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Taiwan Tensions Fuel Anxiety on Japan’s Tiny Yonaguni Island

Yonaguni is the westernmost in a series of small Japanese islands, known as Yaeyama, that are gradually being transformed into a key line of defense as Japan embarks on its biggest military buildup since World War II.

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Tokyo demands China free Japan national detained in Beijing

Tokyo is demanding that China release a Japanese national detained in Beijing earlier this month for allegedly breaking the law

The Independent UK

North Korea fires 2 missiles, piling more pressure on US

North Korea test-launched two suspected short-range ballistic missiles, adding to its barrage in recent weeks as Pyongyang protests joint military exercises by the U.S. and South Korea.

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Japan public approval for PM Kishida's cabinet rises to near 50% -media

Japanese public support for the cabinet of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida rose to 48%, exceeding the disapproval rate for the first time in seven months, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Sunday, citing a poll it conducted with TV Tokyo.

Reuters

Kyogo's inside Celtic glimpse takes Japan by storm as he gets frank over international lockout in new documentary

Kyogo is beloved in his homeland and in a new documentary, he says he's focused on delivering for Celtic despite his Japanese heartbreak.

Daily Record

Clinical tests to begin on drugs for familial Alzheimer's disease

A team of researchers from Niigata University and the University of Tokyo will begin clinical tests this year of medicines to treat people with familial Alzheimer's disease.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Gear Review: Arai Astro GX Full-Face Helmet

It’s the same Arai, but different, but not really. Here’s a review of the Arai Astro GX, the Japanese counterpart of the Contour-X in North America, and the Quantic in Europe.

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Daizen Maeda reveals Celtic return from Japan duty was HIS call as he steps up bid to get fit for title push

The attacker is on his way back to Scotland as he wants in top shape for a busy period of games.

Daily Record

Peter Andre left 'petrified' after incident with Japanese mafia boss in bar

The father-of-four, who has just hit the big birthday milestone recently, recalled how he was living in Japan at the time and was in a bar in Tokyo when tensions started to rise

Daily Mirror

Celtic injury latest as Daizen Maeda leaves Japan camp amid Anthony Ralston and Liel Abada update

Celtic continue their league campaign with a trip to Ross County on Sunday before hosting rivals Rangers in a crunch game on April 8

Glasgow Live

An anxious Asia arms for a war it hopes to prevent

TINIAN, Northern Mariana Islands: The tiny island of Tinian was the launch point for U.S. planes carrying atomic bombs to Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. Now a new runway is being carved from the jungle, just south of World War II ruins.

Bangkok Post

Japanese man detained in China is Astellas Pharma employee - Kyodo

A Japanese man detained in China this month is a senior official of Astellas Pharma Inc, Kyodo news agency reported on Sunday citing a company spokesperson.

Reuters

Ally McCoist details the Japanese approach that could see Scotland stun Spain

CELTIC have reaped the benefits of their Japanese influence in Scotland as Ange Postecoglou's side set their sights on the domestic clean sweep this…

The National (Scotland)

Championship trophy put on display

The championship trophy won by Japan at the World Baseball Classic went on display at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward on Friday, with fans lining up more than one hour before the facility opened to view the coveted prize.

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Shoma Uno of Japan Repeats as World Figure Skating Champion

Shoma Uno prevailed in a quad showdown in the free skate on Saturday to become the first Japanese man to defend his title at the figure skating world championships. Uno, skating to selection of music that included Bach, attempted five quadruple jumps at Saitama Super Arena. He landed all of…

Tribune News Service

What drinks to pair with sushi? Pros say: Think way beyond sake

NEW YORK — Currently, many of New York City’s most sought-after reservations are at elegant, not to mention pricey, sushi counters. These omakase, or chef’s choice menus, range from minimalist, traditional Japanese style meals, where the fish is simply brushed with soy sauce, to more creative offerings with powerful garnishes…

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U.S. Economic Strength and Bank Turmoil Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.56%. The dollar Friday rose moderately on stronger-than-expected U.S. economic reports. Also, signs of strong foreign demand for dollars are bullish for the greenback after the Federal Reserve facility that gives foreign central banks access to dollar funding was tapped for...

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Stocks Rally Off Morning Lows

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.03%. After a opening up in the red, U.S. stock indexes...

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France 24

Death penalty and high conviction rates: A deep dive into Japan's criminal justice system

At 87 years old, Iwao Hakamada is on the verge of finding true freedom, more than 50 years after being sentenced to death for murders he says he did not commit. Tokyo's high court ordered a retrial this month, acknowledging that key evidence that led to his conviction had likely…

The Guardian - UK

Talking Horses: T O Keynes can scupper Dettori in Dubai World Cup

Japanese challenger ready to give Oisin Murphy a first big-race success since returning from his long ban

The Guardian - UK

Kenzaburō Ōe obituary

Nobel prize-winning writer whose novels linked the personal and political in exploring fatherhood and the legacy of war in Japan

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Bank Woes Weigh on Stocks

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.55%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.53%. U.S. stock indexes this morning are moderately lower on...

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Markets Today: Stock Indexes Slump on Banking Sector Woes

Morning Markets March S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are down -0.90%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are down -0.57%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are falling on continued concern about the banking sector's stability. A sell-off of bank stocks in pre-market trading is leading...

The Week

Is World War Three on the horizon?

As tensions ramp up between the West and its various adversaries, increased support for Ukraine could escalate its war with Russia into a global conflict.

GamesRadar

US senator slams Sony's "monopoly" on Japanese games, gets slammed right back

Nintendo fans might have something to say about that

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