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Osaka’s baseball underdogs hope one more win will lift curse of KFC

Many in the city have put the Hanshin Tigers’ lack of success down to an unusual Colonel Sanders-based superstition, but it may be about to end

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s free trade deal with EU collapses as both sides accuse the other of being unwilling to compromise

EU accused of not offering enough access for Australian beef, sheep, dairy and sugar exporters

The Guardian - AU

Icac says Berejiklian inquiry sent ‘clear message’ – as it happened

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2024 Osaka, Tokyo, And Nagoya Motorcycle Show Dates Officially Announced

Organizers of the 2024 Osaka, Tokyo, and Nagoya Motorcycle Shows in Japan have announced the official dates for all three events so you can plan ahead.

RideApart

Costs, delays and labour shortages threaten the Osaka world expo

Japan hopes the fair in 2025 will reconnect it with the global community after Covid but calls are growing to delay or scrap the event

The Guardian - UK

Japanese hair art: Yumeko Yume’s retro Osaka salon

An Osaka salon is the next stop in this photographic odyssey, exploring vibrant and varied Japanese hair art

Wallpaper

Lexington becomes the home to the state's first Japanese company headquarters

Lexington’s government and business sectors are celebrating a first when it comes to corporate activity. The Funai Microfluidic Solutions firm has relocated its business unit headquarters to Lexington from Osaka, Japan.

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Shinji Kagawa strike hands PSG defeat in Osaka

Former Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa proved to be the thorn in Paris Saint-Germain's side, as he led J-League side Cerezo Osaka to a 3-2 victory over the Ligue 1 champions during their Japan tour in Osaka.

The Times of India

What Brendan Rodgers told Celtic star Bernabei after 'so bad' pass leads to goal

The Argentine left-back made his luck in the 1-0 win over Gamba Osaka.

The National (Scotland)

Osaka mother arrested over starving daughter for aid money

OSAKA -- The Osaka prefectural police arrested a 34-year-old woman on Tuesday on suspicion that she withheld meals from her 9-year-old daughter and caused the girl to be hospitalized with the aim of swindling mutual aid money.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Construction delays threaten to derail 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo

Key preparations for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo are on thin ice because a labor shortage and soaring prices of building materials are causing delays in the construction of national pavilions.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

‘Bread is much easier’: how Japan fell out of love with rice

The traditional staple is losing the battle with more convenient and cheaper alternative foods

The Guardian - UK

Simple designs requested for 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo pavilions

The government will ask the countries and regions participating in the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo to simplify the design of their pavilions and increase construction budgets. The move comes as little progress has been made in contracts with Japanese companies for the pavilions' construction.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Casetify opens first global flagship store in Osaka

Casetify, a Hong Kong brand best known for smartphone cases and accessories, aims to open more stores with its flagship standalone in Osaka, Japan being the latest. It also happens to be the brand's first global flagship standalone store.

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The Times of India

Japan get confidence boost with 4-1 win over Peru in football friendly

Following Japan's convincing 4-1 victory over Peru in a friendly match held in Osaka, head coach Hajime Moriyasu expressed his satisfaction and highlighted that the win could instill confidence in his players as they prepare for the Asian Cup, which is less than seven months away.

Bangkok Post

Centara to debut in Japan with Centara Grand Osaka, first-look images revealed

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hospitality operator, announces the opening of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, its newest property and Centara’s first-ever foray into the Japanese market, on July 1.

Bangkok Post

Centara to open Osaka hotel July 1

Centara Hotels & Resorts plans to open its newest property Centara Grand Hotel Osaka on July 1, its first foray into the Japanese market.

The Independent UK

Police arrest suspect in spray attack in Japanese department store restroom

Police in the western Japanese city of Osaka say they have arrested a woman who allegedly sprayed an unknown liquid onto several women inside a department store, causing pain to their faces and eyes

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Mysterious job ad for a Japanese studio mentions developing next-generation consoles

Fans are theorizing it's Nintendo - but it's not the only studio in the area

Reuters

Air France flight turns back to Osaka after malfunction -Kyodo

An Air France KLM SA passenger plane flying from Osaka in western Japan to French capital Paris turned back on Sunday after weather radar and speed meters malfunctioned while flying over the Pacific Ocean, Kyodo news agency reported.

The Hindu

Daicel to expand its unit near Chennai; Stalin invites Japanese industrialists to invest in Tamil Nadu

A memorandum of understanding was signed between Guidance Tamil Nadu and the company at Osaka in Japan on Friday. Five Japanese companies have signed MoUs for ₹5,596 crore in investments, says Chief Minister

Evening Standard

Tadao Ando: the genius Japanese architect who designed Jay Z and Beyoncé’s new $200m mansion

He’s created homes for everyone from Tom Ford to Kim Kardashian — Amy Francombe reports on the unique style of one of the world’s greatest living architects

Cycling Weekly

Ultra-cyclist Jack Thompson breaks new long-distance record on 520km route in Japan

Australian broke long standing record on 520 kilometre long route on Japan’s route one, the first road to be built in Japan

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Energy Secretary heads to Japan to seek renewables investment

Energy Secretary Gray will spend three days in Tokyo and Osaka this week

Insider UK

Energy Secretary heads to Japan to seek renewables investment

Neil Gray will spend three days in Tokyo and Osaka this week

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