The Japan Times

japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/20/economy/boj-interest-rates-inflation/

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BOJ's Ueda says 'very likely' to hike rates if inflation keeps rising: The BOJ must maintain loose monetary policy for the time being as underlying inflation ...

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japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/04/19/language/how-to-read-haruki-murakami-in-japanese/

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Before Murakami’s English release, try him in Japanese one more time: An English version of 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' won't come out till the fall ...

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japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/19/film/ryusuke-hamaguchi-evil-does-not-exist/

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Ryusuke Hamaguchi ponders the dangers of disrupting the rural idyll: 'Evil Does Not Exist,' which delves into humanity's relationship with nature ...

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nytimes.com/2024/04/14/sports/sumo-wrestling-madison-square-garden-nyc.html

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World Championship Sumo adds WWE-style pizazz to Japan's traditional sport: A boisterous, nearly full crowd got an in-person look at sumo wrestling at Madison ...

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Japanese acts seize Coachella's spotlight — and this ain't your typical J-pop: Yoasobi, Awich and Atarashii Gakko! shine at the California festival ...

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ATFX hires veteran Siju Daniel as new CCO: ATFX is proud to announce the strategic appointment of Siju Daniel as its chief commercial officer ...

japantimes.co.jp/2024/04/19/special-supplements/atfx-hires-veteran-siju-daniel-new-cco/

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japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2024/04/19/middle-east-catastroph/

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Stop the slide toward catastrophe in the Middle East: Tensions mount as Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening regional stability.

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nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/israel-hamas-asian-american-japanese.html

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War in the Gaza Strip causes surprising rift within Japanese American group: A new generation is pushing one of the largest Asian American civil rights groups to ...

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Kishida and Izumi to campaign in must-win Shimane as by-election looms: For Kishida and the LDP, the Shimane race is a must-win contest, while the opposition is ...

japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/19/japan/politics/shimane-election-must-win/

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japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/19/tech/us-chips-act-analysis/

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Latest Biden chip deal highlights U.S. semiconductor successes: Samsung is the latest beneficiary of Washington’s efforts to shore up precarious supply chains ...

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japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/crime-legal/google-doctors/

Apr 19

In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app: The suit is the first in Japan — and possibly the world — to target a platform ...

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japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/19/japan/crime-legal/ikebukuro-fatal-accident-five-years-on/

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5 years after fatal Ikebukuro crash, bereaved man works to prevent repeat: A man plans to meet with the driver who accidentally killed his wife and young ...

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Apr 19

Frankfurt's Japanese veteran Makoto Hasebe to retire at age 40: Hasebe made his international debut in 2006 and featured in 114 games for Japan while serving as ...

japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/18/soccer/makoto-hasebe-retirement/

Quick Glance: Farewell to Makoto Hasebe

At the age of 40, Makoto Hasebe is concluding his over 20-year career in professional football. He made the move from Japan to VfL Wolfsburg in 2008, also playing for 1. FC Nürnberg before joining Eintracht Frankfurt in 2014. Achievements include winning the German Championship with Wolfsburg (2009) and the DFB-Pokal (2018) and Europa League (2022) with SGE. Additionally, he triumphed in the 2011 Asian Cup with Japan.

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Apr 19

‘Beyond the Fog’: Evocative mood piece leaves a dreamy impression: Daichi Murase’s understated drama about a dying community in rural Nara Prefecture benefits ...

japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/18/film/beyond-the-fog/

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japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/18/more-sports/kento-momota-retires/

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Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29: Momota was once badminton's undisputed king, winning 11 titles in 2019 and losing just six ...

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japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/18/world/asian-currencies-dollar-rampage/

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Asian currencies can't fight the dollar on a rampage: Markets tend to reflect economic performance. And ideal or not, the reality of a world is one currency ...

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japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/18/soccer/j-league/machida-j-league-parity/

Apr 19

Upstart Zelvia shows that, in the J. League, it’s anyone’s game: The fast start by Go Kuroda’s men has highlighted the remarkable parity in the Japanese game ...

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japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/18/world/southeast-asia-counterterrorism/

Apr 19

Southeast Asia needs to step up its counterterrorism game: While Islamic State and al-Qaeda have lost ground in the region, they are still capable of recruiting ...

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Apr 19

Manga piracy website operator ordered to pay ¥1.7 billion to publishers: Kadokawa, Shueisha and Shogakukan said they hoped the lawsuit would help deter other ...

japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/crime-legal/manga-mura-copyright-ruling/

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Apr 19

Lower House panel approves bill aiming to address low birthrate: The bill will expand child-rearing allowances, funded through a new system to collect additional ...

japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/politics/japan-child-support-bill-clears-parliament-committee/

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Apr 19

Motegi faces bumpy road after faction dissolution: Motegi has never sought to conceal his aspirations for the top spot, but his prospects may now be dwindling.

japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/politics/motegi-faction-dissolution/

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japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/politics/indopacific-command-aquilino-japan/

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U.S. Indo-Pacific Command chief Aquilino to visit Japan as term set to expire: Adm. John Aqulino is expected to discuss a planned revamp to the command and ...

