesh Sandhu top Indian in Shinhan Donghae golf in Japan

NARA (Japan): Indian golfer Ajeetesh Sandhu, who won a Japan Challenge Tour title some years back, closed strongly with three birdies in the last five holes to finish three-under 68 for a T-34 spot in the first round of the 38th Shinhan Donghae Open on Thursday.

The Times of India

India-Japan agree to step up military exercises

Amid China's growing assertiveness, India and Japan on Thursday agreed to further increase the scope and complexities of their joint military exercises while emphasising that their strong ties are very important for a free, open, rule-based and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

BOJ's continued monetary-easing policy leaves yen vulnerable

The weakening of the yen continues unabated. As part of efforts to buoy the economy, the Bank of Japan appears set to continue its massive monetary-easing policy, in stark contrast to the approach adopted by the United States.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Few effective options for govt, BOJ

In the past, the government and the Bank of Japan have directly intervened in foreign exchange markets by selling or buying yen when there have been excessive movements in the yen's value.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan ruling party says 179 of 379 lawmakers had interactions with Unification Church

A top official of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Thursday said a party investigation found that 179 of 379 lawmakers had interactions with the Unification Church and 17 received election help.

Reuters

Best Japanese toilets available in the UK and where to buy online

Prepare to be bowled over

Evening Standard

Toyota ranks last in race to transition to EVs: Greenpeace

Japanese car giant places last for second year running in ranking by environmental advocacy group.

Al Jazeera

India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Meeting: Rajnath reviews bilateral defence cooperation with Yasukazu Hamada

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday held a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart Yasukazu Hamada in Tokyo and reviewed various aspects of cooperation including regional affairs. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Taiwan representative will attend Abe state funeral, foreign ministry says

A representative from Taiwan will attend the state funeral of slain former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe this month, but is still discussing whom to send, the Taiwanese foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Reuters

India and Japan plan more military drills to strengthen ties

India and Japan will deepen cooperation on defence, with India inviting investment by Japanese companies and plans for joint military exercises involving their air forces, the two sides said on Thursday.

Reuters

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The Hindu

Rajnath Singh meets Japanese counterpart in Tokyo to bolster defence ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on the last leg of his five-day visit to Mongolia and Japan.

Reuters

Japan PM Kishida: will humbly accept criticism that explanation on state funeral was insufficient

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday that he would humbly accept criticism that he had not sufficiently explained his decision to hold a state funeral for slain former premier Shinzo Abe.

The Independent UK

Japan, India hold security talks amid major Russian drills

Japan and India are holding security talks between their foreign and defense ministers in Tokyo, seeking to further strengthen their military ties amid growing tension from China and Russia in the region

Financial Times

Can Japan feed itself?

Without immediate agricultural reforms, the country is vulnerable to an intensifying global food crisis

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The Independent UK

Australian PM plus 3 former PMs to attend Shinzo Abe funeral

Australia will be represented by its government leader plus three former leaders at Shinzo Abe’s state funeral this month in an extraordinary mark of respect for Japan’s longest-serving prime minister

Reuters

Unification Church ex-members in Japan rail at politicians who embraced it

When Sun Myung Moon, the Korean founder of the Unification Church, needed money for its extensive spiritual and business ventures he would look to Japan, according to some former members.

The Independent UK

Harris to lead US delegation to Japan for Abe's funeral

The White House says Vice President Kamala Harris will lead the U.S. delegation to the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe later this month

Reuters

VP Harris to attend former Japanese leader Abe's funeral in Tokyo

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Tokyo later this month to attend the funeral of slain former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, followed by a trip to South Korea, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

CentralWorld transforms into Japanese food market

CentralWorld has transformed its Zone I on the 3rd floor into a premium Japanese food market featuring authentic Japanese food and imported sweets from around the world in one place.

The Times of India

Former champion Gaganjeet Bhullar all set for Shinhan Donghae Open

NARA (Japan): Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar, one of the most prolific winners on the Asian Tour, will bid for his 11th title this week at the 38th Shinhan Donghae Open.

Bangkok Post

Japan eases Covid-19 border controls but tourist surge doubtful

TOKYO: Japan's relaxed border measures from Wednesday, including raising a daily cap on arrivals from 20,000 to 50,000, will not translate into a surge of tourists to gun its economy unless they are given greater freedom to travel in the country, industry officials say.

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