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Revised e-scooter law raises safety concerns

With electric scooters soon to be rideable without a driver's license, businesses in Tokyo's Ginza district are racking their brains over how to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Emily Ratajkowski is 'still on the rebound' amid 'impulsive' Harry Styles hook-up

Emily Ratajkowski and Harry Styles went viral after they were spotted passionately kissing in Tokyo, with an insider claiming the hook-up 'seemed to be impulsive'

Daily Mirror

Why is Japan worried about Australia's energy policies, and will the lights go out in Tokyo?

A corporate titan from Japan unleashed on Australia's energy policies this week. So why are they so upset, and is it really that bad?

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Japan unveils export control plans for chip equipment

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan on Friday unveiled planned export controls on 23 items used to make semiconductors, following US pressure for countries to restrict China's access to the technology.

AFP

Japan FM to visit China, first time in over 3 years

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's top diplomat Yoshimasa Hayashi will visit China this weekend, the first such visit in over three years, the foreign ministry in Tokyo announced Friday.

AFP

Sports bodies decide on anti-corruption steps

The Japan Sports Agency and the Japan Olympic Committee were among the organizations that decided Thursday on governance guidelines for major sports events, in response to a series of corruption and bid-rigging allegations related to the Tokyo Games.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

LGBTQ summit calls on Japan to enact anti-discrimination law

Japanese LGBTQ activists and supporters have held an inaugural Pride 7 Summit in Tokyo, where they called on Group of Seven governments to promote and strengthen support and legal protections for LGBTQ people and urged Japan’s government to enact an anti-discrimination law before it hosts this year’s G-7 summit in…

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South Korea to keep Fukushima seafood ban despite thaw with Japan

President Yoon Seok-yeol’s administration says ‘health and safety’ top priority despite improving Seoul-Tokyo ties.

Al Jazeera

What can't bees do? Unique study of urban beehives reveals the secrets of several cities around the world

Bees provide myriad benefits to humanity, including pollination services, honey production, food security and crop pollination, artistic inspiration and even career opportunities.

The Conversation

Pre-purchase deals available for Centara

Centara Hotels & Resorts is launching special hotel deals with savings of up to 40% in the latest phase of its Centara Pre-Purchased Nights offer for hotels and resorts across Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Michelin-star sushi chef Endo Kazutoshi’s Tokyo secrets

In the first of a new series, Michelin-star sushi master Endo Kazutoshi shares his tips on the city he grew up in

Evening Standard

UK closer to joining Pacific trade pact

TOKYO: Members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership are expected to agree this month on allowing Britain to join the free trade pact, Japanese government sources said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Six-time Paralympic gold medallist Jason Smyth calls time on his monumental career

Smyth saved the best until last, winning the 100m in Tokyo against Algeria’s Skander Djamil Athmani, the fastest qualifier for the final, by .01 of a second

Irish Mirror

Emily Ratajkowski spends quality time with her son in Tokyo after Harry Styles smooch

Model Emily Ratajkowski was spotted passionately kissing Harry Styles in Tokyo just days before she spent some quality time with her son, Sylvester, in the Japanese capital

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Into orbit: Sadiq Khan plans London ‘Superloop’ transport route to rival Paris and Tokyo

Unlike Metro line 15 around the French capital, Sadiq Khan’s plan involves seven connecting buses and a break for the Thames

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Hotels' postpartum care services help ease burden on new mothers

Postpartum care services at a central Tokyo hotel are increasingly popular among new mothers.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Tokyo restaurants offer jobs to help Ukrainian evacuees settle in

Two restaurants in Tokyo that employ evacuees from Ukraine and serve traditional home-style dishes from the country are becoming popular among local residents.

The Guardian - UK

Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman review – Murakami’s surreal tales around a Tokyo earthquake

The seductively quirky sad-serious tone of the author is evident as a constellation of characters try and save the city – including a lost cat and a giant talkative frog

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John Legend learns his song soundtracked Harry Styles and Emily Ratajkowski kiss

Harry Styles and Emily Ratajkowski sparked dating rumours after a video appeared to show the pair kissing in Tokyo

AFP

Japanese boxing champion Murata hangs up gloves

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's former world and Olympic boxing champion Ryota Murata announced his retirement Tuesday, saying he had run out of challenges following his loss last year to Kazakh star Gennady Golovkin.

AFP

'Don't blame women': Japan birth drive sparks online debate

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's government has made tackling its falling birth rate a top priority, but with few women involved in official debate on the issue, some are making themselves heard on social media.

The Independent UK

Harry Styles calls Emily Ratajowski his ‘celebrity crush’ in resurfaced video years before Tokyo kiss

Harry Styles and Emily Ratajkowski have sparked dating rumours after a video purportedly showed them kissing

The Independent UK

John Legend reacts to Harry Styles and Emily Ratajkowski kissing to his song

Harry Styles and Emily Ratajkowski sparked dating rumours after a video appeared to show the pair kissing in Tokyo

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Most of Cultural Affairs Agency relocates from Tokyo to Kyoto

KYOTO -- The Cultural Affairs Agency began operations Monday in Kyoto after relocating from Tokyo.

Marie Claire

Harry Styles Made Out With His Celebrity Crush Emily Ratajkowski in Tokyo

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