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Japan beef bowl chain executive fired over sexist remark

A popular Japanese beef bowl chain, Yoshinoya Holdings Co_, has fired an executive over sexist remarks he made about a marketing strategy aiming to get young women “hooked” on its products as though turning “virgins into drug addicts.”

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022

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The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022

E-chopsticks help reduce salt intake

TOKYO: Japanese researchers have developed computerised chopsticks that enhance salty tastes, potentially helping those who need to reduce sodium in their diets.

Bangkok Post · Apr 20, 2022

Unbearable hours, threats of being fired: the abuse of migrant interns in Japan

People across Japan have been shocked and outraged by a video showing a group of people beating a man from Vietnam who was working in the country under a scheme called the Technical Intern Training Program. This program grants visas to people from across Asia to work and gain technical…

France 24 · Apr 19, 2022

Japan trebles loans to Ukraine to $300 million -PM Kishida to other leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told a video call with U.S. President Joe Biden and other leaders that Tokyo now plans to extend $300 million in loans to Ukraine, up from an original offer of $100 million, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said.

Reuters · Apr 19, 2022

Japanese scientists create electric chopsticks to enhance salty flavours

Researchers hope the computerised chopsticks will help to cut down salt intake

Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2022

Honda Introduces The 2022 Super Cub 110 Pro In Japan

Honda has introduced the Super Cub 110 Pro in Japan. Based on the iconic scooter, the Pro version comes complete with luggage racks front and rear.

RideApart · Apr 19, 2022

Today's rugby headlines as Jamie Roberts to face Warren Gatland and coach dies suddenly

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Wales Online · Apr 19, 2022

The battle for the Pacific: The countries competing for supremacy

South Korea, Japan, China and Australia have all boosted their naval power as competition for resources heats up.

Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2022

Japan beef bowl company sacks director for remark on getting women "hooked"

Major Japanese beef bowl firm Yoshinoya Holdings Co Ltd sacked on Tuesday a managing director who made derogatory comments about getting naive young women "hooked" on the company's products, saying his conduct was "completely unacceptable."

Reuters · Apr 19, 2022