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U.S. Army's Pacific commander wants to keep rocket launchers at frontline Japanese base

The U.S. Army's Pacific commander, General Charles Flynn, said he is in no rush to withdraw rocket launchers and other equipment from a Japanese army base at the edge of the East China Sea even after the joint training they were used in ended.

Reuters

‘Constant and reassuring’: global media pay tribute after death of the Queen

New York Times says Elizabeth II ‘projected stability’; Japan’s Asahi Shimbun says she ‘cared about postwar reconciliation’

The Guardian - UK

Verstappen ready to dash Ferrari title hopes at Italian Grand Prix

Runaway leader and defending champion Max Verstappen knows a maiden Monza victory could set him up to take the title in Singapore or, more likely, Japan early next month

The Hindu

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EAM Jaishankar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh call on Japan PM, discuss bilateral partnership

Mr. Singh and Mr. Jaishankar attended the 2+2 Dialogue along with their counterparts from Japan on September 8

The Hindu

Queen Elizabeth contributed to strong Japan-UK ties - PM Kishida

Queen Elizabeth made a "great contribution" towards strengthening Japan's ties with Britain, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday, adding that her death was a big loss for the international community.

Reuters

Remembering Shinzo Abe, the real liberal

At former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's funeral in July, the streets were lined with people carrying flowers. His state funeral -- expected to be attended by world leaders -- will be held this Sept 27 in Tokyo.

Bangkok Post

Basketball | India puts up a fine fight but bows to New Zealand

Finishes last in the group and will fight to stay in Division A; China, Japan top groups

The Hindu

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Half of Japan governing lawmakers tied to Unification Church

Japan’s governing party says an internal survey has found that nearly half of its national lawmakers had ties to the Unification Church, in a widening controversy that emerged after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

The Independent UK

‘We can do better’: Snapchat to target millennials after missing goals

CEO says messaging app needs to focus on thirtysomethings and ‘big five’ countries – Mexico, Brazil, Italy, Spain and Japan

The Guardian - UK

Motorsport.tv guide: What's on 10-11 September weekend?

This weekend sees an unprecedented 100+ hours of livestreams available on Motorsport.tv across 12 racing series. For premium subscribers, the world's premier endurance series, the FIA WEC, returns to Fuji, Japan after a two-year hiatus, while Britain's top motorcycle series, the British Superbike Championship, will be at Snetterton. Geo-restrictions may…

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Ajeetesh Sandhu top Indian in Shinhan Donghae golf in Japan

NARA (Japan): Indian golfer Ajeetesh Sandhu, who won a Japan Challenge Tour title some years back, closed strongly with three birdies in the last five holes to finish three-under 68 for a T-34 spot in the first round of the 38th Shinhan Donghae Open on Thursday.

The Times of India

India-Japan agree to step up military exercises

Amid China's growing assertiveness, India and Japan on Thursday agreed to further increase the scope and complexities of their joint military exercises while emphasising that their strong ties are very important for a free, open, rule-based and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

BOJ's continued monetary-easing policy leaves yen vulnerable

The weakening of the yen continues unabated. As part of efforts to buoy the economy, the Bank of Japan appears set to continue its massive monetary-easing policy, in stark contrast to the approach adopted by the United States.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Few effective options for govt, BOJ

In the past, the government and the Bank of Japan have directly intervened in foreign exchange markets by selling or buying yen when there have been excessive movements in the yen's value.

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Japan ruling party says 179 of 379 lawmakers had interactions with Unification Church

A top official of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Thursday said a party investigation found that 179 of 379 lawmakers had interactions with the Unification Church and 17 received election help.

Evening Standard

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Al Jazeera

Toyota ranks last in race to transition to EVs: Greenpeace

Japanese car giant places last for second year running in ranking by environmental advocacy group.

Dynamite News

India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Meeting: Rajnath reviews bilateral defence cooperation with Yasukazu Hamada

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday held a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart Yasukazu Hamada in Tokyo and reviewed various aspects of cooperation including regional affairs. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Taiwan representative will attend Abe state funeral, foreign ministry says

A representative from Taiwan will attend the state funeral of slain former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe this month, but is still discussing whom to send, the Taiwanese foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Reuters

India and Japan plan more military drills to strengthen ties

India and Japan will deepen cooperation on defence, with India inviting investment by Japanese companies and plans for joint military exercises involving their air forces, the two sides said on Thursday.

The Hindu

Rajnath Singh meets Japanese counterpart in Tokyo to bolster defence ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on the last leg of his five-day visit to Mongolia and Japan.

Reuters

Japan PM Kishida: will humbly accept criticism that explanation on state funeral was insufficient

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday that he would humbly accept criticism that he had not sufficiently explained his decision to hold a state funeral for slain former premier Shinzo Abe.

The Independent UK

Japan, India hold security talks amid major Russian drills

Japan and India are holding security talks between their foreign and defense ministers in Tokyo, seeking to further strengthen their military ties amid growing tension from China and Russia in the region

Financial Times

Can Japan feed itself?

Without immediate agricultural reforms, the country is vulnerable to an intensifying global food crisis

The Independent UK

Australian PM plus 3 former PMs to attend Shinzo Abe funeral

Australia will be represented by its government leader plus three former leaders at Shinzo Abe’s state funeral this month in an extraordinary mark of respect for Japan’s longest-serving prime minister

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