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Putin signs bill to rename Russia's WWII victory day

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a bill into law on Saturday to rename the "Day of the End of World War II" on Sept. 3 to the "Day of Victory over Militaristic Japan and the end of World War II."

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Fukushima nuclear plant operator says equipment to release treated wastewater into sea is complete

Officials say all equipment needed for the release into the sea of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant has been completed and will be ready for an inspection by Japanese regulators this week

The Independent UK

Kanye West and his new wife Bianca Censori 'fell asleep' during trip to the theatre

Kanye West and Bianca Censori have been spending some quality time together in Japan, with the loved-up couple spotted watching a show at the Kabukiza Theatre

Daily Mirror

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Stocks Set to Open Lower as Investors Await Key U.S. Inflation Data, Powell Speech

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are down -0.12%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU23) are down -0.22% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the release of the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge while awaiting a speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Barchart

12 Things You Didn't Know About Ayaka Furue

The Japanese star is making a big impression on the LPGA Tour – here are some things about her you may not have known

Golf Monthly

In brief: 1923: The Mystery of Lot 212 and a Tour de France Obsession; Four Seasons in Japan; The Draw of the Sea – review

An exhaustive study of footage from an exhausting bike race, an affecting novel within a novel, and a hymn to the beauty of the Cornish coastline

The Guardian - UK

Japan sweeps 2023 Toyota Junior Golf World Cup, United States girls finish second

Japan pulled away late from the United States.

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Woman faces charges over fake foreign job scam

Police have apprehended a woman on suspicion of duping people into working in Japan.

Bangkok Post

Japan's plan to boost its birthrate raises doubt. But one city has reason for hope

For years, Japanese leaders have tried to halt the country's falling birthrate. They might find lessons in the city of Akashi, whose population has been growing.

WEKU

What channel is Wales v New Zealand Under 20s on and what time is it?

France vs Japan is the other match up in Pool A

Wales Online

Blair latest to head to Japan as ex-Edinburgh boss takes coaching job

JAPAN appears to be the place to go for former Scotland scrum-halves looking to earn their spurs as a coach, with Mike Blair announcing yesterday…

The National (Scotland)

Japan LGBT law watered down amid culture war

Japan enacted a law to promote LGBT understanding last Friday after months of debate, but for some activists, the discussions did as much to entrench existing discrimination as encourage more open attitudes.

Bangkok Post

Carlos Ghosn says $1 billion lawsuit against Nissan is reasonable given his suffering after arrest

Carlos Ghosn says that the $1 billion lawsuit he recently filed against Nissan and others is just the beginning of his fight

The Independent UK

Bianca Censori fans divided amid speculation Kanye West's wife has had cosmetic surgery

Kanye West and his partner Bianca Censori - who are believed to be married - have been enjoying themselves in Japan this week, with one photo of her having attracted particular attention

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Liverpool Echo

Peter Crouch on Steven Gerrard's support, Liverpool fan messages and 'carnage' on team night out in Japan

EXCLUSIVE: The ECHO chats to Peter Crouch at Anfield to talk through his time with Liverpool ahead of the release of his brand new Amazon documentary

France 24

Japan's 'evaporated': Why do some people choose to disappear?

Every year, around 90,000 people are reported missing in Japan. Most of them are found or return home, but thousands of others simply vanish. It seems they don't want to be found. There is even a Japanese word for the phenomenon: "johatsu", or evaporation. Many make meticulous plans for their…

The Week

Hoi An travel guide: 48 hours of food, shopping and culture

In central Vietnam, a few miles from the ocean and on the banks of the Thu Bon River, lies the ancient trading hub of Hoi An, where 15th-19th century traders from China, Japan, the Netherlands and Portugal have been replaced with modern hungry tourists from around the world. A small,…

Daily Mirror

Fallen giants Nagoya Grampus chasing past glories after Arsene Wenger and Gary Lineker era

Arsene Wenger and Gary Lineker both spent time with Japanese club Nagoya Grampus in the 90s, but the years since have featured a relegation and mid-table mediocrity

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Irish Mirror

Munster's Jean Kleyn cleared to play for South Africa

The Johannesburg-born Munster lock qualified for Ireland on residency and made five appearances in 2019, including two at the Japan-hosted Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

Marking Battle of Okinawa anniversary, governor of southern Japanese islands urges diplomacy

The governor of Japan’s southern prefecture of Okinawa has called for more diplomatic efforts toward peace on the 78th anniversary of one of World War II’s bloodiest battles

The Hindu

Try fresh Urrak and Japanese cocktails at Goa’s newest bars

With abundant restaurants and bars surfacing in Goa, here is our pick of 5 new entrants that are worth a visit

Guitar World

A Beck, Bogert & Appice live box set Jeff Beck was working on before his death will be released this fall

Live In Japan 1973/Live In London 1974 was remastered from recordings that had been sitting in Beck's vault for almost 50 years, and features the power trio's interpretations of Superstition, Going Down and more

GamesRadar

Capcom's remastered detective game is getting its Japan-exclusive prologues - but only as a string of tweets

Ghost Trick's getting some bonus story, but in a very strange way

InsideEVs

Mazda And Panasonic Start Talks About Cylindrical EV Batteries

Mazda and Panasonic announced that they enter into discussions on establishing a medium- to long-term partnership to meet demand for battery EVs and batteries.

Daily Record

Reo Hatate fuels swirling Celtic to Tottenham transfer theory as he becomes ultimate Angeball cheerleader

The Japan international has talked up his relationship with Postecoglou despite his Parkhead exit.

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