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Stadium Australia to host Roos' Japan WCQ

Stadium Australia will host yet another defining Socceroos World Cup qualifier, with the Sydney venue selected for the March 24 crunch clash with Japan.

AAP · Jan 25, 2022

Reliance on Leinster players no problem for settled Ireland, predicts Stuart Lancaster

12 men in blue started against Japan and New Zealand last November and it will be more of the same for the Six Nations kick-off

Irish Mirror · Jan 25, 2022

Pfizer launches Omicron vaccine trial; UK reports highest daily deaths since February – as it happened

Company hopes vaccine will be ready for approval by March; UK reports 439 deaths and more than nearly 95,000 cases

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2022

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50 years on / Shift from dollar to yen triggered upheaval in Okinawa

This year, Okinawa marks the 50th anniversary of its return to Japan. This second installment of the "Origins" part of our anniversary explores some of the issues that have impacted Okinawa's people since the handover, leading up to the present day.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 25, 2022

Japan's MSDF transport ship departs for Tonga

Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force transport ship Osumi departed for Tonga on Monday to provide aid to the southern Pacific nation recently ravaged by an undersea volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 25, 2022

Fully consider residents' wishes to expedite relocation of Futenma base

The relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station in Okinawa Prefecture to the Henoko district in Nago in the same prefecture is the only solution that strikes a balance between maintaining deterrence and reducing the base-related burden on the prefecture. The central government needs to steadily facilitate the…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 25, 2022

Japan doubles areas under COVID curbs as cases set records

Japan expanded regions subject to tighter coronavirus curbs to cover 70% of the country on Tuesday, as the government tried to counter a record wave of COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2022

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A new chapter in Japan's Asia policy

Japan's recently announced new economic doctrine towards Asia has two dimensions. The first has Asean at its core. The second is all about broader Asia which includes China, South Korea and India without naming them. Indeed, this time Japan wants to ascertain that its new policy approach is the outcome…

Bangkok Post · Jan 24, 2022

Secrets Of Japan’s Ancient Imperial Tombs Revealed By Remote Sensing

The Daisen Kofun is the largest of the legendary emperors' tombs and is essential to the Shinto religion.

Zenger · Jan 24, 2022

Renault, Nissan And Mitsubishi Said To Triple Investment In EVs

Renault and its alliance partners reportedly plan to launch more than 30 new models through 2030 underpinned by five common platforms.

InsideEVs · Jan 24, 2022

China accuses U.S., Japan of smearing it 'baselessly'

Beijing has issued a strongly-worded complaint to the United States and Japan for "baselessly" attacking China at a virtual meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.

Reuters · Jan 24, 2022

TikTok in Japan pays influencers without informing viewers to spread videos

TOKYO: The Japan operator of the popular Chinese video-sharing app TikTok said on Monday it has paid social media influencers to spread certain videos on Twitter without informing viewers about the payments.

Bangkok Post · Jan 24, 2022

Stock markets and bitcoin fall amid Ukraine worries and US interest rate rise fears – as it happened

Worries over Ukraine tensions and prospect of US interest rate rises hits stocks, wiping out FTSE 100’s early 2022 gains, before a late recovery on Wall Street

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2022

2 Japanese planes fly more aid to Tonga after volcanic blast

Two Japanese aircraft have left Australia to deliver more vital aid to Tonga as the Pacific nation deals with the aftermath of a volcanic eruption and tsunami

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022

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The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 24, 2022

Tonga volcano's eruption heat likely generated atmospheric waves linked to tsunami

The Jan. 15 eruption of an undersea volcano off Tonga marked the first time since modernized observation began in the 1980s that peculiar atmospheric waves were observed from a volcanic eruption, according to researchers at the Earthquake Research Institute of the University of Tokyo.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 24, 2022

Utilize private sector's strengths, increase mobility of bureaucrats

The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan on issues including the pandemic, foreign affairs and the economy. This is the 11th installment in a series of articles on how authoritative figures in various fields view these matters. The following was excerpted from remarks by Katsunobu…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 24, 2022

Document found in Paris details aftermath of Soviet invasion of Manchuria

A document has been found in Paris describing the circumstances under the Soviet occupation of Manchuria (see below) following Japan's defeat in World War II.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 24, 2022

Omicron cases in children rise sharply

There has been a sharp increase in reported cases of the omicron variant of the novel coronavirus in children in Japan and abroad. Although the symptoms are said to be less severe, experts warn that omicron should not be taken lightly.

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2022

Testing for fully vaccinated travellers to UK to be scrapped; new vaccine pass rules in France – as it happened

UK transport secretary says testing rules for travellers into country will change from 4am on 11 February; new France rules come into force

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 24, 2022

50 years on / Light and darkness overlap along Okinawa's miracle mile

This year, Okinawa marks the 50th anniversary of its return to Japan. This is the first installment of a series that explores some of the issues that have impacted Okinawa people since the handover, leading up to the present day.

ABC News · Jan 23, 2022

Belle: Anime reinterpretation of Beauty and the Beast from Mirai director Mamoru Hosoda is optimistic about the metaverse's potential

In Belle, a virtual reality crammed with vibrant life is the playground for Oscar-nominated Japanese director Mamoru Hosoda to explore ideas about the role of technology in people's lives.

The Times of India · Jan 23, 2022

Holders India stunned 0-2 by Japan in Asia Cup women's hockey

MUSCAT: Defending champions India were stunned 0-2 by reigning Asian Games gold-medallists Japan in their second Pool A match of the Women's Asia Cup hockey tournament here on Sunday.

Daily Record · Jan 23, 2022

Reo Hatate gets Celtic star billing in Japan as DAZN set to put midfielder centre stage for Hearts clash

The midfielder is the only one of four Japanese Celtic stars set to be available for a midweek trip to Tynecastle and the match has been picked up for broadcast in the Far East.

Motor1 · Jan 23, 2022

Toyota Hiace Ambulance V8 Begs Conversion Into An Off-Road Camper

It's imported straight from Japan and is currently for sale.

The Times of India · Jan 23, 2022

Asian Cup: Holders Japan, Korea eye quarterfinals spots from Group C

PUNE: Potentially one win away from securing a place in the AFC Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals, defending champions Japan will look to seal the deal when they meet Vietnam in their Group C match here on Monday.

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