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japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/politics/linda-thomas-greenfield-un-us-japan/

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U.S. envoy to U.N. uses Japan visit to bolster U.N. Security Council: “The Security Council of 70 years ago does not reflect the realities of today ...

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japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/18/tennis/naomi-osaka-no-excuses/

Apr 18

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.

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japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/04/17/travel/kyoto-demon-march/

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Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day: Held this year on April 20, an ancient Kyoto monster march has overcome obstacles to continue going bump ...

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Apr 17

Inbound tourism numbers hit record high, with Japan set to achieve 2025 goal: The nation welcomed a record 3.08 million foreign visitors in March ...

japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/japan/society/record-high-inbound-travelers/

Quick Glance: Record: 3 Million Foreign Visitors to Japan in March

In March, the number of foreign visitors to Japan exceeded 3 million for the first time, a 69.5 percent increase from the previous year, driven by tourists attracted to cherry blossoms and Easter holidaymakers.

Spending by overseas travelers in the country reached a record of 1.75 trillion yen for the January-March quarter, the highest ever for a three-month period.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida presided over a meeting of a ministerial council established to promote Japan as a tourism-oriented country, expressing expectations of reaching record highs in both arrivals and spending in 2024.

The largest number of travelers came from South Korea, followed by Taiwan, with the increase coinciding with the Easter holiday and Japan continuing to work towards attracting an annual 60 million foreign visitors by 2030.

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Apr 18

Cannes announces honorary Palme d’Or for Studio Ghibli: This marks the first time the honorary award is going to a group instead of an individual.

japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/18/entertainment-news/news-studio-ghibli-cannes-honorary-palme-dor/

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.

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Apr 18

A White House dinner, a slot at Coachella — Yoasobi is having a great week: J-pop's Ikura and Ayase say they had to cut their hair and learn English for a string ...

japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/17/music/yoasobi-coachella-white-house/

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Apr 17

Beijing Race Under Scrutiny As Video Suggests Runners Helped Chinese Winner: Organizers are investigating the results of the Beijing Half Marathon ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/16/sports/beijing-half-marathon-controversy-he-jie.html

Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish

Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.

A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.

The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.

The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.

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Apr 17

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/

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Apr 17

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/

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Apr 14

Japan considering first hike in teachers' overtime pay in 50 years: There has been a proposal for raising the allowances to 10% of monthly salary or even higher ...

japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/13/japan/society/japan-teacher-pay-hike/

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Apr 16

Tepco given OK to move fuel into Niigata reactor: Tepco is set to move fuel into the world's largest nuclear power plant, which has been idle since the 2011 ...

japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/15/japan/kashiwazaki-kariwa-reactor-fueling-approved/

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Apr 15

Akebono's human side eclipsed his incredible sumo achievements: Talk to anyone personally acquainted with recently deceased former yokozuna Akebono and almost ...

japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/15/sumo/akebono-human-side-yokozuna/

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Apr 18

Honda to launch next-generation EVs in China by 2027: The carmaker added that it also planned to roll out a total of 10 Honda-brand EV models in China by 2027.

japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/16/companies/honda-ev-china-2027/

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Apr 18

Kishida agrees to further deepen ties with South Korea's Yoon: The prime minister informed the South Korean leader about his summit earlier this month with U.S ...

japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/japan/politics/south-korea-yoon-japan-kishida-call/

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japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/18/film/tatsumi/

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'Tatsumi’: Gang life drama goes for violence overkill: Hiroshi Shoji’s blood-soaked feature presents a sympathetic and layered protagonist fighting to make ...

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nytimes.com/2024/04/15/world/asia/nepal-japan-yen-argeli.html

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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.

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.

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Apr 15

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/

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Apr 18

Japanese NFL hopeful gets dream chance on football field in U.K.: Ryoma Shimoseki was recently announced as the newest addition to the NFL Academy as he bids to ...

japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/17/more-sports/nfl-academy-ryoma-shimoseki/

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japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/japan/politics/japan-aukus-pillar-2-explainer/

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Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan: The group sees potential benefits in tapping Japan’s strong industrial and technological capacity.

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japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/large-earthquake-southern-japan/

Apr 18

No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku: There was no tsunami from the quake and reports suggested only minor injuries and damage.

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japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/15/japan/sapporo-posts-earliest-summer-day/

Apr 15

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 ...

