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PM Modi arrives in Japan to attend former premier Abe's state funeral

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The Hindu

PM Modi leaves for Japan for Shinzo Abe’s funeral

PM Modi to meet Japanese PM Kishida; no other bilateral meeting scheduled even as about 20 heads of state to travel to Tokyo

The Hindu

PM engages in 'funeral diplomacy'

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began what is known as "funeral diplomacy" Monday afternoon ahead of the state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the following day.

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Japan reopens to tourists: New travel requirements, to-dos before arrival, and rules while in the country

Everything you need to know about the new travel rules as Japan opens up to tourists once again

Evening Standard

US's Harris, Japan's Kishida condemn China's actions in Taiwan Strait

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Japan's defense during a meeting on Monday with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo in which they condemned China's actions in the Taiwan Strait.

Reuters

Kishida opens diplomacy rush as Japan preps divisive funeral

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a series of meetings with foreign dignitaries in what he’s called “funeral diplomacy,” the day before he hosts a controversial state-sponsored ceremony for former leader Shinzo Abe

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Why is Japan split over Abe's state funeral?

A rare state funeral for Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister who was assassinated in July, has split Japan

The Independent UK

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U.S. VP Harris, Japan PM Kishida to discuss Taiwan security issue -US administration official

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will discuss a partnership on Taiwan security issues, a senior U.S. administration official said on Monday aboard Air Force Two.

Reuters

Shinzo Abe funeral: world figures fly in to political storm over state service for Japan former PM

More than 50 past and present leaders to gather amid domestic opposition to ceremony fuelled by links between Abe’s party and Unification Church

The Guardian - AU

Ceremony and controversy await Harris during visit to Asia

Attending funerals on behalf of the United States is normally a straightforward assignment for a vice president

The Independent UK

State funeral of Shinzo Abe to be held on Sept 27: What all will it involve?

The state funeral of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated on July 8 in the city of Nara during a campaign speech, will take place on September 27 and is expected to see thousands of attendees. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Japan set to reopen to mass tourism starting next month

Japan has had among the longest lasting border travel restriction following the outbreak of Covid-19.

Daily Record

Govt aims to boost economy by easing entry for intl travelers

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced his intention to increase the number of inbound travelers to Japan by lifting the current ban on the acceptance of individual foreign travelers from Oct. 11.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Why Japan is divided over Shinzo Abe's state funeral

A lavish, taxpayer-funded funeral for Japanese former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has triggered a public backlash against the ruling party he led for years.

Reuters

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Evening Standard

Japan to let foreign tourists back in more than two years after it closed borders due to Covid

Easing of border rules to allow visa free travel will take place from October 11

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan to relax border controls from Oct. 11

NEW YORK -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that the government will significantly relax its border control measures against the novel coronavirus from Oct. 11.

The Guardian - UK

South Korea president criticised over gaffes at Queen’s funeral and UN

Yoon Suk-yeol accused of discourtesy in London and of swearing after chat to Joe Biden

Reuters

Japan's funeral for divisive slain PM Shinzo Abe fuels backlash

Japan will honour former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with a rare state funeral on Tuesday, a ceremony that has become a flashpoint for public anger over political scandal and deepened opposition to successor Fumio Kishida.

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ABC News

Japan to loosen travel restrictions imposed during pandemic, welcoming vaccinated tourists

Japan's prime minister announces the country will ease COVID-19 border control requirements from October 11, after maintaining some of the strictest border measures among major economies during the pandemic.

Reuters

Gaffes, controversy overshadow S.Korea's Yoon trips to U.N., London

A series of gaffes and controversies is overshadowing South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's first major overseas tour, sending his ratings plunging and inviting scathing criticism from some lawmakers even within his own party.

The Guardian - AU

Unification Church says it accepted ‘excessive’ donations from mother of suspect in Abe killing

Church official says he was upset to hear suspect told police his anger towards church led to attack on former Japanese PM

Al Jazeera

Japan to reopen to mass tourism from October

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says rules restricting tourists to package tours will be scrapped from next month.

Bangkok Post

Abe's expensive state funeral divides taxpayers

In a country where voters are increasingly opposed to a state funeral for Shinzo Abe, support for the event remains high among younger Japanese who see themselves as having benefited from his economic policies during his record run as premier.

Reuters

Japan PM says to ease COVID border control requirements next month

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday his country will ease COVID-19 border control requirements next month, a key step in fostering a recovery in Japan's tourism sector, which is eager to take advantage of the yen's slide to a 24-year low.

The Guardian - UK

Cost of living crisis: what are the rest of the G7 doing?

From generous one-off benefit payments to caps on rent increases, state intervention is taking shape across the G7

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