Tensions are again on a rise in the Korean peninsula. North Korea has warned of turning the Pacific into a 'firing range'. Watch this video to find out why.

Why has North Korea warned of turning the Pacific into a 'firing range'?

North Korea fired two more ballistic missiles of its east coast on Monday, a day after U.S along with South Korea and Japan staged joint air drills in Korean peninsula. Defence correspondent, Sooyoung oh, joins us to discuss the implications of the fresh wave of tensions in the Korean peninsula.

North Korea threatens to turn Pacific into a 'firing range'

Tokyo has bid farewell to its beloved Panda in the Ueno Zoo, this came ahead of her hand over to China as the country has the ownership of the Panda and her parents. China is well known for its strategic utilisation of pandas as tools of public diplomacy.

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A day after North Korea showed off its new missiles, the U.S., Japan and South Korea have held joint air exercises. The drills saw South Korea's F-35 and F-15 and the United States' F-16.

A day after North Korea's ICBM launch, US, South Korea & Japan stage joint air drills

North Korea fired a ballistic missile yet again, after which South Korea said that Pyongyang fired an unspecific ballistic missile towards the Sea of its Eastern coast. Pyongyang earlier warned of a strong response to the upcoming U.S., South Korea military drills.

North Korea fires 'ICBM-class' missile, says Japan

The US Marines will consider expanding the use of self-detonating drones, in the Indo-Pacific region, indicating these weapons could be deployed against Chinese warships at sea in a Taiwan crisis.

US to consider Indo-Pacific anti-ship drone, with eye on China

Japan's ambitious launch of its flagship H3 rocket resulted in a failure on Friday, and that too, while the expected launch was being live streamed.&nbsp;Notably, the H3 rocket is Japan's first new medium-lift rocket in three decades. The flagship series was equipped with &nbsp;ALOS-3 land observation satellite and an experimental infrared sensor. H3,&nbsp;as reported, is capable of detecting North Korean ballistic missile launches.&nbsp;However, its launch had to be aborted moments before the lift off.&nbsp;

Japan's space agency confirmed that the mission was aborted moments before the launch as the main engine of H3 rocket was cut off after the launch countdown had reached zero.

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Following the engine failure, the 57-metre (187ft) rocket fell on the ground at the Tanegashima spaceport along with its observational satellite payload.&nbsp;

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The H3 project manager at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Masashi Okada, expressed regret for the launch failure. While speaking with media, he said, "A lot of people have been following our progress and we are really sorry." 
 
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Japan's ambitious launch of its flagship H3 rocket resulted in a failure on Friday, and that too, while the expected launch was being live streamed. Notably, the H3 rocket is Japan's first new medium-lift rocket in three decades.

Japan's ambitious launch of its flagship H3 rocket resulted in a failure on Friday, and that too, while the expected launch was being live streamed. Notably, the H3 rocket is Japan's first new medium-lift rocket in three decades. The flagship series was equipped with ALOS-3 land observation satellite and an experimental infrared sensor. H3, as reported, is capable of detecting North Korean ballistic missile launches. However, its launch had to be aborted moments before the lift off. Japan's space agency confirmed that the mission was aborted moments before the launch as the main engine of H3 rocket was cut off after the launch countdown had reached zero. Also Read | The real reason why Microsoft-backed OpenAI developing customisable ChatGPT Following the engine failure, the 57-metre (187ft) rocket fell on the ground at the Tanegashima spaceport along with its observational satellite payload. Also Read | 'Why Poland?': Belarusian president invites Biden to Minsk instead, to 'end the war' The H3 project manager at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Masashi Okada, expressed regret for the launch failure. While speaking with media, he said, "A lot of people have been following our progress and we are really sorry." "It is really galling," he added. ABORT. Japan's H3 rocket aborted its inaugural launch moments before liftoff, following ignition of its main engines. https://t.co/q04XSKONQf pic.twitter.com/VxGGllpLOd — Spaceflight Now (@SpaceflightNow) February 17, 2023 × Watch | Japan: Rocket boosters fail to fire, resulting in cancellation of launch The rocket launch was very crucial for Japan, as the country was pushing to gain greater pastures in the space sector and seizing opportunities in the face of rival successes, one being Elon Musk's SpaceX. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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According to an official, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency will attempt to launch a rocket once more in a few of weeks. Despite having its main engine fired on Friday, Japan's H3 rocket was unable to launch from a space centre on Tanegashima's southeast coast, according to the nation's space agency.

