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U.S. spy drones likely to be deployed to Kagoshima

The U.S. military's MQ-9 reconnaissance drones are being considered for deployment to a Maritime Self-Defense Force air base in Kagoshima Prefecture, several Japanese government sources said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan’s favourite snack falls victim to global inflation with first-ever price hike

Umaibo, a crunchy corn snack that means ‘delicious stick’, increases in price from ¥10 to ¥12 – the first rise in the face of higher import costs

The Guardian - AU

Aust-Japan military drill first since pact

Australia, the US and Japan will engage in a trilateral military training exercise in Guam between February 2 and 18.

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50 years on / Senkaku waters are no longer peaceful

This year, Okinawa marks the 50th anniversary of its return to Japan. This is the fourth installment of a series that explores some of the issues that have affected Okinawa people since the handover, leading up to the present day.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Suga: Vaccines helped Japan turn the corner

Japan will continue to face challenges this year, from issues such as the pandemic to foreign affairs and the economy. This is the 13th and final installment of a series in which authoritative figures in various fields share their thoughts on such topics. The following text was excerpted from remarks…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan's COVID-19 Strategy, Focused on Warnings Rather Than Mandates, Points the Way Forward

The country, which has a much lower fatality rate than the U.S., eschewed lockdowns in favor of information.

Reason

Micron To Shut Shanghai DRAM Design Operations, Relocate Engineers: Report

U.S. memory chip giant Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) has confirmed it will close its DRAM design operations in Shanghai by 2022 end, SCMP reports. Micron looks to ask ~150 Chinese engineers to relocate to the U.S. or India. Micron, which employs about 43,000 people globally, did not provide a reason for the decision.…

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Reality may bite for Socceroos with World Cup fate in precarious position

Graham Arnold’s side are treading a fine line between success and failure with crucial games coming up against Vietnam and Oman

The Guardian - AU

Kobe river fuels microhydropower generation

KOBE -- Electricity is being generated by microhydropower in Nada Ward, Kobe, using the rapid current from a river flowing down the Rokko mountain range. Power generated by waterwheels set in rivers was once used to polish rice, contributing to the development of the sake industry in the area. Generating…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Daizen Maeda sets Celtic target as new man reveals the 'regret' fuelling Parkhead goal charge

The striker is away on international duty but will look to bang in the goals on his return to ensure he stays in the Japan squad.

Daily Record

Japan's Kirin says Myanmar unit blocked liquidation in Yangon court

TOKYO: Japanese beverage maker Kirin Holdings' said on Wednesday its subsidiary in Myanmar won a dismissal in court to block liquidation by its military-linked partner.

Bangkok Post

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Defending champions Japan face Korea in battle of heavyweights to decide group toppers

PUNE: A thriller is on the cards as defending champions Japan and another continental heavyweights Korea face off in their final group C match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup on Thursday.

The Times of India

Minneapolis writer's buzzy debut novel tackles climate change, plague and the salvation of outer space.

MINNEAPOLIS — In 2007, after the death of his grandfather, Sequoia Nagamatsu flew off to Japan, where he had never been, to teach English and to grieve. It was there that he started writing.

Tribune News Service

Twitter receives record number of gov’t requests to remove posts

Ninety-five percent of demands in January-June 2021 came from five countries – Japan, Russia, Turkey, India and S Korea.

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Ukraine Diplomat Sees Little Chance of War, but Local Conflict Possible

Ukraine is committed to seeking a diplomatic solution to the current tension with Russia, its ambassador to Japan, Sergiy Korsunsky, said on Wednesday, adding that he saw little chance of all-out war, although there might be smaller conflicts. Korsunsky warned an attack on a country with more than a dozen…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

CDPJ needs more discussions to be able to craft foundational policies

The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan on issues including the pandemic, foreign affairs and the economy. This is the 12th installment in a series of articles on how authoritative figures in various fields view these matters. The following was excerpted from remarks by former…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

'Rising threats: Challenges facing Japan' to be 2022 Yomiuri International Forum theme

The Yomiuri International Economic Society (YIES) and The Yomiuri Shimbun have chosen "Rising threats: Challenges facing Japan" as the theme for the 2022 Yomiuri International Forum, which is jointly organized by the two entities.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Tonga disaster shows need to guard against communication disruptions

If undersea cables, the lifeline of communications, were damaged in the event of a large-scale disaster, it would be difficult to assess the impact of the catastrophe and provide prompt assistance. This is an issue that Japan, a disaster-prone country, cannot afford to overlook.

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Reuters

Ukraine diplomat sees little chance of war, but local conflict possible

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Japanese aid to Tonga aimed at countering China's influence

Following the eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga, the Japanese government is working to provide aid to the South Pacific nation, spurred partly by Beijing's growing influence in the region.

The Independent UK

China 2008 vs 2022: Richer, stronger, more confrontational

Richer, more heavily armed and openly confrontational, China has undergone history-making changes since the last time it hosted the Olympics, in 2008

The Japan News/Yomiuri

50 years on / Okinawa's love-hate relationship with U.S. base jobs

This year, Okinawa marks the 50th anniversary of its return to Japan. This is the third installment of a series that explores some of the issues that have affected Okinawa people since the handover, leading up to the present day.

Reuters

Japan's border crackdown leaves students in limbo and economy in a pinch

Two years after Japan locked down its borders to block the coronavirus, some 150,000 foreign students still aren't able to enter the country, left in limbo by a policy that has disrupted lives and caused headaches for universities and businesses.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox reach a deal with coveted Cuban outfielder Oscar Colas

The 6-1, 210-pounder — ranked No. 5 among international prospects by MLB Pipeline — played in Cuba’s top-level league from 2016 to 2020 and in Japan’s minor leagues.

The Times of India

Holders India eye error-free showing against Korea in women's Asia Cup semifinal

MUSCAT: Their campaign back on track after a below-par outing against Japan in the pool stages, defending champions India would look for an error-free outing against Korea in the semifinals of women's Asia Cup hockey tournament here on Wednesday.

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