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Japan raises age of consent from 13 to 16 years

TOKYO: Japan's age of consent was raised from 13, among the world's lowest, to 16 years old on Friday as lawmakers passed key reforms to sex crime legislation.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2023

Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street rally, Tokyo's benchmark at 33-year high

Shares have pushed higher in Asia after a broad-based rally on Wall Street

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Top executive quits Nissan in new leadership turmoil

TOKYO: Nissan top executive Ashwani Gupta is leaving the company, the Japanese automaker said Friday, in a surprise departure that will revive concerns about the stability of the firm's leadership.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2023

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A white water lily brightens up a pond in the Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. According to park officials, water lilies are best seen until August and they recommend visiting during the morning since the flowers close in the afternoon. A 33-year-old homemaker who lives in the ward…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 15, 2023

Frazer Clarke: ‘The Olympics without boxing would be a tragedy’

Exclusive interview: The Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist reflects on his experience at the Games, and looks ahead to his biggest pro test yet – against Mariusz Wach this week

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

Koji Yakusho speaks of Cannes triumph delight

Koji Yakusho, who won the award for best actor at the 76th Cannes Film Festival for his role in the film "Perfect Days," spoke to reporters of his delight in Tokyo on Tuesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 14, 2023

Film wizard misses Tokyo Harry Potter tour opening for OBE ceremony

Dan Dark was recognised for his services to the UK film industry.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023

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Biden dispatching Sullivan to Tokyo for talks with Japan, Philippines, South Korea officials

President Joe Biden is dispatching White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan to Tokyo this week for talks with his counterparts from Japan, Philippines and South Korea

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023

Victoria Beckham pinpoints real reason David 'loves her' as she shares snaps from Tokyo trip

The golden couple headed to Tokyo with two of their four children, Cruz and Harper Seven

Manchester Evening News · Jun 12, 2023

Runway closed at Tokyo airport after plane contact

Some flights were delayed at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Saturday after two planes appeared to have collided on the ground.

Bangkok Post · Jun 12, 2023

Runway closed at Tokyo's Haneda airport after 2 jets accidentally contact each other

Two passenger planes have accidentally touched each other on a runway at a major Tokyo airport

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2023

Runway closed at Tokyo airport after plane contact

TOKYO: Some flights were delayed at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Saturday after two planes appeared to have collided on the ground near a taxiway, the public broadcaster NHK reported, citing Japan’s transport ministry.

Bangkok Post · Jun 10, 2023

Keely Hodgkinson sets new British record at Paris Diamond League

Hodgkinson clocked a time of one minute 55.77 seconds, taking 0.11secs off her previous best set in winning Olympic silver in Tokyo

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023

Keely Hodgkinson sets new British record in Paris Diamond League

Hodgkinson clocked a time of one minute 55.77 seconds, taking 0.11secs off her previous best set in winning Olympic silver in Tokyo

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023

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Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2023

Four Seasons Tokyo at Marunouchi: minimalist hotel with one of the best restaurats in Asia

Sézanne, which already has two Michelin stars, is the big ticket restaurant at this exclusive-feeling hotel, writes Joel Porter

Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023

Grinning Kyogo drops Celtic future hint as he touches down in Tokyo with unfinished business on his mind

Kyogo is back on the Japan scene but he's focused on making a splash in Europe next season with Celtic.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2023

Japan court falls short of calling same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

The complicated ruling from a court in Fukuoka comes after four other courts reached differing conclusions, and ahead of a parliamentary debate on the subject

Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2023

Sushi Kanesaka: 13-seat counter from master chef Shinji Kanesaka to open on Park Lane

The new restaurant, dedicated to Edomae sushi, will serve 18 courses for £420, making it the most expensive menu in the country

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Reuters · Jun 5, 2023

Japanese get trained in 'Hollywood' smiles as masks slowly come off

In one of Keiko Kawano's recent classes, more than a dozen Tokyo art school students held mirrors to their faces, stretching the sides of their mouths upward with their fingers: they were practising how to smile.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 2, 2023

Japan’s ageing footballers get their kicks in over-80s league

Soccer for Life league in Tokyo has about 40 players, enough for three teams, playing 30-minute matches

Reuters · Jun 2, 2023

Japan, South Korea finance ministers to hold next meeting on June 29

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki and South Korean Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho will meet on June 29 in Tokyo for the next bilateral meeting, almost two months after the first talk between the two countries' financial leaders in seven years.

Reuters · Jun 2, 2023

Exclusive-U.S. seeking explosives in Japan for Ukraine artillery shells - sources

The United States is seeking to secure supplies of TNT in Japan for 155mm artillery shells, as Washington rushes weapons and ammunition to Ukraine for a counteroffensive against Russian forces, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Fortune · Jun 1, 2023

Star Flyer tests all-you-can-fly package as airline bets on remote workers

For just $286, those under the age of 26 can fly as much as they want between Tokyo and the southwestern city of Kitakyushu.

Manchester Evening News · Jun 1, 2023

First look inside Gordon Ramsay's new '1930s Tokyo-inspired' Manchester restaurant Lucky Cat

Inside Gordon Ramsay's swish three-storey Asian restaurant at former Jamie's Italian site

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023

US defense chief calls China's refusal to meet unfortunate during visit to Tokyo for talks

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is stressing the importance of communication between Washington's and Beijing's defense authorities

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