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Japanese vending machines to automatically offer free food in earthquakes

Vending machines in Japan will offer free food and drink in the event of a major earthquake or typhoon.

The Week

Young Kabuki actor's debut breaks Japanese theater traditions

Ten-year-old Maholo Terajima Ghnassia is breaking conventions as one of the biggest emerging stars in Japan’s Kabuki theater tradition

The Independent UK

Sanctions on Russia over Ukraine must be maintained, Japan says

Japan and like-minded countries must be united and maintain sanctions on Russia until it ends its aggression in Ukraine, Japan's foreign minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi, said on Friday.

Reuters

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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

The Guardian - AU

Top American, Chinese defense officials vie for influence in Asia-Pacific

As the United States and China vie to establish new partnerships and expand influence with Asia-Pacific nations, the top defense officials from both nations are preparing to try to win support this weekend from their regional counterparts, diplomats and leaders at a security forum in Singapore

The Independent UK

Japan demographic woes deepen as birth rate hits record low

Japan's birth rate declined for the seventh consecutive year in 2022 to a record low, the health ministry said on Friday, underscoring the sense of crisis gripping the country as the population shrinks and ages rapidly.

Reuters

US seeking TNT in Japan for Ukraine artillery shells: Report

Procurement could court controversy because export rules ban Japanese companies from selling lethal weaponry overseas.

Al Jazeera

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Japan vending machines to automatically offer free food if earthquake hits

Machines in coastal city of Ako, are located in an area that experts say is vulnerable to a future powerful earthquake

The Guardian - AU

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

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.

Reuters

Weakened Tropical Storm Mawar brings heavy rains to Japan's southern islands as it passes by

A weakened Tropical Storm Mawar is bringing heavy rains to Japan's main southern islands after passing the Okinawan archipelago early Friday

The Independent UK

Japan slammed by torrential rain as tropical storm nears

Parts of Japan were slammed by torrential rain on Friday as Tropical Storm Mawar neared, with authorities advising more than a million people to evacuate, many flights and other transport cancelled and power outages in thousands of homes.

Reuters

Marriott optimistic on revenue improvement in Asia

Marriott International expects to maintain positive revenue per available room (RevPar) for its properties in Asia, which has already exceeded levels posted in 2019.

Bangkok Post

30 years of winning love by daylight: why audiences are still obsessed with Sailor Moon

Sailor Moon has been with us for over 30 years, but the cartoon series is popular enough that brands are still producing themed merchandise – everything from high end, crystal-encrusted Jimmy Choos to Black Milk leggings and speciality stationary.

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Bangkok Post

BMA seeks to improve school meals

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) could adopt a central kitchen system used to supply meals to schools in Japan, to improve the quality of school lunches in Thailand.

Barchart

Markets Today: Stocks Mixed as Debt Ceiling Bill Goes to the Senate

Morning Markets June E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are up +0.02%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are down -0.05%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are mixed. The broader market is finding support today on an easing of U.S. default concerns after the House...

The Independent UK

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

Al Jazeera

US, Philippines, Japan set to hold first-ever joint naval drills

Drills come as US and China ramp up military diplomacy in Asia Pacific, staging more frequent war games with partners.

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Reuters

US Defense Secretary Austin says China's meeting snub unfortunate

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday it was "unfortunate" his Chinese counterpart had declined to meet him at an upcoming security forum because they needed to communicate to stop dangerous encounters between military aircraft.

Al Jazeera

Fax machines and cash-only stores: Japan struggles to go digital

Japan’s economy is, in many ways, stuck in the past despite the country’s futuristic image abroad.

Bangkok Post

Krungsri sees support for Japan's interests

Bank of Ayudhya, which markets itself as Krungsri, believes the new government will support Japanese investment in Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Chanathip and Supachok called for friendly matches

Japan-based Chanathip Songkrasin and Supachok Sarachart have been called up to the Thai national team for two warm-up matches later this month.

Space

Japan has a wild idea to launch a satellite made of wood in 2024

An international partnership has designed a wooden satellite scheduled to be jointly launched by the Japanese space agency (JAXA) and NASA sometime next year.

Barchart

Dollar Gains on Yuan Weakness and a Slide in Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose +0.14% and posted a 2-1/2 month high. The dollar saw support Wednesday as weakness in stocks boosted the liquidity demand for the dollar. However, dovish comments from Fed Governor Jefferson and Philadelphia Fed President Harker tempered the dollar’s rally when they signaled...

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The Days: release date, trailer and everything we know about this historical drama

The Days depicts the 2011 Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster in Japan. Here’s what we know about the series based on true events.

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