Japan: Rocket boosters fail to fire, resulting in cancellation of launch

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After diplomatic spat between United States and China over the suspected spy balloon that was detected in the US airspace and eventually shot down. The latest country to have hit out at China over the suspected Chinese surveillance is Japan.

Japan 'strongly suspects' Chinese spy balloon, tells China violation of airspace 'unacceptable'

Once again, three men are set to lead the Bank of Japan (BOJ), underscoring the hurdles women face in reaching leadership positions in a country that ranks the lowest among advanced economies for gender equality.

Bank of Japan continues to woo men?

Japan's economy has safely circumvented the recession but remains low on the numbers with the lower than expected growth in GDP. The fourth quarter earnings and numbers show that business investment in the country slumped as an outcome of the phasing out of stimulus by the central banks.

Japan: Private consumption rises by 0.5%, averts recession

An uninhabited island in Okinawa Prefecture of Japan was reportedly bought by a Chinese woman, whose identity was not revealed.&nbsp;Japan Times reported on Saturday (February 11) that the woman's claims were made on social media, which led to a stir online.&nbsp;According to the report, a few users highlighted that the move would be part of Beijing's attempt at "an expansion of Chinese territory".&nbsp;

The woman, who is believed to be in her 30s, said as quoted by Chinese media that a company run by her relative had bought Yanaha Island, which is located north of the Okinawa main island.&nbsp;

A Tokyo-based consulting firm owns part of the island. The firm reportedly specialises in Chinese businesses, public records showed.&nbsp;

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🇯🇵🏝"Yanaha/屋那覇島" Island,the largest uninhabited island in Okinawa,has been bought by a Chinese woman entrepreneur in her 30s. Under a law in Japan,no one can enter a place without the consent of the land owner. Despite being a hot topic on the SNS in China,no news in Japan. <a href="https://t.co/CGDh0lnoqf">pic.twitter.com/CGDh0lnoqf</a>
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Divulging further details, the office of Izena village in Okinawa said that the company owns about 50 per cent of the total land. Its beaches are mostly held by the local government.&nbsp;

The woman posted a video on a social media forum in late January, where she can be seen showing her first visit to the island.&nbsp;

As per Japan Times, an Izena Island resident had taken the Chinese woman and another woman on a trip to Yanaha Island by boat.&nbsp;

The resident said they stayed there for several hours and took pictures and footage of the local scenery.&nbsp;

The online video showed a document addressed to the consulting firm, which claims on its website to have acquired Yanaha Island.&nbsp; 
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An uninhabited island in Okinawa Prefecture of Japan was reportedly bought by a Chinese woman, whose identity was not revealed. Japan Times reported on Saturday (February 11) that the woman's claims were made on social media, which led to a stir online. According to the report, a few users highlighted that the move would be part of Beijing's attempt at "an expansion of Chinese territory". The woman, who is believed to be in her 30s, said as quoted by Chinese media that a company run by her relative had bought Yanaha Island, which is located north of the Okinawa main island. A Tokyo-based consulting firm owns part of the island. The firm reportedly specialises in Chinese businesses, public records showed. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Tina Zhang (张), a 34-year-old 🇨🇳 woman from Qingdao, Shandong province, posted videos on Douyin of her hanging out on Yanaha Island (屋那霸岛) — the biggest uninhabited island in Okinawa — which she claimed she bought in 2020. Yanaha is just ~60km from 🇺🇸 Kadena Air Base. 1/n pic.twitter.com/tQffSFa08b — Byron Wan (@Byron_Wan) February 8, 2023 × 🇯🇵🏝"Yanaha/屋那覇島" Island,the largest uninhabited island in Okinawa,has been bought by a Chinese woman entrepreneur in her 30s. Under a law in Japan,no one can enter a place without the consent of the land owner. Despite being a hot topic on the SNS in China,no news in Japan. pic.twitter.com/CGDh0lnoqf — བོད་ᗰIYᑌ🎌💋🇺🇸🇬🇧🇮🇳🇦🇺🇧🇹🇲🇳🇹🇭☪️🇹🇼🇭🇰 (@TenzinMiyu) February 6, 2023 × Divulging further details, the office of Izena village in Okinawa said that the company owns about 50 per cent of the total land. Its beaches are mostly held by the local government. The woman posted a video on a social media forum in late January, where she can be seen showing her first visit to the island. As per Japan Times, an Izena Island resident had taken the Chinese woman and another woman on a trip to Yanaha Island by boat. The resident said they stayed there for several hours and took pictures and footage of the local scenery. The online video showed a document addressed to the consulting firm, which claims on its website to have acquired Yanaha Island. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Visitors coming to India from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand will no longer be required to furnish a pre-departure covid test report and upload a self-health declaration on the 'Air Suvidha' portal from February 13. Watch this to know more.