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Apr 18

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/

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japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/japan/crime-legal/investment-scams/

Apr 18

Police warn against investment scams on social media: Scammers are posing as prominent businesspeople to increase credibility and to lure victims into 'get rich ...

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japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/17/markets/yen-intervention/

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Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?: Even though the yen has already far exceeded the level that prompted action in October 2022 ...

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Apr 17

Nissan looks to Tesla’s style of carmaking to build cheaper EVs: The carmaker will use machines with about 6,000 tons of force to make the rear floors of EVs to ...

japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/16/companies/nissan-gigacasting-cheap-ev/

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Apr 17

U.S. and China defense chiefs hold first talks in nearly 18 months: While the talks signaled improving military-to-military ties, the two superpowers remain at ...

japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/asia-pacific/politics/us-china-defense-chiefs/

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Apr 17

Former All Blacks coach Foster makes Japan move: Ian Foster has not coached since leading the All Blacks to last year's World Cup final ...

japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/16/more-sports/rugby-ian-foster-toyota-verblitz/

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japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/04/16/style-design/komina-minka-summit-architecture-akiya/

Apr 17

Minka Summit returns for third year of home design, talks and more: The Minka Summit showcases Japan's traditional homes amid modern crises and a steady build in ...

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japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/16/asia-pacific/politics/us-midrange-missiles-philippines-china/

Apr 17

U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time: The deployment for joint military exercises in the northern Philippines — effectively ...

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japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/16/markets/yen-traders-brace-for-160/

Apr 17

Yen traders brace for 160 level even as intervention risks rise: The yen weakened 1% last week alone as fears of higher-for-longer U.S. borrowing costs spurred a ...

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japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/16/japan/science-health/passive-smoking-cancer/

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Japan study shows link between passive smoking and lung cancer: The study shows how passive smoking causes genetic mutations, providing further evidence of the ...

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Apr 17

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/

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japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/15/japan/society/regional-hokkaido-olympics/

Apr 16

Why Sapporo’s bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics failed: Part of the city's downfall in trying to secure the Games was, ironically, snow.

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Apr 17

Can we trust the polls? How emerging technologies affect democracy: In a global election year, all eyes are on the ties between emerging technologies and ...

japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/16/world/trust-polls-emergency-tech-democracy/

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japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/16/japan/politics/diplo-blue-book/

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Japan's security environment at its 'most severe and complex,' policy report says

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japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/16/japan/japan-bear-hunting-subsidy/

Apr 17

Japan adds black and brown bears to subsidized hunting list: The government is stepping up the control measures as bear attacks on humans hit a record high in ...

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Apr 17

Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district: The residents of Tokyo's No. 15 district — which corresponds to the city’s southeastern Koto ...

japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/16/japan/politics/by-election-tokyo-no15/

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japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/16/companies/open-ai-tokyo-office-open/

Apr 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 ...

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Apr 16

Bill allowing joint custody after divorce clears Japan's Lower House: The move would bring Japan closer to adopting a practice seen in other countries.

japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/16/japan/society/lower-house-joint-custody/

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Apr 16

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/

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Apr 14

Worries remain one year to go before Osaka Expo: The Osaka Expo will be held for six months from April 13, 2025, on Yumeshima, an artificial island in Osaka Bay.

japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/14/japan/worries-remain-one-year-osaka-expo/

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japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/16/japan/japan-stolen-gold-tea-bowl-found/

Apr 16

Stolen pure gold tea bowl recovered at Tokyo antique shop: During the exhibition, the pure gold tea bowl was on display with no lock or alarm system.

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Apr 16

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/

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Apr 16

U.S.-Japan pact hampers PFAS survey at U.S. facility in Hiroshima: The bilateral Status of Forces Agreement gives exclusive authority to the U.S ...

japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/15/japan/japan-pfas-survey-us-base/

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japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/15/japan/women-gender-issues-disasters-japan/

Apr 16

Women’s needs in disasters are still not accounted for: In Japan, women's needs in disaster situations are not being sufficiently met, as the Ishikawa earthquake ...

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japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/15/asia-pacific/politics/india-election-modi-preview/

Apr 16

For Modi, the Indian election is less about winning and more about by how much: For Indian leader Narendra Modi, an upcoming parliamentary election is less about ...

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japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/15/japan/ids-my-number-cards/

Apr 16

Government plans to allow digital IDs to receive My Number cards: The move is aimed at broadening the scope of acceptable ID methods to encourage students and ...

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japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/15/kishida-biden-business-ties/

Apr 16

Biden-Kishida summit drives home U.S.-Japan economic union: The leaders used their meeting to bake economic cooperation into the allies' relationship in hopes of ...

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japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/15/japan/crime-legal/police-attacks-politicians-kishida/

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Police agency's 'mettle' being tested one year after Kishida attack: The National Police Agency is working with politicians to tighten security at campaign ...

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