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Govt lists 12 key fields in defense tech guidelines

The government has specified 12 key fields necessary to strengthen national security in defense technology guidelines to be released soon, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Watered-down LGBTQ 'understanding' bill shows how far Japan's parliament is out of step with its society – and history

Japan has passed legislation aimed at “promoting the understanding” of members of the LGBTQ community – a watered-down bill that will do little to put the Asian country in line with fellow liberal democracies on the issue.

The Conversation

Japanese emperor begins state visit to Indonesia

JAKARTA: Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Saturday for their first state visit since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2019.

Bangkok Post

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Japan expands the definition of rape and raises the age of consent to 16 from 13

The new legislation redefines rape as nonconsensual sex, removing a requirement showing the victim fought back. The change comes after four years of protests decrying sexual violence in Japan.

WEKU

Govt to send gunpowder to U.S. as U.S. sends shells to Ukraine

Japan is poised to supply a raw material used to manufacture artillery shells to the United States, which is sending ammunition to Ukraine, according to Japanese government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Tech leak suspect 'used work email to contact Chinese firm'

A Chinese researcher arrested on suspicion of leaking research data on a cutting-edge technology to a Chinese company allegedly used his Japanese workplace email to contact the firm on several occasions, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Appreciation: Composers are often revered but rarely beloved. Kaija Saariaho was both

LOS ANGELES — This year's Ojai Festival began Thursday night with a tribute to Kaija Saariaho, the Finnish composer who died earlier this month. For Ojai, Steven Schick performed an ethereal percussion piece inspired by the moss garden at the Kyoto temple Saiho-ji, which is the greenest place I have…

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Malaysia punctures Indian hopes, meets Egypt for the crown

Touted as one of the favourites, second-seeded India was outplayed by Malaysia, the fourth seed, 5-0 in the semifinals of the Squash World Cup at the Express Avenue Mall in Chennai on Friday. In the final on Saturday, Malaysia take on Egypt, which drubbed Japan 6-0 in the other semifinal.

The Hindu

Japan: New legislation redefines rape, raises age of consent

Lawmakers in Japan have passed major reforms in the country's sex crime legislation. The new laws define non-consensual sex as rape, removing the requirement that the victim had to be forcibly coerced into the act for it to constitute a crime. The legislation also raises the age of consent for…

France 24

Japan raises the age of sexual consent to 16 from 13, which was among the world's lowest

Japan’s parliament has raised the age of sexual consent to 16 from 13, a limit which had remained unchanged for more than a century and was among the world’s lowest, amid calls for greater protection of children and women

The Independent UK

Japan raises age of consent from 13 and redefines rape in milestone law change

Japan passed a landmark sex-crime bill on Friday, in a long fought-for bid to make a range of sexual offenses, including rape, photo voyeurism and online child-grooming, more easily punishable.

Tribune News Service

2023 Toyota Crown Gets Quad Exhaust And Rear Wing From Tuner, But Should It?

Japanese aftermarket specialist Tom's has also lowered the suspension and fitted new wheels.

Motor1

US, Japan, Philippines agree to strengthen security ties amid tensions over China, North Korea

The national security advisers of the United States, Japan and the Philippines have held their first joint talks and agreed to strengthen their defense cooperation

The Independent UK

Japan raises age of consent from 13 to 16 years

TOKYO: Japan's age of consent was raised from 13, among the world's lowest, to 16 years old on Friday as lawmakers passed key reforms to sex crime legislation.

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Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live: Shares set for strong week; Tesco offers inflation hope; gilts still near 15-year highs

Tesco’s latest sales update and a profit warning by Travis Perkins are among key developments in the City today.

The New Daily

Japan’s new gay-rights bill slammed for being too little, too late and far too vague

Japan has enacted a law meant to promote understanding of the LGBTQI community that critics say provides no human rights guarantees

Bangkok Post

Top executive quits Nissan in new leadership turmoil

TOKYO: Nissan top executive Ashwani Gupta is leaving the company, the Japanese automaker said Friday, in a surprise departure that will revive concerns about the stability of the firm's leadership.

The Times of India

Squash World Cup: Joshna Chinappa helps India edge Japan

CHENNAI: It was billed as a mouthwatering contest, and proved to be just that. The rapidly-rising World No. 18 Satomi Watanabe was expected to be the thorn in India’s flesh. Up against her was Chennai girl Joshna Chinappa, ranked 54 places below her but bearing many more years of experience.…

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Motorsport

Interview: Super Formula's vision for an international future

With the COVID-19 pandemic finally in the rear-view mirror and Japan opening itself up to the world again, Super Formula's quest to achieve a more international following has returned to the top of the championship's agenda.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok urged to woo business tourists

Online travel agent Agoda hopes Thailand can become a preferred destination for business travellers, competing with Japan and Vietnam.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Survey: Over 40% see good relations for Japan, S. Korea

More than 40% of residents in both Japan and South Korea consider the state of the bilateral relationship "good," significantly higher than in 2022, according to the latest joint survey conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun and South Korean newspaper Hankook Ilbo.

The Independent UK

Japan emperor says ties with developing nations key to tackling global challenges

Japanese Emperor Naruhito says cooperation with developing countries is key to tackling climate change and other global challenges

Barchart

Markets Jump to 14-Month highs

Morning Markets The S&P 500 Index ( $SPX ) ( SPY ) is up +0.47%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ( $DOWI ) ( DIA ) is up $0.69%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ( $IUXX ) ( QQQ ) is up +0.37%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are...

Tribune News Service

North Korea fires ballistic missiles, warns the US on drills

North Korea test-fired two short-range ballistic missiles Thursday in its first such launch in about two months, which came after it failed in late May to put a spy satellite into orbit.

Sports Illustrated

Arizona Woman Sues Trevor Bauer for Sexual Assault, Pitcher Countersues

Bauer is currently pitching in Japan.

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