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How the kimono became a symbol of oppression in some parts of Asia

A woman in Suzhou, China, was reportedly detained recently for “provoking trouble”. Her alleged crime was being spotted outside wearing a kimono. The woman was dressed like a character from a manga (a Japanese comic). Arresting her might seem dramatic but there is more at play here than a simple…

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Hanae Mori obituary

Japanese fashion designer who married the worlds of east and west in her groundbreaking and elegant clothes

The Guardian - UK

When Japan's 'Emperor' flirted with a Formula 1 move

Four titles in Japan's Formula Nippon series marked Satoshi Motoyama out as the finest domestic driver of his generation. But the door to a Formula 1 race seat remained firmly closed, despite tests for Jordan and Renault, and his efforts to prize open an opportunity in grand prix racing required…

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Toyota Sienta Debuts In Japan As Compact Hybrid Seven-Seater

It looks a lot like a modern interpretation of the Toyota Yaris Verso.

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Unification Church under fire over donations, 'spiritual sales'

In the wake of the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the Unification Church has come under criticism over the large donations it receives from its followers and so-called spiritual sales tactics, which involve cajoling people into buying goods by claiming they bring supernatural benefits.

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What could have been: The Japanese 'Emperor' who missed his F1 vocation

Autosport

Japan to ease Covid entry requirements, raise cap on entrants

Japan is planning to stop requiring proof of a negative Covid-19 test result from entrants to the country as long as they have completed three rounds of vaccinations, while also raising the cap on the number of entrants from the current 20,000 a day, a government source said Tuesday.

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Japan PM’s popularity dives over party links to Unification church

Church has been in the spotlight since the shooting of Abe Shinzo, but Fumio Kishida insists no relationship exists between the LDP and the group

The Guardian - AU

Japan weighs relaxing border rules on COVID -media

Japan may lift requirements for pre-departure COVID-19 tests for travellers and raise daily caps on entrants, domestic media have reported.

Reuters

Japan PM tells ministers to continue sanctions vs Russia, support Ukraine

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed his cabinet ministers to continue diplomatic responses, including sanctions, against Russia, while backing Ukraine, by keeping close coordination with the Group of Seven nations, the finance minister said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Dogs 'cry happy tears' when their owners come home, new study reveals

A new study carried out at Azabu University in Japan found that dogs shed tears of joy when they are reunited with their owners and it helps to form stronger connections

Daily Mirror

Fiery bus crash on Japanese highway leaves 2 dead, 7 injured

A bus has crashed into a dividing strip, overturned and caught fire on an expressway in central Japan, killing two people and injuring seven others

The Independent UK

Prices revving up for classic Japanese sports cars from '80s, '90s

Prices are soaring for used Japanese classic sports cars, particularly models that leading Japanese automakers put on the road in the 1980s and the 1990s.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Artists from warring sides make same pleas for peace

Two artists from Russia and Ukraine are holding exhibitions in Japan to raise money for Ukraine and express their wish for peace through works created after Russia's invasion.

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Pioneering Japanese woman photojournalist dies, aged 107

Tsuneko Sasamoto, a pioneering photographer considered to be Japan's first female photojournalist, who swore by a glass of red wine each night as one of the keys to good health, has died at the age of 107, domestic media said on Monday.

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Japan’s PM COVID Positive, Cancels Tunisia Trip

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to cancel a planned trip to Tunisia to attend a key conference on African development, a person close to him said on Sunday. Kishida, who has just returned from a week-long vacation, will work from his residence from…

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Japan govt calls for officials to review ties with Unification Church

Japanese cabinet members need to check and review their ties with the Unification Church to alleviate public concerns, a government spokesperson said on Monday, in a response to tumbling approval ratings for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Reuters

Japan PM Kishida's support tumbles, hit by questions over church and COVID

Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government has tumbled, battered by questions about the ruling party's ties to the Unification Church and its response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a public opinion poll.

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Rabbits ready to face Urawa

BG Pathum United coach Makoto Teguramori on Sunday admitted that the Rabbits will enter Mondy's AFC Champions League quarter-final clash against Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds as "underdogs".

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Conflict in the South China Sea threatens 90% of Australia's fuel imports: study

China’s sabre-rattling around Taiwan underlines the need for Australia to be prepared for conflict in the South China Sea.

Tribune News Service

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida tests positive for COVID

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida tested positive for COVID-19 and has relatively mild symptoms, the government said.

Radio France Internationale

Japan PM Kishida tests positive for Covid

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has tested positive for Covid-19, just one week before he is slated to attend the Japanese-African development conference in Tunisia.

The Independent UK

Reports: Japan leader rests after testing positive for COVID

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been diagnosed with the coronavirus and has canceled his planned travels while he recuperates

The Japan News/Yomiuri

1,000 long-range missiles eyed for 'counterattack capability'

The government is looking to possess more than 1,000 long-range cruise missiles, according to sources. With a Taiwan contingency in mind, the government intends to deploy the missiles mainly from Kyushu to the Nansei island chain.

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MotoGP Austrian GP: Full Moto2 and Moto3 race results

It was a stunning day for Japanese motorsport as Ayumu Sasaki and Ai Ogura took victory in the Moto3 and Moto2 classes at the MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix.

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