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A year has passed since former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo was assassinated by a gunman during a campaign rally in Nara on July 8, 2022. Much like the assassination of US President John F Kennedy in Dallas in 1963, Abe's murder marked a watershed moment in Japan's history.

Bangkok Post

Japanese visitors unlikely to hit TAT target

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) acknowledges that inbound Japanese visitors are unlikely to reach its target of half of the 2019 level this year because of a slow resumption of flights and a weak yen, while travel agents have voiced concerns about potential political unrest.

Bangkok Post

Daizen Maeda issues Celtic message after Jota farewell address as he makes Parkhead promise

The 25-year-old Japanese star penned a new four-year deal in Glasgow, following in Kyogo's footsteps

Daily Record

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10 Things You Didn't Know About Nasa Hataoka

Learn more about Japanese golfer Nasa Hataoka with these facts

Golf Monthly

Backlash builds as Japan prepares to release wastewater from Fukushima nuclear plant

Protesters say the release, which won the endorsement of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog last week, sets a bad precedent that may encourage other countries to dispose nuclear waste into sea.

WEKU

‘Bread is much easier’: how Japan fell out of love with rice

The traditional staple is losing the battle with more convenient and cheaper alternative foods

The Guardian - UK

A Buddhist pilgrimage route in Japan

Japan is crisscrossed with ancient pilgrimage routes, and walking them is a slow but rewarding way to experience the country’s religious art and architecture, its cultural traditions, and its wild landscapes.

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Canada Open badminton | Lakshya Sen sails into final, Sindhu suffers semifinal loss to Yamaguchi

Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen stormed into the final of the Canada Open Super 500 badminton tournament with a straight-game win over Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto in Calgary. Sen, who has slipped to world number 19 after struggling to find his form early in the season, saw off the world number…

The Hindu

South Korean lawmakers berate IAEA chief over Japanese plans to release treated Fukushima wastewater

South Korean opposition lawmakers sharply criticized the head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog for its approval of Japanese plans to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant during a tense meeting in Seoul on Sunday, with protesters screaming outside the door

The Independent UK

Abe remembered with flowers, tears 1 year after shooting

Saturday marked one year since Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister, was fatally shot during a campaign speech in Nara.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

The Kawasaki Z900RS To Get A Yellow Ball Edition In Japan

Kawasaki Japan is launching the Yellow Ball edition of the Z900RS, paying tribute to the Z1’s design with a special candy-colored paint job plus special touches.

RideApart

South Koreans protest Japan's plans to release treated wastewater from damaged Fukushima plant

Hundreds of people marched in South Korea’s capital on Saturday demanding Japan to scrap its plans to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant as the head of the United Nations’ nuclear agency met with senior Seoul officials to discuss public concerns over foods safety

The Independent UK

Wales star Gareth Anscombe wanted by Japanese sides as Rhys Patchell piques interest of American club

Wales internationals Gareth Anscombe and Rhys Patchell are on the market

Wales Online

Shohei Ohtani's hometown in Japan knew he was a prodigy since Little League

"He made it big all due to his own efforts. We had nothing to do with it," Ohtani's former coach, Shoji Asari, says of the Los Angeles Angels' superstar. Asari emphasized fun over winning.

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The Independent UK

Japanese leaders mark one year since the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe

Japanese political and business leaders are marking one year since the assassination of former leader Shinzo Abe

GamesRadar

The Japanese MMO I've always wanted to play but couldn't is finally available in English thanks to fans

This Dragon Quest 10 fan translation lets you play through a ton of the game in English

RideApart

Suzuki And SkyDrive Sign Agreement To Produce Flying Cars In Japan

Suzuki and SkyDrive officially signed an agreement to cooperate on production of SkyDrive's first electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle, or flying car.

France 24

Concerns linger over Japan’s plan to release treated Fukushima wastewater into Pacific

Over 12 years ago, the strongest earthquake in Japan's recorded history caused a massive tsunami that led to a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant. We take a look at what's to become of the water used to cool the plant's reactors. With the Fukushima facility rapidly running out…

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Manchester Evening News

'A leader among Japan's next generation' - Manchester United transfer target tipped for bright future

Manchester United have shown an interest in Urawa Red Diamonds' Zion Suzuki over a potential transfer to Old Trafford

Radio France Internationale

Japan signs off on plan to pump water from Fukushima nuclear plant into Pacific

Plans to discharge treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant have cleared their last regulatory hurdle in Japan, as China said it would ban some food imports over the decision.

Manchester Evening News

Who is Zion Suzuki? The 'high level' Manchester United transfer target

MEN Sport understands Manchester United are interested in the American-born Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki but have not made an official bid yet

Autosport

Friday favourite: The valued gaijin guide lost to tragedy

His tragic death in an Aida testing accident in 1999 meant Shingo Tachi’s true potential was never fully realised. British Formula 3 observers in 1996 were afforded brief glimpses of the Japanese driver’s talent when, aged 19, he raced a two-year-old Dallara-Toyota run by Alan Mugglestone under the Team Magic…

Barchart

Markets Today: Stocks Slip as U.S. Wage Pressures May Keep the Fed Hawkish

Morning Markets September E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESU2 3) this morning are down -0.20%, and Sep Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU2 3) are down -0.07%. U.S. stock index futures this morning initially erased overnight losses and turned higher after U.S. Jun nonfarm payrolls rose less than expected, which eases concerns...

The Guardian - AU

UN report on Japan’s Fukushima water plans fails to placate opponents

While South Korea offers official support, China and other voices in region continue to express concerns over discharge from nuclear plant

The Hindu

IAEA chief Grossi hints at discord among Fukushima report experts

IAEA chief Grossi said he was aware that one or two experts behind the report greenlighting Japan’s release of treated radioactive water from Fukushima plant may have had concerns

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