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Record 3.4 million foreign residents living in Japan as work visas rise: The number of foreign nationals residing in Japan hit a record high of over 3 ...
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Record 3.4 million foreign residents living in Japan as work visas rise: The number of foreign nationals residing in Japan hit a record high of over 3 ...
japantoday.com/category/national/record-3.4-million-foreign-residents-in-japan-as-work-visas-rise
17 states sue EEOC over rule giving employees abortion accommodations in Pregnant Workers act
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/25/eeoc-sued-pregnant-worker-fairness-act-abortion-rule/73461970007/
Almost 6 in 10 private uni grads find full-time jobs but earn less than autonomous uni peers
straitstimes.com/singapore/almost-6-in-10-private-uni-grads-find-full-time-jobs-but-earn-less-than-autonomous-uni-peers
What’s Next For Spain After PM Pedro Sanchez Threatened to Quit?
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
The Anglosphere has an advantage on immigration: English-speaking countries generally do better at both attracting and integrating talent
ft.com/content/c6bb7307-484c-4076-a0f3-fc2aeb0b6112
US wants allies to cut chip-related China exports amid Huawei alarm : Washington urges Japan, South Korea and the Netherlands to tighten supply of tools and ...
ft.com/content/4ecea0a7-a5cd-40b0-8a24-b72c1c1a8996
Japan planting seaweed to meet its climate goals: On an April morning at a popular beach in Japan’s Yokohama, volunteers pluck a strand of eelgrass from a tray ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/video-japan-planting-seaweed-to-meet-its-climate-goals/
Carlyle leads in race to acquire KFC's Japan operator: TOKYO -- U.S. fund manager Carlyle Group is close to acquiring KFC Holdings Japan ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Business-deals/Carlyle-leads-in-race-to-acquire-KFC-s-Japan-operator
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‘Not only through blue eyes’: Hiroyuki Sanada on bringing ‘Shogun’ to life: Lead actor and producer of the hit FX series on his quest for authentic Japanese ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/style/shogun-hiroyuki-sanada-interview-hnk-intl/
Too good a view of Mount Fuji: Japanese city wants to keep tourists away from shops with privacy screens
spiegel.de/panorama/japan-fujikawaguchiko-will-touristen-mit-sichtschutz-fernhalten-a-8ebda7d7-2313-4157-be04-651ea0cd6e81
Quick Glance: Japanese Town Blocks View of Mt. Fuji Due to Overtourism
- Fujikawaguchiko, a Japanese resort town, is overwhelmed by tourists seeking views of Mount Fuji.
- Reports of tourists disregarding rules, leaving litter, and climbing roofs for better photos have led to the decision to install a barrier.
- A 8-foot high, 22-yard long mesh net will obstruct the mountain view to address the situation caused by disrespectful visitors.
- Japan is addressing overtourism issues by implementing measures to control unruly tourists and manage record-breaking visitor numbers.
Soros family fund among investors in Japan electricity exchange startup: TOKYO -- A group of 17 trading, power and gas companies, as well as Soros Capital ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Energy/Soros-family-fund-among-investors-in-Japan-electricity-exchange-startup
Hello Kitty turns 50. What will the next cat's meow be?: The global rise of Hello Kitty, who turns 50 this year, tracks that of Japanese culture. What, then ...
japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/22/japan/hello-kitty-50-years-anniversary/
Getting extremely emotional with grammar ahead of Children's Day: Certain Japanese grammatical structures can help enhance emotions in conversation and writing ...
japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/04/25/language/children-japan-grammar-shikataganai-tamaranai/
'City Hunter' manga hero drops the sexism for new live-action film: Lead actor Ryohei Suzuki says production had to strike a balance between his character's ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/25/film/ryohei-suzuki-city-hunter-movie/
Japan's defense spending climbs to 1.6% of GDP: TOKYO -- Japan's defense-related budget for fiscal 2024 has expanded to 1.6% of gross domestic product ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/Japan-s-defense-spending-climbs-to-1.6-of-GDP
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Man Repels Bear Attack in Hokkaido by Kicking its Face After Encountering 2 Bears While Sightseeing
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240425-182446/
Addition, subtraction brain cells found in monkeys: Japan research team - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2a/00m/0sc/019000c
Wisteria festival: Visitors admire blooming wisterias at Kameido Tenjin shrine in Tokyo during the annual wisteria festival on Friday ...
japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/wisteria-festival-1
Baseball: Lions' Bo Takahashi earns 1st win in Japan - The Mainichi: OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Right-hander Bo Takahashi, who as a child in Brazil idolized former Seibu ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2g/00m/0sp/052000c
Trump 2.0: How US allies are working to iron out the bugs - News | Khaleej Times: Leaders, former leaders and diplomats meet the former US president and ...
khaleejtimes.com/world/americas/trump-2-0-how-us-allies-are-working-to-iron-out-the-bugs
‘Evil Does Not Exist’ builds its dramatic tension to perfection: Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s nuanced drama deftly meditates on humanity’s complex relationship with ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/25/film/evil-does-not-exist/
JR Tokaido Line Suspending Operation Due to Accident; Keihin Tohoku, Saikyo and Shonan Shinjuku Lines Affected
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/xxx/20240426-182681/
German unemployment seen rising to highest level in almost a decade: Germany's economic weakness is finally taking a toll on the labour market ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/german-unemployment-seen-rising-highest-level-almost-decade-2024-04-26/
Game Planet | NHK WORLD-JAPAN: As growth in the game industry accelerates, game makers pursue increased global attention through new strategies ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/3026002/
“Piarara”: Klagenfurt native inspires thousands of people on TikTok with Japanese content
kleinezeitung.at/kaernten/klagenfurt/18394718/klagenfurterin-begeistert-mit-japan-content-tausende-menschen-auf
Iconic Mount Fuji 100 enters new era with World Trail Majors: The race — perhaps now more than ever — is a bucket list event for countless runners around the ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/23/more-sports/mount-fuji-100-new-era/
Opinion | A Dangerous Game Is Underway in Asia: The new alliance structure Washington is pursuing in Asia won’t guarantee peace and stability — and may raise the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/opinion/china-asia-us-relations.html
Kickboxing bosses chase samurai spirit: Oyakawa Masaaki had inner demons to slay. What better way than to punch other business executives in the head? An ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3286/
Princess Aiko makes debut at imperial garden party: The princess joined the party hosted by the emperor and empress at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens after ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/24/japan/princess-aiko-garden-party-debut/
How US allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/25/how-us-allies-are-preparing-for-a-possible-second-trump-term.html
Shōgun: Limited Series | Rotten Tomatoes: Set in Japan in the year 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents ...
rottentomatoes.com/tv/shogun_2024/s01
Quick Glance: Epic Series: Shōgun
- Lord Yoshii Toranaga fights against his enemies as a mysterious European ship is found marooned on Japan's coast.
- Critics praise Shōgun for its visual beauty and cultural authenticity as an epic adaptation.
- Episodes depict the convergence of destinies in Japan, intrigues, and alliances in a feudal Japanese setting.
- The series receives mixed reviews, with some criticizing the plot and character development, while others find it fascinating and powerful.
How Shogun became an unlikely streaming success: Subtitled fare is mainstream these days and audiences are flocking to foreign-language shows ...
smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/bucking-the-trend-of-historical-drama-shogun-is-an-unlikely-streaming-success-20240419-p5fl4y.html
'Male' hippo in Japan zoo found to be female after 7 years: A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68884548
JP Lee from VanEck believes that there are 'lots of positive macro tailwinds' to suggest that there are more returns to come when it comes to Indian stocks
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U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs: The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban employment agreements that typically prevent workers from ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246655366/ftc-bans-noncompete-agreements-lina-khan
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending
apnews.com/article/poland-uk-nato-ukraine-sunak-military-aid-be9fa8b106eda83c2da140e0f2774fcb
Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
Kenya ranked fourth wealthiest country in Africa: Kenya has been ranked among the big five wealthy markets in Africa having millionaires and billionaires
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493784/kenya-ranked-fourth-wealthiest-country-in-africa
Quick Glance: Kenya Among Top 5 Wealthiest Countries in Africa
- Kenya is recognized as one of the prosperous markets in Africa with a significant number of millionaires and billionaires.
