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Boxing: Donaire eager to avenge defeat to Inoue: WBC bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. felt he wasn't 100 percent when he lost during his brutal 12-round ...
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani sets HR record for Japan-born players: The Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani set the major league home run record for ...
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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani Sets New Record for Most MLB Homers
- Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani has broken the record for the most homers hit by a Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball.
- During a game at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani hit an impressive homer that flew into the right field bleachers off pitcher Adrian Houser of the New York Mets.
- With this homer, which was Ohtani's 176th in his six years in the MLB, he surpassed Matsui, who played the final 10 years of his 20-year pro career in North America.
- Ohtani's record-breaking blast traveled 423 feet and put the Dodgers ahead 2-0. Prior to this, Ohtani had not hit a homer in seven consecutive games.
Japan’s native population declines at record rate as births plunge: Latest data shows number of Japanese nationals falling by almost 100 an hour on average ...
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Quick Glance: Japan’s Native Population Declines: Record Birth Plunge
- Japan sees the largest decline in its native population since 1950, despite government efforts.
- The total population of Japan decreased to 124.3 million in October, with 595,000 fewer residents compared to the previous year.
- The country experienced a historic low in birth rates in 2023 and a high number of foreign residents.
- The demographic crisis in Japan is leading to a significant imbalance in the population pyramid, raising questions about the country's social functions.
Toshiba weighs cutting 5,000 jobs in Japan: TOKYO -- Toshiba is considering cutting its domestic workforce by 5,000, equivalent to about 7% of the total in Japan ...
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Japan foreign tourists top 3m in March, fueling record spending boom: TOKYO -- The number of monthly visitors to Japan exceeded 3 million for the first time in ...
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Japan hotel prices near 30-year high as weak yen lures record tourists: The average daily room rate for March was about ¥20,986 ($136), the highest level since ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/19/companies/japan-hotel-prices-rise-near-30-year-high/
Japan and India to be next AI hotspots: Vinod Khosla: PALO ALTO, California -- Artificial intelligence innovations are diverse, and related business ...
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Biden Vows to Back Japan, Philippines as China Rattles Allies: President Joe Biden said he was committed to “deepening maritime and security ties” with Japan and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/biden-vows-to-back-japan-philippines-as-china-rattles-allies
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile into sea: Authorities in Japan and South Korea have reported what they suspect to be a North Korean missile ...
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Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Japan restarts world's largest nuclear power plant: After the nuclear disaster in Fukushima, Japan also shut down all nuclear power plants ...
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26 degrees in April: temperature record in Sapporo, Japan: Temperatures have been recorded in the metropolis since 1877. Now Sapporo has experienced the earliest ...
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Pet Treat Market, Sales Continue to Grow; Treats That Double as Toothpaste Particularly Popular
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240422-181754/
Japan considering first hike in teachers' overtime pay in 50 years: There has been a proposal for raising the allowances to 10% of monthly salary or even higher ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/13/japan/society/japan-teacher-pay-hike/
Indonesia awards Jakarta MRT extension project to Japan's Sojitz: TOKYO -- The Japanese trading house Sojitz has signed a 45 billion yen ($290 million) contract ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Transportation/Indonesia-awards-Jakarta-MRT-extension-project-to-Japan-s-Sojitz
Oracle to invest over $8 billion in Japan in cloud computing, AI: Oracle said on Wednesday it will invest more than $8 billion over the next 10 years to meet ...
reuters.com/technology/oracle-invest-over-8-bln-japan-cloud-computing-ai-2024-04-18/
U.S. 7th Fleet officer Arrested on Suspicion of Stealing Sushi, Sashimi, Chicken at Kanagawa Shopping Mall; Suspect Caught Mid-Meal
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What would Sigmund Freud have thought of Japan’s largely peaceful history?: In an exchange of letters, Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud discussed human nature ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/history/war-culture-japan-manyoshu-jingu/
ValueAct's reputation gamble in Japan pays off: ValueAct Capital can breathe a sigh of relief. The U.S. investment firm prefers to chide management of ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/valueacts-reputation-gamble-japan-pays-off-2024-04-23/
Hydrogen is developing fast in Japan, closer to societal use: Japan is a global leader in hydrogen technology development, largely due to its strategic emphasis ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/hydrogen-japan/
Japanese dancer Yuna Yamada wins first place in U.S. ballet contest: 'I want to be a dancer influential enough to make the audience smile,' said Yamada, 12 ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/21/stage/japan-yamada-wins-ballet-contest/
To Counter China in South China Sea, US Ramps Up Ties With Japan, Philippines: US President Joe Biden is set to unveil joint military patrols and training with ...
