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Pandemic wipes out 30 of Japan's ski resorts over 2 yrs

Thirty ski resorts in Japan have either been forced into bankruptcy or suspended operations over the past two years since the worldwide spread of the coronavirus.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Microsoft Joins Other Investors In Raising Funds For This Blockchain Start-up

Blockchain start-up ConsenSys raised $450 million in a new round of funding that more than doubled its valuation to $7 billion, CNBC reports. Joseph Lubin founded ConsenSys. Lubin was also the co-founder of Ethereum, the blockchain platform behind ether, the second-biggest cryptocurrency. ConsenSys' most popular products include the MetaMask cryptocurrency wallet and Infura,…

Benzinga

Bruno Fornaroli earns shock Socceroos gig

Star Perth Glory striker, Uruguayan Bruno Fornaroli, has earned a shock Socceroos call-up for Australia's World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.

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Japanese language schools, vocational schools pledge to help Ukrainian refugees

OSAKA -- Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, 12 Japanese language and vocational training schools have formed a group to provide Japan-based Ukrainian refugees with free language lessons and other forms of support.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

JX Luxventure Inks Cross-Border Supply Agreement, Plans NFT Projects

JX Luxventure Ltd (NASDAQ:LLL) subsidiary JX Hainan entered into a strategic cooperation framework agreement on a cross-border supply chain of duty-free merchandise with Aikayun Technology (Hainan) Co. Under the agreement, JX Hainan has secured an exclusive right to distribute cross-border products from Japan in the Hainan Island, amounting up to RMB1 billion. The…

Benzinga

Japanese sisters fret over fate of Ukrainian fiances

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced apart two engaged couples.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kyōsai review – wild satirical swipes at the western world

Like Hogarth on sake, the artist’s quirky works brilliantly satirise the human carnival of foreigners Japan opened itself to in the mid-19th century

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Japan-US marine combat drills held amid China, Russia worry

Japanese and U.S. Marines had their first airborne landing and combat training together Tuesday near Mt

The Independent UK

Long Refugee-Shy, Japan Prepares to Welcome Ukrainians

Japan said on Tuesday Ukrainian evacuees will be able to convert short-term entry visas into longer-term ones allowing them to work, the latest move by Tokyo, long refugee-shy, to welcome Ukrainians fleeing their war-torn land. The number of refugees fleeing Ukraine since Russia invaded on Feb. 24 hit more than…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Suicides by women up in Japan for second year

The number of women who died by suicide in Japan rose for a second straight year in 2021 although the overall number of people who took their own lives in the country edged down, police said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Japan Fashion Magnate Maezawa Buys ‘Affectionate’ Robot Venture

Japanese fashion magnate Yusaku Maezawa is buying robotics startup Groove X, which makes an "affectionate" companion robot, saying on Tuesday he was drawn by its ability to "make people feel happy". A fund owned by Maezawa has taken a majority stake in the startup, founded by an alumni of SoftBank…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Long refugee-shy, Japan prepares to welcome Ukrainians

Reuters

Ukraine crisis shows need to reform UN Security Council -Japan for min

Japan's foreign minister said on Tuesday Russia's invasion of Ukraine showed the need to reform the Security Council of the United Nations, on which the country holds a permanent seat.

Reuters

Japanese, U.S. marines practise airborne assaults in sign of deepening cooperation

In a sign of deepening military cooperation between Japan and the United States, amphibious Japanese troops and U.S. Marines on Tuesday practised airborne landing assaults together for the first time.

Reuters

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Live updates: Russian strikes hit apartment building in Kyiv

A series of Russian strikes hit a residential neighborhood of Ukraine’s capital, igniting a huge fire and frantic rescue effort in a 15-story Kyiv apartment building

Bangkok Post

Japan to permit evacuees from Ukraine to work upon arrival

TOKYO: The Japanese government will allow Ukrainian evacuees displaced by Russia's invasion to work after they are accepted into the country, the justice minister said Tuesday.

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Why Ride On-Road When You Can Float With ALI’s Flying Bike?

A.L.I. Technologies, a startup based in Japan, is offering the XTurismo Limited Edition Hoverbike for around $700,000 USD, limited to 200 units.

Reuters

Japan will act with G7 on Russia sanctions, chief cabinet secretary says

Japanese chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Tuesday that Japan will act in line with other Group of Seven nations, appropriately, on the issue of sanctions against Russia.

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The Guardian - UK

Why are Tokyo residents saying sayōnara to Japan’s capital?

Population of world’s most populous city fell in 2021 for first time in more than 25 years, thanks in part to the pandemic

Reuters

Japan imposes sanctions on 17 more Russians, including billionaire

Japan has decided to freeze assets of an additional 17 Russian individuals, bringing the total number targeted by sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine to 61, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Panasonic is scouting US sites for new battery factory by 2024

Panasonic Corp. is engaged in talks over the site for a new U.S. factory that would supply Tesla Inc. and potentially other electric-vehicle manufacturers with next-generation lithium-ion batteries, people familiar with the matter said.

Daily Mirror

Ghostwire: Tokyo Interview: Capturing the essence of Tokyo and blending modern japan with folk lore, ghost stores and legends

We got to talk Tokyo, death, guns, and possible locations for a sequel when talked to the Director and Producer of the supernatural game

Reuters

Japan PM says world's response to Russia could shape new era following post-Cold War period

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday that the Russian invasion of Ukraine may have ushered in a new era after the post-Cold War period, and the way the world responds will likely shape that new era.

The Independent UK

Russia sanctions: Mercedes-Benz and L’Oreal join firms severing ties over Ukraine invasion - see full list

Fast food, sporting fixtures and music tours targeted by worldwide boycott of Russia

Asharq Al-Awsat

Is it Legal for Foreigners to Fight for Ukraine?

As thousands of would-be fighters from outside the country volunteer to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia's invasion, some may also face legal consequences in their home countries. Citizens of Canada, Georgia, India, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States are among the volunteers, Reuters and other media organizations…

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