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A nuclear-fuelled debate over Japan’s wastewater release

Japan’s plan to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima reactor into the ocean has its supporters but is causing ripples in the Pacific.

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Women in Philippines used as Japanese sex slaves demand justice

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr urged to ‘make a difference’ for now-elderly women after landmark UN decision.

Al Jazeera

How Fukushima wastewater will disrupt seafood trade

Public opinion will dictate how Japanese seafood is received after the wastewater is disposed of into the Pacific Ocean.

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Japan to chair G7 finance meeting in Washington

Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that Japan would chair a Group of Seven (G7) financial leaders' meeting on Wednesday in Washington to discuss the global economy and financial markets, the strengthening of supply chains and the Ukraine crisis.

Reuters

A deep dive into the reality of radioactive water

Japan faced three options with disposing of radioactive wastewater. All were problematic.

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The group most directly affected never had a say in Fukushima water release

Fukushima’s fishers have constantly been the last to know about decisions which directly impact their livelihoods and way of life. That needs to change.

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Alternatives to dumping Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific

Japan plans to dump treated, radioactively contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific but it could be used in other ways instead.

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As summer heat looms, Japan urged to curb impact, emissions

Temperatures are rising in Japan and summer is coming fast

The Independent UK

Lawmakers question ‘rushed’ US-Japan EV minerals deal

The U.S. struck a trade deal with Japan that aims to allow Japanese cars to qualify for a new electric vehicle tax credit and push China out of their critical mineral supply chains. But it’s not clear if Japanese automakers can shake off China in time to meet its increasingly…

Tribune News Service

Defense minister to direct chief of coast guard in emergency

In the event of an emergency, the defense minister will direct the head of the Japan Coast Guard as the JCG handles search and rescue activities and ensures the safety of civilians, several government sources have said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Lawmakers question 'rushed' US-Japan EV minerals deal - Roll Call

A trade deal to allow more Japanese cars to qualify for electric vehicle incentives may not reduce China's dominance in raw materials.

Roll Call

Japan Urges Peace in Taiwan Strait as Beijing Simulates Attack

Japan stressed on Monday the importance of peace in the Taiwan Strait during a meeting of senior Japanese and Chinese officials after Beijing held three days of war games around the island. The talks, focusing on concerns over disputed waters in the East China Sea, came as China was ending…

Asharq Al-Awsat

The anime hit 'Suzume' and Shinkai's cinema of cataclysm

Makoto Shinkai was never the same filmmaker after the 2011 earthquake stuck Japan

The Independent UK

Japanese-funded $500m project to extract hydrogen from Victorian coal is at risk, sources say

Exclusive: funding requests, uncertain responsibilities and a failure to secure long-term contracts has critics asking if the fossil fuel-based venture is still a good deal

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Blinken to travel to UK, Ireland, Vietnam, Japan this week -State Dept

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to accompany President Joe Biden on his visit to the United Kingdom and Ireland this week before traveling to Vietnam and Japan, the State Department said on Monday.

The Independent UK

Starbucks olive oil-infused drinks send people ‘running to loo’

Oleato range to be offered in US, UK, Japan, and the Middle East in near future

The Independent UK

New BOJ head says banks stable, rules out major policy shift

The new governor of Japan's central bank has signaled, once again, that he plans no drastic changes in its ultra-low interest rate policy

The Independent UK

Starbucks olive oil infused drinks send people ‘running to loo’

Oleato range to be offered in US, UK, Japan, and the Middle East in near future

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John Clay: Todd Pletcher owns a stacked Kentucky Derby deck, but watch out for the Japanese

When it comes to this year’s Kentucky Derby, there is no question which trainer is currently holding the strongest hand.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Practices Blockades on Last Scheduled Day of Taiwan Drills

China's military carried out aerial and naval blockade drills around Taiwan on Monday, its last scheduled day of exercises, with a Chinese aircraft carrier joining in combat patrols as Taipei reported another surge of warplanes near the island. China announced the three days of drills on Saturday, after Taiwan's President…

The Guardian - AU

Japan ruling party triumphs in local elections despite criticism over links to Moonies

Support for the Liberal Democratic party had plunged last year as media uncovered its links to the Unification church after the killing of Shinzo Abe

Reuters

Japan urges peace in Taiwan Strait as Beijing simulates attack

Japan stressed on Monday the importance of peace in the Taiwan Strait during a meeting of senior Japanese and Chinese officials after Beijing held three days of war games around the island.

Reuters

China ends Taiwan drills after practising blockades, precision strikes

China ended three days of military drills around Taiwan on Monday saying they had tested integrated military capabilities under actual combat conditions, having practised precision strikes and blockading the island that Beijing views as its own.

The Times of India

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik holds maiden virtual cabinet meeting from Japan, approves directorate for NROs

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik, who is on a week-long tour to Japan to woo investors, convened his first cabinet meeting virtually from abroad and approved seven important projects, including the establishment of a directorate of Odisha Paribar, a dedicated administrative office to address issues concerning Odias living in…

The Guardian - UK

Quick lit: vending machines dispense false eyelashes, milk – and now books

The UK vending market, having recovered from lockdown, is experiencing huge growth – but is not yet in Japan’s league

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