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The history and meaning of Children's Day in Japan

In Japan, Children’s Day – Kodomo no Hi – is held on May 5 and marks the final national holiday of the period known as Golden Week. This is a series of national holidays that allows Japanese people to take the best part of a week off to travel, visit…

The Conversation

UK and Japan agree defence deal as Johnson warns of ‘autocratic powers’ threat

Downing Street said the accord will allow the two countries’ forces to deploy together for training, joint exercises and disaster relief.

The Independent UK

Why RAF jets are flying over the UK today

Flypast marks Japan prime minister Fumio Kishida’s first official visit to UK

The Independent UK

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Leeds United 'eyeing summer move' for Europa League star Daichi Kamada

If the Whites maintain their Premier League status this season, the Japan international looks set to be very high on the transfer wishlist

Leeds Live

Japan to use nuclear to cut dependence on Russian energy -PM Kishida

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday that it would use nuclear reactors to help reduce its own and other countries' dependence on Russian energy.

Reuters

'Japan is a buy,' PM Kishida tells City of London

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida took his appeal for foreign investment to the bankers and investors of the City of London on Thursday, saying his shift to an upgraded version of capitalism would spur economic growth.

Reuters

Here’s who owns every 2022 Kentucky Derby horse and the road they took to Churchill Downs

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Just getting a contender into the 20-horse Kentucky Derby field is a tall order, much less winning the race.

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Govt accepts Japan loan of B13.2bn

Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has signed a loan agreement worth 50 billion yen (13.2 billion baht) with the Japan International Cooperation Agency to bolster the nation's Covid-19 emergency response.

Bangkok Post

UK and Japan to agree landmark defence pact seeing armies working side by side

Japan's Prime Minister Kishida is to meet with Boris Johnson today where they are set to sign a "landmark" defence agreement which will allow their armed forces to work together

Daily Mirror

Asia falls in love with Thai Boys Love

Buoyed by the openness of the LGBT community, Thailand's "Boys Love" (BL) movies and series have been well received in the local market and are considered promising export products that can draw lucrative revenue streams and foster business opportunities in other areas, including tourism.

Bangkok Post

UK and Japan set to agree ‘landmark’ new defence agreement

Boris Johnson said the Japanese prime minister’s visit will ‘accelerate our close defence relationship and build on our trade partnership’.

The Independent UK

UK's Johnson to meet Japan's Kishida to bolster defence, trade ties

Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday to bolster defence and trade cooperation, part of Britain's post-Brexit policy to deepen ties with nations in the Indo-Pacific region.

Reuters

East Asia: Where are America's red lines?

Global geopolitical attention remains focused on the war in Ukraine. But a significant shift, potentially even more serious in the long run than Russia's invasion of its neighbor, seems to be occurring in East Asia as a result of President Vladimir Putin's war.

Bangkok Post

Ivica Osim obituary

Bosnian footballer and coach who won 16 caps playing for Yugoslavia and went on to manage Japan’s national team

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Group Visa Allows Japanese Wrestlers to Work Shows in U.S.

Pro Wrestling Revolution and Masked Republic worked to secure a P-3 visa for performers from Pro Wrestling NOAH and Dragon Gate.

Reuters

Japan PM: Russia responsible over bilateral ties after entry ban

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday he cannot accept Russia's decision to put an entry ban on himself and 62 other Japanese citizens, and that Russia bears full responsibility for driving bilateral ties to where they are now.

Reuters

Pope, Japan PM, discuss hopes for nuclear-free world

Pope Francis and the prime minister of Japan, the only country to be hit by atomic bombs, met on Wednesday and discussed their common hope for a world free of nuclear weapons.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan cracks down on China poaching tech talent

Taipei is ramping up efforts to stem brain drain in semiconductor industry as officials warn of a ‘red supply chain’.

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Tesla most ‘future-ready’ carmaker, China’s BYD rising: Report

Japan’s Toyota second, followed by Germany’s Volkswagen and South Korea’s Hyundai.

The Guardian - UK

Stonehenge exhibition explores parallels with Japanese stone circles

Objects never before seen outside Japan will be part of show on similarities to Jōmon monuments

Newcastle Herald

Japanese investor for Hunter hydrogen network

Energy Estate and Japan's Eurus Energy have signed an agreement that will have the renewable energy developer take an investment stake in the $2 billion Hunter Hydrogen Network (H2N).

Benzinga

IPG Photonics Tops Q1 Aided By Robust Demand For EV Applications

IPG Photonics Corp (NASDAQ:IPGP) reported first-quarter FY22 revenue growth of 7% year-on-year to $369.98 million, beating the consensus of $334.79 million. Materials processing sales accounted for 92% of total revenue and increased 7% Y/Y with higher sales in welding, marking, 3D printing, and cleaning applications. Sales into Other applications increased 9% Y/Y, driven…

The News Lens

Musk’s Twitter: Tweet Freedom for Asia?

Japan is the platform’s second biggest market with around 55 million accounts, followed by India.

The Independent UK

Russia sanctions: Mercedes-Benz and L’Oreal join firms severing ties over Ukraine invasion - see full list

Banks, businesses, oligarchs, politicians and military leaders all targeted with harsh economic penalties by Western democracies as punishment for Vladimir Putin’s actions

The Independent UK

Asian shares mixed in light 'Golden Week' trading

Asian shares are mixed in light “Golden Week" trading with markets in China, Japan and some other countries closed for holidays

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