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Russia sanctions 384 Japanese lawmakers

Russia on Friday imposed sanctions against 384 members of Japan's parliament, the foreign ministry said in a statement.

Reuters · Jul 15, 2022

Police probe of Abe security lapse begins as people mourn

Officials form Japan’s top police agency began their probe into security lapses blamed for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s assassination a week ago Friday

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022

Japan overlooks technological treasures it already has right under its feet

There is growing concern about Japan's science and technology. Although Japan has been putting a lot of effort into becoming a "science and technology-oriented country," its international standing has actually declined in recent years. According to a report released last year by the Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry,…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 15, 2022

Japan and South Korea Can No Longer Let History Thwart Cooperation

How Washington Can Strengthen Relations Between Its East Asian Allies

Foreign Affairs · Jul 15, 2022

EXPLAINER: The Unification Church's ties to Japan's politics

The assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has revealed long-suspected, little-talked-of links between him and the Unification Church

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022

South Korea seeks to kickstart talks to resolve historical feuds with Japan

South Korea hopes a high-level visit to Tokyo next week will kickstart talks aimed at a breakthrough in historical disputes despite concerns the death of former Japanese premier Shinzo Abe could change Japan's policy priorities, Seoul officials said.

Reuters · Jul 15, 2022

Dechapol, Sapsiree sail through to last 8 stage

Mixed doubles stars Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai and women's singles hope Pornpawee Chochuwong booked their berths in the quarter-finals of the US$370,000 BWF Singapore Open on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2022

The unmatched legacy left by Shinzo Abe

The assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe is as sad as it is shocking. For Japanese of my generation, the tragedy calls to mind US President John F Kennedy's assassination in 1963 and the attempted assassination of Abe's grandfather, Japanese Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi, who was stabbed in…

Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2022

Is The Financial Industry Ready For Machine Translation?

On March 1, 2022, the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) and the Financial Services Agency of Japan (JFSA) worked together to enhance bilingual communication within Japan's financial sector. Their efforts led them to create an AI-based engine that efficiently translates financial documents from Japanese to English and…

Benzinga · Jul 14, 2022

Abe’s Nationalism Is His Most Toxic Legacy

U.S. elites were happy to overlook the late Japanese prime minister’s historical revisionism.

Foreign Policy · Jul 14, 2022