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Japanese firm to attempt historic lunar landing

TOKYO: A Japanese space startup will attempt on Tuesday to become the first private company to put a lander on the Moon.

Bangkok Post

Adaptive surfing champion Mark 'Mono' Stewart scores two perfect 10s at Japan Open

The Byron Bay surfer makes history, receiving 10 out of 10 for consecutive tube rides and winning his division in the final at Shizunami.

ABC News

US Republican presidential hopefuls head to Taiwan, Japan

The visits come amid heightened tension over self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory.

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Tokyo company aims to be 1st business to put lander on moon

A Japanese company is about to attempt what no other private business has done: land on the moon

The Independent UK

Scottish Energy Secretary heads to Japan to seek renewables investment

Energy Secretary Gray will spend three days in Tokyo and Osaka this week

The National (Scotland)

Energy Secretary heads to Japan to seek renewables investment

Neil Gray will spend three days in Tokyo and Osaka this week

Insider UK

Hobart streets dug up for air raid shelters as WWII threat crept further south

Tasmania might have seemed a long way from the threat of invasion in WWII, but all that changed in 1942. A Japanese plane flew over Hobart and air raid shelters and trenches were hastily constructed.

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Treveylan hails closer trade and security links with Japan

The inaugural Japan-UK symposium takes place in London today

Evening Standard

Daily Dose Ep 1335: Cops seek report on WFI chief, SC to hear plea on Atiq killing

Saeeduzzaman brings you the news from Delhi, Supreme Court, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Japan.

Newslaundry

Tesla's Elon Musk Offers Tunnel To Help Japan With Busiest Intersection

In a recent post, Musk suggested that Japan should use The Boring Company’s services, which could potentially cut down on the chaos in one notable urban center.

InsideEVs

Trevelyan hails closer trade links with Japan

Minister speaks at inaugural Japan-UK symposium in London

Evening Standard

How to watch the Rugby World Cup 2023: stream the live games online or on TV

Here's how to stream the Rugby World Cup in 2023, whether you want to do so online on on your TV.

WhatToWatch

Kyogo Celtic 'expectations' detailed from Japan camp amid international snub

Kyogo Furuhashi is set to finally be recalled by Japan for their summer games.

The National (Scotland)

Japan to remove COVID-related border restrictions in May

Japanese officials announced that international travelers would no longer be required to deal with COVID-related border restrictions, starting on May 8.

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South Korea restores Japan to trade white list amid warming ties

Seoul restores preferential trade status three years after neighbours restricted trade over historical grievances.

The Independent UK

Florida gov in Japan ahead of expected US presidential bid

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is in Japan to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other officials

Reuters

DeSantis praises 'strong Japan' military build-up in PM Kishida meeting

Potential U.S. presidential candidate Ron DeSantis on Monday met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and lauded bilateral ties, especially the idea of a "strong Japan".

The Independent UK

South Korea restores Japan on trade 'white list'

South Korea has formally restored Japan to its list of countries it gives preferential treatment in trade, three years after the neighbors downgraded each other’s trade status amid a diplomatic row over historical grievances

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Japan's ruling party wins local elections Sunday

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s ruling party eked out wins in four of five Japanese by-elections held Sunday, public broadcaster NHK said, likely adding fuel to speculation that he will call an early election in the coming months.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Missile defense prep ordered over N. Korea launch notice

As North Korea's possible upcoming military reconnaissance satellite launch poses a risk of falling into Japan's territory, Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada ordered the Self-Defense Forces to prepare missile intercept operations on Saturday, and the SDF began establishing the necessary readiness to intercept a missile.

The Conversation

Suzume builds on a long line of Japanese art exploring the impacts of trauma on the individual and the collective

Makoto Shinkai has found a winning formula with the release of his newest anime Suzume, already the fourth-highest-grossing anime film of all time.

FourFourTwo

Former Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura makes Oliveirense debut at 56 years old

The forward, who is on loan from Yokohama FC, came on in the 90th minute against Academico de Viseu on Sunday

Reuters

Japan ruling party candidates win four of five by-elections - NHK

Candidates of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ruling party won four of five parliamentary seats up for grabs on Sunday, domestic media said, in what is likely to be seen as a sign of growing support for the premier.

The New Daily

Japanese demand same-sex marriage rights before G7 summit

Cheering crowds have gathered in Tokyo for the first full Pride parade in four years, demanding Japan legally recognise same-sex marriage.

The Guardian - UK

In brief: Honeybees and Distant Thunder; Cry of the Wild; Our Missing Hearts – review

A hit Japanese novel makes its debut in English, British wildlife comes vividly alive and an Asian American boy discovers his past in a harsh future

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