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DISASTER4h agoJapan launches new national agency to boost disaster responseJapan on Monday launched a new national agency focused on disaster management with the goal of making the country better prepared should there be a megaquake along the Pacific coast or in Tokyo, or an eruption of Mount Fuji. More than 350 workers at the National Disaster Management Agency will oversee preparedness, emergency response and reconstruction efforts. The agency is not being created in anticipation of any specific calamity, but rather is meant to fill a gap amid worries about whether...South China Morning Post
MILITARY7h agoUS military in Japan rocked by second arrest of marine in less than a monthOkinawa police arrest 21-year-old marine on suspicion of drink-driving and in relation to an alleged hit-and-runThe Independent World
WORLD7h agoJapanese ex-adult film actress recalls ‘terror’ after alleged drugging in Hong KongFormer Japanese adult film actress Mao Hamasaki has spoken out about the “terror” and “harm” of drugs after fighting for her life when she consumed a suspected spiked drink while performing as a disc jockey in Hong Kong on Sunday. Hamasaki, who is recovering in hospital, wrote in Japanese on her social media X account that she would be examined by a psychiatrist on Monday afternoon. “And if all goes well, I should be able to be discharged,” she said. “My consciousness is completely clear, and I...South China Morning Post
DISASTER7h agoOne Japanese confirmed dead; one unaccounted for in Spain train crashSpanish authorities have confirmed one Japanese dead and suggested another is likely among the unidentified foreign victims in a high-speed train crash in central Spain last week, Japan's…Japan Today
BUSINESS8h agoS&P Global Japan Manufacturing PMI slows to 7-month low of 53.3Japan's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI has slowed to its lowest point in seven months, indicating a potential weakening in the manufacturing sector. This is a key economic indicator for the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
CYBER14h agoNorth Korea hackers behind Japan’s massive GMO data leak, investigation findsAn analysis by Japan’s GMO Internet Group found that a North Korea-linked hacking group was likely behind the cyberattack on the company last month, sources close to the matter said, citing characteristics of the malware used and other traces left by the perpetrators. The company appears to have already reported the matter to the government and will now focus on determining the full circumstances. Kyodo News, working with security experts, also found that five IP addresses used to access a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS14h agoDrug maker Rohto plans clinical trials in Hong Kong as OASES’ first Japan partnerTop university research, cross-border data exchanges and access to mainland China’s large market have attracted Japanese firm Rohto Pharmaceutical to conduct clinical trials in Hong Kong, making it the first company from the country to partner with the city’s government under a flagship investment initiative. Rohto, known for its over-the-counter eye care and skincare products, is among the latest batch of 18 firms recruited by the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES), a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d ago‘Less than a minute’: Hong Kong travellers praise Japan’s new tax refund at airportsHong Kong tour groups returning from Japan have praised a smooth roll-out of the country’s new tax refund arrangement that requires travellers to complete refund procedures at airports or ports rather than at shops. Under the “pay first, refund later” scheme, which took effect on Sunday to curb illicit domestic reselling and tax evasion, international tourists must now pay the 10 per cent consumption tax upfront at the counter. Travellers are now required to complete customs verification before...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoJapan’s Economic Diplomacy: A Compass in a Divided WorldTokyo has the ability to chart a stable path forward.The Diplomat
WORLD1d agoElisa, the 26-year-old who resigned from a multinational company to take over her parents' Japanese restaurant: "I've been questioned about ending up in the family business, but dealing with customers and listening to their stories really fulfills me"Dejó su trabajo en una empresa para seguir el legado gastronómico.Las críticas que recibió, el cambio de público con las redes sociales y las exigencias del rubro.Clarín
WORLD1d agoEx-Japanese adult film actress in intensive care after alleged drugging in Hong KongFormer Japanese adult film actress Mao Hamasaki was admitted to intensive care at a Hong Kong hospital after being allegedly drugged while working in a club in Tsim Sha Tsui on Sunday morning. Hamasaki’s manager published a post on her Facebook page at 5.40am on Sunday morning, with two photos showing her in a wheelchair being taken to an ambulance. The post read “drugged while working”. Hamasaki had performed as a disc jockey at several clubs on Halloween night until the early hours of Sunday,...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoKorean Language Picks Up in JapanThe rise of Korean terms in Japanese is a striking reversal from colonial times and a sign of the global appeal of South Korean culture.NYT World
