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Japan PM and South Korea president are doing drumming diplomacy. 'So cute,' says the internet

The moment was reminiscent of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Japan visit in 2014, when he played the traditional Taiko drums alongside a Japanese drummer.

Drum Diplomacy: Leaders of Japan and South Korea in Sync to K-pop

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan and President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea played along to BTS and “KPop Demon Hunters,” in a display meant to show warming ties.

Yen slips ahead of Japan election, intervention fears linger

The yen edged lower on Thursday as traders fretted over the impact of possible increased fiscal spending, while keeping a close watch for any signs of Bank of Japan intervention to shore up the currency near the 160 level.

Japan will host summit with South Korea to bolster ties as Tokyo’s relations with Beijing worsen

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host a summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday to ensure stable and friendly ties as her country faces growing tension with Beijing.

Japan’s prime minister joins female lawmakers in fight for more toilets in parliament

Japan’s prime minister has joined more than 50 of her fellow female legislators to push for more ladies’ toilets in parliament, saying recent increases in women’s representation have led to long queues for the bathroom.
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