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Japan starts visa process for restart of tourism as Covid worries wane

HONG KONG: Japan on Friday resumed visa procedures to accept foreign tourists, taking the first step toward increasing inbound tourism to help turn around its economy as worries about the Covid-19 pandemic wane.

Bangkok Post

Japan reopens to British travellers – with strings attached

The UK is in Japan’s ‘blue list’ group of countries, along with the US and most of Europe

The Independent UK

Japan eases foreign tourism ban and allows guided package tours

Japan on Friday began accepting applications for tourists on guided package tours who're willing to follow mask-wearing and other preventative measures as the country cautiously reopens.

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Stradivarius violin sells for $15 million

A Stradivarius violin put up for sale by a Japanese businessman has sold for over US$15 million in New York, Tarisio Auctions said Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Asteroid Samples Contain 'Clues to Origin of Life'

Asteroid dust collected by a Japanese space probe contains organic material that shows some of the building blocks of life on Earth may have been formed in space, scientists said Friday. Pristine material from the asteroid Ryugu was brought back to Earth in 2020 after a six-year mission to the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan PM to visit Toyota headquarters ahead of election, sources say

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning to visit Toyota Motor Corp's headquarters as early as next week, two people familiar with the matter said, highlighting his push for higher wages ahead of next month's upper house elections.

Reuters

Asteroid samples contain clues to origin of life, say Japan scientists

TOKYO: Asteroid dust collected by a Japanese space probe contains organic material that shows some of the building blocks of life on Earth may have been formed in space, scientists said Friday.

Bangkok Post

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Japan eases foreign tourism ban, allows guided package tours

Japan on Friday partially opened its borders to foreign tourists and began accepting applicaions, but only for those on guided package tours who are willing to follow mask-wearing and other antivirus measures as the country cautiously tries to balance business and infection worries

The Independent UK

Shangri-La Dialogue: Delegates meet amid security challenges

Focus on keynote speeches by Japan, US and China, with special address from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Al Jazeera

Morning-after pill debate rages in Japan

TOKYO: When Megumi Ota needed the morning-after pill in Japan, she couldn't get a prescription in time under a policy activists call an attempt to "control" women's reproductive rights.

Bangkok Post

UN elects new council members including Japan, Switzerland

U.N. member nations have elected Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland to join the powerful U.N. Security Council

The Independent UK

Japan reopening to tourists after two years but only with masks, insurance and chaperones

Foreign tourists visiting Japan are required to wear masks, take out private medical insurance and be chaperoned throughout their stay.

ABC News

UN Elects New Security Council Members

UN member nations elected five countries to join the powerful UN Security Council on Thursday with no suspense or drama because all were unopposed -- Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland. Winning a seat on the 15-member Security Council is considered a pinnacle of achievement for many countries because it…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Leeds United and Southampton among trio battling over move for Liverpool's Takumi Minamino

The Japanese star has been made available for £17million

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Five countries elected to UN Security Council

The United Nations General Assembly elected Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland to the UN Security Council (UNSC) on Thursday for two-year term starting on Jan 1, 2023.

Reuters

Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Switzerland elected to U.N. Security Council

The United Nations General Assembly elected Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland to the U.N. Security Council on Thursday for two-year term starting on Jan. 1, 2023.

Chronicle Live

Japan travel restrictions eased but there are some tough new rules for overseas visitors

Foreign tourists are finally being allowed back in - if they wear face masks and are accompanied by a chaperone

Evening Standard

Koyn: MiMi Mei Fair founder Samyukta Nair to launch first Japanese-inspired restaurant

The restaurateur behind Jamavar and Bombay Bustle is set for a fifth restaurant in Mayfair

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Japan, Singapore eye talks on defence equipment transfer deal

The leaders of Japan and Singapore are expected to agree on the launch of negotiations to reach a deal on the transfer of defence equipment and technology, Japanese government sources said Thursday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Survey: More in Japan, S. Korea expect ties to improve

The percentage of respondents in Japan and South Korea who expect the bilateral relationship to improve in the future has surged, according to the latest joint survey conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun and The Korea Times.

The Independent UK

The best Japanese destination swaps

After 2024 set a new record for tourist numbers in Japan, Rob Goss recommends switching out the biggest draws for these intriguing alternatives

AAP

Wallabies get Japan trio for England Tests

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has chosen Japan-based backs Quade Cooper, Samu Kerevi and Marika Koroibete as his overseas-based players for the England series.

AAP

Maker, Dellavedova headline Boomers squad

Australia coach Brian Goorjian says Thon Maker will be a major asset for the Boomers' World Cup qualifiers against Japan, Taiwan and China.

Bangkok Post

Liver cancer detection system from Japan to debut

A world-leading system developed in Japan to detect liver cancer is to be introduced in Thailand, where the disease is a major health issue.

The Hindu

Dealing with the Indo-Pacific is not easy

While the IPEF may be a good idea, the framework does not address issues of trade and tariffs

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