Indian govt eases norms for travellers from China & 5 other countries

United States says its country was not the only target of China's spy balloon, the balloon travelled to five other countries as well. Washington shares intel with 40 other allies. Japan and Taiwan scrounge through past aerial footage to decode China's 'global surveillance mission'.

US: Aftermath of China's spy balloon

From April, revised traffic laws will allow self-driving delivery robots to navigate streets across Japan. Proponents hope the machines could eventually help elderly people in depopulated rural areas get access to goods, while also addressing a shortage of delivery workers in a country with chronic labour shortages.

Japan rolls out 'humble and lovable' delivery robots

The Japanese and their&nbsp;adeptness at making life easy is known to the whole world.&nbsp;This time around, they have come up with a rather bizarre invention—a&nbsp;Wearable Beanbag. When you want to stay warm and sit down for extended periods of time, you&nbsp;need not&nbsp;bother&nbsp;to go to the effort of pulling out a chair and wrapping a blanket around yourself. Just slide into this wearable beanbag.&nbsp;

Takikou Sewing, a firm that specialises in making beanbags, or "bead cushions" as they are known in Japan, located in Okazaki City, is the maker of the this wearable beanbag, as reported by Japan today.&nbsp;

According to the manufacturer, the aim behind the product was to create a cushion that would ultimately ruin people, meaning it would&nbsp;provide clients with comfort levels that are so high that they wouldn't ever want to get up, thus ruining them.

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You can play video games or scroll through your phone for hours on end when you just plop yourself down and enjoy the cushioned comfort all day.

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Unlike ordinary pillows or even ordinary bean bags, this cosy product will shape itself to embrace your curves when you sit and move around.&nbsp;

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The Japanese and their adeptness at making life easy is known to the whole world. This time around, they have come up with a rather bizarre invention—a Wearable Beanbag.

The Japanese and their adeptness at making life easy is known to the whole world. This time around, they have come up with a rather bizarre invention—a Wearable Beanbag. When you want to stay warm and sit down for extended periods of time, you need not bother to go to the effort of pulling out a chair and wrapping a blanket around yourself. Just slide into this wearable beanbag. Takikou Sewing, a firm that specialises in making beanbags, or "bead cushions" as they are known in Japan, located in Okazaki City, is the maker of the this wearable beanbag, as reported by Japan today. According to the manufacturer, the aim behind the product was to create a cushion that would ultimately ruin people, meaning it would provide clients with comfort levels that are so high that they wouldn't ever want to get up, thus ruining them. Japan-based company Takikou Sewing introduced its new onion-shaped goofy beanbag that's designed to let wearers relax anywhere, anytime pic.twitter.com/FJzTYA5wfp — Reuters (@Reuters) February 7, 2023 × You can play video games or scroll through your phone for hours on end when you just plop yourself down and enjoy the cushioned comfort all day. Also read | 'Sore backs and shoulders': Japanese kids as young as six complain of 'too heavy' backpacks Unlike ordinary pillows or even ordinary bean bags, this cosy product will shape itself to embrace your curves when you sit and move around. Although the product was introduced in the markets earlier this year, it went unnoticed until a recent tweet that made it popular, and which allowed it to be highlighted on morning TV shows where viewers fell in love with the brilliant concept. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda has lauded New Delhi's support to his country which came without "condition" and the package was "extremely flexible". Remember, India last year gave financial support of USD 4 billion as the country underwent through a major economic crisis. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, High Commissioner Moragoda said, "India helped us to stabilise the economy, India reached out to the IMF and some of the bilateral partners like Japan."

