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Japan earthquake of magnitude 6.5 injures some, damages buildings: An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck on Friday off Japan's western prefecture of ...
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Aftershocks shake Japan after quake kills one, destroys homes: TOKYO: Aftershocks shook Japan a day after a powerful earthquake left at least one person dead ...
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Strong quake in central Japan; 1 dead, more than 20 injured: More than 50 aftershocks strong enough to be felt have been recorded since, including one at 5 ...
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Japan earthquake of magnitude 6.5 injures some, damages buildings: An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck on Friday off Japan's western prefecture of ...
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Aftershocks shake Japan after quake kills one, destroys homes: TOKYO: Aftershocks shook Japan a day after a powerful earthquake left at least one person dead ...
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Strong quake in central Japan; 1 dead, more than 20 injured: More than 50 aftershocks strong enough to be felt have been recorded since, including one at 5 ...
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At least one dead, more than 20 injured after strong quake hits central Japan: Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 quake strikes Japan
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Strong earthquake hits Japan, killing one, injuring 13: A strong, shallow earthquake hit central Japan on Friday afternoon, killing at least one person and ...
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Strong earthquake hits Japan; no tsunami threat - International - World: A strong earthquake hit near central Japan on Friday, but officials said there was no ...
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Strong magnitude 6.2 earthquake jolts Japan on Friday afternoon (May 5): A strong earthquake hit Japan on Friday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
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Strong earthquake shakes central Japan, injuries reported: TOKYO: A powerful earthquake struck central Japan on Friday (May 5), with local media reporting ...
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Strong earthquake hits Japan; possible casualties and damage | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Earthquake of magnitude of 6.3 hits western Japan, no tsunami warning: The quake hit at 2:42 pm (0542 GMT) at a depth of 10 kilometres (6 miles) ...
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 rocks Ishikawa Prefecture | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Aftershocks shake Japan after earthquake kills ones, destroys homes
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Japan earthquake: One dead after 6.2 magnitude earthquake, many injured: Sharp, shallow earthquake shakes Japan.
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Japan earthquake of magnitude 6.5 injures some, damages buildings: TOKYO (Reuters) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck on Friday off Japan's ...
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Earthquake of magnitude of 6.3 strikes western Japan, no tsunami warning: An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 struck off Japan’s western prefecture Ishikawa on ...
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Powerful earthquake hits Japan – at least one person killed: A strong, shallow earthquake hit central Japan on Friday afternoon, killing at least one person and ...
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6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes central Japan
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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.
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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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 ...
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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.
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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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 ...
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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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/
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
Princess Aiko Attends Gagaku Court Music Concert; Princess Reportedly Enjoyed Concert Greatly
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Japan’s Official Paris Sunrise Inspired Uniform for 2024 Olympics Unveiled
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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 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/
Traditional Japanese Knife Store in Tokyo’s Ningyocho District Dates to Edo Period
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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.
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.
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 ...
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Golden Week holidaymakers in Japan to reach 90% of pre-COVID level - The Mainichi
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Cashiers given chairs as Japanese companies reconsider if it’s OK for workers to sit during their shifts
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Strongest earthquake in 25 years hits Taiwan - seismology centre: The earthquake has set off tsunami warnings in the neighbouring countries of Japan and the ...
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Quick Glance: Apple Beats Solo 4: Release on May 2, 2024, Full Specifications Revealed
- The Beats Solo 4 are set to be released on May 2, 2024, featuring improved Spatial Audio and new drivers.
- They will be charged via USB-C, support HighRes-Audio, and offer up to 50 hours of wireless playback.
- Additional features include One-Touch-Pairing for Android, Find-My support, and UltraPlush ear cushions.
- The price for the Beats Solo 4 is expected to remain at 199.99 US dollars, with Bluetooth 5.3 and Beamforming microphones.
Mongolian woman joins volunteer firefighting squad in Japan city - The Mainichi: IZUNOKUNI, Shizuoka -- A Mongolian woman who works as an international relations ...
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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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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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Taiwan earthquake latest: 9 dead, over 900 injured in worst quake in 25 years: The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century has rocked Taiwan during the morning ...
