Geopolitics ‘Quad’ nations begin joint naval exercise in Sydney By Keith Preston on August 11, 2023 • ( Leave a comment ) Top News Stories Kishida Cabinet approval drops to 26.6%: Jiji poll The rate of disapproval grew 8.1 points to 47.4%, the highest since Kishida became prime minister in October 2021. Holidaymakers to boost spending as Japan growth at tipping point It is a mixed bag for Japan as everyday goods have become much pricier, but pent-up demand has aided private consumption. China reopened its doors, but tourists are staying away A rebound in domestic tourism hasnt been mirrored by inbound tourists, with several barriers harming the countrys appeal. China’s gallium curbs to have limited impact on U.S. defense China said the recent export controls are necessary to safeguard national security, but experts believe this is a way for the country to hit back at U.S. Nadeshiko Japan’s thrilling Women’s World Cup run ends in quarterfinals Japans quest to win the Womens World Cup for the first time since 2011 hits a roadblock against Sweden. [ADVERTISEMENT] International experiences help to contribute to global peace International Christian University is dedicated to promoting peace through self-examination, while fostering internationalization with exchange partnerships and diverse faculty Other Stories JAPAN Japan to conduct quick tritium tests on Fukushima wastewater The rapid analysis system will enable test results to come out as early as the following day. JAPAN China warming on meet between Kishida and Li in September Leaders could meet for the first time on the fringes of an Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Indonesia. JAPAN U.S., Japan and South Korea to agree on annual three-way summits The three countries are planning to mention the agreement in a joint statement on the results of a meeting at Camp David near Washington on Aug. 18. SOCCER Japan forward Keito Nakamura joins Junya Ito at Reims on full transfer French Ligue 1 club Stade de Reims announced the signing of Japanese forward Keito Nakamura on a full transfer from LASK in the Austrian top flight on Thursday. COMMENTARY Japan is bringing in more foreign nationals than you think Japan isn’t an outlier when it comes to low fertility rates, merely a front-runner. COMMUNITY Akiko Mizuno: ‘Time moves forward. Photographs stop time.’ After years in New York City, Akiko Mizuno relocated to a small island in Okinawa Prefecture to concentrate on her long-term photography project. JAPAN ‘Quad’ nations begin joint naval exercise in Sydney The joint maritime and air defense drills involve some 2,000 personnel taking part, including around 170 Japanese. MORE SPORTS Jamie Joseph demands focus as Japan face Fiji in World Cup warm-up Joseph made four changes to the team that beat Tonga 21-16 last week as Japan continues its World Cup preparations. MORE SPORTS Newcomers, returnees forcing Jamie Joseph to make tough decisions The Brave Blossoms head coach admitted that with just one game remaining before he makes the final cut, there would be some sleepless nights. Attack the SystemTweetMorePrintShare on TumblrReddit Categories: Geopolitics