Sri Lankan High Commissioner Milinda Moragoda says 'India, Japan working together in Lanka'

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida dismissed one of his secretaries on Saturday after his aide made homophobic remarks saying that 'he would not live next to a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender couples'.

Japan PM Fumio Kishida's aide makes homophobic remarks, PM says remarks were 'outrageous'

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday (February 4) fired an aide over his homophobic comments. Masayoshi Arai, an economy and trade official, had said that he wouldn't like to live next to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender couples. He had also said that people would flee Japan if same-sex marriages were permitted. In his controversial comments, he even said that he would not like to even look at same-sex couples.&nbsp;Arai had joined Kishida's staff in October.

"His comments are outrageous and completely incompatible with the administration's policies," Kishida said in remarks aired by public broadcaster NHK.

Speaking to reporters later in the day, the Japanese leader said he had dismissed Arai, who had earlier apologised for "misleading" comments made on Friday.

Kishida had recently said in the Japanese parliament that same-sex marriage needed careful consideration because of its potential impact on the family structure.

Arai's comment can lead to embarrassment for Kishida as he prepares to receive G7 nation leaders in May. Unlike Japan, which has been ruled by the conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) for most of the past seven decades, the rest of the G7 nations allow marriage or civil unions for same-sex couples.

Kishida is battling to keep his approval ratings high as opinion polls showed that his public support had halved to 30 per cent since last year. His government was hit by a scandal-tainted resignations by senior officials.

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Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday (February 4) fired an aide over his homophobic comments. Masayoshi Arai, an economy and trade official, had said that he wouldn't like to live next to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender couples.

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday (February 4) fired an aide over his homophobic comments. Masayoshi Arai, an economy and trade official, had said that he wouldn't like to live next to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender couples. He had also said that people would flee Japan if same-sex marriages were permitted. In his controversial comments, he even said that he would not like to even look at same-sex couples. Arai had joined Kishida's staff in October. "His comments are outrageous and completely incompatible with the administration's policies," Kishida said in remarks aired by public broadcaster NHK. Speaking to reporters later in the day, the Japanese leader said he had dismissed Arai, who had earlier apologised for "misleading" comments made on Friday. Kishida had recently said in the Japanese parliament that same-sex marriage needed careful consideration because of its potential impact on the family structure. Arai's comment can lead to embarrassment for Kishida as he prepares to receive G7 nation leaders in May. Unlike Japan, which has been ruled by the conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) for most of the past seven decades, the rest of the G7 nations allow marriage or civil unions for same-sex couples. Kishida is battling to keep his approval ratings high as opinion polls showed that his public support had halved to 30 per cent since last year. His government was hit by a scandal-tainted resignations by senior officials. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Japanese football star Kazuyoshi Miura extended his decades-long playing career on Wednesday, less than a month before his 56th birthday, joining Portuguese second-division outfit Oliveirense on loan.

Miura, known as "King Kazu" in his homeland, made his debut in 1986 with Brazilian side Santos and has played 37 seasons as a professional.

His move to Portugal will see him play in a sixth country after stints in Brazil, Japan, Italy, Croatia and Australia.

Last season, he played for Japanese fourth-tier side Suzuka Point Getters, managed by his older brother Yasutoshi, on loan from J-League team Yokohama FC.&nbsp;Yokohama's parent company acquired a majority stake in Oliveirense in November.

"Even though this is a new place for me, I'll work hard to show everyone the kind of play I'm known for," he said in a statement released by Yokohama.

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Miura scored two goals, one from the penalty spot and one header, in 18 appearances last season for Suzuka, who finished ninth in the table.

He will line up at Oliveirense alongside Christian Kendji Wagatsuma Ferreira, a Brazilian of Japanese descent who was given the nickname "Kazu" as a youth player.

