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Former Ghosn deputy set for U.S. return after suspended sentence

A Tokyo court on Thursday handed former Nissan Motor executive Greg Kelly a six-month suspended sentence for helping Carlos Ghosn hide pay from regulators, paving the way for the American lawyer to return home after more than three years in Japan.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

Jurgen Klopp hails ‘complete performance’ from Takumi Minamino after final snub

The Japan international did not feature at Wembley on Sunday

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Latest Ukraine updates: Talks spur deal on humanitarian corridors

Ukraine-Russia news from March 3: Kyiv and Moscow agree on plan for safe corridors to evacuate civilians.

Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2022

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Japan scrambles jets at Russia helicopter incursion as old rivals feud over Ukraine and WWII island dispute

Tokyo has committed to hosting Ukrainian refugees and says dozens have applied to join Ukraine’s fight

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

'Bullet Train' release date, trailer, cast and more for the Brad Pitt action movie

The summer will heat up on a high-speed train running across Japan in 'Bullet Train,' based on a 2010 novel and directed by 'Deadpool 2' director David Leitch.

Inverse · Mar 2, 2022

Pod of 40 dolphins killed in Japan's Red Cove after being driven into nets

Life Investigation Agency, a not-for-profit organisation, filmed the hunt near Taiji in Japan. Some of them were destined to spend their lives in tanks in marine parks and aquariums

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022

'Legendary' baseball stadium rich in drama

SHIZUOKA -- Kusanagi Stadium in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka, is sometimes referred to as a "legendary baseball stadium."

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 2, 2022

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Economic security Invisible threats / Patent gazette freely exposes defense tech

This is the seventh installment of a series exploring Japan's vulnerabilities in areas such as information and supply networks, which have prompted the government to expedite efforts to pass a law to attain economic security.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 2, 2022

Japan ready to take in Ukrainians fleeing Russian invasion, PM Kishida says

Japan is ready to take in Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

Dozens Volunteer to Fight for Ukraine in Pacifist Japan

Keiichi Kurogi was one of dozens men in Japan who offered to join an "international legion" to fight Russian invaders after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for volunteers. Kurogi, a 39-year-old office worker who lives in southwestern Japan, told Reuters he rang the Ukrainian embassy on Monday after seeing its…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2022

Japan set to extend COVID curbs as hospitals battle infections

Japan prepared on Wednesday to extend infection controls in some regions amid high numbers of hospital patients hit by the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

Around 70 Japanese have volunteered to fight for Ukraine - report

Several dozen Japanese men have answered a Ukrainian call for foreign volunteers to fight Russia's invasion, according to a media report on Wednesday.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

Defend Japanese manufacturers' supply chains from cyber-attacks

This was a despicable cyber-attack exploiting the vulnerability of a supply chain. Major manufacturers should conduct a comprehensive review of their risks, including those of their business partners.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 2, 2022

Yamaha Bestows The 2022 Vino With Delightful Two-Tone Colorways

Yamaha has given the 2022 Vino two new colorways. The small-displacement commuter scooter has been released in Japan.

RideApart · Mar 2, 2022

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Input · Mar 1, 2022

Cyberattack forces Toyota Japan to stop producing cars

After being hit by malware, Toyota supplier Kojima Industries wasn't able to get Toyota its parts on time.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 1, 2022

Ramen of Japan / Inspired vegan ramen to make you smile

Ramen is one of Japan's most iconic and beloved dishes. The combinations of broths, noodles and toppings are diverse and continue to evolve. In our "Ramen of Japan" series, our ramen-loving reporters visit, taste and review unique and distinguished ramen shops.

The Conversation · Mar 1, 2022

Can wealthy nations stop buying Russian oil?

One option the U.S. and other nations have for ratcheting up pressure on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine is reducing their Russian energy purchases. U.K. Foreign Minister Liz Truss has proposed that the G7 nations – the U.S., U.K., Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan – impose…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 1, 2022

Economic security Invisible threats / Businesses taught about industrial espionage

This is the sixth installment of a series exploring Japan's vulnerabilities in areas such as information and supply networks, vulnerabilities that have prompted the government to expedite efforts to pass a law to protect economic security.

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Reuters · Mar 1, 2022

Western envoys, allies walk out on Lavrov speech to UN rights forum

More than 100 diplomats from some 40 Western countries and allies including Japan walked out of a speech by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to the top U.N. human rights forum on Tuesday in protest over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Daily Record · Mar 1, 2022

Kyogo and the looming Celtic injury request as Japan boss eyes pre Rangers check up

The Parkhead talisman has been injured since Boxing Day but his national team boss is keen to see the striker in person

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 1, 2022

Japan’s Toshiba CEO Steps Down amid Restructuring Efforts

Toshiba’s Chief Executive Satoshi Tsunakawa is stepping down, as the embattled Japanese technology giant seeks to restructure and restore its reputation. Tsunakawa will be replaced by Taro Shimada, an executive officer and corporate senior vice president, under a decision made at a Toshiba board meeting Tuesday, the Tokyo-based company said.…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 1, 2022

Japan on alert amid provocations by China, N. Korea, Russia

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the government is on alert for provocations in East Asia by China, Russia and North Korea, which it believes might attempt to take advantage of the turmoil in international affairs.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 1, 2022

Shizuoka: 'Legendary' baseball stadium rich in drama

SHIZUOKA -- Kusanagi Stadium in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka, is sometimes referred to as a "legendary baseball stadium."

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2022

China rattled by calls for Japan to host US nuclear weapons

Influential former prime minister Shinzo Abe called for Tokyo to consider hosting US nuclear weapons in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

EXPLAINER: Verdict for American at Nissan in Ghosn scandal

A Tokyo court will hand down a verdict Thursday in the criminal trial of Greg Kelly, an American and former executive at Japanese automaker Nissan

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