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'Live A Live' review: A dazzling, one-of-a-kind RPG experience

Nearly 30 years after its initial release in Japan, 'Live A Live' finally gets a Western release, and this overhauled remake is better than ever.

Inverse

Revealed world’s most powerful passports in 2022! India secures 87th spot

The results are out and Japan has bagged the top spot of having the world's most powerful passport that provides hassle free access to around 193 countries. The results are based on the report of the latest Henley Passport Index from Henley Partners.

The Times of India

Benzinga Before The Bell: Baidu Beats Tesla, Finland Sells $47.5M Bitcoins, Tesla's Bitcoin Sale And Other Top Financial Stories Thursday, July 21

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Japan panel proposes development of rare earths, marine minerals

Proposals calling for Japan to promote the development of rare earths and marine minerals from the viewpoint of economic security have been compiled by a government panel.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Tokyo's daily COVID cases cross 30,000 for first time in pandemic

New coronavirus cases in Japan's capital hit a record on Thursday, surging past 30,000 for the first time since the pandemic began, spurring officials to call for more vigilance.

Reuters

‘Dominated by old men’: Tokyo ward’s first female mayor takes on status quo

Satoko Kishimoto sets sights on ‘radical change’ in Japan, where only 2% of local government leaders are women

The Guardian - UK

Japan urges high vigilance against surge in COVID cases

Japan's top government spokesman on Thursday called for the highest vigilance against COVID-19 infections as the nation's capital, Tokyo, reported 31,878 cases of daily infections, surpassing the 30,000 mark for the first time.

Reuters

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Seoul Lures Multinational Talents to Globalize Korean Pop

From Indian Korean pop (K-pop) idols to Swedish songwriters, South Korea's music industry is now a hotbed of global talent -- a smart strategy as it aims for world domination. K-pop bands have long included non-Koreans: Blackpink's Lisa is Thai, while Japan and China are both well represented, and Korean-American…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Devendra Fadnavis assures Japanese officials of fast-tracking bullet train, other infra projects

The bullet train project is expected to reduce the travel time between Ahmedabad and Mumbai to about three hours

The Hindu

Japan trade deficit grows as oil prices surge, yen drops

Japan has reported its trade deficit for the first half of this year totaled nearly 8 trillion yen, or about $58 billion, because of surging oil prices and a weakening yen

The Independent UK

In Paper City, Japanese survivors recount their experiences of the 1945 firebombing of Tokyo

Review: Paper City, directed by Adrian Francis

The Conversation

Tokyo Olympic aftermath still being untangled a year later

The COVID-delayed Tokyo Olympics opened a year ago on July 23, 2021

The Independent UK

Alibaba, Baidu, Tencent Slide: Hang Seng Falls 1% As Bank Of Japan Rate Decision Eyed

Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index opened in the red on Thursday as shares of Baidu Inc (NASDAQ: BIDU), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE: BABA<

Benzinga

Toyota Supra Matte White Edition Debuts For Japan

The company is making just 50 of them.

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Premier spruiks NSW as economic powerhouse

The start of the NSW premier's tour to spruik the state for international investment has been marred by questions of integrity over a trade commissioner role.

The Conversation

United States: the end of an illusion of omnipotence

“I do not accept second place for the United States of America.” That simple statement, delivered to rousing effect by Barack Obama in his first State of the Union, in January 2010, managed to summarize the current American strategic horizon in a single sentence.

Daily Mirror

10 amazing travel-conscious holiday experiences from whale counting to eco-boating

Greater Palm Springs, Yosemite Mariposa County, Florida’s Paradise Coast, Kyushu in Japan and Tahiti all have worthwhile opportunities for the conscious traveller

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach Micheal Martin invites Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to Ireland after first meeting

During a meeting in Kantei Palace the Taoiseach said 'everyone has fond memories' of Mr Kishida’s previous visit to Ireland as Japanese Foreign Minister

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Kishida urges ROK to continue making efforts to resolve issues

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a meeting Tuesday with South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin, during which Kishida asked South Korea to continue working to resolve the issues between the two countries, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said.

Evening Standard

Hunt for monkey that attacked 10 people including a baby in Japan

A police hunt for a monkey that attacked 10 people including a baby and two four-year-old girls is underway in Japan.

Motor1

2023 Nissan X-Trail Revealed In Japan As Electrified Rogue

The midsize SUV is also coming to Europe this summer.

Bangkok Post

Three Asian passports now world's most useful

Japan, Singapore and South Korea have the most powerful passports as the world recovers from Covid-19, reversing pre-pandemic rankings that were dominated by European nations.

The Times of India

These are the world’s most powerful passports in 2022

Japan, Singapore and South Korea have the most powerful passports as the world continues to recover from Covid-19, reversing pre-pandemic rankings that were dominated by European nations.

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What a Waste! Japan’s Food Sustainability Challenge

Imported food has an environmental cost. A nationwide effort is needed to drastically cut the amount discarded.

Reuters

Japan to hold state funeral for ex-PM Abe on Sept 27 - sources

Japan plans a state funeral on Sept. 27 for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was shot to death at a campaign rally this month, a government official and leading ruling party source said on Wednesday.

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