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Official: Japan hopes to lead Asian zero-emissions push

Japan’s environment minister says the country will gradually phase out coal plants over the next two decades while developing new technologies to reduce, capture and recycle carbon

The Independent UK

Japan PM plans stronger COVID curbs for Tokyo, 12 other regions

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday he planned to impose a state of quasi-emergency, meaning stronger COVID-19 curbs on dining and gatherings, on 13 regions including Tokyo from Jan. 21 to Feb. 13.

Reuters

Japan ready to expand COVID restrictions as infections surge

Japan’s government is preparing social restrictions in Tokyo and other regions as the omicron variant of the coronavirus infects more people

The Independent UK

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Japan sees record 27,000 COVID-19 cases as government mulls curbs - media

Japan's new COVID-19 cases jumped to a record on Tuesday, local media reported, as the government considered expanding measures to contain the infectious Omicron coronavirus variant.

Reuters

Take lessons from Hanshin tremblor to improve future quake measures

Jan. 17 marked 27 years since the Great Hanshin Earthquake. In recent years, there has been a spate of significant earthquakes in various parts of Japan. It is vital to reflect again on the lessons learned from the massive earthquake that claimed the lives of 6,434 people and use them…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Asia shares mostly rise moderately after US national holiday

Asian shares are mostly higher in the absence of big market-moving news following a national holiday in the U.S. The Bank of Japan wrapped up a two-day policy meeting with no major changes

The Independent UK

Prefectures need more power to handle pandemic-related crises

The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan with the pandemic, foreign affairs, the economy and other issues. This is the third installment in a series of articles on how authoritative figures in various fields view such topics. The below was excerpted from remarks by Hideaki…

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More support for younger generations will help older ones, too

The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan in terms of the pandemic, foreign affairs, the economy and other issues. This is the fifth installment in a series of articles on how authoritative figures in various fields view such topics. The following is excerpted from remarks…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

France reports nearly half a million new cases, a record increase; Italy records 228,179 daily infections – as it happened

France registers 464,769 new Covid-19 infections over the last 24 hours; Italy’s cases jump from 83,403 a day earlier

The Guardian - UK

COVID updates: Australia records highest daily number of reported COVID-19 deaths — as it happened

Get up to speed on all the coronavirus news from across Australia — as it happened.

ABC News

Bimota Japan Opens Purchase Window For The Exquisite And Limited KB4

Bimota Japan is taking orders for the KB4 for a limited time in January, 2022. Additional purchase windows will open up at future points, yet to be determined.

RideApart

Tonga's Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano's impact felt around the world, from the US to Scotland

While authorities are still working to fully assess the damage from the eruption of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano, it seems many places that felt its effects have been spared widespread damage.

ABC News

Japan needs to invest in people, support younger generation

The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan with the pandemic, foreign affairs, the economy and other issues. This is the fourth installment in a series of articles on how authoritative figures in various fields view such topics. The below was excerpted from remarks by Ken…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Unusual tide level changes delayed tsunami warnings after Tonga eruption

The Japan Meteorological Agency did not issue tsunami warnings until 11 hours after the volcanic eruption in Tonga, due to tide level changes that differed from what Japan is used to seeing with tsunami caused by an earthquake.

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The Independent UK

Japan's Kishida says virus measures, defense top priorities

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has said fighting the pandemic was a “top priority” for his government in his speech opening this year’s parliamentary session

The Guardian - AU

Japan condemns North Korea after it conducts fourth missile test in a month

South Korean military says Pyongyang launched two ballistic missiles, which Tokyo says threaten its ‘peace and security’

PetsRadar

9 Japanese dog breeds you should say ‘Konnichiwa’ to

Here are some Japanese dog breeds you may not have heard of before

Manchester Evening News

"I have tears in my eyes" - The Manchester United cult hero who left Jurgen Klopp heartbroken

"I was now in my fourth manager in just over two years. I joined a club with the same manager for 25 years and then they had Moyes, Giggs and Van Gaal."

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Why did the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima leave shadows of people etched on sidewalks?

The nuclear bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of WWII left shadows of people on the ground and buildings. Here's why.

Golf Monthly

Yuka Saso Facts: 16 Things You Didn't Know About The Japanese Pro Golfer

Get to know Yuka Saso a little better with these facts about her life and career in golf so far

Golf Monthly

Rikuya Hoshino Facts: 12 Things You Didn't Know About The Japanese Golfer

Get to know more about Japanese professional golfer Rikuya Hoshino with these 12 facts about his life and career in the game

PC Gamer

How Monster Hunter rose from niche import to an international sensation

A brief history of the series in the East and the West through the eyes of a hunting veteran.

Daily Record

Jam enthusiast spreads the secrets of his sweet success in new book

THE Edinburgh jam maker appears regularly on a South Koren shopping channel and has had his life story made into a Japanese TV drama.

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