Miura, who turns 56 on February 26, has said that he wants to keep playing until he is 60.

One of Asia's best-known footballers in the 1990s, he helped put the game in Japan on the map when the professional J-League was launched in 1993.

He left Japan for Brazil in 1982 and signed a contract with Santos in 1986.

Miura made his Japan debut in 1990 and was famously left out of his country's squad for their first World Cup finals appearance in 1998, despite scoring 55 goals in 89 games for the national side.

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Japanese football star Kazuyoshi Miura extended his decades-long playing career on Wednesday, less than a month before his 56th birthday, joining Portuguese second-division outfit Oliveirense on loan. Miura, known as "King Kazu" in his homeland, made his debut in 1986 with Brazilian side Santos and has played 37 seasons as a professional. His move to Portugal will see him play in a sixth country after stints in Brazil, Japan, Italy, Croatia and Australia. Last season, he played for Japanese fourth-tier side Suzuka Point Getters, managed by his older brother Yasutoshi, on loan from J-League team Yokohama FC. Yokohama's parent company acquired a majority stake in Oliveirense in November. "Even though this is a new place for me, I'll work hard to show everyone the kind of play I'm known for," he said in a statement released by Yokohama. WATCH: Japan's controversial goal vs Spain that led to Germany's FIFA World Cup elimination Miura scored two goals, one from the penalty spot and one header, in 18 appearances last season for Suzuka, who finished ninth in the table. He will line up at Oliveirense alongside Christian Kendji Wagatsuma Ferreira, a Brazilian of Japanese descent who was given the nickname "Kazu" as a youth player. Miura, who turns 56 on February 26, has said that he wants to keep playing until he is 60. One of Asia's best-known footballers in the 1990s, he helped put the game in Japan on the map when the professional J-League was launched in 1993. He left Japan for Brazil in 1982 and signed a contract with Santos in 1986. Miura made his Japan debut in 1990 and was famously left out of his country's squad for their first World Cup finals appearance in 1998, despite scoring 55 goals in 89 games for the national side. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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US, Japan, and the Netherlands are reportedly planning to impose joint restrictions on exports of chipmaking tools to China as the race to dethrone Beijing heats up. The confirmation came from a Washington official who refused to divulge further details.&nbsp;“We can’t talk about the deal right now. But you can certainly talk to our friends in&nbsp;Japan&nbsp;and the Netherlands,” Guardian quoted Don Graves, deputy commerce department secretary, as saying on the sidelines of an event in Washington. &nbsp;

On Friday, Bloomberg and Reuters both reported that an agreement on the same had been finalised.&nbsp;

In October, the United States imposed sweeping export restrictions on shipments of chipmaking tools to&nbsp;restrict China’s capacity to expand its chip industry and enhance its military capabilities.&nbsp;

However, Washington needed the consensus of Netherlands and Japan, home to major chipmakers ASML and Tokyo Electron, among others.&nbsp;

In an email, the US commerce department said that it would continue to coordinate on export controls with foreign allies, calling this a “priority”. &nbsp;

“We recognise that multilateral controls are more effective than unilateral controls.”&nbsp;

On Friday, officials from the Netherlands and Japan landed in Washington to discuss a wide-ranging issue with White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan.&nbsp;

Commenting on the agreement on semiconductors, US President Joe Biden said: “Yes, we talked about a lot of things, but a lot of it is private.”&nbsp;

US has been seeking to break the monopoly of China’s semiconductor industry. Beijing has invested money into cultivating its domestic industry but its fabrication plants, known as fabs, still heavily rely on foreign-made equipment.&nbsp;

SMIC, China’s largest fab, makes chips that go into products for the automotive sector, internet-of-things devices and some smartphones.&nbsp;

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US, Japan, and the Netherlands are reportedly planning to impose joint restrictions on exports of chipmaking tools to China as the race to dethrone Beijing heats up.

