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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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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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Badminton: Kento Momota, former world champion, announces international retirement
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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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Oracle to invest over $8 bln in Japan in cloud computing, AI: Oracle said on Wednesday it will invest more than $8 billion over the next 10 years to meet demand ...
reuters.com/technology/oracle-invest-over-8-bln-japan-cloud-computing-ai-2024-04-18/
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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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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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 ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/biden-says-us-steel-should-remain-an-american-company-2024-04-17/
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.
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 ...
washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2024/04/17/anna-sawai-shogun-lady-mariko/
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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Japanese Executives Call for Government Steps to Bolster Yen: Japanese financial authorities should consider conducting coordinated currency intervention with ...
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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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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
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 ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japan-firms-see-english-disclosure-requirement-burden-poll-shows-2024-04-17/
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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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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No matter the decision, Kentucky basketball fans need to give Reed Sheppard a break
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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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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.
Japan’s ‘Grave Concern’ Over New Hong Kong Legislation: Tokyo is worried about the Safeguarding National Security Bill.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/japans-grave-concern-over-new-hong-kong-legislation/
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/
Animator Hayao Miyazaki, scholar Chizuko Ueno among Time's 100 influential people - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240418/p2g/00m/0op/024000c
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
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/
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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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/
Tepco Suspends Loading Nuclear Fuel into Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Plant
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240417-180934/
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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Japanese valuations continue to appeal despite strong run, investors say: Many expect a further rally on the back of still-attractive valuations ...
theglobeandmail.com/investing/article-japanese-valuations-continue-to-appeal-despite-strong-run-investors/
Japan’s Official Paris Sunrise Inspired Uniform for 2024 Olympics Unveiled
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/olympics-paralympics/20240418-181087/
Toyota to recall over 130,000 Prius hybrid cars due to door glitch: Toyota Motor Corp said Wednesday it is recalling a total of 135,305 units of the Prius hybrid ...
japantoday.com/category/business/toyota-to-recall-over-130-000-prius-hybrid-cars-due-to-door-glitch
3-year-old girl falls to her death from balcony of high-rise apartment in Hiroshima
japantoday.com/category/national/3-year-old-girl-falls-to-her-death-from-balcony-of-high-rise-apartment-in-hiroshima
A record three million foreigners visited in March: More than three million foreigners visited Japan in March, a record for a single month ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/18/a-record-three-million-foreigners-visited-in-march
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
Several People Suffer Minor Injuries due to Powerful Earthquake in Western Shikoku Region in Japan; Damages to Water Pipes, Stone Wall Reported
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240418-181007/
Japanese companies help foreign employees: More Japanese firms are making efforts to become inclusive workplaces where employees can be comfortable regardless of ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/ataglance/3087/
Japan's 2024 U.S. playbook starts with subnational diplomacy: WASHINGTON -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's six-day trip to the U.S ...
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Easy Japanese news in translation: Nagahama float festival held in Shiga Prefecture - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240417/p2g/00m/0na/003000c
How Likely Is a Japan-North Korea Summit?: Unless Japan can truly offer progress on Pyongyang’s vital concerns, a bilateral summit is unlikely to materialize.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/how-likely-is-a-japan-north-korea-summit/
Cherry blossoms, cheap Yen spur record tourist visits to Japan: Japan hosted a record number of tourists in March as the country’s early start to cherry blossom ...
