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Japan philanthropic group begins fund raising for Ukrainians

A Japanese foundation has announced it is launching a fundraising drive to provide more than 1,200 Ukrainian evacuees in Japan with additional financial support for language studies and other needs

The Independent UK

Japan imposes tougher defamation penalties after wrestler’s suicide

Professional wrestler Hana Kimura took her own life in May 2020 after facing an onslaught of criticism on social media

Evening Standard

Mark of prestige: exhibition to explore culture and history of tattoos

Barcelona exhibition to showcase tattoo art from Japan and Polynesia to Thailand and Los Angeles

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Toyota truck arm should face emissions cheating investigation, says ex-minister

Theresa Villiers asks Grant Shapps for inquiry into whether Hino sold vehicles with ‘defeat devices’ in UK

The Guardian - UK

Travel firms in Japan thrown in confusion as country reopens to foreign tourists

TOKYO: As Japan resumed visa procedures to accept foreign tourists last week, travel companies have been thrown into confusion over the lack of communication regarding entry procedures and last-minute Covid-19 guidelines.

Bangkok Post

Japan toughens defamation penalties after wrestler's suicide

Japan’s parliament has approved tougher penalties for criminal defamation in a move prompted by a bullied wrestler’s suicide and that is raising free speech concerns

The Independent UK

Daizen Maeda abandons Celtic goal celebration as he reveals humble reason for muted Japan reaction

Maeda bagged his first goal for his country in a 4-1 win over Ghana on Friday.

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People isolated from society have divergent levels of certain blood molecules

Hikikomori was first thought to be a Japanese-specific sociocultural effect, but experts now say it is a worldwide phenomenon.

Inverse

Japan defence chief conveys concern to China over flight with Russia

Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi conveyed to his Chinese counterpart on Sunday concern over a recent joint flight by Chinese and Russian bombers near Japan as a "show of force" against his nation.

Bangkok Post

South Korea Says it Will Boost Defense Capacity to Counter North Korean Threat

South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup said on Sunday that his country would enhance its defense capabilities and work closely with the United States and Japan to counter North Korea's nuclear and missile threat. Lee, speaking at an Asian security meeting in Singapore, said the situation on the Korean peninsula…

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Japan, China agree to boost defence dialogue - Japan defence minister

Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said on Sunday that he agreed with his Chinese counterpart to promote dialogue and exchanges.

Reuters

Newcastle under Japanese attack: explosive tales from fateful night

It happened 80 years ago, but a Japanese submarine strike on Newcastle remains a fascinating part of the city's history.

Newcastle Herald

Richard Marles’s ‘full and frank’ meeting with China ends Australia’s diplomatic freeze

Defence minister says the controversial interception of an Australian aircraft by a Chinese jet last month was discussed, as well as broader issues in the Pacific

The Guardian - AU

Road to UFC’s Rinya Nakamura aims to ‘revitalize Japanese MMA community’

Japan's Rinya Nakamura hopes to get more eyes back on MMA in his home country through Road to UFC.

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The Guardian - UK

US warns of ‘stark’ stakes in Taiwan Strait if status quo unilaterally altered

Defence secretary says US does not support Taiwan independence, which China says would prompt it to take island back

Daily Mirror

Floyd Mayweather announces next exhibition fight will be held in Japan

Mayweather has made a fortune fighting in exhibition bouts since he retired from the ring and will announce plans to return to Japan later this year

Leeds Live

Wolves deliver Leeds United transfer blow in race for Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino

The Japan international has worked with Jesse Marsch before but looks ready for a move to Molineux

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan to drastically reinforce defense capabilities

SINGAPORE -- Japan intends to drastically reinforce its defense capabilities, Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said in a speech at the IISS Asia Security Summit in Singapore on Saturday.

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Kishida eyes plan to promote rule-based order in Indo-Pacific

SINGAPORE -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized the importance of enhancing rule-based international order during a keynote speech Friday that opened the three-day Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Emanuel: Japan-U.S. alliance shifting to larger domain

In an exclusive interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun on Friday, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel expressed his view that the partnership between Japan and the United States had entered a new stage of considering "how to project the alliance into a larger domain that is helpful to the alliance"…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida calls for 'wide-ranging' cooperation to hold China in check

SINGAPORE -- At the Shangri-La Dialogue, a key Asian security meeting that opened in Singapore on Friday, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made clear, with China in mind, Japan's stance of not accepting any unilateral attempts to "change the status quo by force."

ABC News

North Korea ramping up weapons development, preparing for nuclear test, US and South Korean officials warn

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is looking to accelerate his nation's nuclear weapons development in a show of strength against Washington and regional neighbours.

Reuters

Japan's defence minister slams nuclear neighbours who 'ignore rules'

Manoeuvres by China and Russia have sharpened security concerns in East Asia, Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said in unusually strong comments on Saturday, adding that Japan was on the front lines as neighbours tried to upend international norms.

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho scores and assists for Argentina U20 vs Japan

Alejandro Garnacho was prolific for Man United last season and the youngster has continued in that rich vein of form.

Newsroom.co.nz

Nuclear spectre hangs over Shangri-La

Positive signs in US-China relationship were offset by warnings of a worst-case scenario if broader geopolitical tensions were to bubble over into conflict.

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