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Japan, UK renew security ties, aircraft carrier to deploy in 2025

Tokyo is seeking to shore up its alliances amid heightened tension in the Asia-Pacific over North Korea, Taiwan.

Al Jazeera

Rishi Sunak seeks to build stronger defence with Japan at Tokyo G7

PM expected to unveil Hiroshima accord at meeting with Japan’s Fumio Kishida amid fears of China’s rising militarisation

The Guardian - UK

Sunak to unveil agreement with Japan on closer defence, security and cyber ties

Rishi Sunak is in Tokyo to attend the G7 summit.

The Independent UK

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Paris Olympics vows to carry the torch for LGBTQ rights after watershed of Tokyo

Organizers of the 2024 Paris Games intend to seize on the Olympic spotlight to push a message that LGBTQ rights need to progress outside France

The Independent UK

Passenger with 'so much' plastic surgery nearly missed flight due to passport 'nightmare'

Tomi Grainger, who describes themselves as “Australia’s craziest drag queen”, was stopped by border guards at Sydney International Airport during a trip to Tokyo

Daily Mirror

Dispute centered around redevelopment of historic Tokyo park, iconic stadiums

Building new sports facilities is at the heart of a disputed plan to makeover one of Tokyo's most beloved park areas

The Independent UK

'Pushing back': G7 seeks influence with expanded guestlist

Tokyo (AFP) - When G7 leaders meet in Hiroshima this week, they won't be alone: eight non-members including major developing economies have been invited in a bid to sway opinion on Russia and China.

AFP

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Japan economic growth beats expectations in first quarter

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter, official data showed Wednesday, helped by a recovery in inbound tourism after pandemic border restrictions were lifted.

AFP

Japan GDP growth beats expectations in first quarter

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter, official data showed Wednesday, helped by a recovery in inbound tourism after pandemic border restrictions were lifted.

AFP

The world’s most romantic hotels and luxury rooms in 2023

From a luxe penthouse suite in Rome to a discreet cabin in the New Forest, these are the dreamiest boltholes to book with your beloved

The Independent UK

Man City announce two more friendlies for pre-season Asia tour including Bayern Munich fixture

Manchester City have now confirmed their full pre-season fixture schedule with a trip to Tokyo booked in.

Manchester Evening News

Japan, China ministers make first call on defence hotline

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan and China used a new military hotline for the first time on Tuesday, their defence ministries said, following years of negotiations to set up the communication channel.

AFP

Celtic in Japan friendly dates take shape but clashes with Man City and Bayern Munich look unlikely

The Hoops will make their way to Japan over the summer and could face another J League outfit.

Daily Record

G7 leaders meet to pressure Russia, find China unity

Tokyo (AFP) - G7 leaders meet in Hiroshima this week looking to tighten the screws further on Russia over the Ukraine war and agree a united line on China's growing military and economic power.

AFP

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The Independent UK

South Korea and Japan use G-7 to push improvement in ties long marked by animosity

Amid the high-level efforts to settle global crises, this weekend’s Group of 7 summit of rich democracies will also see an unusual diplomatic reconciliation

AFP

Japan boyband agency apologises over sex abuse allegations

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's top boyband agency has issued an apology over sexual assault allegations against its late founder Johnny Kitagawa, with fans demanding Monday that the firm "fully investigate" the matter.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian markets, oil lower as recession fears, debt ceiling darken outlook

Asian shares are mostly lower though Tokyo's benchmark has gained after a decline Friday on Wall Street driven by renewed worries over a possible recession

Bangkok Post

Panipak stars as Thai taekwondo team hits goldmine

Thailand’s taekwondo team, led by Tokyo Olympic champion Panipak Wongpattanakit, added three gold medals to the haul at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia on Sunday.

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The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak set for busy week of diplomacy in Iceland and Japan

The Prime Minister is to travel to a Council of Europe summit in Iceland, before heading Japan for a bilateral meeting in Tokyo and a G7 gathering.

AFP

Japan coach wary of 'extremely difficult' Asian Cup group

Tokyo (AFP) - Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan want to build on their World Cup success by recapturing the Asian Cup -- but must first survive an "extremely difficult" group.

AFP

The long wait is over: New 'Zelda' hits shelves

Tokyo (AFP) - A six-year wait came to an end for "Zelda" fans across the world on Friday as Nintendo released the long-awaited next instalment of its 40-year-old gaming saga.

The Street

NBC's Major Move Will Change How People Watch the Olympics

The network is looking to bounce back from the poor results of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics broadcast.

AFP

Nissan full-year results beat estimates, forecast bullish

Tokyo (AFP) - Nissan said Thursday its full-year net profit slightly topped estimates and offered an upbeat forecast for the current fiscal year, despite warning of "challenging" conditions ahead.

Manchester Evening News

Gordon Ramsay’s new ‘1930s Tokyo-inspired’ Manchester restaurant announces opening date

Lucky Cat will open on King Street next month

AFP

SoftBank Group logs $7.2 billion full-year loss on tech woes

Tokyo (AFP) - SoftBank Group reported an annual net loss of over $7.2 billion on Thursday after a bruising year for the tech startup sector in which it is heavily invested.

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