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City Won't Pay $6 Million Awarded to Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for Decades

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Reason

Japan’s struggling tourism sector despairs at lack of COVID exit

Japan is increasingly an outlier in a region that is lifting border restrictions and reviving quarantine-free travel.

Al Jazeera

Ardern leaves NZ on Asian trade mission

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is spending this week in Asia on a trade-oriented trip - her first overseas travel in two years.

AAP

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Rizin FF 35 video: Ex-UFC fighter Spike Carlyle chokes Koji Takeda unconscious in debut

Spike Carlyle's dream of fighting in Japan came true, and he couldn't have asked for a better outcome.

USA Today Sports Media Group

David Villa gushes over Kyogo's Celtic impact as he tips former teammate to lead World Cup charge

Villa played alongside Kyogo at Vissel Kobe and is delighted to see him hit the ground running in Scotland.

Daily Record

Mariko Yugeta, the 63-year-old limbering up to run a sub-three-hour marathon

The Japanese runner finds age no barrier and may even challenge the world record she already holds in Monday’s Boston marathon

The Guardian - AU

US Lawmakers Affirm Japan Alliance Eyeing China, North Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and visiting US lawmakers reaffirmed their commitment to working together under a longstanding bilateral alliance on Saturday, amid heightened global tensions spanning the war in Ukraine to threats from neighboring China and North Korea. In a meeting over breakfast, the delegation, led by Sen.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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US lawmakers affirm Japan alliance eyeing China, North Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and visiting U.S. lawmakers have reaffirmed their commitment to working together under a longstanding bilateral alliance, amid heightened global tensions spanning the war in Ukraine to threats from neighboring China and North Korea

The Independent UK

Honda Hawk 11 Details And Specifications Announced For Japanese Market

Honda officially announced the details and specifications for the Hawk 11 in the Japanese market, including color choices, pricing, and availability.

RideApart

Covid hurdles the biggest barrier to PM's first trip

The PM heads to Singapore and Japan next week. Leaving home after two years will almost be as significant as where she flies to, writes Jo Moir.

Newsroom.co.nz

Toyota Plans To Launch Electrified Versions Of Crown In SUV Form

Sources familiar with developments at Toyota confirmed that the electrified Crown SUV will become a reality in multiple markets, though details are slim.

InsideEVs

What is the Old Enough Japanese TV show on Netflix about?

This docu-series' premise will have some parents on the edge of their seat

Manchester Evening News

Gangjee misses cut in year's first outing in Japan

HYOGO (Japan): India's Rahil Gangjee gave away a double bogey on the very last hole of his second round to miss the midway cut at the Kansai Open Golf Championship on Friday.

The Times of India

Friday favourite: Why McNish remains enthralled by unforgiving Suzuka

Despite a brutal shunt and a several doses of bad luck in his visits to Suzuka, Allan McNish still picks the Japanese Grand Prix venue as his favourite track for its mix of challenging, high-speed bends

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Bangkok Post

Husband of Japanese ex-princess fails NY bar exam again

Kei Komuro, the husband of Japanese former princess Mako Komuro, has failed the New York state bar examination for a second time, a source familiar with the matter revealed Friday.

Zenger

Flashpoint: Russia Fires Cruise Missiles Off Coast Of Japan

The Kremlin's footage of the "mock attack" shows Russian submariners leaving an unnamed port and preparing for the operation.

Reuters

For Japanese fishing town of Nemuro, Moscow holds key to survival

Japanese fisherman Tsuruyuki Hansaku was barely out of high school when he served 10 months in a Soviet prison, arrested at sea on his father's boat for catching cod in what the Russians considered their territory.

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Thai Messi' Chanathip Making Own Name in Japan

He is known as the "Thai Messi" and grew up idolizing Diego Maradona -- now Chanathip Songkrasin is making his own name after joining one of Asia's top clubs. The 159-centimeter (five foot two) attacking midfielder is a hero in Thailand, where he captains the national team and advertises everything…

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Bangkok Post

Chanathip 'Thai Messi' Songkrasin making own name in Japan

He is known as the "Thai Messi" and grew up idolising Diego Maradona -- now Chanathip Songkrasin is making his own name after joining one of Asia's top clubs.

Reuters

Japan, U.S. to hold finance ministers' meeting next week - Kyodo

Japan and the United States are likely to hold a bilateral finance ministers' meeting next week on the sidelines of the Group of 20 gathering to be held in Washington, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday.

Reuters

Japan to attend G20 meet, no comment on Russia's participation -finance minister

Japan is preparing to attend a gathering of financial leaders from the Group of 20 economic powers next week, its finance minister said on Friday, as Western nations sought the expulsion of Russia from the forum and said they would skip sessions where Moscow is represented.

Reason

All Americans Should Watch Old Enough!, a Netflix Show About Free-Range Japanese 3-Year-Olds

In Japan, even very young children are seen as capable.

The Times of India

Rahil Gangjee opens season in Japan with 1-under 70

Hyogo (Japan): Rahil Gangjee had a modest first round of one-under 70 to be placed Tied-60 at the Kansai Open Golf Championship on Thursday.

The Times of India

Coming soon: Mainstream SUV from Honda India, work begins for electrics

NEW DELHI: After being relegated to the fringes, Japan’s Honda Cars is attempting a comeback as the company will drive in an SUV in India next year – especially tailored for the local market -- while also finalizing plans to introduce electrics.

Benzinga

Japan's Top Messaging App Line Launches NFT Marketplace

Japan's top messaging app Line launched its own non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace that is integrated into its platform.

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