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‘I associate them with a day-off’: Tokyo workers encouraged to wear shorts to work to save on AC

People in Japan - where many workers are forced to wear suits to work - are divided over whether shorts are appropriate for work, with one saying, “I just don't think hairy legs look very neat”.

Euronews

Japanese help sought with water management

Thailand has sought Japanese support for four water management projects, with Tokyo showing particular interest in flood prevention initiatives for the Chao Phraya River basin and Hat Yai.

Bangkok Post

Who is Kenichi Takano? Japanese man sentenced to 16 years for killing streamer Airi Sato during Tokyo livestream

Kenichi Takano has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for killing 22-year-old streamer Airi Sato during her livestream in Tokyo. The court found that he intentionally carried out the attack despite a financial dispute between them. The case shocked people around the world because thousands of viewers were watching…

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5 Underrated Netflix Thrillers You Must Watch This Weekend

Some of all excellent TV shows don’t get all the promotion they require. Some of the best thrillers created by Netflix went unnoticed, lost in some other bigger releases and were not included in must-see lists, even though these shows are truly amazing. These shows are not just average programs…

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Oracle Leads AWS, Microsoft, Google in Race to Build Japan's Secret Cloud Project to Counter Chinese Hacking Threats: Report

Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) is reportedly leading the race to provide high-security cloud services to Japan. This move is crucial for secure intelligence sharing between Tokyo and its allies.

Benzinga

In Tokyo's hidden 1,100-year-old shrine, thousands of desperate fans are praying for impossible concert tickets

Hidden among the gleaming skyscrapers of Tokyo's busy Nihonbashi district is a tiny Shinto shrine where prayers have taken on an unusual modern meaning. Instead of asking for good health, academic success or prosperity, thousands of music lovers visit Fukutoku Shrine hoping to secure something that has become incredibly difficult…

The Times of India

‘Den of spies’: why has Japan been easy prey for Russian espionage, and what is Tokyo doing about it?

Postwar rules limit state collection of intelligence and prosecution of illegal operatives, but the government of Sanae Takaichi is beefing up its capabilities

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A Labrador began swaying and could no longer walk on Britain’s highest mountain; rescuers later discovered what she had eaten

A black Labrador named Tokyo collapsed during a hike up Ben Nevis in Scotland. Vets suspected the dog ingested discarded cannabis which caused her serious illness. The Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team assisted in bringing the unwell dog down the mountain. Tokyo received treatment at a veterinary clinic and made a…

The Times of India

The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct returns September 20

We had such a good time last year we decided this should be an annual trip.

PC Gamer

Spanish PM's brother banned from public office for nine years for misconduct

David Sánchez, a composer and orchestra director whose career has included training and stops in Saint Petersburg, Toulouse, Tokyo and Madrid, was tried with 10 other defendants.

Euronews

How a Walk Up Britain's Highest Mountain Turned Into a Life-or-Death Rescue for One Labrador

A Labrador was rescued from Ben Nevis after ingesting discarded cannabis, prompting warnings about litter dangers on hiking trails. The dog made a full recovery thanks to quick action by rescuers.

International Business Times UK

‘It’s absurdly welcoming’: why I do parkrun

After 356 parkruns, our writer shares the joys of being a perfectly average runner. Plus, top tips for sleeping in a heatwave and cool boxes for camping

The Guardian - UK

Rescuers who saved dog from Ben Nevis after it ‘ate cannabis’ thanked by owner

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Labrador rescued from Ben Nevis after ‘eating discarded cannabis’

Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team said it was called to help Tokyo last weekend

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China summons Japan envoy over South China Sea row

China asserts its control over the South China Sea waters. Thirteen nations and Japan reaffirmed a 2016 ruling against China's claims. Beijing summoned Japan's envoy, accusing Tokyo of regional instability. The ruling declared China's expansive claims legally baseless under international law. Nations urged peaceful dispute resolution and adherence to international…

The Guardian - UK

Labrador rescued after ‘eating discarded cannabis’ on Ben Nevis hike

Owner Christina Bluhme feared the worst after Tokyo began to lose consciousness while climbing the UK’s tallest mountain

The National (Scotland)

Labrador rescued on Ben Nevis after 'ingesting cannabis' on hiking trail

A BLACK labrador named Tokyo has made a full recovery after being stretchered off of Ben Nevis by mountain rescue last week.

Bangkok Post

South China Sea joint statement says China's maritime claims have no basis

TOKYO - ⁠China's ⁠expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea have no legal basis, ‌Japan, the Philippines, the United States and 11 other countries said in a joint statement on Sunday to mark the 10th ⁠anniversary of a landmark international tribunal ruling.

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Bangkok Post

Japan city restricts mosque prayer, sparking multicultural debate

KYODO — A decision by a city near Tokyo to bar a mosque from holding a longstanding outdoor prayer session in one of its parks has triggered debate over multicultural coexistence in Japan, with questions raised over whether officials had sufficient grounds for the move.

The Independent UK

Tofu vendor delivers much more than healthy food to an east Tokyo neighborhood

Akiko Sugaya wheels a cart through the alley-like streets of eastern Tokyo selling tofu, the protein-rich staple favored in much of Asia

Tom’s Hardware

Sega’s $5M investment saved Nvidia in 1996, now Jensen Huang is heading to Tokyo to mark 30 years of partnership — Akihabara event will include a GeForce RTX 5090 FE lottery, an RTX Spark presentation, and more

Nvidia and Sega have scheduled an event next week to celebrate their history and longstanding friendship.

Bangkok Post

With SpaceX Starship, Japan's ispace provides ride-share to the moon

TOKYO — ⁠Japanese moon transport company ispace said on Wednesday it would start a new, lower-cost lunar cargo business ‌using the Starship heavy rocket and moon lander developed by Elon Musk's SpaceX.

The Guardian - UK

Ushida Findlay review: the mighty culture clash that gave us the dazzling Soft and Hairy House

When Kathryn Findlay and Eisaku Ushida joined forces, a sensual kind of architecture was born, resulting in a hairy blue pod in Tokyo and a starfish beach palace in Qatar

Guitar World

Telecaster maple latte, anyone? Fender has launched its first standalone coffee shop in Japan

Stratocaster lattes and Six String Burgers are now a thing in downtown Tokyo

The Times of India

East China Sea tensions flare: Japan, China clash in high-stakes maritime standoff near disputed Senkaku Islands

Japan's coast guard expelled Chinese vessels from waters near disputed islands. China stated its coast guard warned and expelled an intruding Japanese fishing boat. The confrontation occurred amid already strained ties between the two Asian powers. The Senkaku-Diaoyu islands remain a major flashpoint for decades. The East China Sea region…

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