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Free and open Indo-Pacific region need of the hour, says Japanese Navy commander

Bilateral security and defence cooperation is the key to peace and prosperity in the region, observes Rear Admiral Nishiyama Takahiro

The Hindu

Japan's busiest port shut down by ransomware attack

Nagoya port forced to close operations for a several days, causing huge financial damage.

TechRadar

Glitches in Japan's unpopular MyNumber digital ID cards draw a flood of complaints

The minister charged with an overhaul of this nation’s digitized system to assign a number to all Japanese has apologized, as doctors protested glitches with health insurance and local governments begged for clarity on how to go about handling the problems

The Independent UK

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Casetify opens first global flagship store in Osaka

Casetify, a Hong Kong brand best known for smartphone cases and accessories, aims to open more stores with its flagship standalone in Osaka, Japan being the latest. It also happens to be the brand's first global flagship standalone store.

Bangkok Post

Spogomi World Cup 2023 | Chennai hosts the preliminary stage for the trash collection contest at the India stage

Before Japan’s Spogomi World Cup 2023, Chennai aims to compete by cleaning Besant Nagar beach and creating art from junk

The Hindu

Never underestimate a droid: robots gather at AI for Good summit in Geneva

Ai-da, Desdemona, Nadine and Geminoid join world’s largest gathering of humanoids to promote AI as force for good

The Guardian - UK

Ardray whisky reinterprets Scottish traditions with a Japanese approach

Ardray whisky is the result of an exciting and groundbreaking collaboration between Scottish and Japanese whisky makers that presents new perspectives on a long-lasting tradition

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AIM EV Sport 01 Concept Detailed, Will Drive Up The Goodwood Hill

Japanese engineering company AIM is exploring a limited series production for the lightweight EV Sport 01, which features a 483-hp dual-motor RWD powertrain.

InsideEVs

2023 Honda GB350 And GB350 S Get New Colors, Small Update In Japan

Honda Japan introduced the 2023 GB350 and GB350 S updates earlier in the year, and they'll finally hit the Japanese market in July 2023 with new colors.

RideApart

Warren Buffett’s Not the Only Reason to Buy Japanese Stocks

Berkshire Hathaway has been busy buying Japanese stocks in recent weeks. The holding company upped its ownership in five trading houses to 8.5%. Long-term, it plans to up the stakes to 9.9%.

Barchart

Chinese diplomat slammed after telling Asian people 'they'll never be a Westerner'

The head of China's Communist Party's foreign affairs commission made racially tinged comments as he urged Japan and South Korea to 'join hands and cooperate' with the East Asian superpower

Daily Mirror

Get creative and take risks: Tips for a cheap holiday this summer from a viral budget travel expert

From a £250 flight to Japan to doing Benidorm in business class, the ‘Cheap Holiday Expert’ Chelsea Dickenson talks to Natalie Wilson about the hacks that can save you money on your next trip

The Independent UK

Netflix is doubling down on anime shows and Pokémon, with bonus zombies

Netflix is investing heavily in the Japanese market and it looks like money well spent.

TechRadar

How preventive healthcare could save the NHS – lessons from Finland, Japan and Singapore

If it’s true that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, preventive healthcare might really save the embattled NHS – now celebrating its 75th anniversary.

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Bangkok Post

Cyberattack cripples Japan's biggest port

TOKYO: Japan’s biggest maritime port has been crippled by an alleged Russian cyberattack, disrupting cargo as operators rushed to prevent a wider delay in shipments.

The Independent UK

China dismisses criticism of top diplomat's comments appearing to push for race-based alliance

China is dismissing criticism of racially tinged comments by its top diplomat

Chronicle Live

Northumberland woman knocked out by bullies at school becomes kickboxing sensation

McKenna Wade, 20, will be travelling to Japan this month to compete in her biggest competition to date

France 24

IAEA chief visits Fukushima as Japan prepares to release treated radioactive water into sea

The United Nations nuclear chief was to visit Japan's tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant Wednesday after the agency affirmed the safety of a contentious plan to release treated radioactive water into the sea.

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Bangkok Post

Study trips, livestreamed fish: Japan's Fukushima charm campaign

TOKYO: From livestreamed fish to diplomatic study trips, Japan is waging a concerted campaign to calm controversy before it begins releasing treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea.

Al Jazeera

Japan may start controversial Fukushima water release next month

Plan to release treated water into the Pacific Ocean over several decades secured IAEA approval on Tuesday.

WEKU

The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog says Japan can release nuclear waste water into the ocean

The International Atomic Energy Agency has approved a plan by Japan's government to dump nuclear waste water from the destroyed Fukushima power plant into the Pacific Ocean.

Bangkok Post

More research on Japan's plan to discharge radioactive waste water

More risk assessments will be made by Hong Kong on Japan's plan to discharge treated radioactive water from the ill-fated Fukushima nuclear power station, despite a UN watchdog giving the go-ahead to pump it into the sea.

The Independent UK

IAEA chief will visit Japan's tsunami-wrecked nuclear plant before radioactive water is released

The U.N. nuclear chief is to visit Japan’s tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant Wednesday after the agency affirmed the safety of a contentious plan to release treated radioactive water into the sea

The Japan News/Yomiuri

ROK body moves to disburse requisitioned labor funds

SEOUL -- South Korea's Foreign Ministry announced Monday that a South Korean foundation had begun procedures to deposit with local courts an amount equivalent to compensation for four plaintiffs who demand certain Japanese companies pay them for their labor in Japan during World War II, but who have refused to…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

IAEA finds plan for Fukushima discharge meets intl standards

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida received an International Atomic Energy Agency report Tuesday that states Japan's plan to release into the sea treated water from Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.'s Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant is consistent with international safety standards.

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