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Shintaro Ishihara, Japanese politician who set off row with China, dies at 89 -NHK

Shintaro Ishihara, a fiery nationalist who was governor of Tokyo for more than a decade and set off a territorial row with China over a plan to buy islands claimed by both nations, died on Tuesday, NHK public television said. He was 89.

Reuters

Who benefits from Japan’s panic over ageing?

Outsourcing jobs overseas makes sense but corporate Japan may not be ready

Financial Times

City of Ishigaki conducts marine investigation around Senkaku Islands

The municipal government of Ishigaki in Okinawa Prefecture has conducted a marine investigation around the Senkaku Islands to collect data for environmental conservation.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Japanese pharma company claims Ivermectin has 'antiviral effect' against Covid

Controversial drug has been used by Joe Rogan and Laurence Fox

Wales Online

Japan parliament adopts resolution on human rights in China

Japan's parliament on Tuesday adopted a resolution on the "serious human rights situation" in China, and called Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government to take steps to relieve the situation, as the Beijing Winter Olympics loom just days ahead.

Reuters

Japanese cabinet approves nominating mines for UNESCO list, defying South Korea's protest

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet formally approved nominating several mines for consideration as world heritage sites by UNESCO, the government's top spokesperson said on Tuesday, defying objection from South Korea.

Reuters

Can the world stop Myanmar from becoming a failed state?

Myanmar is on the brink of collapse. One year after the coup, half the population does not have enough food. The local currency has lost 50% of its value. Foreign companies are pulling out of Myanmar. The military is shooting civilians in the streets and opponents of the military are…

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Former Bank Of Japan Official Says CBDC Is A Threat To Country's Financial Stability

Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) former head of financial settlements has changed his mind about creating a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Benzinga

Popular Japanese street food vendor Tokyo Nights is coming to Cardiff Market

Tokyo Nights will set up shop in the capital in early February

Wales Online

Japan parliament to pass Uyghur rights resolution ahead of Beijing Olympics

This comes at a time Japan is carefully playing the balancing act of its allyship with the US and west but also to not rile China

The Independent UK

Can the US find enough natural gas sources to neutralize Russia's energy leverage over Europe?

The prospect of conflict between Russia and NATO countries over Ukraine has raised fears of an energy crisis in Europe. Russia provides nearly half of Europe’s natural gas, and some leaders worry that Moscow could tighten the flow if hostilities break out. To weaken Russia’s leverage, the Biden administration is…

The Conversation

Japan Air Self-Defense Force fighter jet disappears from radar after takeoff

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F15 fighter jet disappeared from the radar after taking off from the Komatsu Air Base in Ishikawa Prefecture on Monday, NHK cited a Ministry of Defense official.

Dynamite News

Japan was top tweet removal requestor in 1st half of 2021

TOKYO: Japan was the top requestor to Twitter to have online posts removed in the first half of 2021, making up 43% of all legal demands received from across the world during the period, the company said in a recent report.

Bangkok Post

Variant of omicron variant spreading in Japan, world

Sunday marked two years since the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Japanese fighter jet goes missing after take-off

Contact with jet lost over Sea of Japan

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan Starts Mass COVID Boosters as Omicron Cases Soar

Tokyo has launched a mass inoculation drive for COVID-19 booster shots at a temporary center operated by the military as Japan tries to speed up delayed third jabs to counter surging infections. Japan began administering booster shots to medical workers in December, but has only provided such inoculations to 2.7%…

Reuters

Ivermectin shows ‘antiviral effect’ against COVID, Japanese company says

Japanese trading and pharmaceuticals company Kowa Co Ltd on Monday said that anti-parasite drug ivermectin showed an "antiviral effect" against Omicron and other coronavirus variants in joint non-clinical research.

The Independent UK

Japan starts mass COVID boosters as omicron cases soar

Tokyo has launched a mass inoculation drive for COVID-19 booster shots at a temporary center operated by the military as Japan tries to speed up delayed third jabs to counter surging infections

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Australia to Host ‘Quad’ Meeting of Foreign Ministers

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to travel to Australia in February to meet counterparts from Japan, India and Australia to discuss Indo-Pacific coordination, the Australian government said on Monday. The two-day meeting of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) foreign ministers comes amid the Biden administration's concerns about…

AAP

Oman only concern for Socceroos boss

Rivals Japan and Saudi Arabia are facing each other but Graham Arnold insists the Socceroos sole focus is on securing a World Cup qualifying win over Oman.

The Guardian - AU

Covid news: UK health secretary says mandatory vaccination for NHS workers ‘no longer proportionate’ – as it happened

Sajid Javid says says mandatory jabs were ‘right policy at the time’ but announces review

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Govt looks to have more Japanese executives in international organizations

The government has been working even harder to help Japanese nationals earn executive positions in international organizations. The goal is to obtain a key role in setting international rules by having more executives in the organizations.

Tribune News Service

Japan set to pass China human rights resolution before Olympics

Japan’s parliament is set to pass a resolution expressing concern about Uyghur human rights as early as Tuesday, in a move likely to irritate China days before the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

Reuters

U.K. PM Johnson cancels trip to Japan planned for mid-February -Kyodo

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson cancelled a trip to Japan that was originally set for mid-February, news agency Kyodo reported on Monday, citing multiple Japanese government sources.

Reuters

Australia to host 'Quad' meeting of foreign ministers

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to travel to Australia in February to meet counterparts from Japan, India and Australia to discuss Indo-Pacific coordination, the Australian government said on Monday.

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