english.alarabiya.net/life-style/travel-and-tourism/2024/04/17/cherry-blossoms-cheap-yen-spur-record-tourist-visits-to-japan
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/
Japan to allow divorced parents to share custody of children: Change to civil code will bring Japan into line with other G7 countries, amid concerns existing law ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/17/japan-divorced-parents-custody-children-rule-law-change
Tech giants race to develop AI in Japan | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: The US tech firm OpenAI — known as the "pioneer of generative AI" — has established its ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3253/
Police warn against investment scams on social media: Scammers are posing as prominent businesspeople to increase credibility and to lure victims into 'get rich ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/japan/crime-legal/investment-scams/
Police report surge in moped and powered bicycle violations: When questioned, many riders claim to be unaware of the requirement for a license to operate such ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/japan/crime-legal/illegal-moped-riding-increasing/
Japan firms business mood slips as weak yen squeezes households
reuters.com/markets/asia/japan-firms-business-mood-slips-weak-yen-squeezes-households-2024-04-16/
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
Deeper and Wider Defense Integration Tops Japan-US Summit Agenda: The integration of command-and-control authorities of Japanese and U.S. forces in an emergency ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/deeper-and-wider-defense-integration-tops-japan-us-summit-agenda/
Olympics-Eiffel Tower Countdown Turns to 100 Days to Paris 2024
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/olympics-paralympics/20240417-180849/
Give credit where credit’s due after prime minister's outstanding U.S. summit: The Japan-U.S. summit has been rightly called historic and a big deal for Tokyo ...
japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/16/japan/kishida-us-summit/
Japan Inc makes a renewed U.S. push as China fears mount: Japanese companies are increasingly hitching their growth plans to the United States ...
reuters.com/world/japan/japan-inc-makes-renewed-us-push-china-fears-mount-2024-04-17/
OpenAI taps ex-Amazon executive to head enterprise push in Japan: The artificial intelligence darling is opening an office in Tokyo as it releases a custom GPT-4 ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/16/companies/open-ai-tokyo-office-open/
Earthquake jolts southern Japan's Ehime, Kochi prefectures: TOKYO — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 hit southern Japan late on Wednesday ...
asiaone.com/asia/earthquake-jolts-southern-japans-ehime-kochi-prefectures
Why it’s so hard for China’s chip industry to become self-sufficient: Chip companies from the US and China are developing new materials to reduce reliance on a ...
technologyreview.com/2024/04/17/1091441/china-chip-material-japan-abf/
Snake Causes Havoc on Japanese Bullet Train: The snake was discovered lurking on the train traveling between Nagoya and Tokyo, but luckily nobody was panicked or ...
newsweek.com/snake-stowaway-japan-bullet-train-delay-1891224
Shohei Ohtani to Build a Hawaii Home: The Los Angeles Dodgers star is planning a house on the Big Island, where he’ll spend offseasons
wsj.com/real-estate/luxury-homes/shohei-ohtani-to-build-a-hawaii-home-c2abd7fd
EDITORIAL: Public-private disaster support can learn from Kumamoto effort | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15232087
Baseball: Triple Crown slugger Munetaka Murakami moves forward on own terms - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240416/p2g/00m/0sp/022000c
New-look 'Shogun' changes narrative of Clavell's samurai epic: TOKYO -- Aika Miyake, the film editor of "Shogun," the hit TV series airing on the ...
asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Arts/New-look-Shogun-changes-narrative-of-Clavell-s-samurai-epic
International Furniture Fair Salone del Mobile Kicks Off In Milan; Environmentally Friendly Japan Companies Among Exhibitors
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20240416-180831/
Japan’s Welcia Says President Steps Down due to ‘Inappropriate Behavior’
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240417-180846/
Kioxia aims to list this year at earliest amid chip demand recovery - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240417/p2g/00m/0bu/002000c
Carl Erskine, Dodgers pitcher and last surviving member of 'Boys of Summer,' dies at 97
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Quick Glance: Carl Erskine, Dodgers Pitcher and Last Member of 'Boys of Summer,' Dies at 97
- Carl Erskine, known for two no-hitters and 20 wins in the 1953 season with the Brooklyn Dodgers, passed away at the age of 97.
- A key figure in the celebrated Brooklyn teams of the 1950s, Erskine helped secure five National League Pennants. He was an All-Star and participated in five World Series.
- Erskine posthumously received the Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award. His legacy encompasses compassion, encouragement, and positive societal impact.
- Off the field, Erskine was dedicated to charitable causes, particularly advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities. His son Jimmy, born with Down syndrome, inspired his philanthropic work.
