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Political Pulse / Price stability a long-unsolved conundrum for Japan

"Irrational exuberance" is a phrase widely used to warn about the risks of a bubble-like stock market.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

COVID-19 cases rising nationwide

COVID-19 cases are trending upward across Japan, according to a Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry advisory panel monitoring the status of the pandemic.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan in energy-saving period for 1st time in 7 years amid heat wave

TOKYO: Japanese households and businesses on Friday entered a three-month period to conserve electricity to prevent a power crunch amid a record-breaking heat wave, marking the first time in seven years that the government has made such a request.

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Asian shares mostly lower after pessimistic 'tankan' survey

Asian benchmarks are lower, echoing a decline on Wall Street, after a quarterly report by Japan’s central bank rekindled worries about the world’s third largest economy

The Independent UK

Weather tracker: Japan’s rainy season ends early amid heatwave

Meteorological authority declares short season in several regions as temperatures remain high across country

The Guardian - UK

Apple Hikes Japan Price of iPhone by Nearly a 5th

Apple Inc has hiked by nearly a fifth the cost of its flagship iPhone phone in Japan, which is battling a weakening yen currency and rising inflation. The Cupertino, California-based manufacturer's entry level iPhone 13 now costs 117,800 yen ($870), Apple's website showed, compared to 99,800 yen previously. With the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japanese asked to save power as country's east sizzles

The highest temperatures for the season since record-keeping began have scorched much of eastern Japan for a week, prompting the government to ask citizens to cut power use as much as possible, while running air conditioners to stay safe.

Reuters

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Apple Hikes iPhone, iPad Prices In Japan As Yen Weakens

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has hiked iPhone and iPad prices in Japan, according to its regional website.

Benzinga

The North Face Purple Label will keep you warm and stylish this winter

It’s worth the extra effort to secure from the Japanese release.

Input

LA’s last Japanese boardinghouse is safe, for now. Elderly tenants still worry

LOS ANGELES — For nearly a century, Japanese immigrants have lived in the boardinghouse in East Hollywood.

Los Angeles Times

Japan Airlines Considers Replacing Short-Haul Fleet: Bloomberg

Japan Airlines Co Ltd (OTC:JAPSY) is considering replacing its older Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) 737 short-haul fleet with more modern and fuel-efficient models, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The airline operates 45 of the 737 jets with an average age of about 12.5 years and is currently deciding between the 737…

Benzinga

Kishida aims to enhance Japan's links with NATO

MADRID -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, as the first leader of Japan to attend a NATO summit, expressed Tokyo's intention to strengthen cooperation with the alliance on Wednesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Heat waves topple monthly, all-time records in Europe and Asia

Japan is enduring one of its worst heat waves on record for any time of year.

Axios

India, Japan discuss cooperation in 5G technology

The Ministry of External Affairs said both sides discussed important areas of bilateral cyber cooperation and reviewed the progress achieved in the areas of cybersecurity and information and communication technologies.

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The Independent UK

LIV Golf live stream: How to watch Day 1

Everything you need to know ahead of the second LIV Golf event

Reuters

Japan's June flames out with record heat, but power crunch averted

Japan's electricity grid creaked on Thursday under the strain of Tokyo's hottest June since records began, but a power crunch that could have deprived tens of millions of electricity was narrowly averted and authorities prepared to lift warnings.

The Independent UK

Quade Cooper in for Australia against England while James O’Connor misses out

Cooper will play his first Test since helping the Wallabies to a narrow win against Japan in October

Reuters

Japan's capital to raise coronavirus infections alert level to 2nd-highest -FNN

The Tokyo metropolitan government will on Thursday raise its alert level for new coronavirus infections to the second-highest of four levels due to a sharp rise in cases, Fuji News Network reported.

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Leaders of U.S., South Korea and Japan agree closer cooperation over North Korea threat

The leaders of the United States, South Korea and Japan on Wednesday expressed deep concern over North Korea's missile tests and said they would cooperate more closely to address the threat posed by Pyongyang.

France 24

Russia now ‘main threat’: NATO 'can adjust its policies accordingly'

As the war in Ukraine has entered its fourth month, NATO leaders are meeting in Madrid for their annual conference from 28 to 30 June to discuss the most important security issues facing the military alliance, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s growing influence. NATO has also announced its…

Irish Mirror

US blacklists five Chinese companies for supporting Russian military

The Group of Seven economic powers includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US.

Bangkok Post

Thailand betting on dramatic 'boys' love' tourism boom

TOKYO: Thailand has begun a campaign to attract international tourists, and especially Japanese travellers, using the popularity of homegrown productions of "boys' love," or BL dramas, as a drawcard.

Evening Standard

Japan swelters in worst heatwave since 1875

Japan is sweltering in its worst heatwave since 1875 as the mercury soared to 34C in Tokyo on Tuesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

High temperatures prompt stream of heat alerts nationwide

As the rainy season comes to an abrupt end this summer in region after region, the "heat stroke alert" system established last year by the Environment Ministry and the Japan Meteorological Agency has already come into play.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bandai Namco Japan is selling swanky samurai teacups for $50

Bandai Namco is partnering with a high-end Japanese ceramics maker for the tie-in cups.

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