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Kishida prioritizes arms buildup, reversing low birthrate

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says Japan faces the severest security environment in the region since the end of World War II and pledged to push a military buildup under a newly adopted security strategy as well as tackle rapidly declining births

The Independent UK

It's 'now or never' to stop Japan's shrinking population, PM says

Japanese Prime minister Fumio Kishida pledged on Monday to take urgent steps to tackle the country's declining birth rate, saying it was "now or never" for one of the world's oldest societies.

Reuters

Fukushima to release contaminated water – an expert explains why this could be the best option

Over ten years ago, a tsunami triggered a disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant on Japan’s east coast. After the accident, large amounts of radioactivity contaminated the ocean leading to the imposition of a marine exclusion zone and huge reputational damage to the regional fishing industry.

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Japan PM aide told off by his ‘ashamed’ mother for putting hands in pockets on Biden trip

Social media users said Seiji Kihara had bad manners and ‘more attitude than the prime minister’ but it was his mother’s comments that struck home

The Guardian - AU

6 Underrated Things To Do In Tokyo If You Need That Extra Push To Go, From Someone Who Just Went

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Hungry have yen for taste of Japan

The number of Japanese eateries in Thailand rose by more than 20% last year and they are poised to continue dominating the restaurant market, outpacing foreign peers.

Bangkok Post

'Whales help fight climate change - yet Japan sells their meat from vending machines'

Japan is one of the countries still killing whales for their meat each year - Mirror Environment Editor Nada Farhoud is calling for the 'cruel and unnecessary' industry to stop

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Japan's 1st oral abortion option up for approval

Experts on Friday will deliberate whether to approve for the first time in Japan an oral, two-drug combination to induce an abortion, the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has announced.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kenrokuen takes on golden winter shine

The pine trees of Kanazawa's Kenrokuen, which is regarded as one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens, were bathed in gold after being lit up for an annual winter event on Saturday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

‘Not soulless blocks of rice’: the secret world of Japan’s robot sushi chefs

Cutting-edge technology is helping food chains reach the holy grail of flawless, contactless, low-budget dining

The Guardian - UK

Ageing planet: the new demographic timebomb

India is about to overtake China as the most populous country – but as birthrates fall, we’re facing life in a greyer world. Are we prepared for the physical, political and financial challenges ahead?

The Guardian - UK

Japan PM Kishida weighs Feb. Ukraine visit to hold talks with Zelenskiy -Yomiuri

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering visiting Kyiv in February and holding talks with Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelenskiy, the Yomiuri newspaper said, citing Japanese government sources.

Reuters

Sakuraco brings you hard-to-find snacks from local Japanese makers — and its latest box is the perfect Valentine's gift

Sakuraco’s ‘Valentine's Bliss Box’ includes teas, cakes, seasonal treats, and home goods sourced from local Japanese makers.

Mic

Couple come face-to-face with rare giant 8ft squid while diving off Japan coast

Yosuke Tanaka and his wife Miki were diving off the western coast of Japan when they managed to swim with the 8ft monster for around half an hour, in a rare event

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The Independent UK

IAEA says Fukushima water release to follow safety standards

The head of a U.N. nuclear agency task force assessing the safety of Japan’s plan to release treated water from the wreaked Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea says Japanese regulators have shown their commitment to comply with international safety standards

Bangkok Post

Foreign investment up 56% in 2022

Foreign investment soared by 56% to 129 billion baht in value last year, with Japan topping the list in terms of budget to develop businesses in Thailand.

Tribune News Service

Auto review: Volvo's XC60 Recharge marries power and restraint in elegant hybrid

Being first doesn’t always mean much. Consider gas-electric hybrid automobiles. Toyota and Honda have been selling them for decades. But how serious were they, really? For 2023, there’s only one automaker selling cars that are purely mild hybrid, hybrid or electric in the United States, and it’s not from Japan.

Los Angeles Times

Review: Your guide to 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond'

During "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond," I laughed out loud several times — not at any intended humor, but at how utterly lost viewers will be without previous knowledge of the light novel, manga or anime TV series (or in my case, without…

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The Times of India

India to face holders Belgium if they win crossover match against NZ

ROURKELA: Hosts India will face defending champions Belgium in the quarterfinals of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup if they beat New Zealand in the crossover match in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Political Pulse / Japan's unbalanced public finances need open-eyed risk management

Japan's government debt has been exceptionally high among major industrialized countries for over two decades. The risks posed by this massive debt must be properly analyzed and managed.

The Independent UK

Japan refiles request to list divisive gold mine on UNESCO

Japan has formally resubmitted documents seeking to obtain UNESCO World Heritage recognition for a controversial former gold mine that has added to diplomatic frictions with South Korea over Japanese wartime actions

Fortune

Meet the Netflix co-CEO taking over from Reed Hastings

Netflix’s incoming co-CEO Greg Peters has a long track record of leading major diversification efforts at the streaming giants.

The Independent UK

Japan reports inflation hit 4%, 41-year high in December

Japan has reported its consumer inflation hit a 41-year high of 4% in December, as prices for everything from burgers to gas surged

The Independent UK

Japan to lower COVID-19 to flu status, further easing rules

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to downgrade the legal status of COVID-19 to the equivalent of seasonal influenza in the spring, a move that would further relax mask wearing and other preventive measures as the country seeks to return to normalcy

AAP

Wallabies boss Jones keeps eye on Japan

New Wallabies boss Eddie Jones is an adviser for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath but his attention could be elsewhere during Japan Rugby League One this weekend.

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