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Ukraine envoy to Japan says Putin may be willing to use nuclear weapons

The Ukrainian ambassador to Japan, Sergiy Korsunsky, said on Friday it was possible Russian President Vladimir Putin would be willing to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine in the face of its determined resistance against the Russian invasion.

Reuters

Joe Biden gets new friend in Asia to take on China, North Korea

SEOUL: Joe Biden may have a new friend in Asia, with South Korea’s presidential-elect preparing a foreign policy reboot that more closely aligns with the US president’s views of China.

The Times of India

Japan, New Zealand, Sweden and 22 other countries Brits are still banned from

Some nations have reopened their borders but many still have the strictest restrictions in place

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Toyota scales back Japan production over chips, parts crunch

Japan’s top automaker Toyota will scale back domestic production over the next three months because of a supply crunch in chips and other parts that have slammed the global auto industry

The Independent UK

Japan's PM, S. Korea's president-elect agree to improve ties

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korea’s president-elect Yoon Suk Yeol talked on the phone Friday, agreeing to cooperate toward improving their countries’ ties, signaling a thaw in their icy relations strained by wartime history disputes

The Independent UK

Russian media raises spectre of nuclear attack on Japan

Islands between Russia and Japan have been source of territorial dispute dating to end of Second World War

Wales Online

Japan, S.Korea leaders agree to boost ties with U.S. to tackle N.Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol said they had agreed on Friday to ramp up three-way ties with the United States in responding to North Korea's evolving military threat.

Reuters

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Bianca Beers & Grace Taotua On Finding Meaning And Connection Through Art

This article originally appeared on VICE Australia. You know that feeling when you’re on a roller coaster, and you’re slowly making your way up, climbing toward the heavens, anticipation building. Here it comes. Now, imagine being stuck in that weird purgatory – no longer in line, but not yet at the big…

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GPX POPz 110 Looks Like The Retro-Modern Road Less Traveled

GPX announced the upcoming release of its POPz 110 retro-modern underbone bike in Japan after its previous launch in Thailand. Comes in five colors.

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Mysterious Japanese ‘killing stone’ containing demonic soul cracks open

It is believed that if anyone comes into contact with the rock they will die because the stone continuously emits a poisonous gas.

Irish Mirror

Tokyo Air Raid survivor saddened by Russia's indiscriminate use of force 77 years after harrowing experience

In the predawn hours of March 10, 1945, the United States indiscriminately bombed Japan's capital using B-29s, killing 100,000 people in what became known as the Great Tokyo Air Raid.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

This Day In Market History: Japan's Nikkei Hits 27-Year Low In 2009

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On March 10, 2009, Japan’s Nikkei index closed at a 27-year low. Where The Market Was: The S&P 500 closed at 719.60 and the Dow closed at 6,926.49.

Benzinga

G7 discussed need for energy diversity including nuclear, Japan says

Japan's industry minister Koichi Hagiuda said he and other Group of Seven (G7) energy ministers agreed on the need to quickly diversify energy sources, including using nuclear power, during a meeting on Thursday to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Japan likely to raise daily entry limit to 10,000 from April

The government is preparing to raise the daily upper limit on the number of people entering Japan to 10,000 from April, sources said.

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Japan to give 100,000 yen to foreign exchange students in financial trouble - NHK

Japan is giving 100,000 yen ($860) to support foreign exchange students who are in financial trouble due to COVID-19 pandemic, the public broadcaster NHK said on Thursday.

Tribune News Service

Biden gets a new friend in Asia to take on China, North Korea

Joe Biden may have a new friend in Asia, with South Korea’s presidential-elect preparing a foreign policy reboot that more closely aligns with the U.S. president’s views of China.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ukraine ambassador thanks Japan for support

Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi met with Ukrainian Ambassador Sergiy Korsunsky on Wednesday to inform the diplomat that Japan on Tuesday had sent bulletproof vests and other Self-Defense Forces equipment to the European nation.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Foster new industries to promote Tohoku region's disaster-hit areas

Friday marks 11 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, which left more than 22,000 people dead or missing. Let us pray together for the repose of the souls of the victims and renew our determination to pass on to future generations the lessons learned from the disaster.

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PlayStation, Nintendo Suspend Shipments to Russia

PlayStation and Nintendo are suspending shipments to Russia, the Japanese gaming giants said Thursday, as international brands increasingly halt operations in the country following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Sony Group, which owns PlayStation, said in a statement that its video game unit "joins the global community in calling for peace…

The Guardian - UK

US inflation rises to new 40-year high of 7.9%; Abramovich sanctioned by UK – as it happened

ECB raises inflation forecasts, cuts growth outlook amid Ukraine conflict, as stock markets slide and Chelsea FC owner is sanctioned by Britain

Al Jazeera

Japan’s Sony and Nintendo halt business in Russia

The firms are the latest global brands to join a growing exodus from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Japan cautiously welcomes South Korean president-elect

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his government welcomed the victory of South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday

The News Lens

Tokyo Freezes Assets of Russians, Clarifying Once Ambiguous Relations With Moscow

The shift of tone since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights the collapse of faith of both the Japanese government and the public that Russia will abide by international norms, analysts say.

The Independent UK

Americans in Japanese prison in Ghosn escape seek to go home

Two Americans imprisoned in Japan for helping former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn avoid trial and escape to Lebanon are hoping to serve the rest of their time in the U.S. Paul Kelly, the attorney for Michael Taylor and his son Peter Taylor, said the elder man was suffering from serious…

Reuters

Japan PM congratulates Yoon, says ties with S.Korea need to improve

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday welcomed the election of Yoon Suk-yeol as South Korea's next president and said he hoped to work closely with him to rebuild healthier ties with its neighbour.

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