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Translated diary reveals WWII Japanese internee's experience in South Australia's Loveday

Miyakatsu Koike spent four years in Australia's largest internment camp. His is a story from an untold perspective.

ABC News

Japan premier pushes for a million daily shots as support sags

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida set a target of speeding booster vaccinations to a million shots a day by the end of the month, as two new polls showed his support falling.

Tribune News Service

Report: Hyundai To Return To Japan, But Only With Electric Cars

Hyundai is expected to return to the Japanese car market, after retiring in 2009 when the company was not satisfied with its sales results.

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World of acclaimed Studio Ghibli comes to Bangkok's CentralWorld

Studio Ghibli, the Japanese animation film studio based in Tokyo, is holding "#My Style, My Ghibli, Let's Lose Our Way, Together", on the 1st floor of CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, from Friday to March 27.

Bangkok Post

U.S. envoy on North Korea to meet with Japanese, S.Korean officials -statement

The U.S. special representative for North Korea will meet with Japanese and South Korean officials later this week, the U.S. State Department said on Sunday, following nine ballistic missile tests U.S. officials said Pyongyang launched last month.

Reuters

Slammed Subaru BRZ Takes Love For Japanese Car Culture To Extremes

Three subcultures rolled into one. Yes, this car has definitely raised multiple eyebrows.

Motor1

U.S. tilting toward private sector to replace aging ISS

With China emerging as a major power in space, can the International Space Station -- in its remaining years of operation -- play a new role in an era of international competition hundreds of kilometers above Earth?

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Government responsible for smooth SDF transport of foreign nationals

In the event of an emergency overseas, it is an obvious duty to transport foreign nationals working at Japanese embassies and other related people by aircraft or other means, in a similar manner to Japanese nationals. It is important to appropriately review laws about this matter and their implementation.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Protect dairy industry by promoting milk consumption amid disposal fears

Milk and dairy products are rich in nutrients and an essential part of people's diets. Hopefully measures will be considered to ensure stable consumption, in order to support the dairy industry in Japan.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Horishima grabs 1st Japan medal of Olympics with moguls bronze

BEIJING -- Ikuma Horishima became Japan's first medalist at the Beijing Winter Olympics, winning a bronze in the men's moguls event on Saturday night.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Miho Takagi places 6th in her first race

BEIJING -- Japan Olympic team captain Miho Takagi finished sixth on Saturday in her first event of the Beijing Games, the women's 3000 meters.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Appropriateness of term 'enemy base attack' debated among Japan's government, ruling parties

As the government and the ruling parties discuss Japan's possession of the "capability to attack enemy bases," or the ability to destroy missile launch bases for self-defense, the appropriateness of that term is being called into question.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Winter Olympics day two: curling, ski jumping, luge and freestyle skiing – as it happened

Team GB face Norway in mixed doubles and there are medals up for grabs in the luge, moguls and ski jumping. Join Martin Belam for the latest

The Guardian - US

Confident Victory raring for ACL play-off

After claiming the FFA Cup, Jake Brimmer believes Melbourne Victory can win anything, including their ACL play-off against Japanese heavyweights Vissel Kobe.

AAP

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UFC signs Tatsuro Taira, undefeated Japanese flyweight standout

The UFC doesn't sign many non-DWCS or non-short-notice fighters these days, but Tatsuro Taira is an exception.

The Hindu

AFC Women’s Asian Cup | Powerhouse China seek 9th title, Korea eye maiden triumph in the summit clash

China and Korea have defeated two-time defending champions Japan and another title favourite Australia, respectively.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Speed skater Takagi finishes 6th in 3000m, misses medal

BEIJING -- Speed skating and other events started in full swing on Saturday, a day after the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics. With Team Japan comprising 124 athletes, it was the largest delegation the country has sent to a Winter Games overseas, and a large medal haul is…

The Guardian - UK

Covid news: UK reports 259 deaths; Turkish president tests positive – as it happened

New Zealand and Russia both report record number of daily coronavirus cases

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Winter Olympics day one: China win first gold, ice hockey and more – as it happened

Rolling report: Norway have won two of the first three golds in Beijing, with moguls and ski jumping coming up. Join our writers for updates

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Foreign students struggle to find work amid pandemic

The spread of the novel coronavirus is hampering foreign nationals' efforts to find work in Japan, with many international students unable to secure jobs despite having a degree from a university or vocational school.

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Auto mechanics in short supply due to Japan's low birthrate, tough work environment

There is an increasingly serious shortage of auto mechanics capable of performing safety inspections in Japan, as a result of the chronically low birthrate and young people's aversion to the harsh work environment.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Blinken to Visit Asia to Emphasize Commitment Despite Ukraine Crisis

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken goes to Asia next week for talks with Indo-Pacific allies, including a meeting of foreign ministers of the four-nation Quad, the State Department said on Friday. Blinken is making the trip despite the mounting crisis over Ukraine and policy analysts say the aim is…

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6th wave taking longer to peak than expected

The curve is being flattened, but Japan's latest wave of novel coronavirus infections is taking longer to peak than initially predicted and clusters are increasingly emerging at schools and elderly facilities.

Reuters

Japan's Kishida confirms cooperation on China, North Korea with US ambassador

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida confirmed close cooperation in regional affairs with the new U.S. ambassador, including on North Korea and China and on global de-nuclearisation, a government spokesperson said on Friday.Chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said the Japanese prime minister and the former chief of staff to U.S. President…

The Independent UK

New US envoy to Japan meets Kishida, vows to deepen alliance

The new U.S. ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, has pledged to work “wholeheartedly” to deepen Washington’s alliance with Tokyo as he met with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

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