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Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
- President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.
- The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
- The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".
- The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
Japanese students losing interest in civil service: Public-private job search timing affects student behavior, especially in new graduate hiring.
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/japan/society/students-lose-interest-in-civil-service/
Japan’s Yamada Wins 1st Place in U.S. Ballet Contest
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Oracle to spend over $8bn to build more data centers in Japan: TOKYO -- Oracle will spend a total of more than $8 billion over 10 years, starting in 2024 ...
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Toyota recalls Prius cars, halts orders due to faulty door switches : TOKYO (Reuters) -- Toyota Motor has recalled more than 135,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan ...
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US, Japan to strike deals on defense, space at leaders' summit: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will make new agreements with U.S. President Joe Biden when ...
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Quick Glance: Kishida and Biden Celebrate US-Japan Alliance with 'Star Trek' Toast
- Kishida quotes 'Star Trek' and jokes at state dinner in White House
- Biden and Kishida emphasize friendship and alliance between USA and Japan
- Prominent guests from politics and business attend lavish dinner
- Simon sings hits at night performance, serving spring cuisine from Japan and the USA
12-year-old Japan dancer wins top prize in youth ballet competition - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240421/p2g/00m/0et/061000c
Princess Aiko Attends Gagaku Court Music Concert; Princess Reportedly Enjoyed Concert Greatly
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/imperial-family/20240416-180716/
American-Born former sumo champion Akebono dies aged 54: Akebono, an American-born sumo wrestler who became the first non-Japanese yokozuna grand champion ...
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Quick Glance: Akebono Taro: Sumo Icon Passes Away from Heart Failure
- Japan mourns Akebono Taro, the first non-Japanese Sumo Grand Champion, who passed away at the age of 54 from heart failure. His story was immortalized in songs.
- Born as Chad Rowan in Hawaii, Akebono rose to become one of the most successful sumo wrestlers in the 90s and was appointed as the 64th Yokozuna in 1993. After his active career, he pursued K-1 and wrestling.
- The US Ambassador to Japan and the late musician Israel Kamakawiwoʻole honored Akebono as a giant in sumo and a bridge between the US and Japan. His legacy as a sumo icon lives on.
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole had sung about Akebono and other Hawaiian sumo wrestlers in his song 'Tengoku Kara Kaminari,' celebrating them as champions and heroes for all ages. Akebono leaves behind his wife, daughter, and two sons.
Japan’s Official Paris Sunrise Inspired Uniform for 2024 Olympics Unveiled
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One dead, seven missing in Japan after helicopters crash: One person has died and seven others were missing after an incident involving two Japanese military ...
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Quick Glance: 8 crew missing after 2 Japanese navy helicopters crash
- Two Japanese navy helicopters with eight crew members are believed to have crashed in the Pacific south of Tokyo, according to the Defence Minister.
- The cause of the crash is unknown, but the focus is on the rescue operation.
- The Navy deployed ships and aircraft to search and rescue the missing crew members.
- The training on Saturday was solely for the Japanese navy and not part of a multinational exercise.
Japan biz leaders' average age rises for 33rd straight year: As of December last year, the average age of company leaders stood at 60.5 years old. In 1990 ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/14/aging-japan-business-chiefs-continues/
Before Murakami’s English release, try him in Japanese one more time: An English version of 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' won't come out till the fall ...
japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/04/19/language/how-to-read-haruki-murakami-in-japanese/
Traditional Japanese Knife Store in Tokyo’s Ningyocho District Dates to Edo Period
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In Photos: Gorgeous sightseeing train dubbed 'moving suites' unveiled in southwest Japan - The Mainichi
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Beyond red and black: Survey finds Japan school backpack color trends changing - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240419/p2a/00m/0bu/013000c
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam: The 25-year-old swindled three men out of ¥159 million, which she spent on a Kabukicho host she ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/22/japan/crime-legal/itadaki-joshi-ruling/
Japan's Sapporo sees earliest 25C day since records began: A city known for the 1972 Winter Olympics and hosting one of the country's biggest snow festivals saw ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/15/japan/sapporo-posts-earliest-summer-day/
On Himalayan hillsides grows Japan’s cold, hard cash: One of the poorest pockets of Asia supplies a primary ingredient for the economy in one of the richest.
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/world/asia/nepal-japan-yen-argeli.html
Quick Glance: Japanese Currency Cultivated from Himalayan Shrubs
- A shrub in Nepal supplies material for Asia's financial system.
