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Japan's Toyota suspends operations at Russia plant

Tokyo (AFP) - Toyota said Thursday it would suspend operations at its only factory in Russia and stop shipping vehicles to the country, citing "supply chain disruptions" linked to Moscow's assault on Ukraine.

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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

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Ghosn aide Kelly faces verdict in Nissan trial

Tokyo (AFP) - Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn remains at large in Lebanon, but on Thursday, his aide Greg Kelly will learn his fate in a Tokyo courtroom after a nearly 18-month trial.

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Jonathan Broom-Edwards battled 'impostor syndrome' and mental health on way to Paralympic gold

EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Broom-Edwards' journey to Paralympic gold has been hard-fought with battles of the mind as he tried to reach the pinnacle of his sport

Daily Mirror

Colors of support

The Tokyo metropolitan government building in Shinjuku Ward is lit up in blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, on Monday night in a show of Tokyo's solidarity with the country bravely trying to repel an invasion by neighbor Russia. The building will be illuminated from 6 p.m.…

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COVID-19 measures to be extended in 6 prefs

The government plans to extend quasi-emergency priority measures in Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi, Hyogo, Kanagawa and Kyoto prefectures for about another two weeks, according to sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Tokyo businessman holds meeting to discuss situation in Ukraine

A Japanese business consultant who has dealt with Russia and Ukraine organized a meeting at his home in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, on Saturday to discuss the current situation in Ukraine.

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Japan willing to accept Ukrainian refugees: PM

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan will accept Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia's ongoing invasion, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday, in a break with the country's usual reticence to accept humanitarian arrivals.

AFP

Ghostwire: Tokyo’s free visual novel prequel is out on PS4 and PS5

A PC release is coming later this month.

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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.…

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Injured skating star Hanyu to miss world championships

Tokyo (AFP) - Figure skating star Yuzuru Hanyu will miss this month's world championships because an ankle sprain he suffered at the Beijing Olympics has not fully healed, the Japan Skating Federation said Tuesday.

AFP

Japan's Maezawa to sell Basquiat estimated at $70 million

Tokyo (AFP) - Japanese billionaire space tourist Yusaku Maezawa is putting one of his Basquiat artworks up for sale, an auction house has said, hoping for around $13 million profit on the piece.

AFP

Tokyo businessman holds meeting to discuss Ukraine situation

A Japanese business consultant organized a meeting at his home in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, on Saturday to discuss the current situation in Ukraine.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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

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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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COVID-19 measures to be extended in 6 Japanese prefectures

The government plans to extend the period of quasi-emergency priority measures in the prefectures of Tokyo, Kanagawa, Aichi, Kyoto, Osaka and Hyogo for about another two weeks, according to sources.

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Toshiba CEO resigns ahead of vote on spin-off plan

Tokyo (AFP) - Toshiba's CEO resigned on Tuesday, adding fresh uncertainty weeks before a key shareholder meeting on a plan to spin off the Japanese conglomerate's devices unit.

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Japan confirms cyberattack hit Toyota supplier

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's government said Tuesday that a cyberattack was behind disruption at a Toyota supplier that forced the top-selling automaker to halt operations at domestic plants for a day.

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Toyota halts Japan plants after reported cyber attack

Tokyo (AFP) - Japanese automaker Toyota said Monday it was halting operations at all its domestic plants for a day after a reported cyberattack on a parts supplier.

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Japan's Brave Blossoms to face France in July

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's Brave Blossoms will take on France in two fixtures in July when the teams meet for the first time since 2017, Japan's Rugby Football Union announced Monday.

Bangkok Post

BOI and ASEAN Japan Center organise Japanese online press mission

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) offices in Tokyo and Osaka, in cooperation with the ASEAN Japan Center, on 3-4 February 2022, jointly organised an Online Press Mission on “Thailand's Comprehensive Strategy for Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economic Model and Current Situation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Industry” to promote investment in Thailand’s…

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Jacobs wins 60 metres at Italian Indoor Championships

Ancona (Italy) (AFP) - Lamont Marcell Jacobs won the 60 metre sprint at the Italian Indoor Championships in Ancona on Sunday, his first race on home soil since claiming double gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Aoife O'Rourke joins Kellie Harrington to make it two Irish gold at Strandja Cup

Ireland will take home double gold from the prestigious tournament in Sofia as the Tokyo Olympians put in flawless displays ahead of May’s World Championships in Istanbul.

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Ukraine Will Prevail' Protests Held in Sydney, Tokyo

Several hundred people marched in heavy rain in Sydney on Saturday chanting "Ukraine will prevail" and demanding more action against Moscow, while protesters in Tokyo called for Russia to be expelled from the United Nations Security Council. The fresh protests came as Russian and Ukrainian forces clashed in fighting for…

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