France awards Japanese actor Order of Merit for wine drama

Japanese actor Tomohisa Yamashita was awarded the Chevalier rank of France’s Order of Agricultural Merit on March 31 for promoting French wine culture in Japan through the hit drama “Drops of God.” The ceremony was …
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https://www.diningandcooking.com/2579998/france-awards-japanese-actor-order-of-merit-for-wine-drama/

(2) The US began imposing a 15% tariff on Japanese cars and auto parts on Tuesday the 16th, replacing the 25% tariff that Trump imposed in April.

(3) Newspaper Asahi Shimbun reported that an anonymous government source said that Japan won’t recognize a Palestinian state for now.

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Newspaper Asahi Shimbun reported that an anonymous government source said that Japan won’t recognize a Palestinian state for now.

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Palestinian chef serves mother’s recipes from occupied home

Even in the Palestinian territory where Israeli military operations continue, family recipes with their own take on flavors continue to endure as each generation teaches them to the next. Sudki Mansour is part of this legacy. The 42-year-old…
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Beginning in August, the Asahi Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun, Tokyo Shimbun and Sankei Shimbun will drop their Saturday evening editions amid a dwindling workforce and rising costs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/18/japan/media/newspaper-saturday-evening-editions/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #media #media #newspapers #asahishimbun #mainichishimbun #tokyoshimbun #sankeishimbun
Four newspapers in Japan to cease Saturday evening editions from August

The announcements mark a shift away from a publishing tradition that has endured for decades in Japan, where evening newspapers had been a staple of the media landscape.

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Births in Japan likely to fall under 700,000 for first time | The Asahi Shimbun

Births in Japan likely to fall under 700,000 for first time... #japan #news #birthrate #asahishimbun

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Births in Japan likely to fall under 700,000 for first time | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

An estimated 687,080 Japanese children were or will be born in 2024, falling below 700,000 for the first time and marking the lowest level on record, according to Asahi Shimbun calculations.

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A 30-year-old firefighter from the city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, has been arrested for impersonating a reporter from the Asahi Shimbun to secure interviews with university baseball cheerleaders. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/06/13/japan/crime-legal/japan-business-card-counterfeit/ #japan #crimelegal #kamakura #japanesepolice #asahishimbun
Kamakura firefighter arrested for impersonating Asahi Shimbun reporter

The 30-year-old man passed himself off as a reporter for the newspaper to secure interviews with university baseball cheerleaders.

The Japan Times
A former Asahi Shimbun photographer was indicted Tuesday on charges of trespassing into a murder suspect’s home last year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/10/japan/crime-legal/asahi-photographer-indicted-tresspassing/ #japan #crimelegal #japanesepolice #nagano #asahishimbun #journalism
Former Asahi photographer indicted for entering home of murder suspect

The photographer reportedly told the newspaper's internal investigation that he had entered without knowing it was the defendant’s home.

The Japan Times

... general elections next year ... Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, secretary general of Zia's party, announced a daylong general strike ...

DHAKA, Bangladesh--Police in Bangladesh's capital fired tear gas to disperse supporters of the main opposition party who threw stones at security forces during a massive rally demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the transfer…#Asia&World #AroundAsia #AsahiShimbun #Japan #news
Bangladesh's opposition supporters clash with police as tensions run high ahead of general election | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

Bangladesh's opposition supporters clash with police as tensions run high ahead of general election | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

DHAKA, Bangladesh--Police in Bangladesh's capital fired tear gas to disperse supporters of the main opposition party who threw stones at security forces during a massive rally demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the transfer of power to a non-partisan caretaker government to oversee general elections next year.

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