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#japan

Japan emerges as a critical financial backer for Ukraine, surpassing the US and EU in aid contributions. [ more ]

Japan promises additional assistance to Ukraine, including funding for a NATO-administered Ukraine fund, electricity generators, and an unmanned aircraft-detecting system.

European Union and its member countries have committed almost double the financial and military aid to Ukraine compared to the United States. [ more ]

Japan expands sanctions over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine

Newly sanctioned firms include those outside Russia and Belarus [ more ]

Biden's remarks on xenophobia affecting economic growth in countries like Japan stirred controversy. [ more ]

Increasing female representation in the Japanese diplomatic corps demonstrates slow but impactful progress in reshaping workplace cultures for women. [ more ]

AI bear-warning system to monitor bear movements and prevent attacks in Japan. [ more ]

Japan significantly increased semiconductor investment surpassing other major countries in GDP proportion. [ more ]

Japan is significantly increasing support for the semiconductor industry to re-enter the manufacturing business and ensure supply chain stability. [ more ]

Japan and Uzbekistan to face off in AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 final. [ more ]

Four teams remain in 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup with Japan as favorites. [ more ]

Japan awarded 3-0 win after North Korea forfeits game

Japan advances to third round of World Cup qualifiers [ more ]

North Korea canceled a World Cup qualifier game against Japan in Pyongyang after losing to Japan in Tokyo.

North Korea cited concerns about a "malignant infectious disease" in Japan, likely referring to streptococcus infections. [ more ]

The Japan-North Korea football match is a highly anticipated event due to historical tensions and geopolitical factors.

Despite Japan's higher FIFA ranking, the outcome of the match is uncertain and could have broader implications beyond football. [ more ]

Japan discourages citizens from traveling to North Korea for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Japan and North Korea have a historical rivalry in international football due to political tensions. [ more ]

Dodgers likely to open 2025 season in Japan due to recent player acquisitions.

MLB considering Dodgers and Cubs to open 2025 season in Tokyo. [ more ]

Trevor Bauer faced criticism in Japan for expressing support for a US Navy officer jailed over a car crash that killed two Japanese citizens.

Bauer's Instagram comment sparked a social-media firestorm in Japan, with thousands of retweets and millions of views. [ more ]

Britain's most expensive coffee is priced at £265, sourced from Japan, highlighting the rarity and high cost associated with coffee grown in unique locations. [ more ]

The Cherry Blossom Gin and Tonic is a perfect spring cocktail with cherry and floral notes, using 135 East Hyogo Dry Gin for a taste of Japan. [ more ]

The article discusses some of the best football kits from the 2020s, highlighting designs from clubs like Borussia Dortmund and national teams like North Macedonia and Japan. [ more ]

A Japanese man was arrested for tampering with save data to sell rare monsters online, confessing to doing it to 'earn a living.' [ more ]

The upcoming Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket app fixes a notable error on the back of physical Pokemon trading cards in the US.

Japan has addressed the Poke Ball issue on trading cards, but it still exists in North America for tournament regulations. [ more ]

Different content in Nintendo Directs across regions

Mother 3 exclusive release on Switch Online in Japan [ more ]

The Nintendo Switch has sold 13.74 million units in the three months ending December 31, 2023, bringing the lifetime sales total to 139.36 million.

The Switch has surpassed the lifetime sales of the Nintendo DS in Japan, with 33.34 million units sold to date. [ more ]

Nintendo's Switch dominates the top 100 best-selling games in Japan in 2023 list.

Xbox did not have a single game in the top 100, while Sony had 18 spaces on the chart. [ more ]

Navy officer jailed in Japan for car crash released from U.S. custody after one month

Lt. Ridge Alkonis spent a total of 537 days in detention in Japan and the U.S. [ more ]

High schools in Japan taking measures to prevent sexualised photography of cheerleaders during baseball tournaments.

Cheerleaders at some schools are wearing long-sleeved shirts and shorts as a uniform change to deter voyeurism at events. [ more ]

Japan is relatively queer-friendly compared to other APAC nations.

Tokyo can still be challenging for LGBTQ+ individuals to express their authentic selves. [ more ]

Japan's state pension fund is exploring bitcoin for portfolio diversification, seeking information on potential investments like BTC and gold.

GPIF, the world's largest pension fund with $1.4 trillion in assets, is considering diversification tools such as bitcoin following societal, economic, and technological changes. [ more ]

Rare bacterial infection spreading in Japan

Concerns over streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) [ more ]

Japan's high court ruled denying same-sex marriage unconstitutional.

