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TOKYO: Two men have been arrested for allegedly harming the business of the Japanese beef bowl chain Yoshinoya after video emerged of one of them eating directly from a container of toppings meant for all customers, Osaka police said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Japan weighs bomb-shelter bill with eye on China, North Korea

TOKYO — With tensions around Taiwan rising and North Korea firing missiles at a blistering pace, lawmakers in neighboring Japan are pushing for a rollout of shelters where its residents can take refuge in the event of an attack.

Tribune News Service

New start

New employees at major daily consumer goods firm Lion Corp. and its group companies attend a ceremony for fresh recruits in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on Monday morning. The participants, including 86 new workers, did not wear face masks. Many companies across the nation held similar events on the day, and…

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Govt seeking multiple visits by Japan, China leaders

BEIJING -- Japan and China made no clear progress Sunday in talks between Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and his Chinese counterpart, Qin Gang. Nevertheless, the two foreign chiefs agreed on the need to continue dialogue with the aim of improving bilateral ties.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ryuichi Sakamoto obituary

Japanese composer and electronic music pioneer behind the soundtrack for the 1983 film Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s like we don’t exist’: Japan faces pressure to allow same-sex marriage

Diplomats add their voices to Japanese campaigners in demanding LGBTQ+ rights as Hiroshima prepares to host the G7 summit

The Guardian - UK

Harry Styles filmed 'going home’ with ex Kiko Mizuhara hours after Emily Ratajkowski kiss

Former One Direction singer Harry Styles was filmed walking home on the streets of Tokyo with his former flame Kiko Mizuhara just hours after locking lips with Emily Ratajkowski

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Revised e-scooter law raises safety concerns

With electric scooters soon to be rideable without a driver's license, businesses in Tokyo's Ginza district are racking their brains over how to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Emily Ratajkowski is 'still on the rebound' amid 'impulsive' Harry Styles hook-up

Emily Ratajkowski and Harry Styles went viral after they were spotted passionately kissing in Tokyo, with an insider claiming the hook-up 'seemed to be impulsive'

Daily Mirror

Why is Japan worried about Australia's energy policies, and will the lights go out in Tokyo?

A corporate titan from Japan unleashed on Australia's energy policies this week. So why are they so upset, and is it really that bad?

ABC News

Sports bodies decide on anti-corruption steps

The Japan Sports Agency and the Japan Olympic Committee were among the organizations that decided Thursday on governance guidelines for major sports events, in response to a series of corruption and bid-rigging allegations related to the Tokyo Games.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

LGBTQ summit calls on Japan to enact anti-discrimination law

Japanese LGBTQ activists and supporters have held an inaugural Pride 7 Summit in Tokyo, where they called on Group of Seven governments to promote and strengthen support and legal protections for LGBTQ people and urged Japan’s government to enact an anti-discrimination law before it hosts this year’s G-7 summit in…

The Independent UK

South Korea to keep Fukushima seafood ban despite thaw with Japan

President Yoon Seok-yeol’s administration says ‘health and safety’ top priority despite improving Seoul-Tokyo ties.

Al Jazeera

What can't bees do? Unique study of urban beehives reveals the secrets of several cities around the world

Bees provide myriad benefits to humanity, including pollination services, honey production, food security and crop pollination, artistic inspiration and even career opportunities.

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Pre-purchase deals available for Centara

Centara Hotels & Resorts is launching special hotel deals with savings of up to 40% in the latest phase of its Centara Pre-Purchased Nights offer for hotels and resorts across Thailand.

Evening Standard

Michelin-star sushi chef Endo Kazutoshi’s Tokyo secrets

In the first of a new series, Michelin-star sushi master Endo Kazutoshi shares his tips on the city he grew up in

Bangkok Post

UK closer to joining Pacific trade pact

TOKYO: Members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership are expected to agree this month on allowing Britain to join the free trade pact, Japanese government sources said on Wednesday.

Irish Mirror

Six-time Paralympic gold medallist Jason Smyth calls time on his monumental career

Smyth saved the best until last, winning the 100m in Tokyo against Algeria’s Skander Djamil Athmani, the fastest qualifier for the final, by .01 of a second

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Emily Ratajkowski spends quality time with her son in Tokyo after Harry Styles smooch

Model Emily Ratajkowski was spotted passionately kissing Harry Styles in Tokyo just days before she spent some quality time with her son, Sylvester, in the Japanese capital

The Independent UK

Into orbit: Sadiq Khan plans London ‘Superloop’ transport route to rival Paris and Tokyo

Unlike Metro line 15 around the French capital, Sadiq Khan’s plan involves seven connecting buses and a break for the Thames

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Hotels' postpartum care services help ease burden on new mothers

Postpartum care services at a central Tokyo hotel are increasingly popular among new mothers.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Tokyo restaurants offer jobs to help Ukrainian evacuees settle in

Two restaurants in Tokyo that employ evacuees from Ukraine and serve traditional home-style dishes from the country are becoming popular among local residents.

The Guardian - UK

Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman review – Murakami’s surreal tales around a Tokyo earthquake

The seductively quirky sad-serious tone of the author is evident as a constellation of characters try and save the city – including a lost cat and a giant talkative frog

The Independent UK

John Legend learns his song soundtracked Harry Styles and Emily Ratajkowski kiss

Harry Styles and Emily Ratajkowski sparked dating rumours after a video appeared to show the pair kissing in Tokyo

The Independent UK

Harry Styles calls Emily Ratajowski his ‘celebrity crush’ in resurfaced video years before Tokyo kiss

Harry Styles and Emily Ratajkowski have sparked dating rumours after a video purportedly showed them kissing

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