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Blinken says U.S. applauds Japan's decision to double defense spending

The United States applauded Japan's decision to double defense spending by 2027, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, ahead of planned talks later this week between President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Reuters

UK, Japan defense pact allows two-way military deployments

The United Kingdom and Japan will allow military forces to be deployed to one another’s territory, as Tokyo expands bilateral cooperation with other U.S. allies amid concerns about China’s rise.

Tribune News Service

'I'm Japanese and I didn't know,' Gwen Stefani says when asked about Harajuku backlash

LOS ANGELES — Gwen Stefani was given yet another opportunity to address her infamous appropriation of Japanese culture — specifically what she learned from the backlash — and completely botched it.

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Travelers stand in the departures hall of Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport in New York, Wednesday. A computer outage at the Federal Aviation Administration brought flights to a standstill across the US, with thousands of delays quickly cascading through the system at airports nationwide.

The Times of India

Gwen Stefani faces backlash over ‘I’m Japanese’ comment

Singer and TV host, who is of Irish and Italian descent, made comment in interview promoting her beauty brand

The Guardian - US

More NHS staff to strike as Rishi Sunak confirms use of private healthcare – as it happened

Latest updates: physiotherapists the latest group to announce industrial action as PM says he is now registered with an NHS GP

The Guardian - UK

Yutaro Oda needs Hearts patience as Robbie Neilson hints at more signings from Japan

Oda has made the move from Vissel Kobe but the Hearts boss has warned he'll need time to adapt to his new surroundings.

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2024 Nissan GT-R Debuts January 12 In Japan

Nissan COO Ashwani Gupta and Chief Vehicle Engineer Takashi Kawaguchi will take part in the premiere.

Motor1

Riku Danzaki in Motherwell transfer bid as Stevie Hammell eyes latest Japanese recruit to SPFL

The Brisbane Roar attacking midfielder is a target as Stevie Hammell looks to add another Japanese star to the SPFL.

Daily Record

Revealed: World's most powerful passports in 2023, India climbs up two spots

2023 Henley Passport Index is out for the year, with Japan grabbing the first spot for the fifth year in a row. The passport index has ranked India at the 85th position, meaning that Indian passport holders can access 59 countries without needing a visa. India has climbed up in…

The Times of India

UK, Japan sign defense deal amid rising concern about China

The leaders of Britain and Japan are signing a defense agreement that could see troops deployed to each others’ countries

The Independent UK

Japan, U.S. to promote dual-use technologies / Aim to tap civilian side for defense applications

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden are expected to agree at their upcoming summit to strengthen cooperation over "dual-use" technologies that can be utilized for both civilian and defense purposes, it has been learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

China halts visa issuance for Japanese and S. Koreans

In retaliation for Tokyo and Seoul heightening border controls for arrivals from China, Beijing on Tuesday stopped issuing visas to Japanese and South Korean nationals.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japanese eels confirmed in Dotonbori River for 1st time

OSAKA -- The endangered Japanese eel has been confirmed for the first time to be living in the Dotonbori River in the Minami area of Osaka City, according to a local research institute.

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Rising star Semikawa set for PGA Tour debut in Honolulu

HONOLULU -- Taiga Semikawa, who last year became the first amateur in 95 years to win the Japan Open, says he is more excited than nervous ahead of making his debut at a PGA Tour event at this week's Sony Open in Hawaii.

The Independent UK

The world’s most powerful passports revealed

Japan has taken the top spot for the fifth year in a row

Reuters

Explainer: Why the U.S. is overhauling its marines on Japan's Okinawa

The United States plans to shake up its marine force on Japan's Okinawa islands as Tokyo undertakes its biggest military build up since World War Two that will double defence spending over five years to deter China from attacking Taiwan or nearby Japanese islands.

The Independent UK

Japan, S. Korea protest China visa stoppage amid COVID spat

Japan and South Korea defended public health restrictions on travelers from China on Wednesday, a day after China stopped issuing new visas in both countries in apparent retaliation

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Ukraine Crisis Doesn’t Herald a New Era for Refugee Rights in Japan

Japan’s focus on limiting the number of long-term sojourners severely limits the protection available to refugees, with an emphasis on controlling numbers seeming to dominate decision-making.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Imposes Transit Curbs for S.Korea, Japan in Growing COVID Spat

China introduced transit curbs for South Korean and Japanese nationals on Wednesday, in an escalating diplomatic spat over COVID-19 curbs that is marring the grand re-opening of the world's second-largest economy after three years of isolation. China removed quarantine mandates for inbound travelers on Sunday, one of the last vestiges…

Bangkok Post

China scraps visa-free transit for Koreans, Japanese

Beijing said on Wednesday that it would scrap visa-free transit for South Korean and Japanese citizens, stepping up a diplomatic tit-for-tat after both countries placed travel curbs on visitors from China.

The Independent UK

Inside Politics: 999

20,000 ambulance staff to walk out again as Starmer and Sunak face off at PMQs, and UK and Japan to sign defence pact countering China threat in the Asia-Pacific region, writes Matt Mathers

The Times of India

These are the best passports for travelers to hold in 2023

Japan starts 2023 with the world’s most powerful passport, allowing visa-free entry to 193 global destinations, according to the latest Henley Passport Index, which the country tops for the fifth consecutive year.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Uniqlo Parent Company to Boost Japan Wages Up to 40%

Uniqlo's parent company said Wednesday it would raise the wages of thousands of its employees in Japan by up to 40 percent to help it become more competitive globally. The salary bump will apply to around 8,400 full-time employees out of the 56,000 working for parent company Fast Retailing in…

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The story of Japanese racing's foreign engineering trailblazer

For the last nine years, Ryan Dingle has blazed a trail for foreign engineers wanting to work in Japan's top motorsport categories. As he prepares to move on from Super Formula and SUPER GT, he looks back on working with the likes of Felix Rosenqvist, Kamui Kobayashi and Tomoki Nojiri.

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