- Argeli plant in Nepal was commonly used for firewood or fencing before Japan's currency involvement.
- Japan prints money on unique paper, not locally available, to meet the demand for fresh yen notes, benefiting Mr. Sherpa and neighbors.
World's 1st recycled diapers go on sale at stores in southwest Japan: A major Japanese hygiene products maker began selling the world's first ...
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As foreign leaders urge US Ukraine support, Republicans look to Trump: An unprecedented series of foreign officials, including from Japan, Britain and Italy ...
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Quick Glance: Foreign Leaders Push for US Ukraine Aid, Republicans Turn to Trump
- An unprecedented series of foreign officials, including from Japan, Britain, and Italy, have visited Washington in recent months, urging congressional Republicans to approve more military aid for Ukraine.
- However, former President and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump might hold a different stance that these lawmakers could listen to.
- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called on lawmakers to overcome 'self-doubt' about the country's role on the world stage, warning that Ukraine's hopes would collapse without US support.
- The visits of foreign leaders to Washington reflect deep anxieties, especially in Europe, about how long Ukraine can hold on without significant new help from Washington.
MSDF helicopters crash off Izu Islands, leaving seven missing: The apparent crashes during nighttime training off the Izu Islands in the Pacific Ocean left seven ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/21/japan/politics/izu-msdf-helicopter-crash/
Japan Feb core machinery orders +7.7% mth/mth: Japan's core machinery orders rose a much stronger-than-expected 7.7% in February from the previous month ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japan-feb-core-machinery-orders-77-mthmth-2024-04-14/
Cashiers given chairs as Japanese companies reconsider if it’s OK for workers to sit during their shifts
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Golden Week holidaymakers in Japan to reach 90% of pre-COVID level - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240413/p2g/00m/0na/006000c
Are we at peak K-pop? Goldman doesn’t think so: The market thinks there’s a catch, but there might be growth potential not far away, in Japan
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Fake Ads for Investment Scams “Endorsed” by Businesspeople Run Rampant on Social Media
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240422-181676/
Mongolian woman joins volunteer firefighting squad in Japan city - The Mainichi: IZUNOKUNI, Shizuoka -- A Mongolian woman who works as an international relations ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240413/p2a/00m/0na/008000c
China counters closer U.S.-Japan-Philippines ties with diplomatic flurry: HONG KONG -- While U.S. President Joe Biden invited leaders from Japan and the ...
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McDonald’s Japan releases pancake pie for new retro kissaten coffeeshop series: Recent years have seen a revival in all things retro, and in Japan that means ...
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Hitachi to let foreign employees work remotely from back home: TOKYO -- Hitachi will start allowing foreign employees in Japan to work from their home countries ...
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25-yr-old man arrested over finding of 2 burnt bodies north of Tokyo - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240421/p2g/00m/0na/054000c
Kagawa: Video of 3 Dolphins Picking Up Garbage Goes Viral; Staff Trained Them to Exchange Trash for Food
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/japan-focus/20240413-180135/
Japan's Hakuba resort tries to avoid skiing into Niseko's rut: NAGANO, Japan -- Hakuba, a resort village in Nagano prefecture, is booming. In the village ...
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US, Japan, Philippines hold summit amid China threat: US President Joe Biden hosted a defense summit with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines ...
dw.com/en/us-japan-philippines-hold-summit-amid-china-threat/a-68792952
Famous Weeping Cherry Tree in Full Blossom in Fukushima Pref. Town
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/travel-spots/20240412-180039/
Starbucks releases special sparkly tumbler in Japan to support diversity: Starbucks tumblers are some of the most sought-after items around, and Japan has been ...
japantoday.com/category/features/new-products/starbucks-releases-special-sparkly-tumbler-in-japan-to-support-diversity
Osaka-Kansai Expo: With One Year to Go until Big Event, Can Public Excitement Be Increased?
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/yomiuri-editorial/20240413-180241/
With Tech Breakthroughs on the Horizon, Startups Can Revitalize Japan
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/political-pulse/20240413-180106/
Japan's big cities become magnets for inherited rural savings: TOKYO -- Major Japanese banks are vying for an estimated 58 trillion yen ($377 billion) in ...