WORLD1d agoLocals Honor Fallen British POWs in Japan’s Mie PrefectureTSU — A group of local residents held a memorial service on Saturday in Kumano, Mie Prefecture, to honor British prisoners of war, known as the Iruka Boys, who died while being forced to work at a local mine during World War II.japannewsyomiuri · japan
POLITICS1d agoJapan sticker craze meets politics as PM Takaichi-themed sets prove hitJapan's political world has found itself no exception to a recent craze for tactile "bumpy" stickers, with sets depi Read full story herekyodonews · japan
WORLD2d agoJapanese architect Tsuyoshi Tane celebrates the art of bringing together different eras in ParisA Parisian by choice, Japanese architect Tsuyoshi Tane found his way into architecture after first considering a career in football. Today, he conceives each of his buildings as places that delve into the ground and the history of cities. He carries out this work with rigor in the French capital, always rejecting superficial effects.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS2d agoUS, S/Korea, Japan vow ‘complete’ N/Korea denuclearizationThe United States, South Korea and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea on Saturday, as Pyongyang continues to reject disarmament ahead of possible talks with Washington. The post US, S/Korea, Japan vow ‘complete’ N/Korea denuclearization appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d agoBoth Japan and China can help Bangladesh reach its full potentialIn the Land of the Rising Sun, Bangladesh looks forward to a new dawn. The hope that comes with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to Japan goes beyond the deals signed or the financial support expected. It shows a country that has emerged from authoritarian rule and wants to turn its new political voice into bigger economic chances and freedom of choice. For a government chosen by the people, foreign policy must answer one question: how does it make life better for the people who gave it...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoJapan’s FM urges Russia to release journalist detained on SakhalinJapanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Friday urged Moscow to immediately release a Japanese journalist detained on suspicion of espionage and take steps to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine during a meeting with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS2d agoU.S., S Korea, Japan reaffirm commitment to 'complete' N Korea denuclearizationThe United States, South Korea and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea on Saturday, as Pyongyang continues to reject disarmament ahead of possible…Japan Today
POLITICS2d agoUS, South Korea, Japan call for ‘complete denuclearisation’ of North KoreaThe joint statement comes as US President Donald Trump seeks a new meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS2d agoUS, South Korea and Japan reaffirm North Korea denuclearisation stanceThe United States, South Korea and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the “complete denuclearisation” of North Korea on Saturday, as Pyongyang continues to reject disarmament ahead of possible talks with Washington. Speculation is mounting over a potential meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at next month’s Apec summit in China, with Trump making repeated overtures to Pyongyang for nuclear talks. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, South Korean Foreign...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoUS, S.Korea, Japan Vow ‘Complete’ N.Korea DenuclearisationSpeculation is mounting over a potential meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at next month's APEC summit in China, with Trump making repeated overtures to Pyongyang for nuclear talks. The post US, S.Korea, Japan Vow ‘Complete’ N.Korea Denuclearisation appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
SCI & TECH2d agoXgimi Elfin Flip Pro (New) Full HD laser projector debuts in Japan with Google TV, 1,000 lumens, and a slim flip-open designThe Xgimi Elfin Flip Pro (New) Full HD Google TV laser projector arrives as an update to the company's 2024 model of the same name. The latest model increases brightness from 400 to 1,000 ISO lumens using an RGB 3-color laser light source.notebookcheck · united states of america
POLITICS2d agoUS, South Korea, and Japan commit to "complete" denuclearization of the NorthEstados Unidos, Corea del Sur y Japón reiteran su compromiso con el desarme nuclear de Corea del Norte, que sigue rechazando dialogar. Especulan sobre posible reunión entre Trump y Kim en la APEC, mientras Norcorea mantiene su postura de potencia nuclear irreversible.Clarín
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