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For Japanese fishing town of Nemuro, Moscow holds key to survival

Japanese fisherman Tsuruyuki Hansaku was barely out of high school when he served 10 months in a Soviet prison, arrested at sea on his father's boat for catching cod in what the Russians considered their territory.

Reuters

'Thai Messi' Chanathip Making Own Name in Japan

He is known as the "Thai Messi" and grew up idolizing Diego Maradona -- now Chanathip Songkrasin is making his own name after joining one of Asia's top clubs. The 159-centimeter (five foot two) attacking midfielder is a hero in Thailand, where he captains the national team and advertises everything…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Chanathip 'Thai Messi' Songkrasin making own name in Japan

He is known as the "Thai Messi" and grew up idolising Diego Maradona -- now Chanathip Songkrasin is making his own name after joining one of Asia's top clubs.

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Japan, U.S. to hold finance ministers' meeting next week - Kyodo

Japan and the United States are likely to hold a bilateral finance ministers' meeting next week on the sidelines of the Group of 20 gathering to be held in Washington, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday.

Reuters

Japan to attend G20 meet, no comment on Russia's participation -finance minister

Japan is preparing to attend a gathering of financial leaders from the Group of 20 economic powers next week, its finance minister said on Friday, as Western nations sought the expulsion of Russia from the forum and said they would skip sessions where Moscow is represented.

Reuters

All Americans Should Watch Old Enough!, a Netflix Show About Free-Range Japanese 3-Year-Olds

In Japan, even very young children are seen as capable.

Reason

Rahil Gangjee opens season in Japan with 1-under 70

Hyogo (Japan): Rahil Gangjee had a modest first round of one-under 70 to be placed Tied-60 at the Kansai Open Golf Championship on Thursday.

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Coming soon: Mainstream SUV from Honda India, work begins for electrics

NEW DELHI: After being relegated to the fringes, Japan’s Honda Cars is attempting a comeback as the company will drive in an SUV in India next year – especially tailored for the local market -- while also finalizing plans to introduce electrics.

The Times of India

Japan's Top Messaging App Line Launches NFT Marketplace

Japan's top messaging app Line launched its own non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace that is integrated into its platform.

Benzinga

Spotlight On The currencies Of Ukraine's Neighbours

The USD has lived up to its classification as a safe-haven currency since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Other safe-haven currencies, such as the Swiss franc and the Japanese yen, have failed in this respect. Both have lost strength over the past month and a half. The Swiss…

Benzinga

Rōki Sasaki: the 20-year-old tsunami survivor behind the greatest game ever pitched

The Japanese phenom has become a global star after one of the greatest games ever pitched, and he has survived tragedy along the way

The Guardian - US

Map gathering gold dust from all of Japan finished

KOFU -- A museum in Minobu, Yamanashi Prefecture, gathered gold dust from all of the nation's 47 prefectures for 15 years and completed a map of Japan in March, when gold dust from Chiba Prefecture supplied the last piece.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Toyota To Launch SUV Of Revamped Crown Sedan: Reuters

Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:TM) looks to launch a sport utility vehicle version of its Crown sedan for Japan, China, and North America, Reuters reports. The SUV, likely to come in a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and full-electric models, looks to bring the 67-year-old Crown more with market trends. The hybrid will likely be…

Benzinga

Japan's former Princess Mako who gave up her royal title is now working as an unpaid intern at the Met

Japan's ex-princess Mako Komoru gave up her royal title to marry a commoner and her college sweetheart, Kei Kumoro, last year in October. She then moved to New York City, where she currently lives in an apartment in Hell's Kitchen. Reportedly, the former princess is now a volunteer at the…

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Uniqlo Owner Sees Big Profit Drop in China Due to COVID Restrictions

Clothing brand Uniqlo's Japanese owner said on Thursday its China operation would report a large profit decline in the current fiscal year owing to the country's COVID-19 restrictions. Fast Retailing is a bellwether for how major global retailers are being impacted by COVID-related shutdowns in China, one of the biggest…

Financial Times

The pervasive succession crisis threatening Japan’s economy

The world’s third-largest economy was built on craftsmanship and family enterprise. A shortage of heirs jeopardises that legacy

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Says Preliminary Deal Reached on Frozen Funds

The Iranian foreign minister said Wednesday that a preliminary deal had been reached with a foreign bank over frozen funds belonging to Iran. "An accord was concluded with a foreign bank to release a part of our financial claims," Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said at a news conference. "This is a preliminary…

Reuters

S.Korea denies report Yoon asked to go to Quad meeting in Japan

The office of South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk-Yeol on Thursday denied Japanese media reports that he had requested to attend an upcoming summit of the Quad, which includes the United States, India, Australia and Japan, as an observer.

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Newcastle Herald

Opals to play against Japan in Newcastle ahead of World Cup

The international friendly will be held at Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Tuesday, May 31 (7:30pm).

The Independent UK

Japanese e-vehicle battery company to build Kentucky plant

Kentucky's governor says a Japanese battery technology company will build a $2 billion factory in Kentucky, creating 2,000 jobs

Benzinga

Bear Luxe Japan Inks New Deal With Sabre To Increase Geographic Reach

Sabre Corp (NASDAQ:SABR) has signed an agreement with Japan-specific luxury travel platform and business-to-business membership portal Bear Luxe Japan. Bear Luxe will use Sabre's services to better connect its hoteliers to global markets. The partnership will cement Sabre's footprint in Japan and open up further access for Bear Luxe member hoteliers consisting of independent…

The Independent UK

French court sentences Chilean man to 28 years in jail for murdering Japanese ex-girlfriend in 2016

‘Their romantic relationship was marked by breakups and reconciliations’

The Independent UK

Japan, US hold navy drills off Koreas amid nuke test worry

U.S. and Japanese warships are conducting a joint naval exercise in a rare location — in waters between Japan and the Korean Peninsula

The News Lens

The Russia–Ukraine Crisis and Japan’s Energy Dilemma

The war in Ukraine has led to renewed momentum for Japan to accelerate investment in energy efficiency, electrification, and renewables, which are being proposed as a solution to the global energy market turmoil.

The Independent UK

Japan’s former princess Mako Komuro gets her first US job as museum volunteer after renouncing crown for love

Mako Komuro will work on exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in New York, though she is not joining the full-time staff

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