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Japan reports Russian drills on disputed islands

TOKYO: Russia is conducting drills on islands claimed by Tokyo, Japanese media said on Saturday, days after Moscow halted peace talks with Japan because of its sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

Russia conducts military drills on isles disputed with Japan -media

Russia was conducting drills on islands claimed by Tokyo, Japanese media said on Saturday, days after Moscow halted peace talks with Japan because of its sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Latest Ukraine updates: Five wounded in Russian attack on Lviv

Ukraine war news from March 26: Regional governor Maksym Kozytsky says two missile attacks wounded at least five people.

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Yoshi Sekiguchi dies at 90; ‘Japanese Hank Williams’ became acclaimed Chicago graphic designer for Playboy, Disney, Sony, Burger King

When he performed “Your Cheatin’ Heart” for homesick American servicemen in Occupied Japan, they shouted: “Hank! Hank! Hank!”

Chicago Sun-Times

Keita Nakajima Facts: 18 Things You Didn't Know About The Japanese Golfer

How well do you know the world number one male amateur golfer?

Golf Monthly

Japan's ruling coalition partner to propose relief package Monday

Japan's junior coalition partner Komeito will call on Monday for emergency measures to cushion people against the economic blow from rising prices of energy and food, the party's leader, Natsuo Yamaguchi, said on Friday.

Reuters

Crowdfunding a capital: Indonesia’s unusual pitch raises eyebrows

Unorthodox proposal comes after Japan’s SoftBank opts not to invest in project estimated to cost $32bn.

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Talent behind Recent K-Pop Hit Moves Is a 20-Year-Old Japanese Dancer

South Korea's distinctive K-pop music genre has swept the world in recent years, its catchy tunes and flashy dance videos making international stars of its top performers. But not every element of the global phenomenon is made in Korea. Some of the genre's dance moves are being created in neighboring…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EXPLAINER: What made North Korea test giant new ICBM?

In firing a massive intercontinental ballistic missile high into space, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has turned back the clock to the “fire and fury” days of 2017

The Independent UK

Growing private-sector efforts provide assistance to Ukraine

Efforts to provide support to Ukraine amid the conflict that has continued since Russia's invasion have been picking up nationwide.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Pachinko review – a sumptuous South Korean epic like nothing else on TV

Min Jin Lee’s bestselling novel gets a tantalising adaptation that sweeps back and forth from Korea in 1915 to Japan’s Wall Street era. It’s a rollercoaster ride through time and space

The Guardian - UK

How automakers are rethinking supply models amid war, pandemic, earthquakes

The global auto industry just can't catch a break: automobile wire harnesses made on picnic tables because of a war in Ukraine, semiconductor plants halting production from an earthquake in Japan and backed-up ports in China amid rising COVID-19 cases are straining vehicle supply chains — again.

Tribune News Service

Japan OKs bigger budget to host US forces, step up alliance

Japan’s parliament has approved a new agreement with the United States, endorsing Japanese government spending in excess of $8 billion for hosting U.S. troops

The Independent UK

G8 summit proved successful despite opposition

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Okinawa's return to Japan. This is the fourth installment of a series that looks at the politics surrounding Okinawa's subsequent development and issues relating to the presence of U.S. bases.

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Al Jazeera

Japan to freeze assets of 25 more Russians over Ukraine invasion

Move comes after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announces steps to revoke Russia’s “most favoured nation” trade status.

Reuters

Japan to freeze assets of additional 25 Russian individuals - foreign ministry

Japan will freeze the assets of an additional 25 Russian individuals and prohibit exports to 81 Russian organisations, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday.

ABC News

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold defends choices after Australia's World Cup qualifier loss to Japan

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says his side needs to "brush the dust off and get ourselves ready" for an intercontinental play-off for a place at the World Cup after a disappointing loss to Japan.

The Guardian - AU

The Socceroos are in a state of paralysis. Australian football has a lot to learn

World Cup qualifying defeat to Japan in Sydney should prompt a period of introspection centred around youth development

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Bangkok Post

Riding the wave of passion

Japanese surfer/photographer Ken Yashiro believes if you're happy with what you're doing, you're doing it right. It has been more than a decade since a country boy from a coastal village in Chiba, Japan, decided to move to Bangkok to pursue a career in an advertising agency. Yashiro is known…

The Guardian - US

‘Japan’s most famous yachtsman’: 83-year-old attempts solo Pacific crossing

Kenichi Horie became the first person to make a non-stop solo crossing of the Pacific in 1962 and has made multiple crossings

Los Angeles Times

Review: Apple's stunning 'Pachinko' is so good it makes the competition look unworthy

When at its best, which is the case through nearly all its eight-episode first season, "Pachinko" is a lesson in how to do melodrama right. In its acting, production, respect for character over machination (though there is plenty of machination) and for stillness over action (there is some action), in…

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5 Wildly Undervalued Large-Cap Stocks to Buy Now

Amid current market volatility that is being fueled by investors' anticipation of aggressive interest rate increases this year, rising inflation, economic sanctions on Russia in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and surging oil prices, investors are seeking investment opportunities in undervalued large-cap companies to generate relatively stable returns. Thus,…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Shop elevates excrement theme from filthy to funny

YOKOHAMA -- There is a variety goods store in Yokohama that specializes in items inspired by a subject usually avoided in polite company. The Unco Shop, located in an industrial district of the port city's Seya Ward, sells apparel like T-shirts and sneakers, jewelry, accessories and more, all with the…

AAP

Japan show up poor Socceroos' failings

Australia's bid for automatic qualification for the World Cup is over and the Socceroos' tactical failings were badly exposed in their loss to Japan.

RideApart

Honda ST125 Dax Gets An Official Release Date And Price In Japan

Shortly after showing the first official images of the 2023 Honda ST125 Dax in Europe, Honda announced its release date for the Japanese market.

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