Are you for or against the planned sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel?
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Dollar tops 150 yen as BOJ ends negative rates: The U.S. dollar climbed past 150 yen Tuesday in Tokyo on yen selling fueled by expectations that the Bank of ...
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Japan prepared to host and then travel to N Korea for back-to-back World Cup qualifiers
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Bank of Japan ends negative interest rate policy, opting for its first hike in 17 years
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Asian shares are mixed after Bank of Japan ups key rate for 1st time in 17 years: Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan hiked its ...
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Sakamoto, Uno seek world figure skating 'three-peats': Japan's Kaori Sakamoto and Shoma Uno each will seek their third consecutive world crowns at the 2024 ... Show more
Ohtani and Yamamoto are unbelievable in any language: If you're a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers' billion-dollar duo of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu ...
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Chinese professor at Japanese university missing after visiting homeland: A Chinese professor at a western Japan university has gone missing after visiting his ...
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Japan society on transgender issues to drop 'disorder' from name: The Japanese Society of Gender Identity Disorder, a body promoting transgender ...
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Japan pledges to launch new dialogue on nuclear material ban treaty: Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa pledged Monday to launch a new dialogue framework to ...
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Police to strengthen anti-stalking measures: In order to strengthen countermeasures against stalking, the National Police Agency has announced that it will ...
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Japan to study health impact of PFAS chemicals: Japan will launch a study on the health impact of potentially harmful chemicals known as PFAS ...
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Japan considering legally binding regulations for AI developers: The Japanese government is considering introducing legally binding regulations on developers of ...
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LDP heavyweights urged to speak as sworn witnesses over funds scandal: Japan's opposition bloc on Monday urged heavyweights of the Liberal Democratic Party ...
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N Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward eastern waters: North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters Monday ...
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Quick Glance: North Korea's Kim oversees firing drills with 'super-large' rocket launchers - state media reports
- According to state media KCNA, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised firing drills by artillery units in the western region involving 'newly-equipped super-large' multiple rocket launchers.
- The exercises also involved executing a simulated air explosion of a shell from the super-large multiple rocket launcher at a specified altitude above the target.
- Kim emphasized the need for modernizing and strengthening artillery forces, highlighting the 'strategic duties as the core central striking means' of the 600mm rocket launchers in war preparations.
- In a departure from decades of its inter-Korean policy, Pyongyang has terminated a military pact and designated the South as a hostile enemy state.
No plan to call election before scandal-hit figures punished: Kishida: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday he does not plan to dissolve the House ...
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Abductee's mother pins hopes on fresh Japan-N Korea dialogue: For Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted to North Korea in the 1970s at age 13 ...
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Would a Trump return to the White House after the November election be good news for Japan?
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Filipino woman admits to killing sister, Japanese niece: A Filipino woman has admitted to killing her sister and Japanese niece, who were initially reported ...
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Hiroyuki Chubachi, who heads Beans Fukushima, a nonprofit organization that provides learning support to children. Children in Fukushima Prefecture have ...
Ohtani may be S Korea's most-beloved Japanese athlete: Shohei Ohtani may be South Korea's most-beloved Japanese athlete, a testament to his charm in ...
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More foreign students set to be eligible for Japan gov't scholarships: The Japanese government plans to expand the scope of foreign university students ...
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Add this leg massager to your self-care routine: It’s normal to see a significant step count increase when you move to Japan. The vast network of train lines ...
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Japan business lobby chief hopes for gov't efforts to end deflation: The head of Japan's biggest business lobby on Sunday expressed hope that the ...
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Convenience store manager arrested for filming up skirt of customer: Police in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, have arrested a 35-year-old convenience ...
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Badminton silver: Japan's Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida, left, pose with their silver medals after the final of the women's doubles at the All ...
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Ito hailed by Reims coach for 'mental strength' despite sexual assault claim
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Top 10 Nighttime Sakura Spots in Japan: While we often enjoy cherry blossoms during the day, how about under the night sky? Here are the top nighttime Sakura ...
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LDP amends party rules to toughen penalties for fund violations: Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, headed by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ...
