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Haruhiko Kuroda's ten-year tenure at the helm of the Bank of Japan was the most consequential in the central bank's history. Following his departure last month, it is worth reflecting on his record.

Bangkok Post

Airline boss flies to airport to personally apologise to passengers stranded overnight

Chang Kuo-wei, chairman of Starlux Airlines, decided to head to Tokyo Narita Airport in Japan to tell passengers how sorry he was in person after they endured a torrid night of delays

Daily Mirror

South Korean president urges expanded technology cooperation with Japan

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has met with Japanese business leaders and called for expanded technology cooperation between the countries, which he described as a key element in broader efforts to improve relations

The Independent UK

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Japanese talent agency apologises over claims founder sexually abused boys

Johnny Kitagawa’s niece issues apology to men who have made abuse claims while not commenting on veracity of allegations

The Guardian - UK

North Korean hackers stole $721 million in cryptocurrency from Japan - Nikkei

Hacker groups affiliated with North Korea have stolen $721 million worth of cryptocurrency assets from Japan since 2017, the Nikkei business daily reported on Monday, citing a study by U.K. blockchain analysis provider Elliptic.

Reuters

Biden is going to Hiroshima at a moment when nuclear tensions are on the rise

President Biden will be the second sitting U.S. president to visit Hiroshima, Japan, the site of the first atomic attack. He is going there for a meeting with G-7 leaders.

WEKU

Guest nations at the G-7 reflect outreach to developing countries, worries over China, Russia

During this week’s summit of the leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies in Hiroshima, you’ll also see eight other guest nations engaging in a flurry of diplomacy with Japan and others

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Sauerkraut or sardines? Hiroshima's pancake goes global for G7 summit

When Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hosts leaders of the Group of Seven richest nations in Hiroshima this week, restaurants in the city hope to put a local speciality on the map, with a choice of fillings to cater for foreign tastes.

Reuters

Head of Japanese entertainment company mired in sex abuse scandal apologizes, promises fix

The head of a major Japanese boys-group talent agency has released a YouTube video apologizing for the sexual abuse allegedly perpetrated by her predecessor and promised to prevent a recurrence

The Independent UK

Exclusive-G7 leaders to target Russian energy, trade in new sanctions steps -sources

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations plan to tighten sanctions on Russia at their summit in Japan this week, with steps aimed at energy and exports aiding Moscow's war effort, said officials with direct knowledge of the discussions.

Reuters

Cancer stricken mum suffers airport heartbreak waiting to board bucket list trip

Elen Thomas, from Wales, was not entitled to a refund when she missed her flight at Heathrow Airport where she was supposed to jet off to Japan with her 11-year-old son

Daily Mirror

Coach Sajid Lodi praises India team for the effort in Junior Davis Cup

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The Hindu

Plan 75 review – Japanese euthanasia drama grapples with tough questions

Japan’s over-75s are offered a painless death in exchange for a modest payment in Chie Hayakawa’s slow-burning film

The Guardian - UK

Cancer stricken mum suffers airport heartbreak waiting to board bucket list holiday

Elen Thomas lost the dream holiday she was taking her son on after suddenly falling ill at the airport departure gate

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The Independent UK

Sunak to press EU leaders on migration after small boats bill backlash

Intervention comes days after Archbishop of Canterbury condemned PM’s Rwanda plan

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak set for busy week of diplomacy in Iceland and Japan

The Prime Minister is to travel to a Council of Europe summit in Iceland, before heading Japan for a bilateral meeting in Tokyo and a G7 gathering.

The Independent UK

China and Russia are increasing their military collaboration, Japan's foreign minister warns

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi has expressed concern about Russian and Chinese military cooperation in Asia, saying the security situation in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region was indivisible since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Daily Record

Japan boss skips Celtic on Euro tour list but Kyogo and Hatate told all hope is not lost

It was expected Moriyasu would head to Glasgow but he revealed his alternative arrangements for the pair.

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Sou Fujimoto temporary hall for the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine features 'floating forest'

A new Sou Fujimoto temporary hall for the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Japan is revealed, completed with an elevated, lush green roof

Dublin Live

Dublin Japanese restaurant introducing new dishes using family recipes

Okky on Aungier Street completely changes how Dublin foodies experienced the Japanese cuisine until now

WEKU

G7 finance leaders pledge to contain inflation and to continue support for Ukraine

Finance ministers and central bank chiefs ended talks in Japan with a joint statement pledging to bring inflation under control while aiding those suffering the most from surging prices.

Bangkok Post

G-7 finance chiefs boost Ukraine aid, propose supply chain plan

NIIGATA: Group of Seven (G-7) finance chiefs put more aid on the table for Ukraine, set up a new supply chain initiative and vowed to fill regulatory gaps in the banking sector in a show of unity on global geo-economic issues after three days of talks.

Reuters

G7 plans new vaccine effort for developing nations, Yomiuri reports

The Group of Seven (G7) rich nations is set to agree on establishing a new programme to distribute vaccines to developing countries at next week's summit of leaders, Japan's Yomiuri newspaper said on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Japan's Kishida says G7 facing historic moment as finance leaders wrap up talks on global economy

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says the world is facing a “historic turning point” as the country prepares to host the annual summit of the Group of Seven advanced economies next week in Hiroshima

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Tesla Cancels Right-Hand-Drive Model S And Model X Orders

Tesla informed Model S and Model X reservation holders in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan that it no longer plans to build RHD versions.

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