• iRobot (IRBT) Q2 Loss Narrower Than Expected, Revenues Lag
  
  iRobot's (IRBT) second-quarter 2022 revenues decline 30.1% on account of weakness across its businesses in the United States, Japan and the EMEA regions.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Wed, 10 Aug 2022 18:25:00 GMT.
• Chips and science law gives US boost as it competes with China
  
  Fuelling Beijing's suspicions are US efforts to build a semiconductor "alliance" with Taiwan, Japan and South Korea.
  Straits Times.  Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:50:16 +0800.
• Legendary Japanese fashion designer dies of liver cancer
  
  Famed Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake died on Aug. 5 in Tokyo from liver cancer at age 84.
  ABC News.  Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:02:32 -0400.
• Issey Miyake, child of Hiroshima who became innovative designer
  
  The revolutionary designer died of liver cancer in Tokyo aged 84, his company said in a statement.
  BBC News.  Tue, 09 Aug 2022 10:55:51 GMT.
• With 5 Missiles, China Sends Stark Signal to Japan and U.S. on Taiwan
  
  By firing into Japanese waters, Beijing is warning that both countries will become targets if they should come to the aid of Taiwan in any conflict.
  Ben Dooley.  New York Times.  Fri, 05 Aug 2022 03:07:39 +0000.
• Chinese missiles land in JAPAN'S waters amid Taiwan live-fire exercises
  
  Five out of nine ballistic missiles fired at Taiwan by China landed in Japan's 'exclusive economic zone', Tokyo says, after Beijing pressed ahead with live-fire drills despite warnings they could spark a war.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:54:05 +0100.
• China fires missiles near Taiwan after Pelosi visit
  
  Taiwan and Japan say Chinese missiles land in their seas with Beijing angered by the visit.
  BBC News.  Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:43:49 GMT.
• Japan, US deploy assets near Taiwan amid Chinese military buildup
  
  The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the US Navy (USN) have deployed several military assets in the Philippine Sea near Taiwan amid the recent build-up ...
  Janes 360.  Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:20:08 Z.
• U.S. ambassador to Japan warns of Chinese economic coercion
  
  The United States is working with Japan and other like-minded countries to counter China's efforts to use its economic might to force political change around the world, the U.S. ...
  Foster Klug, Mari Yamaguchi.  Washington Times.  Tue, 02 Aug 2022 06:07:28 -0400.
• The heat's ruff on pets - but a new wearable fan in Japan is helping hot dogs keep cool
  
  A Tokyo clothing maker has teamed up with vets to create a wearable fan for pets to help them get through hot summers.
  Sky News.  Mon, 01 Aug 2022 02:31:00 +0100.
• Protest in Tokyo as Japanese journalist detained in Myanmar
  
  Dozens of protesters gather outside Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo calling for the release of a 26-year-old Japanese filmmaker, believed to have been detained in Myanmar on Saturday near an anti-government rally.
  AfricaNews.  Sun, 31 Jul 2022 14:38:59 +0000.
• Pelosi confirms trip to Asia, but no mention of Taiwan
  
  Pelosi said in a statement she is leading a congressional delegation to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan to discuss trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, security and "democratic governance."
  Joe Mcdonald, Lisa Mascaro.  Washington Times.  Sun, 31 Jul 2022 04:53:57 -0400.
• The Metal Build Hi-Nu Gundam Toy Is Amazing But Has One Infuriating Flaw
  
  One of the most anticipated Metal Build toy releases of the year occurred yesterday morning in Japan and was that of the Metal Build Hi-Nu Gundam. While the toy itself is genuinely marvellous, it does have one annoying issue.
  By Ollie Barder, Contributor.  Forbes.  Sat, 30 Jul 2022 21:39:19 -0400.
• US, Japan to Set Up Research Center for Next Semiconductors
  
  The United States and Japan launched a new high-level economic dialogue Friday aimed at pushing back against China and countering the disruption caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ...
  Voice of America.  Fri, 29 Jul 2022 20:32:06 -0400.
• Chalmers, Titmus head our picks in the pool at the Commonwealth Games
  
  Here are the key races at a Commonwealth Games meet that welcomes back some headline acts from the Tokyo Olympics.
  Phil Lutton.  Sydney Morning Herald.  Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +1000.
• City in Japan Under Siege by Marauding Monkeys
  
  Macaques have attacked more than four dozen people in less than a month
  Smithsonian.  Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:57:20 +0000.
• Russia sanctions 384 Japanese lawmakers over stance on Ukraine
  
  Russia bans 384 Japanese lawmakers from entering country in response to Tokyo joining the G7 in sanctioning Moscow.
  Al Jazeera.  Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:49:31 +0000.
• China protests Taiwan's VP paying respects at Abe's memorial
  
  China has filed a formal protest with Japan over the presence of the Taiwanese vice-president at a memorial for assassinated former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.China claims Taiwan as a breakaway province to be reunited ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:50:45 +1200.
• U.S., Japan Finance Chiefs Vow To Help Ukraine Cope With War-Induced Economic Pressures
  
  The U.S. Treasury secretary and her Japanese counterpart say the two countries have agreed to cooperate in dealing with challenges brought about by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the protected war there.
  Radio Liberty.  Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:51:29 +0000.
• Five things to know about the assassination of Shinzo Abe
  
  Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated on Friday, stunning Japan and the world. ...
  Lexi Lonas.  The Hill.  Sat, 09 Jul 2022 23:46:52 +0000.

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