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New law targets voyeurism and 'upskirt photography' in Japan

For the first time in Japan, lawmakers are moving to criminalise "sneak photography", or sexual photos taken without consent in public places, a recurrent problem in public transportation which mainly targets young women. The law is a move in the right direction, our Observer says, though Japan still has plenty…

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The racing bond helping two Kiwis dominate Formula E

Nick Cassidy and Mitch Evans have taken the Formula E world by storm this season, riding the crest of a wave that means the two New Zealanders have won the last four races between themselves.

Autosport

Japan tech investor SoftBank sinks into second year of losses

Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group is reporting a loss of 970 billion yen, or $7 billion, for the fiscal year that just ended

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Japan pledges to mobilise $1 billion to help nations around Ukraine accept refugees

Japan will unveil a plan on Thursday to mobilise $1 billion to help countries surrounding Ukraine accept refugees from the war-torn country, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Thursday.

Reuters

Nissan reports surging profit amid strong sales, easing chip crunch

Japanese automaker Nissan is reporting a seven-fold surge in January-March profit and forecasting strong sales for this fiscal year riding on the popularity of its new model offerings

The Independent UK

Prehistoric humans came from China to the Americas in two waves

A genetics study finds that some of the first arrivals came from China during two distinct migrations: the first during the last ice age, and the second shortly after.

The Hindu

Renault To Rival VW With Sub-$25,000 EV From 2027

Renault Group's CEO Luca de Meo underlined that Japanese kei cars, which are strictly regulated in the size and power departments, will serve as the inspiration for Renault’s 2027-bound EV.

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US Treasury chief decries debt 'brinkmanship'

NIIGATA, Japan: Political brinkmanship over raising the US debt ceiling risks "serious economic costs" even without the "catastrophe" of a default, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Thursday at G7 finance talks in Japan.

Bangkok Post

Yellen highlights common goals with Brazil on climate, development

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen highlighted the fight against climate change and other goals shared by the United States and Brazil, in a meeting with Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad in Japan on Thursday.

Reuters

5.4 magnitude earthquake near Tokyo causes minor injuries, damage

An earthquake has shaken Japan’s capital, Tokyo, and surrounding areas, injuring several people and causing minor damage

The Independent UK

G7 finance ministers tackle global economic challenges as Yellen seeks to reassure on debt standoff

The financial leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations are meeting in Japan as a standoff over the U.S. debt ceiling looms as one of the biggest potential threats to the global economy

The Independent UK

Check Out Daytona's New Accessory Line For The Honda Dax 125

Japanese aftermarket specialist Daytona has launched a series of aftermarket goodies for the Honda Dax 125 in Japan.

RideApart

Toyota plant to face industry inspection

Industry officials plan to inspect the Toyota factory in Chachoengsao this week to assure car buyers safety standards are followed by the giant Japanese automaker.

Bangkok Post

Yamaha E01 Electric Scooter Now Available For Rent At Some Japan Locations

Yamaha's E01 electric scooter is now available to rent at certain Yamaha motorbike rental locations in Japan, and it comes complete with a charger.

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Daily Mirror

Woman's tongue turns black and hairy after reaction to common antibiotic

The woman from Japan developed a black furry tongue as a side effect to taking an antibiotic to fight the side effects of chemotherapy to fight her rectal cancer

The Guardian - UK

There are better alternatives to the UK’s absurd citizenship test

Letters: The Belgian nationality test focuses on practical details, says Ross McQueen, while Hugh Lawson writes about leave to remain in Japan, and Gerard Cavalier thinks MPs should be quizzed

LiveScience

Some of the 1st ice age humans who ventured into Americas came from China, DNA study suggests

The first wave of humans into the Americas during the last ice age may have hailed partly from northern China, according to a DNA study of ancient and modern Indigenous people.

Daily Mirror

Hidden cave in Japan said to be 'entrance to hell' after explorers who went inside died

The Ahun Ru Paro cave system sits at the base of Mt Otokoyama in Japan's Hokkaido region - and was given its name by the local Ainu people after the mysterious death of someone who went inside

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The Independent UK

Australia returns remains of four Indigenous people to Japan after they were dug up for experiments

‘We have finally moved a step forward. But our existence has still not been accepted’

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Japan, South Korea partnership funds to go to chips, energy

Top business leaders from Japan and South Korea will use a fund meant to underscore the two countries’ burgeoning ties to strengthen their cooperation in energy, industry and other sectors

The Independent UK

Schoolboy in Tokyo stabbed in chest, suspect arrested

Japanese police say a schoolboy was stabbed in the chest as he stepped out of his house to go to school in a residential area of downtown Tokyo

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The Philippines’ Fight for Foreign Policy Freedom

Due to China’s increasing assertiveness in the Taiwan Strait and grey-zone coercion in the West Philippine Sea, Marcos reinvigorated the Philippine alliance with the U.S. and sought a stronger strategic partnership with Japan.

Reuters

Japan to hold talks with South Korea and U.S. on May 21 - Sankei

Japan plans to hold talks with South Korea and the United States in Hiroshima on May 21, Sankei newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing multiple government sources.

Reuters

North Korea warns Japan not to join S.Korea-US nuclear consulting group

North Korea's foreign ministry has warned Japan not join the newly announced Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) between South Korea and the U.S. and said doing so would make the Northeast Asian region unstable.

The Hindu

Hockey India announces 18-member Indian junior women’s team for Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023

Hockey India on May 10 named the 18-member Indian Junior Women’s Team for the prestigious Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 scheduled to begin from June 2 in Kakamigahara, Japan.

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