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Cardinals' Nootbaar, Boston's Yoshida in Japan's WBC team: Japan completed naming its 30-man roster on Thursday for the World Baseball Classic ...
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Former world No. 1 Momota announces retirement from international badminton: PETALING JAYA: Former world No. 1 men’s singles shuttler Kento Momota has announced ...
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Snake found on bullet train at Tokyo Station, service delayed - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A snake about 40 centimeters long was found on a shinkansen bullet ...
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Japan’s China Reckoning: Why Tokyo Must Strengthen Its Ties to Democratic Allies: Why Tokyo must strengthen its ties to democratic allies.
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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
Japanese firms agree 5.2% pay raise, biggest union group Rengo says: Japanese companies have agreed to raise pay by 5.20% on average this year ...
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LIVE: US ambassador to UN speaks in Tokyo: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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U.S., Japan, Korea finance leaders launch first trilateral meeting: The United States, Japan and South Korea kicked off their first trilateral finance leaders' ...
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Simone Biles thought ‘the world is going to hate me’ after experiencing the twisties at the Tokyo Olympics
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Morning Bid: Jitters heighten, financial conditions tighten: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
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OpenAI triples Japanese language processing speed: TOKYO -- U.S. artificial intelligence company OpenAI is preparing an improved version of its core large ...
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How to Get Cheaper Luxury Goods: Japan's Weak Yen Provides Bargains: With a conversion rate in favor of most other major currencies, shoppers can get fancy ...
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US nods to 'serious' Japan, S.Korea concerns over slumping currencies: The United States, Japan and South Korea agreed to "consult closely" on foreign exchange ...
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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 ...
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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/
Japanese Executives Call for Government Steps to Bolster Yen: Japanese financial authorities should consider conducting coordinated currency intervention with ...
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Asian finance officials raise ‘serious concerns’ over strong dollar: Emerging-market currencies have been under pressure from shifting US interest rate ...
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Studio Ghibli to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes: Legendary Japanese animators Studio Ghibli will receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes ...
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Quick Glance: Studio Ghibli Receives First-Ever Honorary Palme d’Or in Cannes
- The acclaimed Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli, known for films like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Oscar-winner The Boy and the Beast, is set to be honored with an honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes as the first group to receive this prestigious award.
- Typically awarded to individuals, past recipients include Tom Cruise, Michael Douglas, and Harrison Ford, with Star Wars creator George Lucas also being recognized at the 77th edition of the festival.
- Studio Ghibli is synonymous with veteran directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, who have created iconic animated features under the studio's banner over the past four decades.
- Filmmaker Miyazaki has garnered multiple Oscars, and the studio has produced over 20 films, including masterpieces like Princess Mononoke and Howl's Moving Castle. The group acknowledgment highlights Studio Ghibli's significant impact in the film industry.
Hidden Billions in Tokyo Real Estate Lure Activist Hedge Funds: The long-concealed market value of Tokyo’s largest skyscrapers is being unveiled by activist ...
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How green are your trainers? Team Japan kits to have carbon footprint labels: Japanese Olympians stepping up to the podium in Paris will have more than a medal ...
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Japan and South Korea agree to deepen trilateral ties with U.S: TOKYO (Kyodo) Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday he and South Korean President ...
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Japan 'two-faced' for seeking closer ties while warning of China threat, Chinese state media says
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-two-faced-seeking-closer-ties-while-warning-china-threat-chinese-state-2024-04-18/
Japan Inc makes a renewed U.S. push as China fears mount: Japanese companies are increasingly hitching their growth plans to the United States ...
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Singapore loses shine as Southeast Asia base for multinationals: SINGAPORE -- Multinational corporations are increasingly locating some Southeast Asian ...
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Japan’s Official Paris Sunrise Inspired Uniform for 2024 Olympics Unveiled
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Leave Chicago’s winter blues behind and think cherry blossom pink with Japanese snacks and drinks
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/japan-cherry-blossoms-chicago-restaurants/
US-Japan-Philippines trilateral gives Manila a fighting chance: In an unprecedented move with big regional implications, US President Joe Biden hosted a ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/us-japan-philippines-trilateral-gives-manila-a-fighting-chance/
Why do Japanese people love the peace sign?: Point a camera at a group of Japanese people at a graduation ceremony, a cherry blossom picnic ...
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For ‘Shogun’s’ Anna Sawai, straddling two cultures comes naturally: “It was like searching for a unicorn,” says showrunner Justin Marks on the effort to cast ...
