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Japan to remove entry cap in 'not-so-distant future'

TOKYO: Japan is reviewing its border control policy of keeping daily entries below 50,000 and will remove it in the "not so distant future," a government spokesman said on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Tokyo govt unveils solar power initiative

The Tokyo metropolitan government has unveiled a policy that includes the mandatory installation of solar panels on some newly constructed homes, among other measures aimed at promoting the use of solar power.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Neeraj Chopra caps splendid season with coveted Diamond League finals trophy

NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra is a lone wolf who believes in hunting, not being hunted down. He broke the hegemony of the Europeans in the men’s javelin throw competition with a historic Olympic gold in Tokyo last year. He took a 10-month sabbatical, then returned to serve a timely reminder…

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These images show people around the world honoring Queen Elizabeth II

There are tributes worldwide to Queen Elizabeth II — from the Empire State Building to the British Embassy in Tokyo — for the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch.

WEKU

30 years ago, one epic commercial revitalized the Godzilla franchise

Godzilla had already faced the likes of Gigan, Ghidorah, and Mothra and vanquished each of them, but on September 9, 1992, a new enemy stomped down the streets of Tokyo: Charles Barkley.

Inverse

Remembering Shinzo Abe, the real liberal

At former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's funeral in July, the streets were lined with people carrying flowers. His state funeral -- expected to be attended by world leaders -- will be held this Sept 27 in Tokyo.

Bangkok Post

India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Meeting: Rajnath reviews bilateral defence cooperation with Yasukazu Hamada

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday held a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart Yasukazu Hamada in Tokyo and reviewed various aspects of cooperation including regional affairs. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Rajnath Singh meets Japanese counterpart in Tokyo to bolster defence ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on the last leg of his five-day visit to Mongolia and Japan.

The Hindu

Japan, India hold security talks amid major Russian drills

Japan and India are holding security talks between their foreign and defense ministers in Tokyo, seeking to further strengthen their military ties amid growing tension from China and Russia in the region

The Independent UK

Unification Church ex-members in Japan rail at politicians who embraced it

When Sun Myung Moon, the Korean founder of the Unification Church, needed money for its extensive spiritual and business ventures he would look to Japan, according to some former members.

Reuters

VP Harris to attend former Japanese leader Abe's funeral in Tokyo

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Tokyo later this month to attend the funeral of slain former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, followed by a trip to South Korea, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Japan eases Covid-19 border controls but tourist surge doubtful

TOKYO: Japan's relaxed border measures from Wednesday, including raising a daily cap on arrivals from 20,000 to 50,000, will not translate into a surge of tourists to gun its economy unless they are given greater freedom to travel in the country, industry officials say.

Bangkok Post

Takahashi suspected of diverting fees to acquaintance's firm

A former Tokyo 2020 organizing committee executive who has been arrested in a bribery probe is suspected of proposing that Games sponsorship fees from a major publisher be diverted to an acquaintance's consulting firm, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Relaxation of border controls brings bustle back to Haneda

Travelers filled the international departure lobby of Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Wednesday following the easing of coronavirus-related border control measures.

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Japan raises daily arrival cap to 50,000 as tourism sector sluggish

TOKYO: Japan increased its daily entry cap on arrivals from 20,000 to 50,000 on Wednesday, as the country's tourism sector has been languishing in the face of strict Covid-19 border controls imposed for more than two years.

Tribune News Service

Why Japan is turning against a state funeral for assassinated former leader Shinzo Abe

TOKYO — The upcoming state funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was billed as an opportunity to stand up for democracy after his assassination on the campaign trail. It has ended up dividing the public and threatening his successor’s agenda.

The Independent UK

Japan, US, Philippines to step up maritime security ties

An American diplomat in Tokyo has criticized what he calls China’s “increasingly hostile maritime actions” as a threat to the safety of waterways in the resource-rich Indo-Pacific

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ex-Tokyo Games exec held in new bribery case

Haruyuki Takahashi, 78, a former executive board member of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic organizing committee who was arrested last month on suspicion of receiving bribes from one Games sponsor, Aoki Holdings, Inc., was rearrested on Tuesday on suspicion of receiving a total of about 76 million yen in bribes…

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Uniqlo opens VR shop at flagship store in Tokyo

Fast Retailing Co. has opened a virtual store that reproduces part of its Uniqlo Tokyo flagship store in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, on the internet.

The Independent UK

Tokyo Olympics sponsorship scandal widens with more arrests

Bribery allegations against a former Tokyo Olympics organizing committee member are widening as Japanese prosecutors “re-arrested” Haruyuki Takahashi in a case involving suspected payments from a publisher which became a sponsor for the Games

Asharq Al-Awsat

Dream Job: The Japanese Man Who Gets Paid to Do Nothing

Shoji Morimoto has what some would see as a dream job: he gets paid to do pretty much nothing. The 38-year-old Tokyo resident charges 10,000 yen ($71) per booking to accompany clients and simply exist as a companion. "Basically, I rent myself out. My job is to be wherever my…

Reuters

Two officials at Tokyo 2020 sponsor arrested in widening bribery probe

Japanese prosecutors arrested two officials at a sponsor of the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday as part of a widening bribery investigation that media said involved a former member of the Tokyo 2020 board.

Reuters

Dream job: the Japanese man who gets paid to do nothing

Shoji Morimoto has what some would see as a dream job: he gets paid to do pretty much nothing.

The Hindu

Shinzo Abe considered Manmohan Singh a mentor, Narendra Modi a friend: Japan leader’s advisor

Ahead of Jaishankar-Rajnath meeting in Tokyo, Abe’s advisor and speech writer calls India an “ideal partner”

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Arrested Games exec linked to deal with Kadokawa Takahashi linked to another deal in Games bribery probe

The Tokyo 2020 organizing committee executive board member already under arrest in an Olympics-related bribery probe is now suspected of acting as an intermediary for major publisher Kadokawa Corp. to be selected as an official Tokyo Games sponsor, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

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