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Death penalty and high conviction rates: A deep dive into Japan's criminal justice system

At 87 years old, Iwao Hakamada is on the verge of finding true freedom, more than 50 years after being sentenced to death for murders he says he did not commit. Tokyo's high court ordered a retrial this month, acknowledging that key evidence that led to his conviction had likely…

France 24

Kenzaburō Ōe obituary

Nobel prize-winning writer whose novels linked the personal and political in exploring fatherhood and the legacy of war in Japan

The Guardian - UK

Space firm's lunar lander enters moon's orbit

Tokyo-based Ispace Inc. said Tuesday that its moon lander had entered orbit around the moon.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Toshiba accepts $15 billion buyout offer from JIP, Nikkei says

TOKYO: Toshiba Corp accepted a $15.3 billion buyout offer from a Japanese consortium, the Nikkei newspaper reported, as the iconic conglomerate moved a step closer to ending a troubled chapter in its more-than-140-year history.

The Times of India

GB rowing icon Helen Glover eyeing remarkable Paris Olympics spot after retirement U-turn

Team GB Olympic hero Helen Glover won gold medals at the games in London in 2012 and Rio in 2016, before making a spectacular return to compete in Tokyo in 2021

Daily Mirror

Stores cash in on cherry blossom viewing season

With cherry trees in full bloom in Tokyo, there has been a rush to sell various products for the first cherry blossom viewing season since 2019 without COVID-19 restrictions.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

LGBTQ activists in Japan launch engagement group ahead of G7

Japanese LGBTQ activists and rights groups have launched a civil “engagement group” to make policy proposals ahead of the Group of Seven summit in Japan and announced plans to hold an inaugural Pride 7 summit in Tokyo later this month, seeking to accelerate efforts to get the Japanese government to…

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Helen Glover gets back in the boat again: ‘I truly think I can be better than ever’

Double Olympic champion wants to prove mothers can hit the very top and targets record-breaking podium finish in Paris

The Guardian - UK

You could cook while on the toilet: a night in one of Tokyo’s micro-apartments

The tiny homes, which measure just nine square metres – or three tatami mats – are the architectural answer to rising rents

The Guardian - AU

Scholtz visits Japan to firm up economic, defense ties

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are holding the first round of government consultations in Tokyo as they seek to strengthen economic and defense ties

The Independent UK

Germany, Japan seek cooperation on economic security amid supply chain strains

Germany and Japan agreed to cooperate closely on economic security on Saturday during their first ever high-ministerial government consultations, held amid tensions over global supply chains and economic disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

Jeev Milkha Singh wins Japan Senior Q-School, gains full exemption for Tour

TOKYO: Jeev Milkha Singh produced three superb rounds of 71, 67 and 72 to win the Japan PGA Senior Qualifying School in Ibusuki and gain exemption for the Tour, which begins next month.

The Times of India

UK airports fail to make top 100 rankings as post-pandemic struggle continues

Tokyo Haneda International Airport in Japan has been judged to be the best airport in the world, while the likes of London Stansted and London Gatwick are languishing at the bottom of the pile

Daily Mirror

Japan, S. Korea confirm normalization of GSOMIA

WASHINGTON -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday confirmed normalization of the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) between Seoul and Tokyo, which the previous South Korean administration declared would be abolished.

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Keidanren, S. Korean counterpart to create 'future partnership' funds

With Japan-South Korea ties seemingly improving by the minute, Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) and the Federation of Korean Industries announced Thursday in Tokyo that they will establish a "future partnership fund" in their respective countries.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

K-pop, K-drama continue to make waves in Japan

South Korea's entertainment and food cultures have long been popular among young people in Japan, even when bilateral ties between Seoul and Tokyo cool off.

Daily Mirror

World's biggest indoor Harry Potter attraction to open its doors later this year

Harry Potter fans can explore a brand new Studio Tour in Tokyo that will be the world's biggest indoor Harry Potter attraction including sets, restaurants and nods to the Fantastic Beasts franchise

The Independent UK

SKorea, Japan business leaders vow to boost cooperation

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has urged closer cooperation with Japan on advanced technology, climate change and economic security after the two sides agreed to put aside rancor over trade and historical issues

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Al Jazeera

Japan, South Korea move to mend ties at landmark summit

Leaders Yoon and Kishida find common ground on contentious issues amid growing regional security challenges.

Wallpaper

Alternative flower delivery services for Mother’s Day 2023

With the UK’s Mother’s Day 2023 fast approaching, we share unconventional flowers and fabulous floral delivery services – from London to Tokyo and LA

Radio France Internationale

Japan, South Korea summit signals end of 12-year diplomatic cold spell

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met in Tokyo on Thursday in the first full-scale summit between the neighbouring countries in 12 years. The two leaders say they hope to transform a relationship deadlocked since the end of World War ll. South Korean public…

The Independent UK

World’s best airports revealed

Singapore, Doha and Tokyo all make the list

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Harry Potter theme park to open June 16

The new Harry Potter theme park that is being constructed in Tokyo's Nerima Ward will open on June 16, the Japanese subsidiary of U.S. movie giant Warner Bros. said Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Tokyo citizens hand in record ¥3.99bn of lost cash

Police department says it has returned almost ¥3bn to owners, while ¥480m has gone to finders

Bangkok Post

Japan and Korea end trade dispute

TOKYO: Japan will end export controls on materials for semiconductors destined for South Korea, and Seoul will withdraw a complaint filed with the World Trade Organization, the countries announced on Thursday.

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