Urgent government action needed to allow same-sex marriage. [ more ]

Rocket exploded shortly after launching in Japan

Space One faces setback in entering commercial satellite launch market [ more ]

Japan's new H3 rocket had a successful second test flight, a crucial step for future Japanese space missions.

The H3 rocket deployed an Earth-imaging microsatellite and a CubeSat to test an infrared Earth observation sensor. [ more ]

Australia and Japan secure places at the Olympics in Paris by winning qualifying matches

Players like Michelle Heyman shine in the matches with remarkable performances [ more ]

Marc Goodwin captures architecture studios in Japan through personal project by Samuel Michaëlsson.

Explore daily atmosphere in 16 different Japanese architecture studios, including Kengo Kuma & Associates and Akihisa Hirata. [ more ]

Japan has been surpassed by Germany as the world's third-largest economy and has entered a recession.

The weakening yen and an aging population are major factors contributing to Japan's economic decline. [ more ]

MLB teams have spent over $530 million on players from Japan and Korea this offseason.

Improved technology allows teams to easily find information on players in international leagues. [ more ]

The Tigers have signed right-hander Drew Anderson to a minor league deal.

Anderson has spent the past two years playing for the Hiroshima Carp in Japan. [ more ]

Drew VerHagen is returning to the Nippon-Ham Fighters for a two-year deal with a player option for the second season.

VerHagen can earn close to $8MM in total over the two years and will have the opportunity to test MLB free agency again if he performs well in Japan. [ more ]

Left-hander Anthony Kay is signing with the Yokohama BayStars of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball.

Kay has yet to find much MLB success, but his ability to miss bats makes him an intriguing flier for an NPB team. [ more ]

A court in Japan has ruled that a trans man can update his gender on official documents without undergoing surgical sterilization.

This comes months after Japan's Supreme Court struck down part of a law that required transgender people to undergo surgery to have their gender legally recognized. [ more ]

The number of digital nomads has increased significantly due to remote work opportunities.

Several countries have introduced digital nomad visas to attract remote workers and boost their economies. [ more ]

The Asian Cup quarter-finals feature heavyweight clashes between Australia and South Korea, and Iran and Japan.

Tajikistan, ranked 106th in the world, will face Jordan in the quarter-finals, with both teams aiming for their first-ever last-four spot. [ more ]

Robots are being used on farms in Japan to compensate for a labor shortage.

Agrist and Asai Nursery are two companies using robots to harvest crops in Japan. [ more ]

Japan successfully landed its first lunar lander, making it the fifth country to do so.

The landing demonstrates new precision-landing technology and new technologies for moving on the Moon. [ more ]

AWS plans to invest $15.5 billion in Japan over the next five years to extend its cloud empire.

The investment will drive the construction of datacenters to support the growing volume of data Amazon's network is handling and to facilitate the adoption of emerging technologies like AI and machine learning. [ more ]

The death toll from a New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has reached at least 94.

Rescuers are still searching for over 200 people who are missing after the earthquake. [ more ]

North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching anywhere in the United States.

The missile flew about 1,000 km and reached a maximum altitude of more than 3,730 miles. [ more ]

China's President Xi Jinping and Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had a rare face-to-face meeting at the APEC summit, where they discussed reviving their relations.

Xi Jinping emphasized the need for China and Japan to coexist peacefully, cooperate, and grow together, while also focusing on common interests and handling differences.

China and Japan agreed to more high-level economic dialogue and plan to formulate a new framework to discuss exports and trade. [ more ]

Reigning champions Qatar prepare for the AFC Asian Cup as hosts

Japan and Saudi Arabia are strong contenders for the tournament [ more ]

Japan is the clear favorite to win the AFC Asian Cup 2023 and secure their fifth crown, with a strong squad and the potential of emerging star Takefusa Kubo.

Other top teams to watch include Australia, South Korea, Iran, and Qatar, who will be showcasing a glittering array of star players. [ more ]

Japan is urging residents to seek higher ground due to the threat of a tsunami after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake.

A major tsunami warning has been issued, with waves potentially reaching 16 feet. [ more ]

Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi is surprised by injured winger Kaoru Mitoma's call-up for the Asian Cup.

Mitoma is expected to be out for up to six weeks, but was included in Japan's final squad. [ more ]