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Japan public backs tight borders as government seeks to ease

Most Japanese want to keep strict virus border controls, according to a poll, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida saying at the weekend he was looking to ease one of the most stringent policies in the developed world.

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The International Space Station is set to come home in a fiery blaze – and Australia will likely have a front row seat

For more than two decades the International Space Station (ISS) has been the mainstay of human presence and research in space. More than 100 metres long, it’s the largest object ever placed in space, and its construction brought together the space agencies from the United States, Europe, Russia, Japan and…

The Conversation

Trade watchdog to crack down on unfair IT contracts

The Japan Fair Trade Commission has called for an end to practices that lock in central and local governments to contracts for IT products or services.

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Boost 3 nations' cooperation to enhance deterrence against N. Korea

North Korea's test-firing of missiles is a common threat to Japan, the United States and South Korea. These three countries need to cooperate in facilitating specific ways to enhance deterrence against North Korea.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan economy grew last quarter on better spending, exports

The government says Japan’s economy grew at an annual pace of 5.4% last quarter with boosts from improved consumer spending and exports

The Independent UK

Winter Olympics day 11: Valieva leads after short program – as it happened

Kamila Valieva took to the ice amid a swirl of controversy and elsewhere there were golds, blunders and much more

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It's all about perspectives

It is difficult to overcome something you believe is your weakness. Wisut Ponnimit, a cartoonist, animator, artist and musician who is known for his cheerful and cute girl character Mamuang (translated as mango), is not comfortable painting because he thinks he is not good at it.

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3 Best Technology Stocks to Buy in February

It has been a rough start to the year for the major market indexes, with tech stocks witnessing an aggressive sell-off on concerns over the Fed’s expected interest rate hikes this year. However, technology stocks are expected to keep seeing growth due to rising corporate spending on technology solutions. Given…

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Osaka, Tokyo, And Nagoya To Host Motorcycle Shows In Spring 2022

In 2022, motorcycle shows are returning to the event calendar throughout Japan and elsewhere. Here are three coming up later this spring in Japan.

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Travel UK: Covid rules when travelling from the UK to Japan, Malta and New Zealand

People are starting to book their holidays however whilst holidaymakers are getting ready to pack their bags, it may be worth checking over the current covid guidelines if you want to visit to Japan, Malta or New Zealand.

Glasgow Live

Winter Olympics: Eve Muirhead and Team GB facing three must-win games after Canada defeat

Team GB face Japan on Tuesday and know defeat in any of their final three matches could see them eliminated

The Independent UK

Capstone To Provide Systems To Japanese Industrial Manufacturer

Capstone Green Energy Corp (NASDAQ:CGRN) Japan distributor Kanamoto secured a contract to provide seven C65 microturbine systems to a Japanese firm in the chemical industry. Financial terms were not disclosed. Out of 44 Capstone units currently in operation at the Japanese site, the new systems will replace seven units that have reached 80,000…

Benzinga

Japan mulls scrapping 100-day remarriage ban

A Japanese government panel on Monday recommended abolishing the current 100-day remarriage ban for women after a divorce, in line with scrapping a century-old Civil Code provision that determines legal paternity.

Bangkok Post

Japan's police renew hunt for militants wanted since 1970s

Tokyo police are stepping up the hunt for members of the Japanese Red Army wanted for their alleged role in attacks in the 1970s and 1980s

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Incursion could start at ‘any time’, White House warns – as it happened

US relocating remaining embassy staff to Lviv, Antony Blinken confirms

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Japan firms expand retail facilities in Southeast Asia

BANGKOK -- Japanese companies are eager to open more commercial facilities in Southeast Asia, hoping to develop new markets in a region where the middle class has been enjoying economic growth. But for them to gain traction with local consumers, they'll need to deliver differentiated customer experiences to stand out…

The Independent UK

IAEA reviews water release from damaged Japan nuclear plant

A team from the International Atomic Energy Agency is in Japan to review its plan to release treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Keep using ISS to develop lunar explorations technology

Extending the operation of the International Space Station (ISS), which orbits 400 kilometers above the Earth, is under consideration. For humans to hone their skills to explore the moon and Mars, it is realistic to use existing facilities.

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Japan welcomes IAEA's inquiry into Fukushima water release

The Japanese government welcomes the International Atomic Energy Agency's review on the safety of releasing contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Monday.

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Japan's curling team beats China for 4th win in row

BEIJING -- The women of Japan's curling team continued their hot play on ice, overwhelming hosts China 10-2 on Monday morning for their fourth consecutive win at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

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Civic Rights for Foreign Residents Sparks Backlash in Japan

Voting rights for foreigners wasn’t an issue in Japan’s general elections last year, yet conservative mass media latched onto a proposal by the city assembly of Musashino in suburban Tokyo, making it an issue of national security.

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Coronavirus live: UK records 41,648 new cases and 35 Covid-linked deaths; French protest convoy reaches Brussels – as it happened

UK cases down 30% on the previous week, with weekly deaths down 27.2%; 500 French vehicles arrive in Brussels to protest against Covid measures

The Independent UK

Japan's central bank offers bond purchases to keep rates low

The Bank of Japan has made an offer for unlimited government bond purchases, moving to curb a surge in long-term interest rates

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan may ease border control measures in March

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World news snapshot: New Zealand deals with aftermath of cyclone and San Francisco mourns the death of a homeless man

Japan considers easing its entry ban on non-resident foreigners while Germany warns Russia about sanctions over Ukraine

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