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Japan’s decision to convert two warships into aircraft carriers instils fears in Beijing
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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.
Tokyo Electron expected to see profit rebound on AI demand: TOKYO -- Japanese manufacturers of chipmaking equipment such as Tokyo Electron are attracting analyst ...
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Japan firms see English disclosure requirement as a burden, poll shows: Almost all Japanese companies in a Reuters monthly corporate poll see the Tokyo Stock ...
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Japan's Kioxia hopes to go public in 2024 as memory chips recover: TOKYO -- Japanese chipmaker Kioxia Holdings has restarted procedures for listing on the Tokyo ...
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Japan's small EV battery suppliers feel the heat in race for scale: TOKYO -- Smaller companies play a big role in Japan's electric vehicle battery supply ...
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Stolen $65,000 gold bowl found in Tokyo secondhand store - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A pure gold bowl priced at around 10 million yen ($65 ...
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Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen: Shinkansen customers can bring small dogs, cats and other animals, including pigeons on ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/japan/snake-found-on-shinkansen-train/
Yen sinks to 154 range vs dollar for 1st time in 34 years - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The yen fell below the 154 line against the U.S. dollar on Monday in ...
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Japan's Kishida to visit South America in overture to Global South: TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit Brazil and Paraguay in early May ...
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Japan's Takashimaya eyes 2026 opening for new Vietnam shopping center: TOKYO -- Takashimaya, the Japanese operator of upscale department stores ...
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'It was just a surreal experience': The story behind the father-son duo who caught Andrew McCutchen's 300th home run ball
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US ambassador to Japan says boosting arms industry ties is key to stronger security alliance - The Mainichi
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No matter the decision, Kentucky basketball fans need to give Reed Sheppard a break
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Biden - and steelmakers - promise U.S. Steel will stay American: U.S. Steel and Japanese buyer Nippon Steel said the Pittsburgh-based firm will remain an "iconic ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
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/
Japan Cites G-7 Commitment on Response to Volatile FX Moves: Japan’s top currency official Masato Kanda flagged a reaffirmation of existing currency commitments ...
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Japan’s Top Power Producer Jera Considers IPO to Fund Green Push: Japan’s biggest utility, Jera Co., is considering an initial public offering to help fund a ...
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All-Japanese girl group Unicode debuts with hope of promoting K-city pop genre : All-Japanese K-pop girl group Unicode has arrived on the music scene with the ...
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Japanese government rejects Yahoo! infosec improvement plan: Just doesn't believe it will sort out the mess that saw data leak from LINE messaging app
theregister.com/2024/04/17/japan_rejects_line_yahoo_security_plan/
Is the shine coming off Japan’s bullet trains?: Just ten days before the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games, Japan opened its Tokaido Shinkansen ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/is-the-shine-coming-off-japans-bullet-trains/
Snake on a train delays Japanese bullet service: The 40cm serpent lurking on a train between Nagoya and Tokyo caused a 17-minute hold-up ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/snake-on-a-train-delays-japanese-bullet-service
Nihon University student falls to death, autopsy finds cannabis in system - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240415/p2g/00m/0na/042000c
OpenAI explores collaboration with Japan's semiconductor industry: TOKYO -- OpenAI, known for its ChatGPT generative artificial intelligence platform ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/OpenAI-explores-collaboration-with-Japan-s-semiconductor-industry
Japan-U.S. alliance holds greater responsibility for global stability: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington on ...
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Marvellous Miyazaki deserves her spot in Japan team: PETALING JAYA: Teen sensation Tomoka Miyazaki has earned herself a well deserved spot in a strong looking ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2024/04/18/marvellous-miyazaki-deserves-her-spot-in-japan-team
Determined Tatjana Smith swam with injury at SA Champs to claim Paris place: Tatjana Smith is back to setting times that made her one of the world’s best ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-14-tatjana-smith-swims-with-injury-at-sa-champs-to-claim-paris-spot/
Hidden billions in Tokyo real estate lure activist hedge funds: Billions in value can be unlocked by pressuring companies to sell off holdings ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/16/companies/headge-funds-urge-japan-real-estate-sales/
Strong dollar poses question over timing of Japan intervention: TOKYO -- The resilience of the U.S. economy is raising uncertainty over whether Japanese monetary ...
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Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases: A lot of people who move to Japan to teach English also end up becoming students ...
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Reporter at Japan daily fabricated source's comment about Kobayashi Pharma - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240418/p2a/00m/0na/016000c
Ohtani hits 175th home run in Major League Baseball, tying Matsui for most by a Japanese-born player
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Quick Glance: Ippei Mizuhara Remains Free Despite Bank Fraud Charges on $25,000 Bond
- Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers surrendered to authorities and later appeared before the U.S. District Court.