- As per the 2024 Africa Wealth Report released by an international wealth advisory firm, Kenya holds the fourth position in terms of wealth ownership.
- Following South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria ranking at positions one to three, Kenya comes.
- The data in the report indicates that Kenya has a substantial population of affluent individuals, totaling 7,200 millionaires.
JPMorgan CEO Dimon says US economy is booming: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed confidence on Tuesday in a robust U.S. economy backed by strong ...
reuters.com/markets/us/jpmorgan-ceo-dimon-says-us-economy-is-booming-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: JPMorgan CEO Dimon Praises US Economy
- Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks to the Economic Club of New York.
- Dimon expressed confidence in a robust U.S. economy with strong employment and healthy consumer finances.
- However, he warned about the potential economic effects of rising national debt, inflation, and geopolitical conflicts.
- Dimon also discussed the need for a more harmonious relationship between lenders and regulators, as well as praised U.S. leadership and economic power.
Kiyoshi Kurosawa Ups the Mania In Teaser for Cloud: What a pleasure it is to see Kiyoshi Kurosawa in his Hong Sangsoo period. The typically prolific filmmaker is ...
thefilmstage.com/kiyoshi-kurosawa-ups-the-mania-in-teaser-for-cloud/
All Powers Great and Small: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better in Geopolitics: Why bigger isn’t always better in geopolitics.
foreignaffairs.com/reviews/all-powers-great-and-small-states
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China’s Alternative Order: And What America Should Learn From It: And what America should learn from it.
foreignaffairs.com/china/chinas-alternative-order-xi-jinping-elizabeth-economy
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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-68652286
Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15244274
West is best? How we stack up against Australia: Running a quick stock take on the NZ and Aussie economies, Australia comes out on top.
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/23/west-is-best-how-we-stack-up-against-australia/
Number of young women to halve in 40% of Japan localities by 2050: More than 40 percent of Japanese municipalities are likely to see the number of their young ...
japantoday.com/category/national/number-of-young-women-to-halve-in-40-of-japan-localities-by-2050
Over 40% of Japan's municipalities at risk of vanishing, study finds: The Tohoku region takes the top spot in both the number and percentage of municipalities at ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/24/japan/society/depopulation-municipalities-vanish/
New 'V Point' program launched after merger: The combined number of subscribers to the two former programs was 154 million, the largest in Japan.
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/23/companies/japan-v-point-program-launch/
Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systems: Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ...
ft.com/content/cc322202-97da-40e6-bdd2-ae1c89deea10
Investors loved weak yen boosting shares until it went too far: Concern is growing that the currency is becoming a liability for Japan’s economy and stocks.
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/24/economy/weak-yen-concern-japan-economy/
Japan city streams AI avatar vids of mayor speaking English to connect with foreigners - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240424/p2a/00m/0na/021000c
Unusual "toilet behavior": Male hippo turns out to be female after seven years: The hippopotamus Gen-chan came to a Japanese zoo from a Mexican zoo in 2017 ...
spiegel.de/panorama/nilpferd-maennchen-entpuppt-sich-nach-sieben-jahren-als-weibchen-a-c6cff9fd-d70d-4918-bf14-e9baf5c66e8a
Russia Is Working on a 128-Core Supercomputing Platform: Report: The country's notoriously ancient computer systems are due for an upgrade.
