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Local governments need to streamline administrative structure

The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan regarding the pandemic, foreign affairs, the economy and other issues. This is the eighth installment in a series of articles on how authoritative figures in various fields view such topics. The below is excerpted from remarks by Miyagi…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan widens virus restrictions as omicron surges in cities

Restaurants and bars will close early in Tokyo and a dozen other areas across Japan beginning Friday as Japan widens COVID-19 restrictions due to the omicron variant causing cases to surge to new highs in metropolitan areas

The Independent UK

Covid live: Ireland to lift almost all curbs from 6am on Saturday; France reports 400,851 new cases — as it happened

Ireland’s premier Micheál Martin says ‘we have weathered the Omicron storm’; France reports 400,851 daily cases and 233 Covid-linked hospital deaths

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Security, China dominate Biden’s talks with Japan’s Kishida

The leaders of US and Japan agree to work closely on issues including China, North Korea, and Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

World-first hydrogen tanker arrives in Victoria to test potential for exporting fuel source to Japan

The Suiso Frontier arrived in Victoria yesterday as the next step in a project which is testing whether it is possible to export Australian-produced hydrogen to Japan.

ABC News

Japan's post-Covid regional dilemma

Among the major powers that are moving forward with an eye on the post-pandemic era, when Covid-19 will eventually become an endemic with flu-like manageability, Japan is second to none. The visit last week by its minister of economy, trade, and industry (METI), Koichi Hagiuda, made front-page news in Bangkok,…

Bangkok Post

Toyota Confirms Four-Year Wait List For New Land Cruiser

Toyota posted an apology on the Japanese Land Cruiser site.

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Japan's bullying problem: Social media worsens a deeply entrenched issue

Bullying at school, or "ijime", is a persistent problem in Japan. In 2020, there were 612,000 recorded cases at schools across the country – more than three times the number a decade ago. What begins as a joke among friends can end in insults and violence. Bullying leads to academic…

France 24

'Ship of the future' loads Aussie hydrogen

Australia is exporting the world's first commercial load of liquefied hydrogen to Japan, opening up a new era for energy exports and Victoria's coalfields.

AAP

Security co-operation, China to dominate Biden's talks with Japan's Kishida

Greater security co-operation between the United States and Japan is likely to be the focus of the first substantial talks between their leaders since Fumio Kishida became Japanese prime minister last year, amid growing concern over China's might and North Korea's missile plans.

Reuters

Japan, France seek to deepen security ties amid China's rise

The foreign and defense ministers of Japan and France have held virtual talks as the two countries seek to deepen their security ties in the Indo-Pacific region, where tensions have been rising amid China’s military buildup and North Korea’s nuclear and missile development

The Independent UK

Why EHang Holdings Shares Are Rising

EHang Holdings Ltd - ADR (NASDAQ: EH) shares are trading higher after the company announced AirX has placed a pre-order for 50 units of the EH216 AAV, marking the biggest pre-order the company has received in Japan.

Benzinga

Amgen's Lumakras Approved In Japan For Pretreated Lung Cancer Patients

Amgen Inc's (NASDAQ: AMGN) Lumakras (sotorasib) has been approved in Japan for KRAS G12C-mutated positive, unres

Benzinga

Why you might want to consider a pilgrimage for your next holiday or day trip

We have been living in a COVID-19 pandemic world for two years – and almost everything about our lives has been affected. Travel and holidays in particular have been constrained through border closures and lockdowns. It’s too early to say what effect this may have on overseas travel long term.…

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The Daily Biotech Pulse: Novavax COVID Shot Authorized In Australia, Zymeworks Restructures, Orphan Drug Designation For Marker's Pancreatic Cancer Drug

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours:

The Times of India

Japan open women's Asian Cup title defence against Myanmar without COVID-infected star striker

PUNE: With a host of quality players in their ranks, two-time defending champions Japan would look for all the points when they open their campaign against Myanmar in the AFC Women's Asian Cup here on Friday.

The Times of India

Japan striker Mana Iwabuchi tests positive for COVID ahead of women's Asian Cup: Report

PUNE: Japan striker Mana Iwabuchi will miss the first few matches of her team's title defence at the AFC Women's Asian Cup testing positive for COVID-19, according to a report.

Daily Record

Andy Murray OUT of Australian Open as Scot seen off in straight sets by Taro Daniel

The former world number 1 was nowhere near his best as he fell 6-4 6-4 6-4 to the Japanese.

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New security strategy must underline threat posed by Beijing

Japan will continue to face challenges this year, from issues such as the pandemic to foreign affairs and the economy. This is the seventh installment of a series in which authoritative figures in various fields share their thoughts on such topics. The following text was excerpted from remarks by former…

Irish Mirror

Munster in 'the heat' of signing new players but Jason Jenkins next for summer departure

Senior coach Stephen Larkham 'excited' that RG Snyman is staying on but Jason Jenkins wanted by Leinster and Damian de Allende set to move to Japan

Reuters

Japan's Osaka and two more regions expected to request COVID-19 measures

Japan's western prefecture of Osaka and two neighbouring regions are expected to join in a widening declaration of COVID-19 prevention measures, Osaka's governor said on Thursday.

Motorsport

Alesi feeling Super Formula title "expectations" at TOM'S

Giuliano Alesi is convinced he has the potential to be part of this year’s Super Formula title battle, after being handed the chance to race full-time for TOM’S in 2022.

The Independent UK

Japan's imports hit record highs on surging energy prices

Japan’s exports and imports both reached record highs in December, largely because of surging oil prices and a weaker yen

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan to delay recommending Sado Gold Mine for World Heritage list

The government intends to put off recommending the Sado Gold Mine as a possible UNESCO World Heritage site, on the grounds that opposition from South Korea is likely to jeopardize the site's designation at a 2023 meeting, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

Reuters

France and Japan face 'tougher' Indo-Pacific security situation, minister says

The security situation facing Japan and France in the Indo-Pacific is unstable and "getting tougher", Japan's defence minister said on Thursday, at the start of talks between the foreign and defence ministers of the two countries.

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