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Review: 'Suzume,' about a girl who falls for a chair, is worth the price of a seat

Admirers of the gifted Japanese writer-director Makoto Shinkai will recognize his touch from the opening moments of his often entrancing new animated feature, "Suzume." An affecting story about love and salvation, loss and memory, the movie opens on a dark-blue sky kissed by pastel-sunset pinks and purples, with stars that…

Los Angeles Times

Japan head coach hoping to build Celtic relationship with Ange Postecoglou

Hajime Moriyasu insists he wants to strike up a better relationship with the Celtic manager with so many Japanese players in the Hoops squad now.

The National (Scotland)

Japan boss wants to build Celtic bridges with Ange as he pleads for 'friendly relations' amid Hatate and Kyogo snubs

Moriyasu's frequent refusal to pick Kyogo and Reo Hatate has raised eyebrows but he says he wants to build "more friendly relations" with the Parkhead boss.

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Suzume's Makoto Shinkai on the importance of comedy in the face of darkness

The director of Suzume talks three-legged chairs, trauma, and natural disasters

Total Film

Security of Europe, Indo-Pacific in focus as G7 foreign ministers gather

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven nations will focus on the security of both Europe and the Indo-Pacific as they gather in Japan from Sunday against a worrying backdrop of the war in Ukraine and China's growing assertiveness.

Reuters

Japan to open 20-meter-deep snow corridor in the mountains

Visitors only have until 25 June to explore this wintry wonderland

The Independent UK

North Korea and Japan’s difficult history

Long-term tensions between North Korea and Japan have risen dramatically after residents of Hokkaido were evacuated from their home when the hermit kingdom test-fired what could be a new type of ballistic missile.

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Japan approves plan to open first casino to lure tourists

Japan’s government has approved a controversial plan to open the country’s first casino in the city of Osaka as it seeks to lure more foreign tourists

The Independent UK

Next-gen fighter jet programme with Japan and Italy gets £650 million boost

The Ministry of Defence announced the latest tranche of funding to back the project’s next stage.

The Independent UK

You can buy Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's busted Master Sword - if you're lucky

Head down to your local Lawson's (in Japan)

GamesRadar

Apple Books' new exclusive Webtoons deal could spell big things for Manwha fans

Apple Books has announced a new partnership to bring webtoons, vertical reading manga, to your iOS device.

iMore

NAMM 2023: Yamaha launches flagship MIJ FG9 dreadnought, “the pinnacle” of its steel-string acoustic guitar know-how

The FG9 has an Adirondack spruce top and offers the choice of African Mahogany or Indian rosewood back and sides, and has an understated design inspired by Japanese culture

MusicRadar

US energy secretary says G7 can lead global emissions cuts

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says the Group of Seven wealthy nations can lead by example in cutting carbon emissions, though faster action is needed to stem global warming

The Independent UK

US to push back against China economic coercion at G-7 meeting

The US is pressing the need for allies to coordinate against economic coercion, not just military threats, as Japan prepares to host top diplomats from the Group of Seven nations amid heightened tensions with China.

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The Guardian - UK

Japan approves building of first casino

Casino complex to be built in Osaka after ban was lifted despite fears about gambling addiction

Reuters

Japan, South Korea to hold first security talks in 5 years, Tokyo says

Japan and South Korea will hold security talks in Seoul on April 17, the first such meeting since March 2018, Japanese foreign and defense ministries announced on Friday.

The Independent UK

Shinkai sticking to what he knows best: Japan, youth, anime

Makoto Shinkai doesn’t yet know the story he will tell in his next film, only that it will be about what he knows best

The Independent UK

G7 diplomats to grapple with Ukraine, China, N. Korea crises

Russian threats to nuke Ukraine

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Is driving on the left stopping New Zealand reaching its climate goals?

The country depends overwhelmingly on secondhand cars from Japan, which makes barely any electric vehicles

Reuters

Changing Middle East pushes G7 to discuss waning influence -diplomats

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven nations will use talks in Japan next week to assess their strategy in the Middle East, diplomatic sources said on Thursday, as strategic shifts bypass Western powers leaving them scrambling for influence.

Sports Illustrated

Hiroshi Tanahashi Is As Good As Ever at 46

In what should be the twilight of his career, the Japanese legend is still wowing audiences and is embarking on another tour of the United States.

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Inside Babymetal's ambitious new chapter: "there have been times I felt unsure if I could continue"

Metal Hammer went to Japan to uncover the mysteries behind Babymetal's new concept album The Other One

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Markets Today: Stock Index Futures Climb on Dovish PPI Surprise

Morning Markets June S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are up +0.21%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are up +0.37%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are moderately higher after U.S. Mar producer prices rose less than expected, easing inflation concerns. Also, weekly jobless claims rose...

Reuters

Most Korean plaintiffs in Japan forced-labour cases accept Seoul's compensation plan

The bereaved families of 10 South Koreans who won court cases over being forced to work under Japanese colonial rule have accepted compensation proposed by Seoul as it seeks to mend ties with Tokyo, South Korea's foreign ministry said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Ex-pop star Kauan Okamato alleges sexual abuse by Japanese producer Johnny Kitagawa

Kitagawa denied other allegations of abuse during his lifetime

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