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Meet the County Durham model crowned Miss International UK as her dad's heartwarming celebration goes viral

Alisha Cowie won pageant Miss International UK and is set to represent the UK in Tokyo

Chronicle Live

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma teaches first class at University of Tokyo as top exec at his tech empire insists he’s ‘alive’ and ‘happy’

The Alibaba cofounder has largely disappeared from public view since criticizing Chinese regulators in 2020.

Fortune

Wages are finally rising in Japan, as inflation eats away at consumer gains

Wages are rising in Japan more than they have in decades, at least for some workers

The Independent UK

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Visitors spellbound at new Harry Potter theme park

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo -- The Making of Harry Potter, a theme park based on the Harry Potter film series, opened Friday in Nerima Ward, Tokyo.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Feni gets a makeover courtesy new brands crafting spiced, infused, and cocktail variants

In the last few years, mixologists and bartenders have discovered the versatility of feni and added it to their bar menus. Recently, at Tokyo’s award-winning Bar Benfiddich, mixologist Karl Fernandes conducted a feni masterclass, introducing the liquor to the Japanese bar industry. Now, we meet the people giving feni a…

The Hindu

Japan raises age of consent from 13 to 16 years

TOKYO: Japan's age of consent was raised from 13, among the world's lowest, to 16 years old on Friday as lawmakers passed key reforms to sex crime legislation.

Bangkok Post

Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street rally, Tokyo's benchmark at 33-year high

Shares have pushed higher in Asia after a broad-based rally on Wall Street

The Independent UK

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Top executive quits Nissan in new leadership turmoil

TOKYO: Nissan top executive Ashwani Gupta is leaving the company, the Japanese automaker said Friday, in a surprise departure that will revive concerns about the stability of the firm's leadership.

Bangkok Post

Morning delight

A white water lily brightens up a pond in the Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. According to park officials, water lilies are best seen until August and they recommend visiting during the morning since the flowers close in the afternoon. A 33-year-old homemaker who lives in the ward…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Frazer Clarke: ‘The Olympics without boxing would be a tragedy’

Exclusive interview: The Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist reflects on his experience at the Games, and looks ahead to his biggest pro test yet – against Mariusz Wach this week

The Independent UK

Koji Yakusho speaks of Cannes triumph delight

Koji Yakusho, who won the award for best actor at the 76th Cannes Film Festival for his role in the film "Perfect Days," spoke to reporters of his delight in Tokyo on Tuesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Film wizard misses Tokyo Harry Potter tour opening for OBE ceremony

Dan Dark was recognised for his services to the UK film industry.

The Independent UK

Biden dispatching Sullivan to Tokyo for talks with Japan, Philippines, South Korea officials

President Joe Biden is dispatching White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan to Tokyo this week for talks with his counterparts from Japan, Philippines and South Korea

The Independent UK

Victoria Beckham pinpoints real reason David 'loves her' as she shares snaps from Tokyo trip

The golden couple headed to Tokyo with two of their four children, Cruz and Harper Seven

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Bangkok Post

Runway closed at Tokyo airport after plane contact

Some flights were delayed at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Saturday after two planes appeared to have collided on the ground.

The Independent UK

Runway closed at Tokyo's Haneda airport after 2 jets accidentally contact each other

Two passenger planes have accidentally touched each other on a runway at a major Tokyo airport

Bangkok Post

Runway closed at Tokyo airport after plane contact

TOKYO: Some flights were delayed at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Saturday after two planes appeared to have collided on the ground near a taxiway, the public broadcaster NHK reported, citing Japan’s transport ministry.

The Independent UK

Keely Hodgkinson sets new British record at Paris Diamond League

Hodgkinson clocked a time of one minute 55.77 seconds, taking 0.11secs off her previous best set in winning Olympic silver in Tokyo

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The Independent UK

Keely Hodgkinson sets new British record in Paris Diamond League

Hodgkinson clocked a time of one minute 55.77 seconds, taking 0.11secs off her previous best set in winning Olympic silver in Tokyo

Evening Standard

Four Seasons Tokyo at Marunouchi: minimalist hotel with one of the best restaurats in Asia

Sézanne, which already has two Michelin stars, is the big ticket restaurant at this exclusive-feeling hotel, writes Joel Porter

Daily Record

Grinning Kyogo drops Celtic future hint as he touches down in Tokyo with unfinished business on his mind

Kyogo is back on the Japan scene but he's focused on making a splash in Europe next season with Celtic.

The Guardian - AU

Japan court falls short of calling same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

The complicated ruling from a court in Fukuoka comes after four other courts reached differing conclusions, and ahead of a parliamentary debate on the subject

Evening Standard

Sushi Kanesaka: 13-seat counter from master chef Shinji Kanesaka to open on Park Lane

The new restaurant, dedicated to Edomae sushi, will serve 18 courses for £420, making it the most expensive menu in the country

Newsroom.co.nz

Edwards back following that black line in the pool

Swimmer Chelsey Edwards nearly gave the sport away twice, but with help from a pyschologist and a new training environment she's back competing for NZ

Reuters

Japanese get trained in 'Hollywood' smiles as masks slowly come off

In one of Keiko Kawano's recent classes, more than a dozen Tokyo art school students held mirrors to their faces, stretching the sides of their mouths upward with their fingers: they were practising how to smile.

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