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Finnish PM says joining NATO will strengthen security

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin says the possibility of her country joining NATO is for the security of its citizens and called for the international community to unite in stepping up sanctions against Russia

The Independent UK

Finnish PM says NATO decision will focus on safety of citizens

Finland's Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, said on Wednesday that if her nation takes the historic step to apply to join the NATO alliance, it will be for the security of its own citizens.

Reuters

Wenders making a film about fancy public restrooms in Japan

Wim Wenders is making a film about high-end public restrooms in Japan

The Independent UK

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Biden seeks to keep China in focus by welcoming ASEAN leaders

President Joe Biden will host Southeast Asian leaders in Washington this week, seeking to show his administration remains focused on the Indo-Pacific and the long-term challenge of China despite the Ukraine crisis.

Reuters

Tokyo to recognize same-sex unions but not as legal marriage

Japan’s capital has announced it will start recognizing same-sex partnerships to ease the burdens faced by residents in their daily lives, but the unions will not be considered legal marriages

The Independent UK

Japan government says masks not needed outdoors if distancing maintained

TOKYO: Wearing masks outdoors to protect against the coronavirus is not necessary providing social distancing is practiced, Japan's top government spokesman said on Wednesday, with the approach of summer increasing the risk of heatstroke.

Bangkok Post

Toyota's quarterly profit down on COVID parts crunch

Toyota has reported its net profit fell 31% from the year before in the January-March quarter but the Japanese automaker still wrapped up a year of record earnings

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Meet The Man Whose Name Is Synonymous With Tornadoes

Tetsuya "Ted" Fujita, aka “Mr. Tornado,” created the scale for ranking the severest storms.

Zenger

Frugal Japanese tighten their belts as prices rise, yen slides

Japan’s household spending fell 2.3 percent in March compared with the previous year.

Al Jazeera

Be a digital fashionista

After Japan, the US and EU countries, Uniqlo has eventually launched its StyleHint application in Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Honda Cross Cub 110 And Cross Cub 50 Get Updates For Japanese Market

Honda introduced updates to the Cross Cub 110 and Cross Cub 50 following its updates to the Super Cub 110 earlier in the year, for the Japanese market.

RideApart

Rui Hachimura's first retro sneaker is a Japan-inspired Air Jordan 8

The shoe marks the Washington Wizard player’s fourth Air Jordan collab.

Input

The U.S. wants back in the Asia trade game

Biden may soon launch a new regional agreement.

Axios

Japan's doubling of its defence budget will make the world a more dangerous place – here's why

Japan is proposing to double its defence budget to around £86 billion, or 2% of its GDP. This move – like recent pledges by Germany to massively increase its military spending in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – brings the country full circle since it was militarily neutered…

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Chinese air incursions, naval drills alarm Japan, Taiwan

The Chinese Navy conducted takeoff and landing exercises on the Liaoning aircraft carrier in waters south of Okinawa Prefecture on May 3-8, according to the Japanese Defense Ministry.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Okinawan music and dance, old and new, on stage in Tokyo

A festival of Okinawan performing arts was recently held at the National Theatre in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the return of Okinawa Prefecture to Japanese sovereignty.

AAP

Wallaroos rue misses in Japan rugby loss

Wallaroos fullback Lori Cramer missed all three kicks, including a penalty with two minutes to play, in a 12-10 loss to Japan on the Gold Coast.

Reuters

S.Korea wants to work on improving bilateral ties - Japanese foreign minister

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Tuesday Japan and South Korea agreed their worsened relationship should not be left as it is, citing his meeting with South Korea's new President Yoon Seok-yeol.

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N.Korea missile launched from sub last week appears same model as last year's -Japan minister

The ballistic missile North Korea launched last week appears to be the same model as the submarine-launched missile Pyongyang tested last October, Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

All-Japan committee meets to promote Sapporo Olympic bid

Backers of Sapporo's push to host the 2030 Winter Olympics have gotten together to promote their bid

AAP

Hanigan and Ryan return to boost Waratahs

Waratahs prop Angus Bell says the arrival of experienced duo Ned Hanigan and Paddy Ryan from playing in Japan has given their Super Rugby Pacific team a boost.

Reuters

Japan announces fresh economic sanctions against Russia

Japan announced on Tuesday new sanctions on Russia to freeze the assets of more individuals and ban exports of cutting-edge goods to some Russian groups including scientific research institutions.

The Times of India

Would you buy these extra destroyed Balenciaga sneakers for 1.42 lakhs?

The latest sneakers collection launch of Balenciaga includes 100 pairs of limited edition sneakers which are extra destroyed. These sneakers which look worn out, to say the least, are selling online in Europe, with the United States and Middle East stores following suit on May 16, and Japan on May…

Tribune News Service

Mark Story: Who’s up and who’s down after an unforgettable Kentucky Derby

Who is up and who is down after Rich Strike’s epic victory in the 148th Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs:

Benzinga

Shockwave Medical Stock Soars On Q1 Earnings Beat, Raised FY22 Guidance

Shockwave Medical Inc (NASDAQ:SWAV) reported first-quarter revenue of $93.63 million, an increase of 193.5% year-over-year, beating the consensus of $86.41 million. The gross margin for Q1 expanded to 86.2% from 75.3% in 1Q21. The operating income for the quarter totaled $15.37 million versus a loss of $(17.48) million a year ago. EPS…

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