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New Covid-19 strain found in northeast Japan city

Japan's first case of a coronavirus variant has been found in Sendai, the northeast Japan city's government said Thursday.

Bangkok Post

The world’s 15 best-value Michelin-starred restaurants revealed

Two of the top 10 are in the UK

The Independent UK

Japan PM says cannot accept status quo change by force anywhere

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday that he could not accept any move anywhere in the world to change the status quo by force.

Reuters

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India-Japan ties have deepened in every sphere in 70 years: PM Modi

The recent visit to India by Japanese PM Fumio Kishida laid out a roadmap for deepening the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between the two countries, Mr. Modi said in a tweet

The Hindu

Dumfries Museum explores region's connections with China and Japan in new exhibition

Some beautiful and intriguing objects from East Asia have gone on display at the refurbished museum, including paintings, silks, books, shoes and vases

Daily Record

Biden to meet PM Modi at Tokyo Quad summit in May

Biden’s trip to South Korea and Japan has been scheduled for May 20 to 24

The Hindu

PM Modi to meet US President Biden in Japan at Quad summit

US President Joe Biden will be meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Quad summit in Japan in May, the White House has announced. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Kishida to visit Southeast Asia, to discuss response to Russia-Ukraine war

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit five nations in Southeast Asia and Europe over the Golden Week holidays for talks with their leaders, seeking to confirm cooperation with the countries in the face of Russia's war in Ukraine, the government said Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Biden going to SKorea, Japan in May to discuss China, NKorea

President Joe Biden will travel next month to South Korea and Japan to consult with allies on growing threats from China and North Korea

The Independent UK

Biden to visit South Korea and Japan in May, White House says

U.S. President Joe Biden will visit South Korea and Japan from May 20 to May 24 and hold talks with his Korean and Japanese counterparts, the White House said on Wednesday.

Reuters

NYC's first-ever Japanese heritage parade set for next month

People of Japanese descent are gearing up for their first-ever parade in New York City

The Independent UK

How WWE Almost Closed AEW’s ‘Forbidden Door’ to New Japan

Long before AEW and NJPW announced a joint pay-per-view, WWE was engaged in discussions with the Japanese promotion.

Sports Illustrated

Rare giant 10ft long squid stuns fisherman as it washes up on shore

The giant squid left the people on the beach in Japan stunned it weighed about 70kgs and was almost a whopping 10ft long when it washed up on the beach

Daily Mirror

Operator of sunken Japanese tour boat had previous accidents

The head of the company that operated a tourist boat that sank off northern Japan with 26 people aboard says he approved the trip despite a broken communication device and forecasts of rough weather, as officials investigate previous accidents involving the company

The Independent UK

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Reuters

Russia expels eight Japanese diplomats in tit-for-tat move

(Corrects second paragraph to show the ministry summoned a Japanese embassy representative without specifying title, not the ambassador)

Evening Standard

Hepatitis in children: Nearly 200 cases as it is now detected in Japan and Canada

So far the UK has reported 114 cases of severe, acute hepatitis ‘of unknown origin’ in children under the age of 10

Benzinga

United Microelectronics Clocks 35% Revenue Growth In Q1; Wafer Shipments Decline 1.3% Sequentially

United Microelectronics Corp (NYSE:UMC) reported first-quarter FY22 revenue growth of 34.7% year-on-year to $2.22 billion, missing the consensus of $2.26 billion. Revenue contribution from 40nm and below technologies represented 38% of wafer revenue. Wafer shipments declined 1.3% Q/Q to 2,513K, while quarterly capacity grew to 2,420K 8-inch equivalent wafers. The overall utilization rate…

Autosport

Nissan keen to try out Formula E drivers in Super GT machinery

Nissan has expressed an interest in trying out members of its Formula E stable in Super GT machinery as it looks to recruit more drivers from abroad in future seasons.

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Nissan keen to try out Formula E drivers in GT500 machinery

Nissan has expressed an interest in trying out members of its Formula E stable in SUPER GT machinery as it looks to recruit more drivers from abroad in future seasons.

Bangkok Post

Japan opens biggest e-sports park to level up competitive gaming

Japan's largest e-sports park opened last week, with proponents hoping it will help transform the country behind video game classics such as Super Mario and Zelda into a champion that can take on China in competitive gaming.

Bangkok Post

Soft Space Enters into Strategic Partnership with JCB

Since its establishment in 1961, the company has been a pioneer in introducing credit cards as a new payment method in Japan. The company has since expanded internationally, and as the only company in Japan to operate an international card brand, it has developed a variety of businesses on the…

Benzinga

Netflix Inks Deal With Japanese Anime Studio To Woo Asian Audiences Amid Slumping Numbers

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) has inked a deal with Japan-based animation studio Colorido as it looks to drive growth in Asia.

The Independent UK

Major Japan railway now powered only by renewable energy

A Japanese railway company, Tokyu, says it now uses just solar and other renewable energy to power its sprawling train service

The Guardian - AU

Global mystery hepatitis outbreak spreads to Asia and Canada

Japan reports child with acute liver disease of unknown origin, and Canada investigating similar cases, with nearly 200 now recorded worldwide

Bangkok Post

Japan vows to expand Thai expenditure

Japan has pledged to expand investment in Thailand, especially in high-technology industries such as electric vehicles (EVs), smart electronics, medical services and bio-, circular and green (BCG) businesses, according to Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow, who led a delegation to roadshows in Tokyo and Kanagawa during April 19-23.

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