Geopolitics Possible snap election after G7 summit unclear despite Kishida’s popularity rebound By Keith Preston on May 14, 2023 • ( Leave a comment ) Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Top News Stories Possible snap election after G7 summit unclear despite Kishida’s popularity rebound A recent rise in approval ratings for his Cabinet has strengthened speculation that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may dissolve the House of Representatives after the … G7 science heads urge vigilance against military use of research Group of Seven science ministers confirm that inappropriate diversion of research results, including for military purposes, is a growing global concern. Britain and Japan to reach new defense and technology agreement The British government said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will visit Tokyo this week to sign a bilateral defense and technology deal with Japan ahead of … Zelenskyy arrives in Germany as Ukraine prepares counter-offensive Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, held talks Sunday with his German counterpart at the start of his first visit to Germany since Russia’s invasion. Singapore’s temperature soars to 37 Celsius, highest in four decades The temperature at Ang Mo Kio in central Singapore tied with a record in nearby Tengah in April 1983, according to a statement by the … Other Stories Life An egg-cellent odyssey through Tokyo’s best ‘omurice’ Who really invented these egg-wrapped delights of rice? If these restaurants continue serving up stellar fare, who cares? Culture ‘Honeybees and Distant Thunder’ is an ode to nature informing art and life Riku Onda’s vibrant novel follows four characters as they navigate the pressures and joys of competing in a piano contest and examines the idea of … Sports Yoshinori Muto goal ensures Kobe win over tricky Sanfrecce Elsewhere, Yokohama FC climbed off the bottom of the table by beating Kashiwa Reysol away for their second win of the season. Life Moved to tears: Guys, it’s OK to express your emotions now and then Are there cultural differences when it comes to men crying in public? In Japan, sometimes tears can even get you out of trouble. Life In the world of tatami, one Kyushu variety is a cut above Shichitōi rushes can be difficult to harvest and weave, but many consider them the superior ingredient for unparalleled tatami. Attack the SystemTweetMorePrintShare on TumblrReddit Categories: Geopolitics