US, Japan, and the Netherlands are reportedly planning to impose joint restrictions on exports of chipmaking tools to China as the race to dethrone Beijing heats up. The confirmation came from a Washington official who refused to divulge further details. “We can’t talk about the deal right now. But you can certainly talk to our friends in Japan and the Netherlands,” Guardian quoted Don Graves, deputy commerce department secretary, as saying on the sidelines of an event in Washington. On Friday, Bloomberg and Reuters both reported that an agreement on the same had been finalised. In October, the United States imposed sweeping export restrictions on shipments of chipmaking tools to restrict China’s capacity to expand its chip industry and enhance its military capabilities. However, Washington needed the consensus of Netherlands and Japan, home to major chipmakers ASML and Tokyo Electron, among others. In an email, the US commerce department said that it would continue to coordinate on export controls with foreign allies, calling this a “priority”. “We recognise that multilateral controls are more effective than unilateral controls.” On Friday, officials from the Netherlands and Japan landed in Washington to discuss a wide-ranging issue with White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan. Commenting on the agreement on semiconductors, US President Joe Biden said: “Yes, we talked about a lot of things, but a lot of it is private.” US has been seeking to break the monopoly of China’s semiconductor industry. Beijing has invested money into cultivating its domestic industry but its fabrication plants, known as fabs, still heavily rely on foreign-made equipment. SMIC, China’s largest fab, makes chips that go into products for the automotive sector, internet-of-things devices and some smartphones. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to discuss measures for boosting ties with NATO partners. Stoltenberg has expressed concerns over China's rising dominance in the region.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visits Japan, warns about China

Less than two months after leaders of Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom said that their countries will come together to develop a next-generation fighter jet, a report has claimed that the three countries aim to set up an international body by the end of 2023 to push through such tasks of military innovation.

Earlier in December 2022, this cooperation was formally called the Global Combat Air Programme.

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A report in Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter says that the parliaments in Rome, Tokyo and London will ratify the formation of an international body in the middle of 2024.

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However, amid evolving discussions between the three countries, the "timeline could slip", the report added.

The talks between three countries are reportedly focused on whether the United Kingdom would be the lead partner or if the three nations would have equal ownership.&nbsp; 
 
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The cooperation exactly combines various fighter jet development programmes led by the three countries separately and softens the supply-chain mechanisms and transfer of technology under an umbrella. Once formalised, it will combine the European Tempest and Japanese F-X projects, both of which have been in the pipeline for years.&nbsp;

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But even before the formalisation of cooperation into a formal team, the collective effort to boost airpower of three countries has begun. A report in Bloomberg said that as part of the political agreement announced last year, London-based BAE Systems Plc, Europe’s biggest defence company, and Italy’s Leonardo SpA — partners on the Eurofighter Typhoon and Tempest — will work with F-X lead contractor Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd on the project.

The negotiations are also continuing on the creation of a joint venture, with the aim of setting the basis for commercial deals from end-2024 and 2025, it added.&nbsp;

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Less than two months after leaders of Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom said that their countries will come together to develop a next-generation fighter jet, a report has claimed that the three countries aim to set up an international body by the end of 2023 to push through such tasks of military innovation.

Less than two months after leaders of Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom said that their countries will come together to develop a next-generation fighter jet, a report has claimed that the three countries aim to set up an international body by the end of 2023 to push through such tasks of military innovation. Earlier in December 2022, this cooperation was formally called the Global Combat Air Programme. Global Combat Air Programme: What changes now? A report in Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter says that the parliaments in Rome, Tokyo and London will ratify the formation of an international body in the middle of 2024. ALSO WATCH | Japan, UK & Italy to build fighter jet together; PM Sunak says 'Deal will keep UK safe from threats' × However, amid evolving discussions between the three countries, the "timeline could slip", the report added. The talks between three countries are reportedly focused on whether the United Kingdom would be the lead partner or if the three nations would have equal ownership. Japan, Italy, UK come together to develop advanced fighter jets: What exactly does it mean? The cooperation exactly combines various fighter jet development programmes led by the three countries separately and softens the supply-chain mechanisms and transfer of technology under an umbrella. Once formalised, it will combine the European Tempest and Japanese F-X projects, both of which have been in the pipeline for years. ALSO READ | British Army no longer among world's top combat forces, says US general But even before the formalisation of cooperation into a formal team, the collective effort to boost airpower of three countries has begun. A report in Bloomberg said that as part of the political agreement announced last year, London-based BAE Systems Plc, Europe’s biggest defence company, and Italy’s Leonardo SpA — partners on the Eurofighter Typhoon and Tempest — will work with F-X lead contractor Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd on the project. The negotiations are also continuing on the creation of a joint venture, with the aim of setting the basis for commercial deals from end-2024 and 2025, it added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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An avalanche has killed 2 skiers in Japan. The two victims were among five foreign nationals who got engulfed by the avalanche on January 29.

