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Putin's war in Ukraine opened a 76-year-old wound for Japan. This time, it isn't willing to appease Russia

Decades after the end of World War II, a small chain of islands claimed by both Russia and Japan have again become entangled in a conflict as Tokyo refuses to submit to Vladimir Putin any longer.

ABC News

Japan Formally Revokes Russia's 'Most Favored Nation' Status

Japan formally revoked Russia's “most favored nation” trade status Wednesday over its invasion of Ukraine, as Tokyo steps up sanctions amid revelations of the Russian military's widespread atrocities against civilians. The stripping of Russia’s trade status is Japan's latest move against Moscow and was part of a list of sanctions…

Asharq Al-Awsat

E-chopsticks help reduce salt intake

TOKYO: Japanese researchers have developed computerised chopsticks that enhance salty tastes, potentially helping those who need to reduce sodium in their diets.

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Japan formally revokes Russia's 'most favored nation' status

Japan has formally revoked Russia's “most favored nation” trade status over its invasion of Ukraine, as Tokyo steps up sanctions amid revelations of the Russian military's widespread atrocities against civilians

The Independent UK

Yoshinoya sacks MD over sexist remarks

TOKYO: A managing director for "gyudon" beef bowl restaurant chain Yoshinoya has been dismissed over inappropriate remarks about young women made at a university-hosted lecture, the parent company said yesterday.

Bangkok Post

Japan trebles loans to Ukraine to $300 million -PM Kishida to other leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told a video call with U.S. President Joe Biden and other leaders that Tokyo now plans to extend $300 million in loans to Ukraine, up from an original offer of $100 million, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said.

Reuters

Japan’s struggling tourism sector despairs at lack of COVID exit

Japan is increasingly an outlier in a region that is lifting border restrictions and reviving quarantine-free travel.

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The ballad of the deadline café

Kiwi writers respond to Tokyo's Manuscript Writing Café

Newsroom.co.nz

Elaine Thompson-Herah posts fastest women’s 100m sprint time of 2022 before opting out of final in California

Last year was an incredible one for the Jamaican as she picked up three golds in Tokyo

The Independent UK

Mariko Yugeta, the 63-year-old limbering up to run a sub-three-hour marathon

The Japanese runner finds age no barrier and may even challenge the world record she already holds in Monday’s Boston marathon

The Guardian - AU

'Kingdom Hearts 4': Here's how much Sora's swanky Tokyo apartment costs

Kingdom Hearts 4' Quadratum is based on Tokyo's fashion district of Shibuya. The apartment Sora is living in also happens to be in one of the most expensive neighborhoods.

Inverse

Damage to Shinkansen line raises questions about quake resistance

Passengers arriving on the Tohoku Shinkansen platform at Tokyo and Fukushima stations Thursday -- the day operations resumed along the full length of the line, almost one month after a powerful earthquake -- were greeted by station attendants holding banners. A 60-year-old company employee, traveling from Fukushima Station to Sendai…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Novak Djokovic told he made one big 'mistake' that saw him miss out on Calendar Slam

World No 1 Novak Djokovic's coach has told the 20-time Grand Slam champion he made a crucial error in deciding to play at the Tokyo Olympics last summer

Daily Mirror

Bereaved man's message on traffic safety resonates with young people

It was three years ago on April 19 that an 87-year-old man accidentally ran a red light and plowed his car into a crowd of pedestrians and cyclists in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district, leaving two dead and injuring nine others, some severely.

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Daily Mirror

Allyson Felix set to retire as most successful female track and field Olympian

Allyson Felix, who competed at her fifth and final Olympics in Tokyo last summer, has announced she will retire at the end of the season

Financial Times

The pervasive succession crisis threatening Japan’s economy

The world’s third-largest economy was built on craftsmanship and family enterprise. A shortage of heirs jeopardises that legacy

Sports Illustrated

Jade Carey’s ‘Quiet Fierceness’ Has Been on Full Display at Oregon State

The Olympic champ has hit 44 consecutive routines with only two scores below a 9.900 this season, and is competing as the top-ranked all-arounder at the NCAA championships.

Benzinga

Japan-Based Shinogi's COVID-19 Drug Associated With Birth Defects: Bloomberg

Shionogi & Co stock slumped 16% in Tokyo after preclinical studies showed its experimental COVID-19 drug disturbed fetal development, triggering concerns about its approval. Kyodo News reported that the drug likely wouldn’t be recommended for pregnant women without giving attribution. The animal data, which showed harm when given at high doses, was…

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The Russia–Ukraine Crisis and Japan’s Energy Dilemma

The war in Ukraine has led to renewed momentum for Japan to accelerate investment in energy efficiency, electrification, and renewables, which are being proposed as a solution to the global energy market turmoil.

The Independent UK

Ukrainian in Japan returns home to help parents, country

Millions of Ukrainians have fled their country, but Sasha Kaverina did just the opposite

Irish Mirror

Kellie Harrington reflects on 'bloody amazing' wedding day with wife Mandy Loughlin

The victorious Tokyo boxer loved her big day but is now turning her attention to the world championships next month

Bangkok Post

Japan confirms first case of Omicron XE variant in airport arrival

TOKYO: Japan has confirmed its first case of the Omicron XE derivative strain of the novel coronavirus in a woman upon arrival at Narita airport near Tokyo, the Health Ministry said on Monday.

The Independent UK

Eya Guezguez death: Youngest Olympian at Tokyo games dies aged 17

Tunisian was training with national team when the boat she and her twin were using capsized

The Guardian - UK

Eya Guezguez, Tunisian Olympic sailor, dies aged 17 in training accident

The IOC has announced that Eya Guezguez, who competed at the 2020 Tokyo Games, died in a training accident

Daily Mirror

Tragedy as Tokyo Olympics sailor Eya Guezguez dies aged just 17 after boat sinks

Tunisian sailor Eya Guezguez competed at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics when she was aged just 16, finishing in 21st place alongside her twin sister Sarra in the 49er FX event

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