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Japan LGBT law watered down amid culture war

Japan enacted a law to promote LGBT understanding last Friday after months of debate, but for some activists, the discussions did as much to entrench existing discrimination as encourage more open attitudes.

Bangkok Post

Carlos Ghosn says $1 billion lawsuit against Nissan is reasonable given his suffering after arrest

Carlos Ghosn says that the $1 billion lawsuit he recently filed against Nissan and others is just the beginning of his fight

The Independent UK

Bianca Censori fans divided amid speculation Kanye West's wife has had cosmetic surgery

Kanye West and his partner Bianca Censori - who are believed to be married - have been enjoying themselves in Japan this week, with one photo of her having attracted particular attention

Daily Mirror

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Peter Crouch on Steven Gerrard's support, Liverpool fan messages and 'carnage' on team night out in Japan

EXCLUSIVE: The ECHO chats to Peter Crouch at Anfield to talk through his time with Liverpool ahead of the release of his brand new Amazon documentary

Liverpool Echo

Japan's 'evaporated': Why do some people choose to disappear?

Every year, around 90,000 people are reported missing in Japan. Most of them are found or return home, but thousands of others simply vanish. It seems they don't want to be found. There is even a Japanese word for the phenomenon: "johatsu", or evaporation. Many make meticulous plans for their…

France 24

Hoi An travel guide: 48 hours of food, shopping and culture

In central Vietnam, a few miles from the ocean and on the banks of the Thu Bon River, lies the ancient trading hub of Hoi An, where 15th-19th century traders from China, Japan, the Netherlands and Portugal have been replaced with modern hungry tourists from around the world. A small,…

The Week

Fallen giants Nagoya Grampus chasing past glories after Arsene Wenger and Gary Lineker era

Arsene Wenger and Gary Lineker both spent time with Japanese club Nagoya Grampus in the 90s, but the years since have featured a relegation and mid-table mediocrity

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Munster's Jean Kleyn cleared to play for South Africa

The Johannesburg-born Munster lock qualified for Ireland on residency and made five appearances in 2019, including two at the Japan-hosted Rugby World Cup

Irish Mirror

Marking Battle of Okinawa anniversary, governor of southern Japanese islands urges diplomacy

The governor of Japan’s southern prefecture of Okinawa has called for more diplomatic efforts toward peace on the 78th anniversary of one of World War II’s bloodiest battles

The Independent UK

Try fresh Urrak and Japanese cocktails at Goa’s newest bars

With abundant restaurants and bars surfacing in Goa, here is our pick of 5 new entrants that are worth a visit

The Hindu

A Beck, Bogert & Appice live box set Jeff Beck was working on before his death will be released this fall

Live In Japan 1973/Live In London 1974 was remastered from recordings that had been sitting in Beck's vault for almost 50 years, and features the power trio's interpretations of Superstition, Going Down and more

Guitar World

Capcom's remastered detective game is getting its Japan-exclusive prologues - but only as a string of tweets

Ghost Trick's getting some bonus story, but in a very strange way

GamesRadar

Mazda And Panasonic Start Talks About Cylindrical EV Batteries

Mazda and Panasonic announced that they enter into discussions on establishing a medium- to long-term partnership to meet demand for battery EVs and batteries.

InsideEVs

Reo Hatate fuels swirling Celtic to Tottenham transfer theory as he becomes ultimate Angeball cheerleader

The Japan international has talked up his relationship with Postecoglou despite his Parkhead exit.

Daily Record

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Motorsport

Toyota's next-generation GT3 racer set for 2026 WEC debut

The Japanese manufacturer took the covers off the forerunner of what will be its first entry into the GT3 marketplace in almost a decade at last year's Tokyo Auto Salon, with ambitions of taking it to the World Endurance Championship and Le Mans 24 Hours.

The Guardian - AU

Anger in Japan as report reveals children were forcibly sterilised

Between 1948 and 1996, about 16,500 people were operated on without their consent under a eugenics law, triggering long campaign for redress

Zenger

Boxing’s Underrated Champion Stephen Fulton Seeks Legacy-Defining Win Against Naoya Inoue

Fulton, holding multiple super bantamweight titles, faces Inoue in Japan's backyard in a battle for boxing supremacy.

Bangkok Post

BG Pathum snap up influential midfielder Chanathip

BG Pathum United have signed midfielder Chanathip Songkrasin from Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale, the Thai League 1 club announced on Wednesday.

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Businessweek

Nissan Takes the Long, Costly Road to Reusing EV Batteries

Rather than strip old cells for precious metals like Tesla or BYD does, the carmaker is working to repurpose them. It’s a painstaking, labor-intensive process.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft Hikes Prices of Xbox Series X, Game Pass Worldwide

Microsoft will be increasing the price of the Xbox Series X everywhere except the U.S., Japan, Chile, Brazil, and Colombia. It will also be increasing the price of its Game Pass subscription (in the U.S., U.K., and most of Europe) starting in August.

The Independent UK

Japan's Kishida says he will attend NATO leaders' summit, stresses need for dialogue with China

Japan's prime minister says he plans to visit Lithuania in July to attend a NATO leaders’ summit as his country steps up cooperation with the Western organization

Motor1

Chevy Corvette Special Edition Models For Japan Celebrate Brand's Racing Heritage

Each of the available models is limited to just 35 units.

GamesRadar

This anime MMO could be 2024's biggest hit

Blue Protocol is a big hit in Japan - and it's coming West next year

Daily Record

Kyogo reacts to Brendan Rodgers at Celtic as star striker makes vow after epic season

The Japanese forward appears to be garnering interest from the English Premier League and was quizzed on his future while playing with Japan

Daily Mirror

Kanye West and new wife Bianca enjoy Japan trip with daughter North after birthday backlash

Kanye West and Bianca Censori have jetted off to Japan for a holiday with the rapper's 10-year-old daughter North West, who he shares with his ex-wife Kim Kardashian

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