Yankees legend John Sterling’s retirement shakes team, Suzyn Waldman: Those who know and work with Sterling will miss his voice and youthful exuberance ...
theathletic.com/5418194/2024/04/15/yankees-john-sterling-retirement-suzyn-waldman/
Quick Glance: John Sterling retiring as Yankees play-by-play announcer due to health concerns
- The longtime Yankees radio voice, John Sterling, is stepping down due to health concerns.
- At 85 years old, Sterling is bidding farewell due to health issues.
- Since 1989, Sterling has been calling the Yankees games and partnered with Suzyn Waldman since 2005.
- His famous home run call was 'It is high, it is far, it is gone!', followed by 'Yankees win - the Yankees win' after victories.
From Making Japanese Tea To Visiting Phoenix Hall, Inside Navya Nanda's Kyoto Trip And 5 Things To Do In The Cultural Capital Of Japan
swirlster.ndtv.com/travel/from-making-japanese-tea-to-visiting-phoenix-hall-inside-navya-nandas-kyoto-trip-and-5-things-to-do-in-the-cultural-capital-of-japan-5453782
How Shōgun‘s Depiction of Seppuku Compares to Real History: A professor of East Asian history weighs in on the FX miniseries' portrayal of ritualistic suicide in ...
time.com/6965135/shogun-episode-9-seppuku/
Bears designated as animal subject to subsidized culling in Japan: The Japanese government on Tuesday added bears to the list of animals that can be culled with ...
japantoday.com/category/national/bears-designated-as-animal-subject-to-subsidized-culling-in-japan
Snake on a train delays Japanese bullet service: Even small delays in Japan's much-vaunted bullet trains are rare, and more unusual still are snakes on board ...
thedailystar.net/news/asia/japan/news/snake-train-delays-japanese-bullet-service-3588881
Berkshire Sells ¥263.3 Billion of Bonds With Tighter Spreads: Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. priced ¥263.3 billion ($1.71 billion) of bonds in the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/berkshire-targets-narrower-spreads-on-new-yen-bond-deal-as-boj-bets-ebb
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Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for April 18: Asian stocks were mixed at the open after US shares extended their losing streak to the longest since ...
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S Korea summons Japanese diplomat over disputed islands: South Korea's foreign ministry summoned a Japanese diplomat on Tuesday to protest against a claim ...
japantoday.com/category/politics/south-korea-summons-japanese-diplomat-over-disputed-islands
U.S. auto safety agency upgrades probe into braking issues in around three million Honda vehicles
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Round Up: All The Games You Missed From Japan's Indie World Showcase (April 2024)
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US, Japan, Korea finance leaders agree to consult on foreign exchange, market developments
reuters.com/markets/us-japan-korea-finance-leaders-agree-consult-foreign-exchange-market-2024-04-17/
Yellen Meets Japan, South Korea Finance Ministers to Discuss Finance Cooperation: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen took note of worries between her Japanese ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/us-japan-south-korea-triad-extends-to-finance-in-yellen-sitdown
【台湾あれこれ】側溝に落とし物 台北市、年間の通報900件 最多は「無線イヤホン」 - フォーカス台湾: 台北市環境保護局によれば、「側溝に物を落とした」との通報は昨年1年間で約900件あった。品目別で最も多かったのは「ブルートゥースイヤホン」で、3割超の352件に上った。
japan.focustaiwan.tw/column/202404165002
Uniqlo opens Rome store at Galleria Alberto Sordi: Rome store is second Uniqlo outlet in Italy.
Japanese retail giant Uniqlo will open a new flagship store at ...
wantedinrome.com/news/uniqlo-to-open-rome-store.html
1975 Toyota Corolla SR-5 Archive Test: Longer, Wider, Slower: What happens when you use a Detroit solution to solve a Japanese problem.
caranddriver.com/reviews/a60482656/1975-toyota-corolla-sr-5-archive-test/
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