• What's behind renewed tensions between Japan and South Korea?
  
  Historical dispute reignited over forced labour taking place during World War II.
  Al Jazeera.  Fri, 19 Jul 2019 20:20:29 GMT.
• Japanese Exports Under Pressure: Tough Time for ETFs?
  
  Japan's exports disappoint for the seventh consecutive month. We discuss its impact on certain Japanese ETFs.
  Sweta Jaiswal, Frm.  Zacks.  Fri, 19 Jul 2019 18:59:00 GMT.
• Suspect in Japanese animation studio arson fire 'had a grudge'
  
  Police continued to investigate the blackened, gutted building in Kyoto on Friday where a man raging about theft set a fire that killed 33 people.
  Sydney Morning Herald.  Sat, 20 Jul 2019 03:26:40 +1000.
• Japanese 'arsonist who killed 33' ranted that animation studio had 'stolen' his novel
  
  The man wheeled a trolley carrying at least one bucket of petrol to the entrance of the Kyoto Animation building in Kyoto city before dousing the area, shouting 'die' and setting it ablaze.
  Daily Mail.  Fri, 19 Jul 2019 14:51:59 +0100.
• Japanese anime studio fire kills 33, mostly women, in suspected arson - CNET
  
  Police have a suspect in custody in Thursday's blaze at Kyoto Animation.
  Sean Keane.  CNET.  Fri, 19 Jul 2019 13:22:22 +0000.
• Summer NAMM 2019: Yamaha Storia Series Acoustics
  
  The famed Japanese outfit sets its sites on aesthetically inclined newcomers with handsome, easy-to-play flattops boasting impressive features and prices.
  Premier Guitar.  Fri, 19 Jul 2019 01:08:00 -0400.
• Kyoto Animation fire: Arson attack at Japan anime studio kills 33
  
  Dozens are in hospital, some in a critical condition, after the attack on the Kyoto Animation studio.
  BBC News.  Thu, 18 Jul 2019 20:24:12 GMT.
• Kyoto Animation fire kills 33 at Japan anime studio as suspect screams 'You die!'
  
  Survivors said the attacker was not their colleague and that he was screaming "(You) die!" when he dumped the liquid and started the fire.
  Ap.  ABC News.  Thu, 18 Jul 2019 15:24:12 +0000.
• Kyoto Animation: Fans heartbroken by deadly anime studio fire in Japan
  
  Devotees of the KyoAni studio are pouring out love, support and money in response to the tragedy.
  BBC News.  Thu, 18 Jul 2019 13:00:24 GMT.
• Japanese anime studio fire leaves more than 20 dead in suspected arson attack - CNET
  
  A man apparently started the Kyoto Animation blaze early Thursday.
  Sean Keane.  CNET.  Thu, 18 Jul 2019 10:19:37 +0000.
• Global stocks follow Wall Street lower on trade war fears
  
  BEIJING (AP) - Global stock markets followed Wall Street lower Thursday after President Donald Trump said he could impose more tariffs on Chinese goods and Japan's exports tumbled. ...
  Joe Mcdonald.  Washington Times.  Thu, 18 Jul 2019 02:44:53 -0400.
• Suspected arson at Japan animation studio leaves dozens dead and injured
  
  A Japanese fire official says at least 23 people are now confirmed or presumed dead in a suspected arson at a popular animation production studio in Kyoto.
  CBC News.  Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:32:53 EDT.
• Suspected arson in Japan animation studio kills one and injures dozens
  
  A man burst into a famous animation production studio in Kyoto and started a fire early on Thursday, leaving at least one person dead and 35 others injured, some critically, Japanese authorities said.
  Irish Independent.  Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:07:21 +0100.
• The Latest: Japan urges South Korea to agree to arbitration
  
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - The Latest on trade and political disputes between Japan and South Korea (all times local): 6 p.m. ...
  Washington Times.  Wed, 17 Jul 2019 05:02:17 -0400.
• Russia ranks second in overall medal standing at Universiade in Naples with 82 medals
  
  Russia shares the first place with Japan in terms of the overall number of medals won
  Tass.  Sun, 14 Jul 2019 16:56:57 +0300.
• OPINION: What is it with Italians and sushi?
  
  Italians are famously proud of their own cooking, but Japanese cuisine seems to succeed in Italy where so many other foreign foods fail. Contributor Liam OConnor, based in Milan, fishes for explanation.
  The Local.  Sat, 13 Jul 2019 16:29:58 +0200.
• Japanese Car-share Drivers Open Side Doors to Future Use
  
  People rent share cars to take a nap, store shopping bags, make phone calls, have meetings, recharge phones.
  By Adam Vigdor Gordon, Contributor.  Forbes.  Sat, 13 Jul 2019 11:51:40 +0000.
• Naturelab Tokyo Perfect Haircare Deals for Prime Day 2019
  
  LANSING, Mich., July 13, 2019 -- Japanese haircare brand, Naturelab Tokyo, have announced their deals for the two-day Amazon Prime Day sale running July 15th and 16th. ...
  PR Newswire.  Sat, 13 Jul 2019 05:02:00 +0000.
• South Korea Asks US to Mediate Trade Spat with Japan
  
  Japan began tightening exports of materials crucial to making smartphones, saying South Korea had broken its trust.
  Voice of America.  Wed, 10 Jul 2019 20:59:22 -0400.
• 2 SoCal Earthquakes Warped the Ground for Miles. And It's Visible from Space.
  
  Japanese satellite shows where the ground was broken up and even sliced open during the twin earthquakes near Ridgecrest.
  Live Science.  Wed, 10 Jul 2019 06:34:00 EDT.

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