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UN chief urges nuke powers to abide by no-first-use pledge

The United Nations is urging countries with nuclear weapons to stick to their no-first-use commitment of the atomic arsenals

The Independent UK

‘We are so far behind’: Japan laments lack of progress on same-sex marriage

Advocates hope upcoming ruling in Tokyo district court will help spur progress on issue that already has public backing

The Guardian - AU

Rep. Krishnamoorthi defends Taiwan visit with Speaker Pelosi; huddles with Amb. Emanuel in Japan

“Let me put it this way,” Krishnamoorthi said Sunday. “I think that the Prime Minister of Japan said he gets a lot of advice from Rahm Emanuel directly.”

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Japan, US vow to enhance ties with Solomon Islands amid China clout

Senior government and military officials from Japan and the United States on Sunday vowed to strengthen cooperation with the Solomon Islands amid increasing Chinese influence, as they gathered in the capital Honiara to mark the 80th anniversary of the World War II Battle of Guadalcanal.

Bangkok Post

Werner Herzog: ‘I was never, contrary to rumours, a hazard-seeking, crazy stuntman’

The German director, famed for making films about people at the fringes of society, has written a novel about another one: a Japanese soldier who carried on fighting the second world war for 29 years after it ended

The Guardian - UK

Bullet Train review – Brad Pitt goes second class in brainless action movie

A high-speed Japanese train full of assassins hits the buffers big time in this doomed star vehicle

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan says China military drills appear to simulate attack, Chinese embassy warns Australia against involvement

China's embassy has taken aim at Australia, the United States and Japan, accusing them of "finger pointing" amid growing tensions with Taiwan.

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'Bullet Train' stars Andrew Koji and Hiroyuki Sanada deserve better

'Bullet Train,' about assassins on a train traveling across Japan, has two major actors of Japanese descent in the cast. So why weren't they deemed important enough to advertise?

Inverse

77th anniversary of A-bombing commemorated in Hiroshima / Mayor slams Russia in peace declaration

HIROSHIMA -- Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui called on the world to "immediately render all nuclear buttons meaningless" in his peace declaration at a ceremony on the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city on Saturday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Russia and Ukraine trade blame over Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant shelling

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of shelling Europe's biggest nuclear power plant in the Zaporizhzhia region as the world on Saturday marked the 77th anniversary of the first atomic bomb attack in the Japanese city of Hiroshima, with UN chief Antonio Guterres warning against nuclear arms build-up amid fears…

France 24

From Bullet Train to Pussy Riot: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

Whether you want to join Brad Pitt in Japan for the commute from hell or stay home with a noisy Russian art collective, our critics have you covered for the next seven days

The Guardian - UK

Hiroshima vows nuke ban at 77th memorial amid Russia threat

Hiroshima is remembering the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing as officials including the United Nations chief warn against nuclear weapons buildup and the world fears another attack amid Russia’s war on Ukraine

The Independent UK

The US, Australia and Japan urge China to cease military exercises around Taiwan – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Hiroshima prays for peace, fears new arms race on atomic bombing anniversary

Bells tolled in Hiroshima on Saturday as the city marked the 77th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing, with officials including the United Nations secretary general warning of a new arms race following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Japan PM to reshuffle cabinet amid Taiwan, Unification Church issues

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday he will reshuffle his cabinet next week to address mounting issues including Taiwan tensions, COVID-19 and economic stimulus measures to counter inflation.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘The Bear’ helping Rahm battle homesickness in Japan

SNEED: The Hulu hit is co-produced by Chicago’s Carrie Holt de Lama, a close family friend.

Reuters

Japan remains open to dialogue with China -Japan foreign minister

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Friday that Japan remains open to dialogue with China as keeping communications intact is all the more important when ties are strained.

The Independent UK

Eight of the best new eats in New York City for 2022

From home cooking inspired by America’s early Shakers to Filipino-Japanese fusion and brand new speakeasies, here’s Lucy Thackray’s pick of the hottest new places to bag a table in the Big Apple this summer

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WEKU

On Japan's Yonaguni island, fears of being on the front line of a Taiwan conflict

Japan's westernmost island lies in sight of Taiwan, less than 70 miles away. On Thursday, a Chinese missile landed near Yonaguni. Japan has been strengthening defenses across its southwest islands.

Motorsport

The circuit that "punishes" newcomers to Japan's racing scene

Although tough and technical Japanese circuits like Suzuka and Fuji are well-known to fans of Formula 1, there's many more venues that challenge the drivers who choose to switch over to Super Formula and SUPER GT. Envision Formula E driver Nick Cassidy has won both titles - and picks the…

WEKU

China halts climate and military dialogue with the U.S. over Pelosi's Taiwan visit

Tensions are rising rapidly as China retaliates against Nancy Pelosi's visit. The White House summoned China's ambassador to protest what it called China's "irresponsible" actions since the visit.

France 24

China to sanction Pelosi, US calls Chinese military escalation unjustified

China's firing of missiles during military drills around Taiwan was an unjustified escalation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, as Beijing said it would impose sanctions on House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi for visiting the island.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Chinese missiles drop within Japan's EEZ

Taiwan's Defense Ministry said Thursday that China had fired 11 ballistic missiles as part of what Beijing calls "important military exercises," which began on the day.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Political Pulse / Women candidates advance beyond 'token' status in Japanese politics

Women who are in the minority of a group are often treated as tokens. Harvard University Prof. Rosabeth Moss Kanter, who specializes in strategy, innovation and leadership for change, analyzed corporate organization culture in her seminal 1977 book, "Men and Women of the Corporation." According to Kanter, when women are…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

China expresses anger at Japan over Taiwan

PHNOM PENH / BEIJING -- The impact of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan spilled over into a high-level dialogue between Japan and China. A meeting between the foreign ministers of Japan and China scheduled for Thursday in Cambodia was shelved at the last minute at…

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