Avalanche kills 2 skiers in Japan

NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg has called on Tokyo to remain firm in the face of security threats posed by China, North Korea and Russia's War in Ukraine. Stoltenberg met Japanese PM Fumio Kishida in Tokyo, on his trip to Asia.

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World-renowned Japanese decluttering expert says that she has "kind of given up" on tidying her home after having a third baby. This has raised an important question - Should you fall for idealistic living standards? Molly Gambhir reports.

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NATO will continue to strengthen its partnership with Japan amid the ongoing Ukraine war, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday (January 31) during a visit to Japan, where he will meet with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

NATO to strengthen partnership with Japan amid the ongoing Ukraine war

Japan firm launched a whale meat vending machines to push sales. He is selling whale meat cans at prices from 1,000 yen to 3,000 yen. Watch further to know more.

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Japanese decluttering queen Marie Kondo, who is known for keeping things in order, and removing any sort of clutter, has accepted that even she fails to maintain a spotless and tidy home after her third kid's birth in 2021.

The decluttering queen accepted to have "sort of given up" on maintaining the immaculately clean and tidy house while speaking at a webinar as reported by The Washington Post.

"My home is messy, but the way I am spending my time is the right way for me at this time at this stage of my life," Kondo stated, as reported by the outlet.

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"Up until now, I was a professional tidier, so I did my best to keep my home tidy at all times," she said. Kondo added that she understands what is important for her now.

"I have kind of given up on that in a good way for me. Now I realise what is important to me is enjoying spending time with my children at home,” Kondo stated.

The organising technique of the author, known as the KonMari method, has guided many of her followers in keeping their homes free of clutter and in the opinion of Kondo, has changed their lives.

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Because of her technique, Kondo became well-known across the globe. The decluttering queen also wrote a book on the KonMari method and a series was produced by Netflix on the same.

"Tidying our homes, tidying our environment is also a way of tidying our minds,” she said. Kondo added that by organising our brains and hearts, what we truly desire becomes evident.

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Japanese decluttering queen Marie Kondo, who is known for keeping things in order, and removing any sort of clutter, has accepted that even she fails to maintain a spotless and tidy home after her third kid's birth in 2021.

Japanese decluttering queen Marie Kondo, who is known for keeping things in order, and removing any sort of clutter, has accepted that even she fails to maintain a spotless and tidy home after her third kid's birth in 2021. The decluttering queen accepted to have "sort of given up" on maintaining the immaculately clean and tidy house while speaking at a webinar as reported by The Washington Post. "My home is messy, but the way I am spending my time is the right way for me at this time at this stage of my life," Kondo stated, as reported by the outlet. ALSO READ | India unveils prototype of solar car at auto show focused on clean energy "Up until now, I was a professional tidier, so I did my best to keep my home tidy at all times," she said. Kondo added that she understands what is important for her now. "I have kind of given up on that in a good way for me. Now I realise what is important to me is enjoying spending time with my children at home,” Kondo stated. The organising technique of the author, known as the KonMari method, has guided many of her followers in keeping their homes free of clutter and in the opinion of Kondo, has changed their lives. WATCH | WION Climate Tracker: Targets to clean UK rivers pushed back from 2027 to 2063 Because of her technique, Kondo became well-known across the globe. The decluttering queen also wrote a book on the KonMari method and a series was produced by Netflix on the same. "Tidying our homes, tidying our environment is also a way of tidying our minds,” she said. Kondo added that by organising our brains and hearts, what we truly desire becomes evident. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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China on Sunday (January 29) announced that it would resume issuing visas for Japanese citizens, weeks after suspending them as a retaliatory step against Tokyo's decision to require Covid testing for travellers arriving from China. Issuing a notice, the Chinese embassy in Tokyo said, "Starting today, the Embassy and the Offices of Consulates-General of the People's Republic of China will resume issuing ordinary visas for Japanese citizens." The embassy did not elaborate on this further.&nbsp;

