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Clouds Gather Over Japan's Ambitious Osaka World Expo

One of the largest wooden structures ever built is taking shape in Osaka, but hopes that Expo 2025 will unite the world are being dogged by cost blowouts and a lack of public enthusiasm.

International Business Times

While Biden and Kishida exchange praise in Washington, Japan is asking ‘what if Trump’?

Despite warm words from the US and Japanese leaders during their summit this week, back in Japan the spectre of a second Trump White House looms large

The Guardian - AU

Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan 'ironclad' amid China tensions

President Joe Biden said Thursday that US defence commitment to Pacific allies was “ironclad” as he gathered Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House in the midst of growing concern about provocative Chinese military action in the Indo-Pacific.

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Japan, Philippines, US rebuke China over ‘dangerous’ South China Sea moves

Meeting in Washington, DC, the leaders of Japan, the Philippines and US stress importance of abiding by maritime law.

Al Jazeera

Moloney sees chance for Japanese boxing takeover

Australian bantamweight world champion Jason Moloney plans to build on his established Japanese fan base when he defends his belt in front of 55,000 in Tokyo.

AAP

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv electricity plant destroyed by Russian missiles and drones

Ukraine parliament passes controversial mobilisation bill to boost troop numbers; Japan’s prime minister calls on US to continue supporting Ukraine. What we know on day 779

The Guardian - AU

Biden pledges to defend Philippines from any attack in South China Sea

US president describes defence commitment to the Philippines and Japan as ‘ironclad’ as Beijing accuses Manila of violating Chinese sovereignty

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US Reaffirms Defense Commitments To Japan And Philippines

President Biden reaffirms US support for Japan and the Philippines in defense matters during trilateral summit addressing Chinese aggression.

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First non-American to walk on the Moon

NASA's Artemis mission will see Japanese astronauts take a historic step on the Moon

Salon

Blossoming coalition? Japan at heart of US-led push to contain China

Roll out the red carpet for Japan. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is being feted with a speech before a joint session of Congress and a White House state dinner. Key to the courtship is Tokyo's ramped-up role in policing the Pacific. Like the Germans in Europe, the Japanese have had…

France 24

Japan PM Urges US Support For Ukraine's Survival

Japan's Prime Minister emphasizes US support for Ukraine's survival and international cooperation in addressing global challenges.

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Japan PM Asks US To Overcome 'Self-doubt'

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday called on Americans to overcome their "self-doubt" as he offered a paean to US global leadership before a bitterly divided Congress.

International Business Times

Stephen Colbert on Republicans and abortion bans: ‘Backpedaling like a tweaked-out unicycle chimp’

Late-night hosts discuss Arizona re-enacting a 160-year-old abortion ban and Trump’s attempts to appear more moderate

The Guardian - US

The first foreign-born grand champion of sumo, Akebono Taro, dies at age 54

Born Chad George Ha'aheo Rowan in Hawaii, Akebono moved to Tokyo in the 1980s, won his first grand championship in 1993, the first of 11 such titles, and retired in 2001. He died of heart failure.

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Roll Call

Kishida tells Congress Japan will help US carry the load abroad - Roll Call

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida told Congress that Tokyo is ready to carry a larger share of the burden the U.S. has borne for decades.

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Shogun Episode 9 Trailer Teases Mariko's Leadership In Osaka

Experience the captivating drama of Shogun episode 9 'Crimson Sky' as Mariko takes charge in feudal Japan. Don't miss the intense showdowns and power strug...

Barchart

Stock Index Futures are Higher after Wholesale Prices Increased Less Than Expected in March

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are up 0.02%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are up 0.17%% this morning, after the release of the PPI data.

TechRadar

Google announces $1bn undersea cable funding as it extends Pacific reach

$1 billion in funding allocated to pair of new Google subsea cables and more connectivity work in the Pacific.

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US, Japan, Philippines To Address China Tensions In Summit

President Biden to address Chinese aggression in the South China Sea with Japanese and Filipino leaders. White House expresses concern over China's activit...

WEKU

Biden to hold summit with Japan, Philippines; FAFSA delays threaten college enrollment

President Biden hosts the leaders of Japan and the Philippines. Fewer high school seniors are completing their FAFSA form.

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Slip as Rate Cut Hopes Fade, U.S. PPI Data and ECB Decision in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.36%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.30% this morning, signaling further losses on Wall Street after hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data diminished hopes of early interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, while investors awaited crucial U.S. producer inflation…

Evening Standard

A who's who of the star-studded guest list for the White House’s Japan state dinner

A VIP night planned by the President and First Lady’s office boasted rib eye steak dinners, 6ft cherry blossom centre-pieces and music from Paul Simon. Robert De Niro, Jeff Bezos and Kamala Harris headed up the guest list of tech types, celebs and politicians

GamesRadar

Pokemon hacker could face five years in prison for selling manipulated Scarlet and Violet save data in Japan

The arrested individual has reportedly admitted their guilt

Space

Japanese astronauts will join NASA moon landings in return for lunar rover

The first non-American to walk on the moon will be a Japanese astronaut. Two JAXA astronauts will fly on future Artemis landing missions in return for Japan providing a pressurized moon rover.

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Biden To Address South China Sea Concerns In Summit

President Biden to address concerns over China's actions in South China Sea at upcoming summit with Japan and Philippines, focusing on regional security ch...

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