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Tepco Suspends Loading Nuclear Fuel into Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Plant
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240417-180934/
Hydrogen is developing fast in Japan, closer to societal use: Japan is a global leader in hydrogen technology development, largely due to its strategic emphasis ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/hydrogen-japan/
The myth of Chinese overcapacity: Early in the morning, factory whistle blows Man rises from bed and puts on his clothes Man takes his lunch ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/the-myth-of-chinese-overcapacity/
“High Probability” 2 MSDF Patrol Helicopters Collided near Torishima Island; 1 Dead, 7 Others Onboard Missing (Update 2)
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defense-security/20240421-181622/
Google investing $1 bln to boost connectivity to Japan via two subsea cables: Google will invest $1 billion to improve digital connectivity between the U.S ...
reuters.com/business/google-investing-1-bln-boost-connectivity-japan-via-two-subsea-cables-2024-04-10/
Beyonce shocks fans as she takes public transport with husband Jay-Z: Beyonce gave her 319million followers a rare look into her private life as she documented ...
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Princess Aiko Visits Meiji Jingu Shrine for 1st Time; Offers Sacred Branch While Wearing Long White Dress, Hat
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/imperial-family/20240410-179710/
Verstappen back to winning ways to lead Red Bull 1-2 in Japan: World champion Max Verstappen got back to winning ways on Sunday with a third straight ...
reuters.com/sports/formula1/verstappen-back-winning-ways-lead-red-bull-1-2-japan-2024-04-07/
Quick Glance: Verstappen and Perez Celebrate Red Bull Double Victory in Japan
- Max Verstappen wins the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Sergio Perez, securing Red Bull's third double victory of the season.
- Verstappen maintains his lead in the championship standings with 77 points, ahead of Perez, Leclerc, and Sainz.
- Helmut Marko praises Red Bull's team performance post-race, while Mercedes faces disappointment.
- A crash between Ricciardo and Albon results in a red flag, but both drivers escape unharmed. Verstappen dominates the race from start to finish.
Australians cozy up to Japan-influenced 'Japandi' design: SYDNEY -- "Japandi," an interior design style that incorporates Japanese and Scandinavian ...
asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Life/Australians-cozy-up-to-Japan-influenced-Japandi-design
Philippines, Japan, Australia, U.S. to hold drills in South China Sea: MANILA/TOKYO -- The Philippines, Japan, the U.S. and Australia will ...
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Scarcity of tickets leaves foreign sumo fans out in the cold: Almost as soon as general ticket sales began on Saturday for the upcoming May Grand Sumo Tournament ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/10/sumo/sumo-hot-ticket-foreign-fans/
Toyota launches all-new land cruiser 250 series in Japan: Toyota Motor Corp has announced the addition of the "250" series to the Land Cruiser lineup ...
japantoday.com/category/business/toyota-launches-all-new-land-cruiser-250-series-in-japan
Formula 1 | Schumacher settles accounts with driver: "It's just overwhelming": If Ralf Schumacher has his way, one of the 20 current Formula 1 drivers no longer ...
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Formula 1: Max Verstappen dominates again: victory at the Cherry Blossom GP in Japan
rtl.de/cms/formel-1-max-verstappen-dominiert-wieder-sieg-beim-kirschblueten-gp-in-japan-5082744.html
How a new class of Japanese stars is changing baseball: Japanese stars help shape MLB. Now MLB helps shape Japanese baseball, too.
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/04/18/japanese-stars-mlb-npb/
When your job separates the family: Japan's “tanshin funin” system sees married company employees leaving their families behind when they are transferred to ...
japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/04/08/voices/tanshin-funin-business-bachelor/
Retro Japan: Centenarian Kobe dam delights with water cascade like lace curtain - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240419/p2a/00m/0et/004000c
Kishida: Japan ready to step up as U.S. 'global partner' at Biden summit: WASHINGTON/TOKYO -- On Wednesday, Fumio Kishida is scheduled to spend his 920th day as ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/The-Big-Story/Kishida-Japan-ready-to-step-up-as-U.S.-global-partner-at-Biden-summit
Quick Glance: U.S., Japan to Announce Military Cooperation and Joint NASA Lunar Mission
- The United States and Japan will commit to modernizing their military alliance this week to establish an operational hub for their defense partnership in the Pacific.
- They will outline a vision for an integrated air defense network linking Japanese, Australian, and U.S. sensors to enhance regional threat detection.
- An announcement is expected that a Japanese astronaut will participate in a NASA moon mission, marking a significant milestone in space exploration collaboration.
- The deepened relationship between the two countries will also focus on expanding cooperation in space exploration, defense equipment production, and economic investments, particularly in the electric-vehicle battery manufacturing sector.
Tulips in Full Bloom Delight Visitors to Mie Pref. Flower Park
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/travel-spots/20240410-179635/
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