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Jordan's King Calls from Tokyo for De-escalation in Palestinian Territories

Jordan's King Abdullah II reaffirmed on Monday during his visit to Tokyo the need for calm and de-escalation in the Palestinian territories, and for intensifying efforts to resolve the crises and challenges. The Jordan News Agency (Petra) reported that King Abdullah had met separately with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi…

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New parade to mark Tokyo Disneyland's 40th anniversary

A new daytime parade commemorating the 40th anniversary of Tokyo Disneyland in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, will begin on Saturday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ticket to black-pink

Illuminated cherry blossoms are in full bloom at a park in Tokyo's Ogikubo district. Otaguro Park has eight double-flowered cherry trees that will be lit up nightly until Sunday. When a gentle breeze comes, visitors can also enjoy showers of blossoms as they fall from the trees. Admission is free…

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Brooklyn Beckham gushes over 'gorgeous baby' wife Nicola as they holiday in Tokyo

The Peltz-Beckhams are enjoying a trip to Tokyo to celebrate their first year of marriage. The couple, who tied the knot last year in a lavish ceremony on Nicola's family's Florida estate, looked as loved up as ever

Daily Mirror

Emily Ratajkowski breaks silence on Harry Styles romance admitting 'things just happen'

Emily Ratajkowski has broken her silence on the rumoured romance with Harry Styles following their steamy kiss in Tokyo, admitting 'things just happen'

Daily Mirror

19 Japanese men detained in Cambodia / MPD to probe group over e-money fraud

Nineteen Japanese who are allegedly members of a fraud group have been detained by Cambodian authorities. The Metropolitan Police Department obtained arrest warrants for the men on suspicion of fraud targeting a woman in Tokyo, according to investigative sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

‘I decided I could do better than them’: the women taking on Japan’s male-dominated politics

Female candidates in the local elections across the country this weekend face one of the world’s toughest glass ceilings

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Japan's crackdown on truck driver overtime raises fears of economic breakdown

Truck driver Yuichi Tomita has been delivering packages all over Japan for two decades, often clocking 40 straight hours on the road. He says the work is tough but a source of pride, and one he's never thought of quitting - until now.

Reuters

Army helicopter carrying Japanese soldiers goes missing off Okinawa

The Ministry of Defence in Tokyo said that a Ground Self Defence Force helicopter which was circling Miyako Island, close to Taiwan, disappeared from the radar

Daily Mirror

Sapporo election could restart bid for 2030 Winter Olympics

Sapporo’s bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics has been slowed by fallout from the still-developing corruption scandal around the 2020 Tokyo Games

The Independent UK

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi review: sky-high serenity in Japan’s capital

Opening a hotel during a global pandemic might not sound like a wise business move. But the introduction of Tokyo’s second Four Seasons hotel in September 2020 “reestablished” the brand “as a major force to be reckoning with when choosing among the finest places to stay around town”, said Condé Nast…

The Week

Japan to start providing military aid abroad

TOKYO: Japan will begin offering aid to the militaries of “like-minded countries”, as Tokyo embraces a more proactive defence strategy to address growing regional threats.

Bangkok Post

Franco Manca owner agrees to £93m buyout by Japanese group

Tokyo-listed Toridoll partners with Capdesia to acquire pizza and Greek casual dining business Fulham Shore

The Guardian - UK

1.5 million 'living as recluses' in Japan

TOKYO: Nearly 1.5 million working-age people in Japan are social recluses, according to a new government survey, with a fifth citing the Covid-19 pandemic as the main reason for their withdrawal.

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Bird flu is so bad that Japan’s running out of land to bury chickens

TOKYO: Japan’s worst-ever bird flu outbreak has decimated its poultry flocks and sent egg prices soaring. Now there’s a lack of space to bury dead chickens.

Reuters

Japan sets out new aid scheme to allow overseas defence funding

Japan on Wednesday said it plans to offer countries financial assistance to help them bolster their defences, marking its first unambiguous departure from rules that forbid the use of international aid for military purposes.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Sumida River Fireworks to light up sky after 4-yr wait

The Sumida River Fireworks Festival, a midsummer tradition in Tokyo, is expected to be held for the first time in four years after having been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Independent UK

Emily Ratajkowski may have been secretly dating Harry Styles months before kissing video

The model gushed about a mystery man she’s been dating just two weeks before videos emerged of Ratajkowski and Harry Styles kissing in Tokyo

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Xbox Game Pass games for early April 2023

NHL 23, Minecraft Legends, Ghostwire Tokyo, and much more are up for grabs.

Windows Central

Minecraft Legends, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and more join Xbox Game Pass soon

The first half of April doesn't contain a huge list of titles, but there are some exciting additions to Xbox Game Pass, like Minecraft Legends.

Bangkok Post

More dirty diners arrested in Japan

TOKYO: Two men have been arrested for allegedly harming the business of the Japanese beef bowl chain Yoshinoya after video emerged of one of them eating directly from a container of toppings meant for all customers, Osaka police said on Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Japan weighs bomb-shelter bill with eye on China, North Korea

TOKYO — With tensions around Taiwan rising and North Korea firing missiles at a blistering pace, lawmakers in neighboring Japan are pushing for a rollout of shelters where its residents can take refuge in the event of an attack.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

New start

New employees at major daily consumer goods firm Lion Corp. and its group companies attend a ceremony for fresh recruits in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on Monday morning. The participants, including 86 new workers, did not wear face masks. Many companies across the nation held similar events on the day, and…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Govt seeking multiple visits by Japan, China leaders

BEIJING -- Japan and China made no clear progress Sunday in talks between Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and his Chinese counterpart, Qin Gang. Nevertheless, the two foreign chiefs agreed on the need to continue dialogue with the aim of improving bilateral ties.

The Guardian - UK

Ryuichi Sakamoto obituary

Japanese composer and electronic music pioneer behind the soundtrack for the 1983 film Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence

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