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Japan's Covid count sets record for 3rd straight day

TOKYO: Japan's daily coronavirus cases exceeded 190,000 on Friday, hitting a new record for the third consecutive day, official data showed, as Japan experiences a seventh wave of infections driven by the BA.5 Omicron subvariant.

Bangkok Post

Japan Warns of Rising Global Tension, Russia-China Arms Ties

Japan warned of escalating national security threats stemming from Russia’s war on Ukraine and China’s tensions with Taiwan in an annual defense paper issued Friday, as Japan tries to bolster its military capability and spending. The annual defense white paper, approved by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet on Friday, highlights…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan regulators approve release of Fukushima water into sea

Japan's nuclear regulators have approved a plan to release into the ocean water from the wrecked Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant, the government said on Friday.

Reuters

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Japan warns of rising global tension, Russia-China arms ties

Japan has warned in an annual defense paper of escalating national security threats stemming from Russia’s war on Ukraine and China’s tensions with Taiwan

The Independent UK

China criticises Japan's defence white paper for making "accusations"

China said on Friday it firmly opposed Japan's new defence white paper and had sent stern representations to Tokyo.

Reuters

Aust coffee buzz, beer o'clock hits Tokyo

From coffee to beer, Australia's favourite drinks are proving a big hit with Japan's high-income consumers, who are turning to distinctive NSW tastes.

AAP

Asian shares mixed on weak Japan manufacturing data

Asian shares are mixed after another day of gains on Wall Street amid a deluge of news about the economy, interest rates and corporate profits

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Japan Plans September 27 State Funeral for Abe

Japan will hold a state funeral for assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe on September 27, the government announced Friday, with foreign leaders expected to attend. The ceremony will be held at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan, a large venue that has hosted concerts and sports events, and was used for Japan's…

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Japan urges ‘highest level of vigilance’ as Omicron subvariant drives record Covid surge

People in Okinawa asked to avoid non-essential outings amid new wave of infections driven by highly transmissible BA.5

The Guardian - AU

Japan Cabinet sets Abe state funeral amid mixed public view

Japan’s Cabinet has formally decided to hold a state funeral for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in September

The Independent UK

South Korea says 'strongly protests' Japan's claims over disputed islets

South Korea's foreign ministry said on Friday it 'strongly protests' Japan's claims over disputed islets, known as Dokdo in Korea and Takeshima in Japan, in its annual defence white paper and urged to withdraw such claims immediately.

Reuters

Japan warns of rising security threats in annual defence report

Japan warned on Friday of escalating national security threats, including repercussions from Russia's war with Ukraine, Chinese intimidation of Taiwan, and vulnerable technology supply chains, in its annual defence white paper.

Reuters

Japan decides to hold ex-PM Abe's state funeral on Sept 27 -source

The Japanese government decided on Friday to hold the state funeral planned for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sept. 27, a person who was at the cabinet meeting to confirm the plan told Reuters.

Reuters

The loom of centralization: can exchanges bring privacy back to cryptocurrencies?

South Korea and Japan impose a blanket ban on privacy-focused currencies. ShapeShift delists Dash. Every major exchange demands pictures of your photo IDs scanned and uploaded. SEC, echoed by the Biden administration, hints at regarding crypto firms as brokers and imposing additional mandatory record-keeping requirements.

Benzinga

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Japan battles seventh COVID wave as Tokyo hits record of almost 32,000 new daily cases

Japan records 186,000 new cases nationwide as numbers continue to surge.

The Hindu

What can the world do to help Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka needs all its creditors to come together and give it some breathing space

AAP

Premier sells Japan on NSW green hydrogen

As part of NSW's commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 2030, Premier Dominic Perrottet wants to partner with Japanese firms to develop green hydrogen.

Inverse

'Live A Live' review: A dazzling, one-of-a-kind RPG experience

Nearly 30 years after its initial release in Japan, 'Live A Live' finally gets a Western release, and this overhauled remake is better than ever.

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The Times of India

Revealed world’s most powerful passports in 2022! India secures 87th spot

The results are out and Japan has bagged the top spot of having the world's most powerful passport that provides hassle free access to around 193 countries. The results are based on the report of the latest Henley Passport Index from Henley Partners.

Benzinga

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Japan panel proposes development of rare earths, marine minerals

Proposals calling for Japan to promote the development of rare earths and marine minerals from the viewpoint of economic security have been compiled by a government panel.

Reuters

Tokyo's daily COVID cases cross 30,000 for first time in pandemic

New coronavirus cases in Japan's capital hit a record on Thursday, surging past 30,000 for the first time since the pandemic began, spurring officials to call for more vigilance.

The Guardian - UK

‘Dominated by old men’: Tokyo ward’s first female mayor takes on status quo

Satoko Kishimoto sets sights on ‘radical change’ in Japan, where only 2% of local government leaders are women

Reuters

Japan urges high vigilance against surge in COVID cases

Japan's top government spokesman on Thursday called for the highest vigilance against COVID-19 infections as the nation's capital, Tokyo, reported 31,878 cases of daily infections, surpassing the 30,000 mark for the first time.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Seoul Lures Multinational Talents to Globalize Korean Pop

From Indian Korean pop (K-pop) idols to Swedish songwriters, South Korea's music industry is now a hotbed of global talent -- a smart strategy as it aims for world domination. K-pop bands have long included non-Koreans: Blackpink's Lisa is Thai, while Japan and China are both well represented, and Korean-American…

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