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Foster new industries to promote Tohoku region's disaster-hit areas

Friday marks 11 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, which left more than 22,000 people dead or missing. Let us pray together for the repose of the souls of the victims and renew our determination to pass on to future generations the lessons learned from the disaster.

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PlayStation, Nintendo Suspend Shipments to Russia

PlayStation and Nintendo are suspending shipments to Russia, the Japanese gaming giants said Thursday, as international brands increasingly halt operations in the country following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Sony Group, which owns PlayStation, said in a statement that its video game unit "joins the global community in calling for peace…

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US inflation rises to new 40-year high of 7.9%; Abramovich sanctioned by UK – as it happened

ECB raises inflation forecasts, cuts growth outlook amid Ukraine conflict, as stock markets slide and Chelsea FC owner is sanctioned by Britain

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Japan’s Sony and Nintendo halt business in Russia

The firms are the latest global brands to join a growing exodus from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Japan cautiously welcomes South Korean president-elect

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his government welcomed the victory of South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday

The Independent UK

Tokyo Freezes Assets of Russians, Clarifying Once Ambiguous Relations With Moscow

The shift of tone since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights the collapse of faith of both the Japanese government and the public that Russia will abide by international norms, analysts say.

The News Lens

Americans in Japanese prison in Ghosn escape seek to go home

Two Americans imprisoned in Japan for helping former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn avoid trial and escape to Lebanon are hoping to serve the rest of their time in the U.S. Paul Kelly, the attorney for Michael Taylor and his son Peter Taylor, said the elder man was suffering from serious…

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Japan PM congratulates Yoon, says ties with S.Korea need to improve

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday welcomed the election of Yoon Suk-yeol as South Korea's next president and said he hoped to work closely with him to rebuild healthier ties with its neighbour.

Reuters

Record-breaking 976 entries in British Pie Awards

Judges from across the world, including the US and Japan, will cast their expert eyes over 23 different classes.

The Independent UK

University of Madras, Keio University collaborate to study disaster risk reduction

A pact to be signed for five years to mark 70 years of India-Japan friendship

The Hindu

Japan eyes entry of most foreign students waiting amid Covid by end-May

TOKYO: Most foreign students waiting to study in Japan will likely be able to enter the country by the end of May, as a new priority entry programme is set to begin amid softer Covid-19 border controls, the top Japanese government spokesman said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Hideki Matsuyama Facts: 20 Things You Didn't Know About The Japanese Golfer

Here are 18 things you didn't already know about Japanese professional golfer Hideki Matsuyama's life and career to date

Golf Monthly

Kyogo and the incoming Celtic clue as Japan judgment call poised to tip Rangers return

Samurai Blue manager Harime Moriyasu admitted last month he isn't ruling out his star man for a crunch double header.

Daily Record

World-Class Bar Owner Michael Chiem & Elite Chef Chase Kojima On Turning Work Into Art

We find out how they evolved their approach to their craft and how they have navigated the ever-shifting uncertain waters of the pandemic.

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Daily Record

Fear as ancient Japanese 'killing stone' said to contain evil demon cracks open

The so-called "killing stone", found in Japan, has split in two after allegedly housing the terrifying spirit for almost 1,000 years.

Bangkok Post

How did Japan become so cheap?

Every month, the Bank for International Settlements calculates and publishes the real and nominal effective exchange rates for major currencies. The most recent data, released in mid-February, contained a shock for Japan. They show that the yen's real effective exchange rate (Reer, representing roughly the purchasing power of the currency)…

Chicago Sun-Times

Roosevelt’s way in 1905 shows way to end war in Ukraine in 2022

President Theodore Roosevelt and his diplomatic team had to guide Russia and Japan away from the passions of war and toward reason, to avert the destruction of both nations.

The Hindu

From the Archives (March 8, 1922): Cotton excise

As regards the suggestion to remove the cotton excise duty Sir Malcolm said :- "You are well aware that the imposition of this duty will fall on the consumers. But what I was not prepared for was that excessive sympathy for the consumer professed by the advocates from Bombay. I…

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March 2022 State of Play start time: How to watch and what to expect

PlayStation has announced the first State of Play for 2022, with a focus on "Japanese publishers." Here's how to watch the show and what to expect.

The Hindu

CM holds talks with Dutch and Japanese delegations

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday held meetings with delegations led by the Netherlands Ambassador to India Marten van den Berg and the Consul General of Japan in Chennai Taga Masayuki to strengthen bilateral ties and foster cooperation in various avenues including higher education and tourism.

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2022 Mazda CX-60 E-Skyactiv PHEV Quietly Revealed

The new Mazda CX-60 will be the flagship for Europe and Japan, with the US expected to receive its own model possibly called CX-70.

USA Today Sports Media Group

PlayStation’s State of Play is back on Wednesday

The broadcast will focus on Japanese titles coming in the near future for PS4 and PS5.

The Independent UK

Stakes in rare King Edward VIII penny snapped up

There has been huge overseas interest in the coin, particularly from Japan, according to collectables platform Showpiece.com.

The Guardian - US

Huge invasive spiders native to Asia expected to spread along US east coast

Joro spiders will likely survive on the east coast because Japan has a similar climate and is located approximately on the same latitude

Daily Mirror

Mysterious ancient Japanese ‘killing stone’ said to contain a demon has cracked open

The Sessho-Seki rock, found in the Tochigi mountains near Tokyo, Japan, is said to house an evil nine-tailed fox and recently split into two almost equal parts

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