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Japan travel: Eight ways to save money when visiting this pricey tourist favourite

To make your holiday cash go further in this notoriously spendy destination, seek out unusual shop types and know your public transport, advises Tamara Hinson

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022

First Arsenal star confirmed for World Cup as Takehiro Tomiyasu named in Japan’s 26-man squad

Japan have named Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu in their 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup.

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2022

41 traditional dances expected to get UNESCO heritage status

Furyu odori, a collection of 41 traditional Japanese dances, is expected to be registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 1, 2022

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Johnny & Associates VP Takizawa resigns

Johnny & Associates, Inc., Japan's leading entertainment agency, announced Tuesday that its vice president left the company at the end of October. According to the agency, Hideaki Takizawa, 40, offered to resign from his position as vice president in mid-September.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 1, 2022

Political, business leaders exchange views on enhancing Japan-U.S. ties

Political and business leaders from Japan and the United States exchanged views on strengthening Japan-U.S. relations at the U.S.-Japan Council's general assembly held at a Tokyo hotel.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 1, 2022

Blow for Celtic players Reo Hatate and Kyogo as they miss out on Japan World Cup squad

Daizen Maeda made the cut but there was surprise exclusions for the Celtic pair.

Irish Mirror · Nov 1, 2022

The jarring Kyogo verdict from Japan boss as Celtic hero goes from wonderful to wounded

The Celtic star will not be going to the World Cup and neither will Reo Hatate but Daizen Maeda made the cut for Qatar.

Daily Record · Nov 1, 2022

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Japan entertainment maker Sony ups forecasts as profits grow

Sony has reported its quarterly profit through September rose 24% on healthy demand for its music and movies

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022

Totoro Time: Japan's Ghibli Theme Park Opens to Visitors

A huge grinning Totoro and other whimsical exhibits welcomed visitors to Japan's new Ghibli theme park as three of its five sections opened to the public on Tuesday. The attraction in central Japan has been long awaited by fans of Studio Ghibli's beloved animations, from "Howl's Moving Castle" to the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 1, 2022

Japan LDP No.2 Aso to fly to South Korea to meet President Yoon -Sankei

Former Japanese premier Taro Aso, now vice president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, will travel to South Korea on Wednesday for a potential meeting with President Yoon Suk-yeol, Japan's Sankei newspaper reported on Tuesday.

Reuters · Nov 1, 2022

Celtic duo Kyogo Furuhashi and Reo Hatate left OUT Japan World Cup squad as Daizen Maeda lands spot

The duo are key players at club level for boss Ange Postecoglou, but they won't be on the plane to Qatar later this month - but Maeda HAS made the cut. He played a key role in qualifying for the finals.

Glasgow Live · Nov 1, 2022

Celtic stars Kyogo and Reo Hatate out of Japan World Cup squad

CELTIC duo Kyogo and Reo Hatate will not be heading to the World Cup this winter.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2022

Kyogo and Hatate OUT of World Cup as Celtic stars miss the cut for Japan

Parkhead forward Daizen Maeda did make the cut but there was surprise surprise over decisions made by Hajime Moriyasu

Daily Record · Nov 1, 2022

Ghouls, demon slayers and socially anxious students: how manga conquered the world

They range from science fiction epics to high-school romance and are selling faster than publishers can print them. But what has driven this new appetite for Japanese comics?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 31, 2022

Japan’s Yusaku Kinoshita set for UFC debut against Adam Fugitt on Feb. 4

Japanese Dana White's Contender Series signee is set to make his UFC debut in February.

Bangkok Post · Oct 31, 2022

It's time to mainstream the AOIP

One of the top priorities that the Asean leaders have to vet and approve at the Asean-related summit on Nov 11 is the plan to operationalise the Asean Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP).

Bangkok Post · Oct 31, 2022

Resetting Asean's climate agenda

High inflation, rising interest rates, falling currencies and volatile energy prices, together with an economic slowdown and post-pandemic budget woes, may increase pressure on the Asean+3 -- the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, together with China, Japan and South Korea -- to scale back efforts to…

Inverse · Oct 31, 2022

26 years ago, a cult-classic PS1 game helped launch a Japanese cultural takeover

'PaRappa the Rapper' is an unabashedly weird and adorable music game that paved the way for more offbeat, genre-defying Japanese games to reach overseas audiences.

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2022

‘Having limits is boring’: experimental survivor Damo Suzuki on Can, cancer and krautrock

Now the subject of a documentary, the Japanese musician persevered with his never-ending world tour while undergoing 40 surgeries for cancer in three years. ‘Music is healing,’ he says

Daily Record · Oct 31, 2022

Who is Yuki Kobayashi? The Celtic transfer target primed to add a new dimension to Angeball

The Premiership champions are reportedly closing in on a move for the 22-year-old Vissel Kobe centre-back.

Glasgow Live · Oct 31, 2022

Celtic 'agree transfer fee' for Yuki Kobayashi as Ange Postecoglou dips into J-League market again

Media in Japan claim an agreement is in place for a switch to Ange Postecoglou's side during the winter transfer window. Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda, Reo Hatate and Yosuke Ideguchi has all previously arrived.

Reuters · Oct 31, 2022

Approval of Japan PM Kishida's gov't hits new low, no help from economic plan

Public approval ratings for the government of Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida touched a new low in one opinion poll and clung near lows in another, hit by his party's ties to a controversial church and doubts about a massive spending plan.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022

US uses farmers markets to foster ties at bases in Japan

As the United States and Japan further strengthen their military alliance, they’ve turned to farmers markets to foster friendlier ties between American military bases and their Japanese neighbors

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 30, 2022

Bleaching hits over 90% of Japan's largest coral reef

More than 90% of coral in the Sekisei Lagoon, located between Iriomote and Ishigaki islands in Okinawa Prefecture, has bleached, the Environment Ministry has announced.

Salon · Oct 30, 2022

War crimes? We must not forget Tokyo

Of course Russia should be condemned for targeting civilians. But the brutal U.S. air war on Japan was much worse

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