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Myanmar activists say detained Japanese filmmaker attended protest

Myanmar authorities detained a Japanese documentary filmmaker after he attended a protest in the city of Yangon on the weekend against recent executions carried out by the military government, activists said on Monday.

Bangkok Post

China says military "won't sit idly by" if Pelosi visits Taiwan

Pelosi has plans to travel to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan on a congressional trip this week.

Axios

Govt to set up system for certifying Japanese language teachers, schools

The government has drawn up a plan to establish a system to certify the nation's Japanese language schools and make teaching a state-qualified profession. The move is aimed at improving the quality of Japanese language education, which is thought to vary widely. Presently, teachers are not required to hold state…

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Jewelry prices soar on weak yen, Ukraine-related supply disruptions

Jewelry prices have been rising in Japan, primarily because the cost of gold and diamonds has been soaring amid concerns over a supply shortage in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, coupled with the yen's decline on the exchange market.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Revelations since Shinzo Abe death shed light on Moonies’ influence

Details emerge showing Unification church’s political ties go further than Japan’s longest-serving prime minister

The Guardian - AU

U.S. and Japan pursue commercial diplomacy to counter China, envoy to Tokyo says

Chips, batteries and energy are key collaboration areas between the United States and Japan as the allies seek to secure supply chains and counter China, Washington's envoy to Tokyo said.

Reuters

‘$15 pint’: biggest tax hike in 30 years paints sobering future for Australia’s beer drinkers

Tax office has raised excise by 4%, leaving Australians with the world’s fourth-highest beer tax behind Norway, Japan and Finland

The Guardian - AU

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Best Japanese cookbooks for inspiring recipes to try at home

Go beyond the world of sushi and ramen to discover one of the most flavoursome and innovative cuisines

Evening Standard

Hot Dogs - And Cats - Get Wearable Fans to Beat Japan’s Scorching Summer

A Tokyo clothing maker has teamed up with veterinarians to create a wearable fan for pets, hoping to attract the anxious owners of dogs - or cats - that can't shed their fur coats in Japan's blistering summer weather. The device consists of a battery-operated, 80-gram (3-ounce) fan that is…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Oil Drops as Weak China Factory Data Fan Demand Concerns

Oil prices dropped on Monday, as weak manufacturing data from China and Japan for July weighed on the outlook for demand, while investors braced for this week's meeting of officials from OPEC and other top producers on supply adjustments. Brent crude futures were down $1.19, or 1.1%, at $102.78 a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japanese video journalist detained at Myanmar protest march

Pro-democracy activists say Myanmar's military authorities have arrested a Japanese video journalist who was filming an anti-government protest in Yangon, Myanmar's biggest city

The Independent UK

Hot dogs - and cats - get wearable fans to beat Japan's scorching summer

Reuters

Pelosi’s Asia itinerary skips mention of Taiwan Stopover

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will visit Asian countries including Singapore and Japan in her trip to the region, according to a statement from her office that skipped any mention of a possible stopover in Taiwan.

Tribune News Service

Habitual mask-wearing is likely helping Japan, Singapore and South Korea bring daily Omicron deaths down, epidemiologists say

There is "a really quite important cultural difference" in Asia that epidemiologists suggest is having a dramatic impact on their daily rate of COVID-19 deaths.

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Japanese man detained by Myanmar police at anti-coup protest

Myanmar police on Saturday detained a Japanese man who was taking part in an anti-coup protest in Yangon, local media reported.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

S. Korea moves to avoid Japan asset sale

SEOUL -- South Korea's Foreign Affairs Ministry has submitted an opinion to the country's top court explaining the new administration's efforts to resolve a lawsuit involving Japanese companies and former wartime requisitioned workers from the Korean Peninsula -- an issue that has deeply divided the two nations -- a source…

Reuters

Slim majority of Japanese oppose state funeral for ex-PM Shinzo Abe - poll

Just over half of Japanese oppose plans for a state funeral for Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister whose assassination this month shocked the nation, an opinion poll showed on Sunday.

Reuters

Japanese man detained in Myanmar after filming protest -media

A Japanese man has been detained by authorities in Myanmar after filming a protest in the country's biggest city of Yangon, Jiji news agency reported on Sunday, citing Japanese government officials.

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US House Speaker Pelosi Begins Asia Tour, No Mention of Taiwan

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi starts a tour of four Asian countries on Sunday, her office said, without mentioning Taiwan amid intense speculation she might visit the self-ruled island claimed by China. "Speaker Nancy Pelosi is leading a Congressional delegation to the Indo-Pacific region, including visits to Singapore,…

Reuters

Tokyo 2020 ex-board member got more payments from Olympic sponsor - media

A company run by a former Tokyo Olympic organiser received more than $1 million from Games sponsor AOKI Holdings Inc, on top of payments from the suit retailer being investigated by Tokyo prosecutors, Japanese media said.

AAP

NSW trade trip to Asia hobbled by scandals

After spending time in Japan, South Korea and India, Premier Dominic Perrottet has returned to more scrutiny as two ministerial scandals roil his leadership

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Political Pulse / Is there a path to Kishida's vision of a world free of nuclear weapons?

On Aug. 1, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will become the first Japanese prime minister to address the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) review conference in New York. It is rare for national leaders to take part in NPT review conferences, which are usually held every five years, and Kishida's participation will…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Political Pulse / Would legalized gambling pollute the clean image of Japanese sports?

A draft proposal by the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry (METI) to lift the ban on sports betting has caused a stir in Japan. While there are those who accept the idea that it will help revitalize the sports industry, others argue that such a move should not be rushed…

Reuters

Japan's Hayashi says 'logic of brute force' gaining traction in Indo-Pacific

Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi sounded the alarm about China's behavior in the Indo-Pacific during a visit to Washington on Friday, saying the "logic of brute force" was gaining more traction over the rule of law in the region.

WEKU

Japan's traditional crafts are struggling to survive the country's population decline

The city of Kanazawa produces most of Japan's fine gold leaf, but there aren't enough young people to take over the craft. The same situation is playing out for small family businesses across Japan.

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