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Asia goes nuclear as climate, Ukraine banish memory of Fukushima

China, Japan, South Korea, India and Pakistan are betting on nuclear power amid climate crisis, energy security fears.

Al Jazeera

Japan industry minister adds role as 'Green Transformation' minister - spokesperson

Japan's industry minister Koichi Hagiuda has taken on the additional role as "Green Transformation" minister, leading the country's commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the government's spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Japan to join 'Garuda Shield' military drills for first time

Japanese defence forces will participate for the first time in military exercises in Indonesia next month alongside the United States and Australia, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday after talks with Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

Reuters

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The AP Interview: Japan minister says women 'underestimated'

Japan’s minister for gender equality called the country’s dangerously low births and plunging population a national crisis and blamed “indifference and ignorance” in the male-dominated Japanese parliament for the neglect

The Independent UK

Inside SakkuSamba, the huge new sushi and steak restaurant opening in Manchester

The 'Instagrammable' restaurant blends Japanese and Brazilian cuisine and offers an all-you-can-eat dining experience

Manchester Evening News

LIV Golf live stream: How to watch latest event in Bedminster

The third event of the Saudi-backed breakaway tour gets underway on Friday

The Independent UK

Haslam to miss Most WSBK round due to Kawasaki Suzuka duties

Leon Haslam has backed out of a planned wildcard appearance in this weekend’s Most World Superbike round with the Pedercini Kawasaki team to prepare for Suzuka 8 Hours.

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US lawmakers call for Navy lieutenant to be released from prison sentence in Japan

US Navy Lieutenant Ridge Alkonis is currently serving a three-year sentence in a Japanese prison

The Independent UK

Honda Super Formula drivers eye chance to succeed Sato in IndyCar

Several Honda drivers racing in Super Formula have expressed interest in the chance to race in IndyCar, should the brand want a Japanese driver to succeed Takuma Sato.

Motorsport

Mass murderer who stabbed seven to death in rampage hanged in state execution

A man in Japan has been executed after his horrific murder spree caused the deaths of seven people in 2008. Tomohiro Kato was hanged in the capital of Tokyo, where he committed his atrocities

Daily Mirror

China EV giant BYD drives into Japan as competition heats up

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD Co. will start selling three models in Japan from next year, the automaker said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

A complete list of 60 countries that offer visa on arrival to Indian travellers

As per the Henley Passport Index, Japan now has the world's most powerful passport, while India secured 87th position, providing access to 60 countries. This also means that an Indian passport holder will now be able to visit their dream destinations hassle-free, without requiring a prior visa.

The Times of India

Tokyo Olympic Board Member Under Investigation

Prosecutors searched the home of former Tokyo Olympic organizing committee executive board member Haruyuki Takahashi on Tuesday in connection with payments made to him by an Olympic sponsor of the Tokyo Games, the Japanese news agency Kyodo reported. Kyodo said Takahashi is thought to have received around 45 million yen…

Asharq Al-Awsat

2023 Honda Civic Type R Makes 10 HP And 15 LB-FT More Than Its Predecessor: Report

The info allegedly appeared on a brochure sent by Honda to a customer in Japan.

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Sankyo Seiko to Purchase French Luxury Fashion House Leonard

Privately-held French fashion house Leonard, known for its stylized orchid prints, is being sold to its long-time parter in Asia, Japan-based Sankyo Seiko, the company said Monday. The move marks the end of family ownership for the luxury label, which was founded in 1958, and symbolizes the struggle of smaller,…

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Scott Morrison, Faced With The Prospect Of Actually Working, Has Fled To Japan For The Week

Mr Worldwide.

Reuters

Japanese Emperor Emeritus diagnosed with heart failure, condition improved

Japan's Emperor Emeritus Akihito, father of the current emperor, received a diagnosis of heart failure but his condition has improved under treatment, an official at the Imperial Household Agency (IHA) said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Japan, US, others condemn Myanmar executions in joint statement

Japan, the United States and other nations condemned Myanmar in a joint statement released Tuesday in Tokyo after the military government announced the executions of four people, including two pro-democracy activists.

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The Independent UK

Japan executes prisoner who killed 7 in Tokyo street rampage

Japan has executed a man who killed seven people in a vehicle crash and stabbing rampage in a Tokyo shopping district in 2008

Bangkok Post

Foreign investments soar in first 6 months

Investments by overseas companies registered under the Foreign Business Act (FBA) rose by 73.5% year-on-year in the first six months of 2022, led by Japan, Singapore and the US, driven by the government's investment promotion policy.

Daily Mirror

Brutal monkey gang are ‘unstoppable’ as victims rise to 42 leaving baby mutilated

The violence in Yamaguchi, Japan shows no signs of showing down as local authorities are starting to use tranquilliser guns to help control the wild gang of crazed monkeys

Wales Online

Vandals destroy newly planted trees in Cardiff park

The Japanese cherry trees were a "gift to the city" and will cost thousands to replace

Reuters

Japan detects first monkeypox case

Japan has detected its first case of the monkeypox virus in Tokyo, the capital's governor said on Monday.

Daily Mirror

Vicious monkey attacks leave 42 injured with one attempting to snatch baby

Police in Japan are asking people to stay vigilant after a recent rise in monkey attacks. A total of 42 people have recently been attacked by the animal known for invading homes

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan-U.S. 2+2 economic talks to boost tech cooperation

WASHINGTON -- Japan and the United States will discuss ways to drastically reinforce bilateral cooperation in economic security areas, including the protection of semiconductors and other advanced technologies, at their first ministerial-level "Economic 2+2" dialogue.

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