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After Japan, the US and EU countries, Uniqlo has eventually launched its StyleHint application in Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Honda Cross Cub 110 And Cross Cub 50 Get Updates For Japanese Market

Honda introduced updates to the Cross Cub 110 and Cross Cub 50 following its updates to the Super Cub 110 earlier in the year, for the Japanese market.

RideApart

Rui Hachimura's first retro sneaker is a Japan-inspired Air Jordan 8

The shoe marks the Washington Wizard player’s fourth Air Jordan collab.

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The U.S. wants back in the Asia trade game

Biden may soon launch a new regional agreement.

Axios

Japan's doubling of its defence budget will make the world a more dangerous place – here's why

Japan is proposing to double its defence budget to around £86 billion, or 2% of its GDP. This move – like recent pledges by Germany to massively increase its military spending in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – brings the country full circle since it was militarily neutered…

The Conversation

Chinese air incursions, naval drills alarm Japan, Taiwan

The Chinese Navy conducted takeoff and landing exercises on the Liaoning aircraft carrier in waters south of Okinawa Prefecture on May 3-8, according to the Japanese Defense Ministry.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Okinawan music and dance, old and new, on stage in Tokyo

A festival of Okinawan performing arts was recently held at the National Theatre in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the return of Okinawa Prefecture to Japanese sovereignty.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Wallaroos rue misses in Japan rugby loss

Wallaroos fullback Lori Cramer missed all three kicks, including a penalty with two minutes to play, in a 12-10 loss to Japan on the Gold Coast.

AAP

S.Korea wants to work on improving bilateral ties - Japanese foreign minister

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Tuesday Japan and South Korea agreed their worsened relationship should not be left as it is, citing his meeting with South Korea's new President Yoon Seok-yeol.

Reuters

N.Korea missile launched from sub last week appears same model as last year's -Japan minister

The ballistic missile North Korea launched last week appears to be the same model as the submarine-launched missile Pyongyang tested last October, Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said on Tuesday.

Reuters

All-Japan committee meets to promote Sapporo Olympic bid

Backers of Sapporo's push to host the 2030 Winter Olympics have gotten together to promote their bid

The Independent UK

Hanigan and Ryan return to boost Waratahs

Waratahs prop Angus Bell says the arrival of experienced duo Ned Hanigan and Paddy Ryan from playing in Japan has given their Super Rugby Pacific team a boost.

AAP

Japan announces fresh economic sanctions against Russia

Japan announced on Tuesday new sanctions on Russia to freeze the assets of more individuals and ban exports of cutting-edge goods to some Russian groups including scientific research institutions.

Reuters

Would you buy these extra destroyed Balenciaga sneakers for 1.42 lakhs?

The latest sneakers collection launch of Balenciaga includes 100 pairs of limited edition sneakers which are extra destroyed. These sneakers which look worn out, to say the least, are selling online in Europe, with the United States and Middle East stores following suit on May 16, and Japan on May…

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Mark Story: Who’s up and who’s down after an unforgettable Kentucky Derby

Who is up and who is down after Rich Strike’s epic victory in the 148th Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs:

Benzinga

Shockwave Medical Stock Soars On Q1 Earnings Beat, Raised FY22 Guidance

Shockwave Medical Inc (NASDAQ:SWAV) reported first-quarter revenue of $93.63 million, an increase of 193.5% year-over-year, beating the consensus of $86.41 million. The gross margin for Q1 expanded to 86.2% from 75.3% in 1Q21. The operating income for the quarter totaled $15.37 million versus a loss of $(17.48) million a year ago. EPS…

Daily Mirror

A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games review: An encyclopaedic walk down memory lane

Bitmaps Books have teamed up with a grand collection of collaborators to create their biggest book to date.

The Independent UK

North Korea fires unidentified projectile off its east coast, says South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff (old)

North Korea fires unidentified projectile

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The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk tweet sparks debate in Japan on falling birthrate

Tesla boss responds to data showing population fell by record 644,000 last year – the 11th straight year of decline

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Russia didn’t learn from the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05. But Ukraine can

On television and online, commentators reach furiously for comparisons to past conflicts for insights into the Ukrainian-Russian war. How will it ever end?

Motorsport

SUPER GT unlikely to return to Thailand, Malaysia next year

SUPER GT is unlikely to race outside of Japan in 2023, with GTA chairman Masaaki Bandoh saying that it still remains 'difficult' to hold events in Thailand and Malaysia.

Reuters

Musk tweet on Japan doomed by low birthrate provokes anger - but not just at him

An Elon Musk tweet saying Japan would "eventually cease to exist" without a higher birthrate set off a flood of sarcasm and anger on Monday - though much of the angst was aimed at a Japanese government many said did little to address the issue.

Al Jazeera

Australia looks to fill Asia’s energy gap amid Ukraine crisis

Australia is seeing increased demand for its liquefied natural gas and coal as war and sanctions upend energy supplies.

The Independent UK

Live updates | Japan joins G-7 effort to quit Russian oil

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says Japan will slowly phase out Russian oil imports in unity with the Group of Seven’s effort against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

AAP

Liz Patu becomes most capped Wallaroo

Prop Liz Patu will become most capped Wallaroo in the side's 28-year history when Australia face Japan on the Gold Coast.

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