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Bagnaia “still thinking” about Motegi MotoGP crash a week on

Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia admits he comes into this weekend’s MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix “still thinking” about his crash and problems he had last week in Japan.

Autosport

Tension fills 50th year of ties with China

As Japan and China marked 50 years since their 1972 normalization of diplomatic relations on Thursday, the two Asian neighbors now see their once-amicable ties changed to strained ones.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Imperial security on alert as trips to resume

Police in charge of guarding the Imperial family have been on increased alert as the family members are to bring their visits to regional areas of Japan back into full swing this autumn.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Japan's army issues rare apology over sexual harassment case

In a rare admission of sexual harassment in Japan’s military, its army chief apologized to a former soldier for suffering caused by a group of servicemembers

The Independent UK

Japan may ease medical marijuana stance

TOKYO: A Japanese health ministry panel on Thursday recommended revising the country’s drug laws to allow for the import and use of medicinal marijuana products.

Bangkok Post

England announce Japan and Norway friendlies in preparation for Women’s World Cup

England will play friendlies against Japan and Norway in Spain in November, the Football Association has announced.

Evening Standard

As Japan and China mark 50-year ties, moods are mixed

Japan and China are marking the 50th anniversary of normalizing their ties Thursday

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England to play Japan and Norway as Sarina Wiegman plans for 2023 World Cup

The matches in November will continue preparations for next year’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Brickbat: That Smell

Ayana Hanzawa, who teaches at a city-run elementary school in Fujimi, Japan, has been charged with suspicion of forcible obstruction of business. Police said she mixed bleach into a curry that was to be served to students in her class. No one ate any of the curry because the child…

Reason

Stonehenge exhibition highlights similarities between ancient British and Japanese cultures

The parallels suggest the communities are ideologically closer than one might imagine

The Guardian - UK

Japan, U.S., South Korea to conduct joint navy drills on Friday - Japan MSDF

Naval forces of Japan, the United States and South Korea will conduct joint military drills on Friday, Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) announced on Thursday.

Reuters

Leaders of China, Japan say it is important to develop ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday it was important to take bilateral relations in a positive direction as the two leaders marked 50 years of normalised diplomatic ties amid rising tensions.

Reuters

Friend or foe? Japan-China ties complicated after 50 years

Friend or foe

The Independent UK

World Cup 2022 power rankings: how the 32 look with two months to go

With most teams having played their final matches before the tournament in Qatar, who appear most likely to lift the trophy?

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The Independent UK

Which countries still have Covid travel restrictions?

While much of Europe and many popular tourist destinations have done away with Covid-19 documentation at the border, these 31 countries and territories still insist on it

Inverse

You need to watch the trippiest courtroom thriller ever on Amazon Prime ASAP

Legendary Japanese director Takashi Miike takes inspiration from a goofy cult classic in this underrated 2012 gem.

Birmingham Post

Sales hit €1bn at iconic Manchester City shirt sponsor Brother

The firm's parent company is based in Japan

InsideEVs

Take Your Furry Friends For A Ride With The Pony Dog Bike

The Pony Dog Bike from Japan has just been introduced, and is designed to carry small pets via an under-seat crate.

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As Qatar 2022 looms the US look like who they are: Concacaf’s third best team

Gregg Berhalter is executing a masterclass in managing expectations downwards as Qatar approaches. But that doesn’t mean all is lost

Autosport

Binder hopes Motegi MotoGP podium “sign of things to come” for KTM

KTM’s Brad Binder says he hopes his second-place finish in last weekend’s MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix “is a sign of things to come” for the Austrian marque.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

China, Russia vessels sail seas around Japan

Chinese and Russian naval vessels sailed the seas around Japan, and the Maritime Self-Defense Force took precautions against their moves, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles Ahead of Harris’ Visit to South

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Wednesday, the South's military said, just a day before US Vice President Kamala Harris is set to arrive in Seoul. After a stop in Japan, Harris is set to arrive in the South Korean capital and visit the…

The Independent UK

US seeks united front in Asia despite Korea, Japan tensions

Vice President Kamala Harris has said her trip to Asia is intended to shore up American alliances with Japan and South Korea

Bangkok Post

Japanese cafe giving joy to elderly dementia-sufferers and families

A coffee shop in the central Japan prefecture of Aichi has begun catering to elderly people with dementia, creating a welcoming community between customers, their caretakers and the children given a chance to wait on them.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: What's behind strained China-Japan relations

Japan and China are getting ready to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1972 normalization of their ties

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