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Light show meets opera as new 'Turandot' seeks to lure people back to theatre

A kaleidoscopic light show has helped reinvent Giacomo Puccini's opera "Turandot" currently playing in Tokyo - a production which aims to bring people back into theatres now that the pandemic has eased.

Reuters

BOJ chief-to-be answers to lawmakers as Japan prices soar

Consumer prices in Japan have jumped by the most in more than 41 years, adding to pressure on the central bank to adjust its longstanding ultra-lax monetary policy

The Independent UK

Creditors, politicians and 'morons': who's really caught in the government debt trap?

When nations get caught in spiralling debt, it’s future generations who will end up paying the price.

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How to end the deadly government debt spiral

COVID-19 triggered a massive increase in government debt, mainly in low-income countries. But it would be economically wrong to put all the blame on COVID.

360info

Foreigners set to invest B100bn this year

The Commerce Ministry remains bullish about Thailand's foreign investment prospects, forecasting a minimum of 100 billion baht in inflows this year.

Bangkok Post

U.S. wins SheBelieves Cup with 2-1 victory over Brazil

Japan, which defeated Canada 3-0 in the earlier match at Toyota Stadium, was runner-up in the four-team, round-robin tournament. All four SheBelieves Cup teams will play in Women’s World Cup this summer in Australia and New Zealand.

Chicago Sun-Times

Trial of Chilean accused of murdering Japanese ex-girlfriend is postponed

The appeal trial in France of a Chilean man found guilty of murdering his Japanese ex-girlfriend in 2016 was postponed to an unspecified date after the accused changed lawyers, the presiding judge said in court.

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New two-person cabin will let you visit space without a billionaire's budget

Japanese startup Iwaya Giken has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising up to an altitude of 15 miles, where the curve of the Earth can be clearly viewed

Daily Mirror

Haruki Murakami's new novel to be published in April, after a gap of six years

International best-selling Japanese author Haruki Murakami's last book 'Killing Commendatore' was released in 2017. Now, after a brief hiatus of six years, Murakami's new novel is all set to be published in April this year!

The Times of India

Japan Airlines flight forced to fly 550 miles back to Tokyo after missing airport’s closing time by 10 minutes

Fukuoka Airport does not let aircraft land after 10pm due to noise concerns

The Independent UK

Japanese chef takes home the Icon Award in prelude to Asia’s 50 Best next month

In the latest pre-announced award from Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023, Japanese chef and sustainability champion Shinobu Namae has been awarded the Icon Award – Asia 2023.

Bangkok Post

'Mystery sphere' washes up on Japan beach sparking investigation by baffled officials

The mysterious object is hollow and made of metal, and local authorities still can't decide what it is

Dublin Live

Japan's emperor gives first birthday address in four-year reign

Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Thursday gave his first public birthday address since ascending the throne almost four years ago, after delays due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and urged support for people struggling with inflation and the pandemic.

Reuters

Japanese wave goodbye to 3 more pandas returning to China

SHIRAHAMA, Japan: Eimei, a giant panda that has lived in Japan for 28 years, has left west Japan's Wakayama park along with his twin daughters to fly back to China.

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The Independent UK

Japan's emperor expresses sorrow for people suffering in war

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has expressed deep sorrow for the suffering of people in conflicts around the world and stressed the importance of dialogue and cooperation in remarks released for his 63rd birthday Thursday

Al Jazeera

As war enters year two, Ukrainians are filling Japan’s tech gap

A scholarship programme aims to help displaced Ukrainians find jobs while addressing Japan’s chronic labour shortages.

The New Daily

‘Godzilla egg’: Unidentifiable object found at Japan beach

A mysterious object has washed ashore on a Japanese beach, promoting speculation and debate about its origins.

USA Today Sports Media Group

LPGA: 5 things to look for in Thailand, where Lydia Ko, Nelly Korda and Jin Young Ko are primed for battle along with Japanese teen sensation Saki Baba

Nine of the top 10 players in the world are in Asia this week.

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The Guardian - UK

China and Japan meet for formal security talks to stabilise tensions

Officials meet in Tokyo to discuss concerns at China’s cooperation with Russia and Japan’s military buildup

Daily Mirror

Xbox Series X price increase quietly starts to roll out just months after PS5 price hike

Sweden and Japan have been hit with Xbox Series X price increases in the last month, with fears there are more to come.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Republicans criticize Biden’s Ukraine trip as Putin pulls out of nuclear arms treaty

US president will meet leaders of Nato’s eastern European members and Nato chief in Poland. Plus, Japan baffled by iron ball washed up on beach

The Independent UK

Starbucks adds olive oil to coffee in new range

The new recipe was launched in Italy on Wednesday, and will later be sold in Southern California, UK, Middle East and Japan

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan, China aim to launch defense hotline around spring

Defense officials from Japan and China have agreed to accelerate efforts to launch a telephone "hotline" around this spring, to avoid accidental military clashes.

The Guardian - UK

Starbucks launches extra virgin olive oil-infused coffee

Oleato range now on sale in Italy and comes to the US, UK, Japan and Middle East later this year

Daily Record

Kyogo dismisses Celtic transfer exit talk amid Crystal Palace noise as striker sets Parkhead goal target

The Japanese star insists he's happy in the Hoops and is solely focussed on adding to his medal collection.

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