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Iran’s Rekabi Latest Female Athlete at Risk in Home Country

Days after Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi caused an international incident by not wearing her country's mandatory headscarf while competing abroad, her fate is top of mind for the world's best climbers. “It has made me ill — nauseous,” said American Brooke Raboutou, speaking to The Associated Press on Friday at…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 21, 2022

Halloween traditions around the world – which countries celebrate and how?

Some countries copy America, while others have their own way of marking the day

Wales Online · Oct 21, 2022

Japan, U.S. to conduct major military drill from Nov. 10

Japan and the United States will conduct a joint military exercise from Nov. 10, the Japanese Defence Ministry said on Friday, as countries in the region and beyond are increasingly wary of China's growing military might and assertiveness.

Reuters · Oct 21, 2022

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Kishida calls for more expansive calculation of defense spending

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has instructed government ministries and agencies to consider a new framework under which budgets related to public infrastructure and research projects would be counted in the nation's defense-related expenditures.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 21, 2022

Japan's wine tipplers see glass half empty as weak yen pushes prices higher

The weak yen forced Suzy Iwamoto to raise prices on imported wines at her bar and bottleshop in Tokyo by about 10% last month, and she fears more hikes may be inevitable after the yen plumbed levels this week that were last seen 32 years ago.

Reuters · Oct 21, 2022

Reo Hatate handed Celtic 'best signing' tag as Hoops hero hails his 'brilliance'

The Japan international is closing in on one year at the club having arrived in the winter transfer window last season as part of a triple J-League swoop last season.

Glasgow Live · Oct 21, 2022

Japan, 5 nations condemn Russian war in Ukraine at Apec meeting

The United States, Japan and four other nations have condemned Russia's war in Ukraine in a joint release as they wrapped up a meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) finance ministers in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · Oct 21, 2022

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Energy and security on agenda when Australia, Japan leaders meet

Defence and energy security will be the focus of discussions when Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida meets his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese this weekend, officials from the two nations said.

Reuters · Oct 21, 2022

Japan PM heads to Australia to step up military, energy ties

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is traveling to Australia for talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, says he wants to bolster military and energy cooperation between the two countries amid their shared concerns about China

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022

Japan's sperm donation law spurs controversy

Satoko Nagamura and her girlfriend conceived their son with donated sperm, but new legislation in Japan could effectively outlaw the procedure for lesbian couples and single women.

Bangkok Post · Oct 21, 2022

World-first Japanese bulk carrier with giant sail arrives from Japan on Monday to load coal

Revolutionary sail-carrying bulk carrier bound for Newcastle

Newcastle Herald · Oct 20, 2022

U.S. State Dept approves potential sale of SM-6 missiles to Japan, Pentagon says

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) Block I missiles and related equipment to Japan for an estimated cost of $450 million, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

Reuters · Oct 20, 2022

U.S. diplomat Sherman to discuss N.Korea, China, Taiwan in Tokyo visit

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will discuss North Korea's recent missile launches, China and tensions over Taiwan, in meetings with her Japanese and South Korean counterparts in Tokyo next week, a senior State Department official said on Thursday.

Reuters · Oct 20, 2022

South Korea announces plan to resume visa waivers for Japanese tourists in November

SEOUL -- The South Korean government announced Wednesday it will resume visa waivers on Nov. 1 for visitors from eight countries and regions including Japan.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 20, 2022

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The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022

Japan's imports, exports balloon on energy costs, cheap yen

Japan has marked a trade deficit for the 14th month in a row, with exports and imports ballooning to record highs as the declining value of the yen added to the soaring costs of imported energy, food and other goods

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 20, 2022

Spreading Yamato-damashii: Former Olympic hopeful Rinya Nakamura aims to ‘restore the Japanese spirit’ in UFC

The son of a Japanese MMA pioneer, Rinya Nakamura traded in pursuit of the Olympics for a pair of MMA gloves and a UFC dream.

Bangkok Post · Oct 19, 2022

Japan's post-Abe trust crisis under PM Kishida

No one could have foreseen that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's popularity would nosedive so soon after the Liberal Democratic Party triumphed in July's election to the Upper House of the Japanese Diet. Until recently, Mr Kishida's government received consistently high approval ratings. But the LDP's links to a controversial…

Bangkok Post · Oct 19, 2022

BoI overseas roadshows focus on Japan

The Board of Investment (BoI) is preparing to organise roadshows overseas, with Japan the first destination, as it aims to bolster foreign investment in five categories emphasising creativity and high technology.

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Bangkok Post · Oct 19, 2022

Don Mueang readies for direct Fukuoka flights

Thai AirAsia launches its inaugural flight to Fukuoka via Don Mueang. This route launch comes just in time with the further relaxation of travel protocols and visas for foreign travellers to Japan.

Roll Call · Oct 19, 2022

As China threatens Taiwan, Okinawa braces for war - Roll Call

Worries abound in Okinawa about being dragged into a conflict with China, given the massive U.S. military footprint there.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2022

Morning mail: top Truss minister quits with scathing parting shot, Japanese encephalitis fears, car-proof cake

Thursday: The UK home secretary has been forced to resign after an email indiscretion, throwing Liz Truss’s government into fresh chaos. Plus: how to keep a cake intact on its maiden voyage

The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2022

Australia and Japan to share intelligence on China in security deal, ambassador says

In interview with Guardian Australia, Shingo Yamagami also hints Australia is likely to be invited to G7 summit in Hiroshima

Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

Human skeleton found at Japan's Universal Studios theme park still wearing trousers

A human skeleton, believed to be of a man aged between 60 and 80, was found by a gardener at a theme park in Japan who discovered a skull while pruning a plant

Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

Female dogs judge their owners when they make a mistake, new study claims

Research from Kyoto University, in Japan, looked at how female dogs can allegedly recognise 'competent' humans and will naturally gravitate towards them when they're in need of help

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 19, 2022

Ohtani returns after shining season

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels returned to Japan on Tuesday.

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