- Ippei Mizuhara turned himself in on Friday and was subsequently released on an unsecured $25,000 bond, commonly referred to as a signature bond. This arrangement allowed Mizuhara to secure his release without needing to provide any cash or collateral.
- United States Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero also stipulated that Mizuhara must undergo treatment for his gambling addiction related to the sports betting scandal. Prosecutors alleged that he exploited his personal and professional connection with Ohtani to steal over $16 million from the player's bank account by occasionally posing as Ohtani to bankers to cover his gambling expenses.
- On Friday, Mizuhara only responded to the judge's inquiries by answering 'yes' when Audero asked him if he comprehended various aspects of the case and his bond conditions.
Japan to fund KDDI, four others to build AI supercomputer: TOKYO -- The Japanese government will give five companies, including telecom company KDDI ...
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US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-japan-philippines-trilateral-deal-change-dynamic-south-china-sea-marcos-says-2024-04-13/
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.
Countering China’s rare earth dominance and coercion: In December, the People’s Republic of China announced a retaliatory restriction of rare-earth element ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/countering-chinas-rare-earth-dominance-and-coercion/
Japan's Nissan bets on solid-state batteries, gigacasting for next-gen EVs: Firm is betting on technological advancements to stave off heavy competition from ...
gulfnews.com/business/retail/japans-nissan-bets-on-solid-state-batteries-gigacasting-for-next-gen-evs-1.1713265047027
Climate investors target Japan's top banks, this time on board oversight, sources say
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-investors-target-japans-top-banks-this-time-board-oversight-sources-say-2024-04-15/
Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster signs with Japanese club: Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster has signed on as head coach with Japanese club Toyota Verblitz ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514427/former-all-blacks-coach-ian-foster-signs-with-japanese-club
40-Centimeter-Long Snake Caught on Tokaido Shinkansen Bullet Train; Passenger Alerted Station Staff
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240417-180898/
Eight people injured in Japan earthquake: Eight people were reported injured Thursday after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off southwestern Japan ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/eight-people-injured-in-japan-earthquake
Morning Bid: Investors take breather, FX plots thicken: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
reuters.com/markets/asia/global-markets-view-asia-graphic-pix-2024-04-17/
Funds make biggest bet against yen since 2007: McGeever: Hedge funds have built up their biggest bet against the yen in 17 years, raising the prospect that when ...
reuters.com/markets/funds-make-biggest-bet-against-yen-since-2007-mcgeever-2024-04-15/
BOJ's new policy approach takes shine off its inflation forecasts: The Bank of Japan is shifting to a more discretionary approach in setting policy ...
reuters.com/world/japan/bojs-new-policy-approach-takes-shine-off-its-inflation-forecasts-2024-04-15/
Tokyo Creative Salon Committee Showcases Works by Japanese Designers in Milan Design Week; Japan News Issue Distributed at Fair
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240418-181108/
Kishida goes all-in on partnership with the US: It is telling that one of the most popular photos from Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to Washington was ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/kishida-goes-all-in-on-partnership-with-the-us/
Morning Bid: De-risking, seeking safety as Middle East tensions rise: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
reuters.com/markets/global-markets-view-asia-graphic-pix-2024-04-14/
Japan’s Nikkei Snaps Losing Streak as Chip-Sector Stocks Rebound (Update 1)
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240418-181059/
A Warm Welcome for Japan’s Kishida in Washington: Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida addressed the U.S. Congress and met the president of the Philippines. However ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/a-warm-welcome-for-japans-kishida-in-washington/
Traditional Japanese Knife Store in Tokyo’s Ningyocho District Dates to Edo Period
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/japan-focus/20240415-180447/
Paris 2024 set to leave mark on Olympic Games chronicles: As boats glide down the Seine and B-boys showcase their moves at the Place de la Concorde ...
dailysabah.com/sports/paris-2024-set-to-leave-mark-on-olympic-games-chronicles/news
Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges
- Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.
- A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.
- The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.
- The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.
Chip plant wizard weathers Hokkaido’s bitter cold in latest test: Construction firm Kajima is plowing through a series of challenges to get a chipmaking factory ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/15/companies/kajima-rapidus-plant-hokkaido/
Paris-bound Olympians look forward to a post-COVID Games with fans in the stands: The biggest moments for many of this generation’s Olympic athletes came in ...
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