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• Magnitude 5.7 quake injures dozens in central Japan

  The quake struck at 1:04 am in Shizuoka Prefecture but no tsunami warning was issued.

• SoftBank, ABB consider China carve-out to salvage robotics deal

  The companies seek a solution after China's Office of the Working Mechanism for Foreign Investment Security Review halted plans worth $5.4 billion.

• Japan holds nuclear disaster drill simulating Tomari plant accident

  With close to 8,500 local residents taking part, the drill includes exercises conducted at the Tomari plant for the first time in 10 years.

• Astellas employee to be released from China prison in December

  Beijing had accused the Japanese citizen of espionage by providing China-related information to an intelligence agency but had not provided further details.

• How China’s clean-tech machine is reshaping the global climate fight

  Beijing sent $132 billion in clean technology and investment to the developing world last year — the largest such contribution of any country.

• Can’t cook or shower: Indonesians take aim at data centers

  Frustration is bubbling over in Indonesia and Malaysia — especially in regions bordering Singapore that are seen as a prime location for new tech facilities.

• Sci-fi anime anthology ‘Grotesqqque’ prizes style over substance

  The three-part feature is uneven and at times overwhelming, but ultimately a fun romp through the mind of Atsushi Nishigori.

• Heavy rain leave tens of thousands without shelter in Gaza: local authorities

  Hundreds of displaced Palestinian families have been seen fleeing camps after they flooded.

Asia/Pacific news from Japan Times

• Can’t cook or shower: Indonesians take aim at data centers

  Frustration is bubbling over in Indonesia and Malaysia — especially in regions bordering Singapore that are seen as a prime location for new tech facilities.

• New Zealand preliminary vote leaves unclear who will govern

  Neither current Prime Minister Christopher Luxon nor opposition leader Chris Hipkins claimed victory in their speeches following the election.

• China’s top spy agency recruited woman who targeted Nvidia’s Jensen Huang

  Alice Huang, a Chinese executive who developed a relationship with Nvidia's leader, is believed to be an asset of the Ministry of State Security.

• Xi taps military ‘hatchet man’ to rebuild China’s army command

  Zhang Shengmin's promotion as the Politburo's sole military member comes as Xi prepares to mark the Chinese military's centenary in August 2027.

• Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib pays fine, meeting condition for house arrest

  Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim granted Najib a conditional pardon in September.

• Prabowo wiretap spills top Indonesia rivalry into public

  The mobilization of thousands of military personnel this week has intensified speculation about a widening rift between Prabowo Subianto and Joko Widodo.

• Macao jails ex-lawmaker in first national security trial

  Au Kam San co-organized annual vigils for victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown in Beijing, something previously tolerated in Macao.

• Thailand bans textbook on national security grounds

  The royal family holds revered status in Thai society and is shielded from criticism by a defamation law that critics say is used to muzzle dissent.

Culture news from Japan Times

• Sci-fi anime anthology ‘Grotesqqque’ prizes style over substance

  The three-part feature is uneven and at times overwhelming, but ultimately a fun romp through the mind of Atsushi Nishigori.

• Mariko Mori predicted the future. She’ll do it again.

  Mariko Mori's first solo exhibition in 24 years thrusts her back in the spotlight in Japan.

• ‘Two Cigarettes, Three Nights’: An artist takes solace in an undefinable intimacy

  Yukiko Mishima's latest film is a sensitive and imaginative portrait of an artist's life-changing reunion with an old friend.

• ‘Sister Brother Manhole Cover’ wins top prize at Tokyo International Film Festival

  Directed by Milcho Manchevski, the film took the Tokyo Grand Prix, earning top honors among 15 entries in the Competition section.

• Art Week Tokyo’s Atsuko Ninagawa wants to connect the city’s scattered art scene

  The fifth edition brings together 56 venues and international participants for five days of exhibitions, conversations and creative exchange.

• ‘In Their Traces’: An unflinching documentary about the survivors of sexual violence

  Veteran director Shigeru Kobayashi's documentary was made over the course of nine years and spotlights three women of different generations.

• ‘Moonlit Golden-Gai’: A director’s love letter to Shinjuku’s bar district

  Shinji Nishiki's debut feature finds humor, nostalgia and unexpected family ties among the regulars of a tiny Tokyo bar.

• Ryu Murakami was a provocateur to the very end

  The late author saw creativity and destruction as two sides of the same coin.

Sports news from Japan Times

• Sumo set to end 2026 on high note as stars align ahead of Kyushu Basho

  Sumo's ideal scenario is a pair of yokozuna going into the final day unbeaten and facing off with the Emperor's Cup at stake. 

• Kozo Tashima looking to bring ‘integrity’ to FIFA with run for president

  The 68-year-old is set to become the first person from Japan to run for the FIFA presidency

• WTA takes blame after broadcasting Jessica Pegula comments about Mirra Andreeva

  The WTA removed recordings of Wednesday's practice sessions from YouTube, although clips of the exchange had already been widely shared online.

• Vladimir Putin calls out nations opposing Russia’s return to international sports

  Several countries have said their national teams will not play against Russia following a decision by sport's highest court to readmit Russian teams to international ice hockey.

• Lewis Hamilton will not apologize for remarks after clash with teammate Charles Leclerc

  The seven-time world champion said he remained frustrated after the opening-lap incident, and that more discussions were needed within Ferrari.

• LIV Golf to wind down operations after financing deal falls apart

  The future of LIV Golf had been in question after the circuit lost financial support from Saudi Arabia's deep-pocketed Public Investment Fund beyond the now-completed 2026 season.

• Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international soccer

  Ronaldo captained Portugal to its first major trophy at Euro 2016 and helped it win the 2019 and 2025 Nations League titles.

• Honorary JFA President Kozo Tashima to run for FIFA presidency

  The 68-year-old former Japan forward has served on the FIFA Council since 2015.

Life news from Japan Times

• A toast to Naohiko Noguchi, sake’s first living national treasure

  Known as the "god of sake brewing," Noguchi will become the first master brewer recognized as a "ningen kokuhō."

• A curry palette for all your ‘hidden flavors’

  "Kakushi aji" is the Japanese culinary term for ingredients you might not overtly taste, but without them the entire recipe suffers.

• As Japan gets a Disney cruise, smaller vessels chart their own course

  Amid a boom in massive, international cruise ships, domestically operated voyages tend toward more intimate journeys.

• A legend reborn: ‘Ocarina of Time’ remake improves on the Zelda masterpiece

  Above modern graphics and conveniences, the new remake proves that the original game's dynamics stand the test of time.

• Nintendo producer Eiji Aonuma ‘all nervous’ as Zelda classic remake hits shelves

  After over 25 years guiding the franchise, Aonuma reflects on his creative legacy and the next generation of developers.

• Gamers get nostalgic as Zelda remake hits shelves

  The 1998 classic returns with rave reviews, rekindling fond memories for longtime fans and captivating a new generation.

• A quadrennial Tokyo festival returns to a changed Japan

  Once every four years, Nezu Shrine celebrates a special version of its annual festival.

• Fine ‘omakase’ dining, with a twist, at Saki

  Curated by a Japanese and a European chef, the courses at Saki include surprises to rankle purists while delighting the rest of us.

 

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