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Nissan Struggling To Match Ariya Production Expectations

Nissan is having serious problems ramping up production of its Ariya crossover at its Intelligence Factory' in Japan.

InsideEVs

Shohei Ohtani Crushes 448-Foot Homer in World Baseball Classic

The Japanese superstar put on a show in front of his home fans in Tokyo.

Sports Illustrated

Four astronauts fly SpaceX back home, ending five-month International Space Station mission

Four astronauts return to Earth after a quick SpaceX flight home from the International Space Station, with the US-Russian-Japanese crew craving the food and sights of their homelands.

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Four astronauts fly SpaceX back home to end 5-month mission

The U.S.-Russian-Japanese crew returned to Earth late Saturday after spending five months at the International Space Station, arriving last October.

WEKU

Angels expect Shohei Ohtani to miss potential World Baseball Classic matchup with USA

TEMPE, Ariz. — Now that Japan has advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic, Shohei Ohtani’s path through the tournament and to opening day with the Angels has become clear, and it won’t involve a matchup against Mike Trout.

The Orange County Register

Samurai Japan rallies to rout South Korea

After rallying to overcome an early three-run deficit, Japan never let up in rolling to a 13-4 rout of rival South Korea in their Pool B game of the World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome on Friday night.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Mice born from two fathers could take human reproduction into new territory

Scientists in Japan say they have succeeded in breeding mice with two fathers, using eggs originating from male cells. While the scientific breakthrough could pave the way for new fertility treatments, experts say it is still a long way from being used in humans.

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Australia wants India to become one of its largest trading partners as both countries detach from China

If that target is achieved, India would become Australia's second largest trading partner after China overtaking countries like the United States and Japan.

ABC News

Japan Marks 12 Years from Tsunami and Nuclear Disaster

Japan on Saturday marked the 12th anniversary of the massive earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster with a minute of silence, as concerns grew ahead of the planned release of the treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant and the government's return to nuclear energy. The 9.0 magnitude earthquake…

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Japan marks 12 years from tsunami and nuclear disaster

Japan has marked the 12th anniversary of the massive earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster with a minute of silence as concerns grew ahead of the planned release of the treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant

The Independent UK

Philippines seeks help with oil spill

MANILA: The Philippines has sought help from Japan and the United States as authorities struggle to contain and clean up an oil spill 10 days after a tanker sank.

Bangkok Post

Terrifying moment Japan tsunami flattened entire towns and villages as it burst banks

Footage of the catastrophe shows an entire ocean climb 132ft in the air before coming crashing back down on residential areas in Fukushima Prefecture, which is around 160miles northeast of Tokyo

Daily Mirror

Fukushima nuclear disaster: Inside abandoned towns 12 years on from Japan earthquake

The Fukushima nuclear catastrophe was triggered by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake that struck the shores of Japan in 2011, creating towering tsunami waves that battered the plant

Daily Mirror

Bank of Japan keeps low rates

Japan's central bank left its ultra-easy monetary policy unchanged in its last meeting before Governor Haruhiko Kuroda steps down and is replaced by economics professor Kazuo Ueda.

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Young Wales international considers quitting Welsh rugby and moving to Japan

His try helped young Wales team to a memorable victory over New Zealand

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J-pop mogul Johnny Kitagawa was accused of sexually assaulting young boys in his care, but even in death, he was protected

Johnny Kitagawa was the most powerful man in J-pop before several men went on the record in 1999 to accuse him of historical child sexual offences. But rather than ending his career, the alleged crimes were largely swept under the rug for decades.

France 24

Japan's first AI-made manga: How will technology impact the comic book industry?

Dheepthika Laurent takes a look at the latest in the world of arts and culture. Japan's first artificial intelligence-made manga poses serious ethical questions for the industry. In other news, a new Henri Matisse exhibition in Paris looks at the 1930s, an important decade in the artist's career. Plus a…

The Independent UK

China condemns Japanese plan to release Fukushima water

China has condemned a plan by Japan to release treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, demanding that Tokyo first receive the approval of neighboring countries

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Iwate fans laud native son Ohtani

He's an Angel on the other side of the Pacific and for now wears "Japan" across the chest of his uniform, but Shohei Ohtani will always have a place in the hearts of fans from his native Iwate Prefecture.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan-South Korea relations warming rapidly

Next week's summit between Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will be an important indication to domestic and international observers alike of both sides' resolve to improve bilateral relations.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Yoon ready to face domestic criticism

SEOUL -- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has pledged to resolve the issue of former requisitioned workers from the Korean Peninsula and restart mutual visits with Japan.

The Independent UK

Kishida makes 1st pitch in Japan game with South Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida threw out the first pitch for the World Baseball Classic game between Japan and South Korea, bouncing a ball that was scooped up by Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama who was his designated catcher

The Independent UK

What’s happening at Fukushima plant 12 years after meltdown?

Twelve years after the triple reactor meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, Japan is preparing to release a massive amount of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea

The Independent UK

Japan parliament OKs Ueda as BOJ chief to tackle inflation

Japan's parliament has approved the central bank's appointment of Kazuo Ueda as its new chief

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