extremetech.com/computing/russia-is-working-on-a-128-core-supercomputing-platform-report
He hippo in Japan zoo turns out to be a she: Betrayed by its DNA and unmanly toilet habits, a hippopotamus in Japan thought for seven years to be a he is in fact ...
japantoday.com/category/national/he-hippo-in-japan-zoo-turns-out-to-be-a-she
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/
Why East Asia is simply better at Pisa: East Asian countries regularly perform best in the PISA study. This is due to teaching and Confucius ...
spektrum.de/news/bildungsmisere-warum-ostasien-einfach-besser-ist-bei-pisa/2203434
UAE weather: Light to moderate rains expected from Monday to Friday: The National Centre of Meteorology said it's closely monitoring the weather situation
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-light-to-moderate-rains-expected-from-monday-to-friday-1.1713757230632
Osaka bird lover ordered to stop feeding pigeons, crows - The Mainichi: OSAKA -- The Osaka Municipal Government has ordered a person who repeatedly fed pigeons ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240424/p2a/00m/0na/005000c
32-yr-old man's kidneys at octogenarian level after taking Japan supplement - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240423/p2a/00m/0na/017000c
UAE: Expect a clear day tomorrow, with not much rain, as per weather forecast: Chances of light rain in eastern areas later this week, with slight drop in ...
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-expect-a-clear-day-tomorrow-with-not-much-rain-as-per-weather-forecast-1.1713795964743
Megan Thee Stallion: Cameraman accuses rapper of 'hostile' workplace: The Savage rapper denies "salacious" claims she had sex beside an "embarrassed" cameraman ...
bbc.com/news/newsbeat-68888320
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 ...
reuters.com/sports/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-sets-hr-record-japan-born-players-2024-04-21/
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 and India to be next AI hotspots: Vinod Khosla: PALO ALTO, California -- Artificial intelligence innovations are diverse, and related business ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Japan-and-India-to-be-next-AI-hotspots-Vinod-Khosla
New York woos Japan companies to join Micron in nascent chip hub: TOKYO -- The head of New York's economic development agency is working to draw investment ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/New-York-woos-Japan-companies-to-join-Micron-in-nascent-chip-hub
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 ...
dw.com/en/north-korea-launches-suspected-ballistic-missile-into-sea/a-68885323
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.
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/
'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/
Pet Treat Market, Sales Continue to Grow; Treats That Double as Toothpaste Particularly Popular
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240422-181754/
An AI star seeks to bring self-driving cars to Japan by 2030: The mind behind an AI algorithm that beat a shogi master now has his sights set on a fully ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/22/companies/japan-ai-star-self-driving-car/
‘Fair City’ stars ‘feel expendable’ as RTÉ show stops filming over summer, Dáil committee will hear
independent.ie/irish-news/fair-city-stars-feel-expendable-as-rte-show-stops-filming-over-summer-dail-committee-will-hear/a547502209.html
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
Economic security minister Takaichi visits war-linked Yasukuni shrine - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240423/p2g/00m/0na/028000c
In Photos: Gorgeous sightseeing train dubbed 'moving suites' unveiled in southwest Japan - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/graphs/20240422/hpe/00m/0na/001000g/20240422hpe00m0na001000q
12-year-old Japan dancer wins top prize in youth ballet competition - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240421/p2g/00m/0et/061000c
Scholarships for Luxembourg Students in Japan: A manga in one hand, chopsticks in the other: this over a tray filled with fresh sushi in a Japanese school ...
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Review: Tim McGraw was on all night like a porch light at Xcel Energy Center: His hit-filled show in St. Paul included unexpected dancing (well sort of) and an ...
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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 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Datawatch/Japan-s-big-cities-become-magnets-for-inherited-rural-savings
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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/
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
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 ...
japantoday.com/category/features/new-products/mcdonald%E28099s-japan-releases-pancake-pie-for-new-retro-kissaten-coffeeshop-series-1
Japan’s Yamada Wins 1st Place in U.S. Ballet Contest
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/performing-arts/20240421-181698/
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