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Japan and Korea try to settle wartime labour issue

TOKYO: Japan plans to make clear it will uphold an apology to its neighbours over past aggressions, as part of efforts to improve ties with South Korea, if Seoul finalises a solution to compensation for forced wartime labour, a government source said on Saturday.

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Hockey World Cup: Was India's decision to release Robin Arkell a mistake?

BHUBANESWAR: Strength conditioning specialist Robin Arkell was with the Indian men's hockey team when it won the Olympic bronze in Tokyo in 2021. Hockey India didn't retain him after that. Three months ago, he joined the German national team who are now in the World Cup final.

The Times of India

Kuriyama fills out WBC roster, includes Nootbaar

Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama filled out the rest of his roster for the upcoming 2023 World Baseball Classic, naming the remaining 18 players on Thursday in Tokyo for the tournament that starts in March.

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Travel demand to Asia soars: Bali and Japan top the list

Bali and Japan were the most popular Asian destinations, with other cities not far behind as Australians head overseas again

The New Daily

Japan to scrap mask rule in May

TOKYO: The government of Japan will drop its recommendation to wear masks indoors and downgrade its medical classification for Covid-19, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday.

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Bugatti Mistral Roadster Photos From Tokyo Are Eye Candy

The black roadster provided a stark contrast against the vivid hues of Tokyo.

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Yomiuri farm team's new stadium will be 1st in nation to have its own aquarium

The Yomiuri Giants' Eastern League farm team is set to get a new stadium in Inagi, western Tokyo, The Yomiuri Shimbun, Yomiuri Giants and Yomiuri Land Co. announced Wednesday.

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Lawson begins trial providing unsold food to children's cafeteria

Lawson Inc. has started an experiment to provide unsold fried food at one of its Tokyo shops to a special cafeteria that offers free or inexpensive meals to children.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan launches intel satellite to watch N. Korea, disasters

Japan has successfully launched a rocket carrying a government intelligence-gathering satellite on a mission to watch movements at military sites in North Korea as part of Tokyo’s effort to build up its military capability

The Independent UK

Haugh of Urr's Jo Muir announces retirement from modern pentathlon

The 28-year-old finished 14th at the Tokyo Olympics and claimed a silver medal in the 2022 European Championships

Daily Record

Robbery group suspected of involvement in over 30 offenses

A criminal group suspected of involvement in the robbery and murder of a 90-year-old woman in Tokyo is alleged to have committed more than 30 offenses across Japan since last year, according to investigative sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan reawakens defence policies

There's a significant sea change affecting Japanese defence policy. Some would say it's the result of a political tsunami. Others would argue it's a long overdue wake-up call.

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Kellie Harrington pays classy tribute to opponent days after winning 10th National title

The Olympic Gold Medalist from Tokyo won her 10th title on Saturday evening and three days later has posted a classy tribute to her opponent Zara Breslin.

Irish Mirror

Campaigners criticise Japan firm selling whale meat from vending machines

Kyodo Senpaku opened ‘stores’ at two locations in Tokyo after successful trial

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Environment Ministry plans test for reuse of Fukushima Pref. soil

Last month, the government announced it will conduct an experiment on the feasibility of relocating soil from sites where decontamination work was carried out following the 2011 accident at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. The soil is slated to be moved to three locations in the Kanto region.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Rental car linked to Tokyo robbery-homicide found

Police have found the rental car that was seen driving near the Tokyo home of the 90-year-old victim of a suspected robbery-homicide on the day of the woman's death, investigative sources said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Severe cold poses traffic, health risks

With temperatures likely to drop sharply from Tuesday night due to this season's severest cold spell so far, the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of possible disruption to public transportation as snow may accumulate in residential areas of the Kanto region, including Tokyo.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Police Evacuate Residence After Second Phone Seized

Police are guarding an evacuated Tokyo residence after its address was found on the second smartphone the police have seized in connection with a string of robberies in the Kanto region, police sources have told The Yomiuri Shimbun.

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

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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 Independent UK

Shiro, review: Japanese minimalism lands in London’s glossy Broadgate Circle

This taste of Tokyo nails Japanese minimalism, hospitality and flavours with flair, says Lucy Thackray

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Woman, 90, killed in incident thought linked to recent Kanto area robberies

A 90-year-old woman was found dead Thursday in her house in Komae, Tokyo, in a suspected robbery-homicide.

Bangkok Post

Swiss luxury meets Japanese fashion

Finding a partner to celebrate the Lunar New Year, Franck Muller ended up in Tokyo, where Ryo Ishikawa is a streetwear icon and founder of the Fxxking Rabbits (#FR2) label. Ishikawa was born in the Year of the Rabbit making him the perfect partner for a limited-edition timepiece.

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Zach LaVine ‘would love to’ play for Team USA in 2024 Paris Olympics

LaVine won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The Times of India

Vinesh, Sakshi accuse WFI president of sexual harassment; Phogat says Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh 'indirectly' gave her death threats on return from Tokyo Olympics

NEW DELHI: Indian sports on Wednesday was rocked by serious allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation by the country’s leading women wrestlers, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, who jointly accused ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) member of parliament and wrestling federation’s (WFI) chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, of sexually exploiting…

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