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Quick Glance: Impact of Earthquake in Taiwan: Devastation Captured in Photos
- A powerful earthquake shook Taiwan's east coast, claiming nine lives and leaving at least 946 injured.
- Rescue efforts focus on trapped individuals, including travelers in buses to Taroko National Park and people in a rock quarry.
- Tsunami warnings were issued for Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines, later lifted, following the collapse of 28 buildings and significant landslides in Hualien County.
- Photos showcase tilted buildings, damaged roads and homes, and rescue operations post-earthquake.
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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Kagawa: Video of 3 Dolphins Picking Up Garbage Goes Viral; Staff Trained Them to Exchange Trash for Food
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Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
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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 ...
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Earthquake jolts southern Japan's Ehime, Kochi prefectures: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 hit southern Japan late on Wednesday ...
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Famous Weeping Cherry Tree in Full Blossom in Fukushima Pref. Town
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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 ...
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Tepco Suspends Loading Nuclear Fuel into Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Plant
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Osaka-Kansai Expo: With One Year to Go until Big Event, Can Public Excitement Be Increased?
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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 ...
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With Tech Breakthroughs on the Horizon, Startups Can Revitalize Japan
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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 ...
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By 2531, everyone in Japan could have the surname 'Sato': The forecast is based on the premise that the current practice of requiring married couples to share ...
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Quick Glance: Simulation Reveals All Japanese Will Share One Surname by 2531
- A simulation conducted by a Japanese professor predicted that by 2531, everyone in Japan will have the surname Sato.
- The top Japanese surnames cover 10 percent of the population.
- Professor Hiroshi Yoshida projected that by 2351, all Japanese residents will bear the name Sato.
- There are discussions on whether Japan should reconsider its policy on shared surnames for married couples to promote name diversity.
75-yr-old man accused of punching young girl after argument over park trash in Japan - The Mainichi
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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 ...
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11,000 people evacuated: Indonesia warns of impending tsunami wave: A volcano on an Indonesian island smokes and spits fire. Ash and stones hurt people on the ...
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Quick Glance: Volcanic Activity in Indonesia: Mount Ruang Erupts
- On Tuesday, the eruption of Mount Ruang in Indonesia resulted in the expulsion of hot lava and ash thousands of meters into the night sky, leading to the evacuation of numerous individuals in North Sulawesi province.
- The eruption displaced over 800 individuals in nearby villages who are in immediate need of essentials like mats, blankets, and tents.
- Situated in the notorious Ring of Fire, Mount Ruang is a stratovolcano where seismic plates beneath the Pacific Ocean surface collide, causing earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
- Prior to the Mount Ruang eruption, more than 300 volcanic earthquakes were recorded, with the reason behind the eruption timing remaining uncertain.
Magnitude-7.5 earthquake hits Taiwan, triggering tsunami warning in Japan, Philippines
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Quick Glance: Taiwan Rejects China's Aid Offer After Earthquake
- Taiwanese authorities have not yet estimated the cost of recovering from the massive, deadly earthquake that hit the island on Wednesday.
- China offered aid, but Taiwan swiftly turned it down due to their conflict-ridden relationship.
- Taiwan's quick rejection likely stems from lingering bitterness over how the 1999 earthquake was handled.
- China's aid always comes with conditions, leading to Taiwan's resistance based on distrust and military threats.
Princess Aiko Visits Meiji Jingu Shrine for 1st Time; Offers Sacred Branch While Wearing Long White Dress, Hat
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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 ...
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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.
How a new class of Japanese stars is changing baseball: Japanese stars help shape MLB. Now MLB helps shape Japanese baseball, too.
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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 ...
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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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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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Formula 1: Max Verstappen dominates again: victory at the Cherry Blossom GP in Japan
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When your job separates the family: Japan's “tanshin funin” system sees married company employees leaving their families behind when they are transferred to ...
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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 ...
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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.
Is Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant at risk of an ‘accident’?: Global powers raise alarm after latest drone attack on Russian-held nuclear facility hits ...
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Tulips in Full Bloom Delight Visitors to Mie Pref. Flower Park
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The USA is building a “latticework” against China with Japan: Joe Biden sees Japan as a “global partner” in competition with the authoritarian regimes in China ...