On January 10, China had suspended issuing visas for Japan as well as South Korea as the two countries imposed Covid restrictions on Chinese travelling to the countries due to a sharp surge in Covid cases in China after it lifted all restrictions. Both Japan and South Korea had protested against the suspension.&nbsp;

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"As part of Covid-19 countermeasures, our country is implementing border curbs that will not hinder international visitors from entering and exiting Japan as much as possible. So it is very regrettable that China has unilaterally taken visa suspension action for reasons beyond virus control. We have lodged a protest to China through our diplomatic channel and asked them to lift visa suspension," Japanese chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno had said on January 11.&nbsp;

On the other hand, South Korea called the suspension ''deeply regrettable," with foreign minister Park Jin pointing out that Seoul was still issuing visas to Chinese visitors for urgent business or humanitarian purposes.

Though China will now start issuing visas to Japanese citizens, the suspension remains imposed on South Koreans. Japan is still requiring those travelling on direct flights from the mainland to show proof of negative Covid test results from samples taken no more than 72 hours before leaving China.&nbsp;

South Korea, meanwhile, said it would continue to restrict the entry of short-term travellers from China through the end of February amid concerns that the spread of Covid (in China) might worsen following the Lunar New Year Holiday. Currently, South Korea requires all passengers from China, Hong Kong and Macau to submit proof of negative Covid tests taken within 48 hours before their arrival and put them through tests again once they arrive.

According to Seoul's Disease Control and Prevention Agency, around 10 per cent of the 6,900 short-term travellers from China who arrived in the country from January 2 to January 26 tested positive after being tested at the airport. South Korea also stopped issuing most short-term visas at its consulates in China except for essential government, diplomatic and business activities and humanitarian reasons.

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China on Sunday (January 29) announced that it would resume issuing visas for Japanese citizens, weeks after suspending them as a retaliatory step against Tokyo's decision to require Covid testing for travellers arriving from China. Issuing a notice, the Chinese embassy in Tokyo said, "Starting today, the Embassy and the Offices of Consulates-General of the People's Republic of China will resume issuing ordinary visas for Japanese citizens." The embassy did not elaborate on this further. On January 10, China had suspended issuing visas for Japan as well as South Korea as the two countries imposed Covid restrictions on Chinese travelling to the countries due to a sharp surge in Covid cases in China after it lifted all restrictions. Both Japan and South Korea had protested against the suspension. ALSO READ | Covid wave past its peak, deaths declining rapidly, claims China "As part of Covid-19 countermeasures, our country is implementing border curbs that will not hinder international visitors from entering and exiting Japan as much as possible. So it is very regrettable that China has unilaterally taken visa suspension action for reasons beyond virus control. We have lodged a protest to China through our diplomatic channel and asked them to lift visa suspension," Japanese chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno had said on January 11. On the other hand, South Korea called the suspension ''deeply regrettable," with foreign minister Park Jin pointing out that Seoul was still issuing visas to Chinese visitors for urgent business or humanitarian purposes. Though China will now start issuing visas to Japanese citizens, the suspension remains imposed on South Koreans. Japan is still requiring those travelling on direct flights from the mainland to show proof of negative Covid test results from samples taken no more than 72 hours before leaving China. South Korea, meanwhile, said it would continue to restrict the entry of short-term travellers from China through the end of February amid concerns that the spread of Covid (in China) might worsen following the Lunar New Year Holiday. Currently, South Korea requires all passengers from China, Hong Kong and Macau to submit proof of negative Covid tests taken within 48 hours before their arrival and put them through tests again once they arrive. According to Seoul's Disease Control and Prevention Agency, around 10 per cent of the 6,900 short-term travellers from China who arrived in the country from January 2 to January 26 tested positive after being tested at the airport. South Korea also stopped issuing most short-term visas at its consulates in China except for essential government, diplomatic and business activities and humanitarian reasons. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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