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Kishida looks to stabilize political base with World Heritage nomination

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's decision to nominate the Sado Gold Mine for registration on the UNESCO World Heritage list was likely based on a belief that delaying a decision amid opposition from South Korea would not have been supported by members of the Liberal Democratic Party and conservative lawmakers.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Covid: France reports 332,398 new cases; some UK schools reintroduce mask wearing in classrooms – as it happened

New Zealand PM deemed a close contact of a person who tested positive for Covid-19; Japanese infections set record for fifth consecutive day

The Guardian - UK

S. Korean presidential candidate emphasizes relations with Japan

SEOUL -- A centrist candidate who plans to run for South Korea's presidency said Friday that if elected, he would put suspend the liquidation of Japanese corporate assets and seek to resolve a related lawsuit through negotiations with the Japanese government.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Infections surging, tests delayed in Japan

The PCR testing system is increasingly under pressure in areas where the coronavirus is surging. In addition to the tests that have so far been conducted by administrative bodies on people who have been in close contact with coronavirus patients, the demand for free tests for the general public is…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Level 3 Automated Driving Tech Has Major Limitations: Report

Only 80 Honda Legends with Level 3 capability have been sold in Japan.

Motor1

Iran first from Asia into 2022 World Cup finals

Japan and South Korea move closer to qualification

The Hindu

Tsunami Models Underestimated Shockwave from Tonga Eruption

The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the speed of sound, pushing large waves across the Pacific to the shores of Japan and Peru, thousands of kilometers away. Forecasting models and warning systems, designed primarily to assess earthquake-triggered waves, did…

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Japan to push controversial mine for UNESCO World Heritage

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says that Japan will recommend a former gold mine on Sado Island for a UNESCO World Heritage list, despite protests from South Korea that the site is inappropriate because of its wartime abuse of Korean laborers — a sensitive issue that still strains ties between…

The Independent UK

Japan to Nominate Mines for UNESCO List despite South Korean Protest

Japan is set to nominate several mines for consideration as world heritage sites by UNESCO, its prime minister said on Friday, despite protests from South Korea that the move is inappropriate as forced laborers were used there in World War Two. Japan's cultural affairs agency selected the gold and silver…

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Drive My Car' deserves a best picture nomination. Will the Oscars take notice?

LOS ANGELES — I think "Drive My Car," the much-acclaimed drama from Japanese writer-director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, is the best picture of 2021. I'm not alone.

Los Angeles Times

Sado Gold Mine to be recommended as World Heritage site

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Friday that Japan will recommend the Sado Gold Mine as a possible UNESCO World Heritage site.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Honda set to extend direct Red Bull supply to 2025

Honda will continue to supply power units to Red Bull directly from Japan until the end of the current Formula 1 regulations, in a dramatic change of plan.

Motorsport

International: Hostage dead after 11-hour standoff in Tokyo

One hostage has died while another remained unconscious in the hospital after Japanese police arrested a man in a standoff near Tokyo on Friday morning.

Dynamite News

Japan to watch WHO probe of director's alleged racism, abuse

Japan's government says it will watch the World Health Organization’s probe into staff complaints over racism and abuse by a top Japanese official but denied it inappropriately received sensitive vaccine information from him

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Studio Ghibli sets Nov opening date

TOKYO: A theme park based on the films of top anime studio Studio Ghibli, renowned for titles including the Oscar-winning Spirited Away, will open in central Japan on Nov 1.

The Guardian - UK

UK reports 89,176 new cases and 277 deaths – as it happened

UK cases and deaths fall day-on-day; Hong Kong government to compensate pet shops affected by culling of hamsters for Covid reasons

ABC News

Ghosts of the past hung over the Matildas' Asian Cup win against Thailand

Australia's slim win over Thailand in the final Asian Cup group game showed the squad is still battling with the ghosts of its past.

Reuters

WHO examining allegations official abused staff, leaked vaccine data to Japan

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said it is looking into allegations a regional director in Asia bullied staff, used racist language and leaked sensitive vaccine data to Japan, accusations the official denies.

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The Independent UK

Toyota heading to moon with cruiser, robotic arms, dreams

Toyota says it's working with Japan’s space agency on a vehicle to explore the lunar surface, with ambitions to help people live on the moon by 2040 and eventually live on Mars

The Japan News/Yomiuri

50 years on / Steady improvements made on remedying Okinawa's educational lag

This year, Okinawa marks the 50th anniversary of its return to Japan. This fifth and final installment of the "Origins" part of our anniversary series explores some of the issues that have impacted Okinawa's people since the handover, leading up to the present day.

The Conversation

With male imperial descendants dwindling, will Japan's leaders finally accept a female emperor?

Princess Aiko, the only child of Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, came of age last month as she turned 20. Despite her royal lineage, Aiko may never ascend to the throne.

Motorsport

Farfus added to Studie BMW SUPER GT line-up for 2022

Augusto Farfus will join BMW Team Studie for the 2022 SUPER GT season, as the outfit prepares to campaign the brand-new M4 GT3 in the GT300 class this year.

Bangkok Post

Teguramori to coach Rabbits

Former Japan national U23 team manager Makoto Teguramori has been appointed as the new BG Pathum United head coach, the club announced on Thursday.

Daily Mirror

Liverpool reject two transfer approaches for Takumi Minamino including Leeds United offer

The Japan international has made only six starts for Jurgen Klopp's side so far this season, with four of those coming in the Carabao Cup

The Independent UK

Liverpool reject initial transfer offers from Monaco and Leeds for Takumi Minamino

The Japan international has made 18 appearances this season for Jurgen Klopp’s side.

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