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From Indonesia to Japan, dollar's rising strength raises global alarm: TOKYO -- Countries across the globe are becoming increasingly wary of the growing ...
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3-year-old girl falls to her death from balcony of high-rise apartment in Hiroshima
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US Seeks to Isolate China With Help of Allies, Ambassador Says: President Joe Biden’s administration is looking to reverse China’s attempts to isolate countries ...
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Taiwan rocked by earthquake; tsunami warnings in Japan and Philippines: TAIPEI/TOKYO -- A powerful earthquake struck in the ocean near Taiwan on Wednesday ...
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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 ...
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Japan will prove a worthy collaborator with AUKUS: Japan has wanted into AUKUS – the three-way defense agreement among the United States, Australia ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/japan-will-prove-a-worthy-collaborator-with-aukus/
Yayoi Kusama was the world’s top-selling artist last year: Sales from Kusama’s auctioned works totaled $80.9 million in 2023, moving her up from the ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/11/art/yayoi-kusama-auction-top-selling/
Night blossoms: Cherry blossoms are lit up at Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture on Thursday night.
japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/night-blossoms-1
Japan's Kishida and Biden to establish Indo-Pacific disaster relief hub: WASHINGTON -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to arrive in Washington on ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Japan-s-Kishida-and-Biden-to-establish-Indo-Pacific-disaster-relief-hub
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Magnitude-7.5 earthquake hits Taiwan, triggering tsunami warning in Japan, Philippines
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-03/tsunami-warning-issued-in-japan-after-earthquake/103661984
How Japan Is Trying to Rebuild Its Chip Industry: Taiwan’s semiconductor giant, TSMC, is quickly remaking a farm town in Japan into Asia’s next hub of chip ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/09/business/tsmc-kikuyo-japan.html
Verstappen takes pole position at Japanese GP for third year in a row: Formula One world champion Max Verstappen took pole position for a third straight year at ...
reuters.com/sports/formula1/verstappen-takes-pole-position-japanese-gp-third-year-row-2024-04-06/
Quick Glance: Max Verstappen dominates Qualifying in Suzuka!
- Max Verstappen and Red Bull live up to favorites in Suzuka
- Lando Norris in third place with a narrow gap
- Ferrari not Red Bull's main pursuer, Sainz secures fourth place
- Nico Hülkenberg narrowly misses out on top-10 qualifying
Leclerc delighted with Ferrari strategy in Japan: Charles Leclerc said he was pleased with Ferrari's execution of their one-stop strategy after finishing fourth ...
reuters.com/sports/formula1/leclerc-delighted-with-ferrari-strategy-japan-2024-04-07/
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 ...
japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/foreign-english-teachers-in-japan-pick-their-favorite-japanese-language-phrases
Greener U.S. LNG: Mitsui, Mitsubishi eye 90% emissions cut from production: HOUSTON, Texas -- Japanese trading houses Mitsui & Co. and Mitsubishi Corp ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Energy/Greener-U.S.-LNG-Mitsui-Mitsubishi-eye-90-emissions-cut-from-production
Taiwan earthquake: People rescued from collapsed buildings - BBC News: Rescue operations are under way as Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines issue tsunami alerts.
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-asia-68720022
Quick Glance: Taiwan: Successful Earthquake Preparedness
- Taiwan, situated in a seismically active area, faces frequent earthquakes, particularly along the scenic rural east coast.
- Following past earthquakes, Taiwan revised building codes and strengthened disaster management laws to be better prepared for future events.
- Response to earthquakes has improved, with enhanced coordination between government units and non-governmental organizations in disaster areas.
- Taiwan has also bolstered the resilience of its communication networks to effectively respond to potential attacks or natural disasters.
Girl Struck, Killed at Railway Crossing with No Alarm or Barrier in Gunma; Believed to Have Walked onto Tracks
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240406-178912/
Osaka says 'no excuses' after defeat on clay return: The former world No. 1 was making her first appearance on clay since the 2022 French Open.
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/18/tennis/naomi-osaka-no-excuses/
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