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Tesla Supplier Panasonic Said To Be Planning Giant US Plant To Produce New Type Of Batteries For EV Maker

Japan’s Panasonic Corp (OTC: PCRFY) is planning to build a large U.S.

Benzinga

Japan's top court orders damages for Fukushima victims in landmark decision -NHK

Japan's Supreme Court upheld an order for utility Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) to pay damages of 1.4 billion yen ($12 million) to about 3,700 people whose lives were devastated by the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the first decision of its kind.

Reuters

Japan's Honda, Sony joining forces on new electric vehicle

Two big names in Japanese electronics and autos are joining forces to produce an electric vehicle together

The Independent UK

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Sony To Establish Joint Venture With Honda To Make Electric Vehicles: What You Should Know

Japan’s Sony Group Corp (NYSE: SONY) and Honda Motor Co (NYSE: HMC) on Friday announced plans to establish a joint venture to make high-value battery electric vehicles that would go on sale in 2025.

Benzinga

Japan to amend traffic laws to promote self-driving vehicles

TOKYO: Japan's government plans to amend traffic laws to allow level four autonomous vehicles to drive on some roads and will ask lawmakers to approve the change as early as this month.

Bangkok Post

In S. Korea election, future of foreign policy up for debate

Ahead of the March 9 presidential election in South Korea, major candidates are embroiled in a heated debate over how to address a foreign policy challenges that include the U.S.-China rivalry, North Korea's nuclear threats and badly strained ties with Japan

The Independent UK

Japan's foreign minister to attend G7 meeting about Ukraine on Friday

Japanese foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi will attend a Group of Seven (G7) meeting scheduled for Friday to discuss and coordinate responses to the Ukraine crisis, the foreign ministry said, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine entered its ninth day.

Reuters

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Lexus CT200h Going Out Of Production In Japan, Gets Special Edition

We were surprised that Lexus was still building the CT200h

Motor1

Quad leaders agree what Ukraine experiencing should not be allowed in Indo-Pacific - Japan's Kishida

Leaders of the Quad grouping of countries -- the United States, India, Australia and Japan -- agreed on Thursday that what's happening to Ukraine should not be allowed to happen in the Indo-Pacific, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said.

Reuters

The best Yakuza games of all time, ranked

A list of the 10 best Yakuza games of all time, ranked for your next gaming session

GamesRadar

Japan PM signals more sanctions on Russia, braces for price rises at home

Japan's prime minister indicated on Thursday that the country will impose more sanctions on Russia including a possible airspace ban, and he promised support for Japanese households and companies over looming price rises.

Reuters

Bizarre mummified 'mermaid' that 'grants immortality if flesh is eaten' is discovered

The terrifying creature, which was allegedly caught in the Pacific Ocean off Japan betwen 1736 and 1741, looks eerily similar to a human apart from its contorted face, razor-sharp pointed teeth and fish tail

Daily Mirror

The Kaijin Is An Electric Trike That Seeks To Offer Accessible Mobility

The Kaijin, a strange electric three-wheeler has been launched in Japan. It seeks to offer accessible mobility as it can be driven without a license.

RideApart

Quad leaders agree Ukraine experience should not be allowed in Indo-Pacific -Japan, Australia

Leaders of the Quad grouping of countries - the United States, India, Australia and Japan - agreed on Thursday that what is happening to Ukraine should not be allowed to happen in the Indo-Pacific, the prime ministers of Japan and Australia said.

Reuters

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Ex-auto boss Carlos Ghosn's assistant gets jail term for financial misconduct

Former Nissan executive Greg Kelly was handed a six-month suspended sentence on Thursday by a Tokyo court over allegations he helped disgraced auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn attempt to conceal income.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden, Other Quad Leaders to Meet Virtually amid Ukraine War

President Joe Biden and the prime ministers of India, Australia and Japan will talk Thursday in a virtual meeting of the Indo-Pacific alliance known as the Quad that comes a week into the Russian invasion of Ukraine. India’s External Affairs Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said the leaders will "exchange views…

Reuters

Japan to take sanctions against Russian oligarchs - EU official

Japan is preparing to slap sanctions on Russian oligarchs, a European Union official said on Thursday.

AAP

Hosts Opals draw tough FIBA World Cup pool

The Opals will have their work cut out in the FIBA World Cup in Sydney, drawn in a tough pool against France, Canada, Japan, Nigeria and Serbia.

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The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan to accept Ukrainian refugees

Japan will accept Ukrainian refugees who have fled to other countries because of the ongoing conflict in their country, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has revealed.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japanese, Ukrainians come together to pray for peace in Ukraine

Catholics and those belonging to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine came together and prayed for peace in Ukraine at Sekiguchi Catholic Church in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Govt expedites efforts to protect Japanese nationals in Ukraine

The government is accelerating efforts to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals in Ukraine and support their evacuation as the Russian invasion escalates.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan considering separate eased entry cap on foreign students

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to soon make an announcement about easing entry restrictions on foreign students through a separate quota, several government sources said.

The Independent UK

Biden, other Quad leaders to meet virtually amid Ukraine war

President Joe Biden and the prime ministers of India, Australia and Japan will talk virtually Thursday in a meeting of the Indo-Pacific alliance known as the Quad that comes a week into the Russian invasion of Ukraine

AAP

Quad leaders to discuss Ukraine crisis

Leaders of Australia, the United States, India and Japan will come together on Thursday for a virtual meeting of the Quad alliance.

The Hindu

Quad meets amid tensions over Ukraine

Sudden summit convened by President Biden as divisions emerge between India’s abstentions and U.S., Japan, Australia’s tough line on Moscow

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