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Japan ready to take in Ukrainians fleeing Russian invasion, PM Kishida says

Japan is ready to take in Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Dozens Volunteer to Fight for Ukraine in Pacifist Japan

Keiichi Kurogi was one of dozens men in Japan who offered to join an "international legion" to fight Russian invaders after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for volunteers. Kurogi, a 39-year-old office worker who lives in southwestern Japan, told Reuters he rang the Ukrainian embassy on Monday after seeing its…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan set to extend COVID curbs as hospitals battle infections

Japan prepared on Wednesday to extend infection controls in some regions amid high numbers of hospital patients hit by the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Reuters

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Around 70 Japanese have volunteered to fight for Ukraine - report

Several dozen Japanese men have answered a Ukrainian call for foreign volunteers to fight Russia's invasion, according to a media report on Wednesday.

Reuters

Defend Japanese manufacturers' supply chains from cyber-attacks

This was a despicable cyber-attack exploiting the vulnerability of a supply chain. Major manufacturers should conduct a comprehensive review of their risks, including those of their business partners.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Yamaha Bestows The 2022 Vino With Delightful Two-Tone Colorways

Yamaha has given the 2022 Vino two new colorways. The small-displacement commuter scooter has been released in Japan.

RideApart

Cyberattack forces Toyota Japan to stop producing cars

After being hit by malware, Toyota supplier Kojima Industries wasn't able to get Toyota its parts on time.

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Ramen of Japan / Inspired vegan ramen to make you smile

Ramen is one of Japan's most iconic and beloved dishes. The combinations of broths, noodles and toppings are diverse and continue to evolve. In our "Ramen of Japan" series, our ramen-loving reporters visit, taste and review unique and distinguished ramen shops.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Can wealthy nations stop buying Russian oil?

One option the U.S. and other nations have for ratcheting up pressure on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine is reducing their Russian energy purchases. U.K. Foreign Minister Liz Truss has proposed that the G7 nations – the U.S., U.K., Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan – impose…

The Conversation

Economic security Invisible threats / Businesses taught about industrial espionage

This is the sixth installment of a series exploring Japan's vulnerabilities in areas such as information and supply networks, vulnerabilities that have prompted the government to expedite efforts to pass a law to protect economic security.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Western envoys, allies walk out on Lavrov speech to UN rights forum

More than 100 diplomats from some 40 Western countries and allies including Japan walked out of a speech by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to the top U.N. human rights forum on Tuesday in protest over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Kyogo and the looming Celtic injury request as Japan boss eyes pre Rangers check up

The Parkhead talisman has been injured since Boxing Day but his national team boss is keen to see the striker in person

Daily Record

Japan’s Toshiba CEO Steps Down amid Restructuring Efforts

Toshiba’s Chief Executive Satoshi Tsunakawa is stepping down, as the embattled Japanese technology giant seeks to restructure and restore its reputation. Tsunakawa will be replaced by Taro Shimada, an executive officer and corporate senior vice president, under a decision made at a Toshiba board meeting Tuesday, the Tokyo-based company said.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan on alert amid provocations by China, N. Korea, Russia

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the government is on alert for provocations in East Asia by China, Russia and North Korea, which it believes might attempt to take advantage of the turmoil in international affairs.

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Shizuoka: 'Legendary' baseball stadium rich in drama

SHIZUOKA -- Kusanagi Stadium in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka, is sometimes referred to as a "legendary baseball stadium."

The Guardian - AU

China rattled by calls for Japan to host US nuclear weapons

Influential former prime minister Shinzo Abe called for Tokyo to consider hosting US nuclear weapons in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Verdict for American at Nissan in Ghosn scandal

A Tokyo court will hand down a verdict Thursday in the criminal trial of Greg Kelly, an American and former executive at Japanese automaker Nissan

The Japan News/Yomiuri

ANA, JAL unions to demand 4-month bonuses in shunto spring labor talks

The unions of ANA and JAL, Japan's two major airlines, are expected to demand annual bonuses equivalent to four months' salary in labor talks this spring.

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The Independent UK

Japan's Toshiba CEO steps down amid restructuring efforts

Toshiba’s Chief Executive Satoshi Tsunakawa is stepping down, as the embattled Japanese technology giant seeks to restructure and restore its reputation

The Independent UK

Toyota to resume Japan production after virus hits supplier

Production will resume Wednesday at all of Toyota’s 14 plants in Japan after they were idled for a day due to a cyberattack on a domestic supplier

Reuters

Japan freezes assets of Russia's central bank as part of new sanctions

Japan on Tuesday joined the United States and other allies in slapping additional sanctions on Russia, including freezing assets of the country's leaders and three financial institutions.

Reuters

Japan, U.S. agree to continue to work closely against Russia - Finance Minister

Japan and the United States confirmed their intention to have Russia "pay the high price" for its outrageous act against Ukraine, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday.

Daily Mirror

Ex-NRL star Blake Ferguson "could hardly stand" after month in Japan jail on drug charges

Former Australia rugby league international Blake Ferguson awaits his sentencing in Japan, two months after he was arrested on drug and assault charges prior to his union debut

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Toyota Stops Japanese Production Due To Cyberattack Against Supplier

The issue does not affect manufacturing in the United States, Toyota says.

The Hindu

Indo-Japanese military exercise

“Ex Dharma Guardian-2022”, a joint military exercise between India and Japan, is being conducted at the Foreign Training Node in Belagavi. The exercise, which began on Sunday, will go on till March 10.

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