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Explainer-Why Japan is seeking military ties beyond its U.S. ally

Before meeting President Joe Biden in Washington D.C., Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Italy, France, Britain and Canada, in part to forge security ties that could help it fend off China, North Korea and Russia.

Reuters

Chef Björn Frantzén: ‘The rest of the industry needs to get its act together’

Kate Ng chats to the six Michelin-starred chef about his new Japandi venture in Harrods, why European tasting menus are all wrong and how restaurants should be keeping their staff happy

The Independent UK

Suspect charged with murder in assassination of Japan's Abe

Japanese media say prosecutors have formally charged the suspect in the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with murder

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U.S. strongly committed to Japan defense, Biden tells Kishida, hails military boost

President Joe Biden told Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday the United States was "fully, thoroughly, completely" committed to Japan's defense and praised Tokyo's security build up, saying the nations had never been closer.

Reuters

Fukushima water to be released into ocean in next few months, says Japan

Authorities to begin release of a million tonnes of water from stricken nuclear plant after treatment to remove most radioactive material

The Guardian - AU

Biden, Kishida to discuss Japan 'stepping up' security

The U.S. and Japan are ready to seal an agreement to bolster U.S.-Japanese cooperation on space

The Independent UK

Japan eyes delay of Fukushima plant water release

Japan has revised the timing of a planned release to the sea of treated radioactive wastewater at the Fukushima nuclear plant to “around spring or summer,” indicating a delay from the initial target, after factoring in the progress of a release tunnel and the need to gain public support

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China COVID peak to last 2-3 months, hit rural areas next -expert

The peak of China's COVID-19 wave is expected to last two to three months, and will soon swell over the vast countryside where medical resources are relatively scarce, a top Chinese epidemiologist has said.

Reuters

Japan says Fukushima water release to start in ‘spring or summer’

Plan will see some 1 million tonnes of water used to cool the ruined plant’s reactors released into the Pacific.

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Japan estimates Fukushima water release to start in 'spring or summer'

The Japanese government gave an estimation for when the water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant will be released into the sea, saying at a cabinet meeting held on Friday it could happen sometime "around this spring or summer."

Reuters

Xbox sales doubled in Japan in 2022 despite software struggles

Nintendo Switch outsold Sony and Microsoft in Japan, but Xbox sales still doubled in 2022, even without any software hits

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Japanese PM asks for Canada’s help on clean energy

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is looking to Canada to help his country wean itself off fossil fuels from places such as Russia

The Independent UK

To Make Japan Stronger, America Must Pull It Closer

What Biden and Kishida should do to strengthen the alliance.

Foreign Affairs

Lawyer: Suspect in Abe assassination to face murder charge

A lawyer says Japanese prosecutors are expected to formally charge the suspect in the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with murder on Friday

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China looms large as President Biden and Japan's PM Kishida sit down to discuss defense shift, regional tensions

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to sit down with President Joe Biden at the White House on Jan. 13, 2023.

The Guardian - UK

The plight of the Japanese giant salamander: ‘23m years of DNA might die out’

No one knows how many of these elusive and mysterious creatures are left but time is thought to be running out as artificial barriers fragment their habitat

The Japan News/Yomiuri

300 billion yen. fund to help universities set up science faculties

A newly established subsidy program will be used to help universities establish about 250 science-related faculties to develop human resources in growth fields such as digital technology and decarbonization, according to sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

At 2+2 meeting, allies agree to bolster defense of Nansei Islands

WASHINGTON -- The Japanese and U.S. governments clearly showed Wednesday a resolve to boost defense capabilities in the Nansei Islands, which span Kyushu and Okinawa Prefecture, amid lingering concerns that a contingency could occur regarding Taiwan.

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South Korea mulls compensating forced labourers via a public fund

Some victims of forced labour under the Japanese during World War II denounced the plan as ‘humiliating’.

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Giorgos Giakoumakis agrees Sampdoria switch as Serie A side try to clinch loan to buy deal with Celtic

It's being reported the Greek striker would prefer Italy to Japan

Reuters

South Korea hints at compensating ex-Japan labourers via fund; victims decry

The South Korean government unveiled a plan on Thursday to compensate victims of Japan's wartime forced labour through its own public foundation - instead of using funds from Japanese companies - prompting backlash from victims and their families.

The Independent UK

South Korea plans fund to compensate forced labor victims

South Korean officials are considering creating a domestic fund to compensate Koreans who were enslaved by Japanese companies before the end of World War II, as they desperately try to repair relations with Tokyo that have deteriorated in recent years over historical grievances

Al Jazeera

Japan, UK sign ‘hugely significant’ defence deal

Kishida, Sunak sign deal in London as Japan seeks to bolster ties with G7 nations amid China worries.

Tribune News Service

A’s add Japanese righty who used to be Ohtani’s rival, per report

The A’s made perhaps their biggest addition of the offseason Wednesday, adding Japanese pitcher Shintaro Fujinami from the Hanshin Tigers.

Reuters

Blinken says U.S. applauds Japan's decision to double defense spending

The United States applauded Japan's decision to double defense spending by 2027, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, ahead of planned talks later this week between President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

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