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Review: 'Bullet Train' proves Hollywood can still move backward

In 'Bullet Train,' Unlikable Western characters and a tired, dated vision of Japan holds back a cranked up blockbuster based on an international best-selling novel.

Inverse · Aug 2, 2022

Seeking realistic approach between nuke-free world, U.S. nuclear umbrella Kishida and nuclear disarmament /

As the world faces a growing nuclear threat exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, among other factors, this series explores the strategy and prospects of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's nuclear disarmament-related diplomacy. This is the second installment in a three-part series.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 2, 2022

US ambassador to Japan warns of Chinese economic coercion

The U.S. ambassador in Tokyo says his government is working with Japan and other likeminded countries to counter Chinese attempts to use its economic might to force political change around the world

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

Suzuki Bestows Minor Mechanical Updates To GSX-R125 And GSX-S125 In Japan

Suzuki has updated two of its entry-level offerings, the GSX-S125 and GSX-R125 in the Japanese market to comply with latest safety and emissions standards.

RideApart · Aug 2, 2022

New Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Matte Black Edition Launches In Japan

The SUV receives several new trim pieces.

Motor1 · Aug 1, 2022

Indonesia ramps up diplomatic profile

In the post-Cold War era in Southeast Asia, Indonesia has always been an important weathervane in demonstrating the state of "realpolitik" in the region. Therefore, the recent diplomatic flurry of high-profile visits by Indonesian President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, shows the country's efforts to stay ahead of today's…

Bangkok Post · Aug 1, 2022

IAF to participate in multilateral exercise ‘Pitch Black’ in Australia

he participants this year are Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, UAE, the U.K. and the U.S

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2022

Japan PM Kishida urges nuclear states to conduct themselves 'responsibly' for non-proliferation

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday urged all nuclear states to conduct themselves "responsibly" in non-proliferation efforts at a time when he said the road to a world without nuclear arms had become much more difficult.

Reuters · Aug 1, 2022

Myanmar activists say detained Japanese filmmaker attended protest

Myanmar authorities detained a Japanese documentary filmmaker after he attended a protest in the city of Yangon on the weekend against recent executions carried out by the military government, activists said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 1, 2022

China says military "won't sit idly by" if Pelosi visits Taiwan

Pelosi has plans to travel to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan on a congressional trip this week.

Axios · Aug 1, 2022