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Polar route to Japan is back as Japan Airlines avoids Russian airspace

Passengers cross the International Date Line, ‘losing’ a day en route to the Japanese capital

The Independent UK

In brief: Cold Enough for Snow; The Magician; God Is Dead – reviews

A wistful, Tokyo-set novella, a dramatisation of the life of Thomas Mann and a compelling biography of a doomed Belgian cyclist

The Guardian - UK

World record-holders Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei win Tokyo Marathon in blazing times

Eliud Kipchoge is now just two wins away, in New York and Boston, from winning all six of the Abbott World Marathon Majors

The Independent UK

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Emperor Emeritus, Empress Emerita to move back to Akasaka residence in April

The Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita are expected to move back into the former Akasaka Imperial Residence in Minato Ward, Tokyo, in April, the Imperial Household Agency has announced.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Taito Ward office celebrates twin pandas with curry

Tokyo's Taito Ward Office is offering a popular "Twin panda vegetable curry" at its cafeteria called Chikashoku Sakura. The curry is a celebration of twin pandas -- male cub Xiao Xiao and female cub Lei Lei -- born at the Ueno Zoo in the ward last June.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Helsinki-Tokyo flights to take four hours longer as airline forced to avoid Russian airspace

Finnair service to resume on 9 March

The Independent UK

Japan to amend traffic laws to promote self-driving vehicles

TOKYO: Japan's government plans to amend traffic laws to allow level four autonomous vehicles to drive on some roads and will ask lawmakers to approve the change as early as this month.

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Japan PM signals more sanctions on Russia, braces for price rises at home

Japan's prime minister indicated on Thursday that the country will impose more sanctions on Russia including a possible airspace ban, and he promised support for Japanese households and companies over looming price rises.

Reuters

Ex-auto boss Carlos Ghosn's assistant gets jail term for financial misconduct

Former Nissan executive Greg Kelly was handed a six-month suspended sentence on Thursday by a Tokyo court over allegations he helped disgraced auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn attempt to conceal income.

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Japanese, Ukrainians come together to pray for peace in Ukraine

Catholics and those belonging to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine came together and prayed for peace in Ukraine at Sekiguchi Catholic Church in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

U.S. Embassy in Tokyo shines for Ukraine

The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo was lit up in the blue and yellow to evoke the Ukrainian flag on Wednesday evening, in a show of support for and solidarity with Ukraine.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Former American Nissan Executive Convicted By Tokyo Court For Aiding Carlos Ghosn Hide Payments

A court in Tokyo has convicted former Nissan Motor Co. Ltd (OTC: NSANY) executive Greg Kelly for helping Carlos Ghosn hide pay from financial regulators, Reuters

Benzinga

Ex-Nissan executive found guilty of helping Carlos Ghosn commit financial crimes

Tokyo court gives US citizen Greg Kelly, who was arrested in 2018, six-month suspended sentence for aiding the now-fugitive Ghosn

The Guardian - AU

Japan set to extend coronavirus limits, ease border rules

Japan is set to loosen border controls to allow more people to enter the country, especially students, while extending infection control measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus in several areas, including Tokyo.

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The Independent UK

Tokyo court gives ex-Nissan exec Kelly suspended sentence

A Tokyo court has given Greg Kelly, a former American executive at Nissan Motor charged with underreporting his boss Carlos Ghosn’s pay, a 6-month suspended sentence

Reuters

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.

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

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

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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.…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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.

The Times of India

My sole aim is to win gold at Paris Paralympics, says para shuttler Palak Kohli

NEW DELHI: Young Indian para shuttler Palak Kohli says the Tokyo Games disappointment has increased her hunger for success and her sole aim is to return with a gold from the Paris Paralympics in two years time.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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

A PC release is coming later this month.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

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.

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