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Rental Person Who Does Nothing by Shoji Morimoto review – brief encounters

A Japanese man provides a raft of unusual services that lay bare the bathos and banality of contemporary life

The Guardian - UK

Japanese journalist barred from entering Hong Kong without clear reason, newspaper says

A Japanese newspaper has reported that a Japanese journalist was barred from entering Hong Kong without a clear reason, raising concerns over the city's shrinking press freedoms

The Independent UK

EU set to remove limits on Japan food products

BRUSSELS -- The European Union on Thursday began finalizing procedures to completely eliminate import restrictions on Japanese food products imposed following the 2011 accident at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, it has been learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Japan, ROK, Australia, N.Z. 4-way summit eyed

Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand are coordinating to hold a four-nation summit on the sidelines of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in Lithuania to be held July 11-12, Japanese government sources said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

With surge in value of Pokemon cards comes rash of robberies

Pokemon cards are disappearing from store shelves across Japan as thieves swipe them and trying to cash in on their high resale value.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

China is ‘entering a balance sheet recession’ as borrowers shy away from new debt in a potential replay of Japan's 'lost decades'

China's post-COVID boom has fizzled this year, new data shows. Nomura Research Institute's chief economist warns it's just the beginning of the pain unless the government steps in.

Fortune

Former Michigan State basketball star Aaron Henry signs with Japanese team

Aaron Henry is heading to Japan

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Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match in UK

All games at this years Women’s World Cup will be shown live on the BBC and ITV

The Independent UK

Yayoi Kusama: You, Me and the Balloons review – a psychedelic pop-art garden of earthly delights

The 94-year-old Japanese trailblazer goes big – really big – with warehouse-filling inflatables of dolls, pumpkins and writhing tentacles instilling satisfaction and a stupid happiness

The Guardian - UK

FIFA Women’s World Cup start date, fixtures and full schedule

England will go into the World Cup as one of the tournament favourites after winning the Euros

The Independent UK

UN nuclear agency chief to visit Fukushima plant to see final preparations for release of wastewater

The chief of the U.N. nuclear agency will visit Japan next week to meet with officials and see final preparations for the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean

The Independent UK

Yutaro Oda reveals Hearts muscle mission as Japanese star sets Olympic target

The forward to time to settle at Tynecastle but has strengthened over the summer after hitting his stride under Steven Naismith.

Daily Record

The female sumo wrestlers fighting for recognition – a photo essay

Sumo – a historical Japanese martial art and a longtime favourite sport of the nation – is open solely to male professionals. But female sumo wrestling does exist and thrive, mainly as a school or university club activity. While male wrestlers can earn money by participating in tournaments, for women…

The Guardian - UK

Hiroshima bomb survivors say peace park agreement with Pearl Harbor is an ‘insult’

Several groups wrote to the Hiroshima city government asking it not to sign the agreement with US counterparts

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The Independent UK

In workaholic Japan, 'job leaving agents' help people escape the awkwardness of quitting

In Japan, a nation reputed for loyalty to companies and lifetime employment, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters

The Hindu

India’s largest radio telescope plays vital role in detecting universe’s vibrations

An international team of astronomers from India, Japan and Europe has published the results from monitoring pulsars, called ‘nature’s best clocks’, by using six of the world’s most sensitive radio telescopes, including India’s largest telescope, the Pune-based uGMRT.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

IAEA chief to visit 3 countries over treated water

The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency plans to visit South Korea, the Cook Islands and New Zealand in July, regarding the ocean discharge of treated water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, several government sources said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Imamura arrested over orchestrating robbery / Alleged boss 'gave orders from afar, reaped cash'

The suspected ringleader of a group that committed violent crimes across Japan and recruited members via social media posts offering "dark" part-time jobs was arrested Thursday on suspicion of robbery.

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Wales Online

Yellow card upgraded to red during Wales game for first time over Japan captain's 'high danger' act

It happened in Wales' first victory of the World Rugby U20 Championship

Manchester Evening News

Huge inflatable dolls and balloon sculptures - the exhibition you have to see at Manchester International Festival

Renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has brought her largest-ever immersive environment to Manchester

StockNews.com

3 Railroad Stocks You Don't Want to Miss

The railroad industry is expected to stay afloat with the increasing need for the transportation of raw materials, thanks to the revival of the industrial sector. Therefore, fundamentally strong railroad stocks Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB), West Japan Railway (WJRYY), and L.B. Foster (FSTR) might be solid buys now. Read…

GamesRadar

Final Fantasy 16 is now Japan's fastest-selling PS5 game, overtaking Gran Turismo 7 and Hogwarts Legacy

The Square Enix title has sold over 335k copies in its first week

The Independent UK

Hiroshima peace park, Pearl Harbor memorial park forge sister park deal to promote peace

Hiroshima and Pearl Harbor, two symbols of World War II animosity between Japan and the United States, are now promoting peace and friendship through a sister park arrangement

Autosport

How a subtle change could make Honda a more permanent fixture in F1

The Japanese manufacturer recently announced an official return to F1 with Aston Martin for 2026, with it having originally intended to quit the series entirely so it could focus on electric road car development.

Digital Camera World

The Nikon Z8 is smashing across Japan like Godzilla right now

Move over, Godzilla! The Nikon Z8 is demolishing Japan's sales rankings – it's the best-seller at every major camera store

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