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New Dodger Ohtani says Seoul MLB games will be 'great memories' for him and wife
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Woman, baby daughter die after being hit by train in apparent murder-suicide: A 28-year-old woman and her baby daughter died Saturday in an apparent ...
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Japan completes 4th round of Fukushima treated water discharge: The release of the fourth batch of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi ...
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Inflation dents budgets for cherry blossom viewing in Japan: The average planned budget for cherry blossom viewing this spring in Japan edged down from the ...
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Canada can increase role in Indo-Pacific through IPEF: Japan envoy: The Japanese ambassador to Canada has expressed hope Ottawa will join the U.S ...
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Emperor worried about weak ties to British royals before 1998 visit: documents: Japan's imperial couple "felt a sense of unease" about their links ...
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McDonald's operations in Japan resume after IT outage: Operations at all McDonald's stores in Japan resumed on Saturday after some were forced to ...
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Quick Glance: McDonald's Outage Impacts Global Operations
- McDonald's apologizes for a global technology outage that led to the closure of several restaurants for hours.
- The outage began around 12 a.m. CDT during a configuration change and was nearly resolved about 12 hours later, according to the Chicago-based company.
- The outage was also not related to the company's shift to Google Cloud as a technology provider, as stated by McDonald's.
- Some McDonald's locations resumed normal operations post-outage, including venues in Bangkok, Milan, and London.
Blue Impulse: The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Komatsu City in Ishikawa Prefecture on Saturday ...
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What is the Japanese ‘wabi-sabi’ aesthetic actually about? ‘Miserable tea’ and loneliness, for starters
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22 artifacts looted after Battle of Okinawa returned to Japan: Twenty-two historic artifacts that were looted following the Battle of Okinawa in World War II ...
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Quick Glance: FBI Returns 22 Looted Artifacts to Japan
- The FBI has returned 22 centuries-old artifacts to Okinawa, Japan, after a family discovered them in their late father’s attic in Massachusetts.
- The return of the looted items followed a lengthy investigation that began when the family came across the items while sorting through their father's belongings.
- The discovered artifacts were transported to the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Asian Art in Washington DC, where the scrolls were unfurled for the first time, revealing portraits of Okinawan royalty in vivid colors.
Extension of Hokuriku Shinkansen line opens, boosting tourism hopes: An extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line connecting Kanazawa and Tsuruga in central ...
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Eyes on Bank of Japan as unions announce big wage hikes: Japan's largest trade union said Friday it had secured the highest wage hikes since 1991 in ...
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Japanese table tennis star reaches agreement with ex-husband in high-profile battle over custody of 4-year-old son
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Lawyers' group urges Tokyo to halt park development, calling its impact review unscientific
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Ghostly girls: Japanese girl group Atarashii Gakko! attend the premiere of "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Thursday in ...
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Osaka to play Billie Jean King Cup for first time since 2020: Naomi Osaka will play the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time in four years when Japan face ...
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Nissan, Honda to explore partnership in electric vehicles: Japanese auto giants Nissan and Honda said Friday they had agreed to explore a strategic partnership ...
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Quick Glance: Nissan and Honda Announce EV Partnership to Catch Up
- Nissan and Honda have officially announced a new EV partnership to keep up with Tesla and BYD.
- The automakers will collaborate on software platforms, EV components, and other technologies.
- The aim of the partnership is to lower EV prices and compete with low-cost providers from China.
- BYD from China has intensified competition by slashing EV prices to under $10,000.
¥300,000 and Noto quake relief donation box stolen from Yokohama restaurant: Approximately 300,000 yen in sales proceeds, as well as a box collecting donations ...
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Japan apartment hunting – Can you find cheaper rent by avoiding the peak spring moving season?
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Lindt releases a limited-edition sakura and matcha drink in Japan for cherry blossom season
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Ohtani and wife arrive in S Korea for Dodgers-Padres MLB opener: Shohei Ohtani and his wife arrived in South Korea with his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates on ...
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Quick Glance: Ohtani enjoys warm welcome from Korean fans
- Shohei Ohtani, a Los Angeles Dodgers star, was seen smiling at a press conference in the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on March 16, prior to a workout for Major League Baseball's Seoul Series.
- Ohtani appreciates the warm welcome from Korean fans and highlights the mutual respect between Japan and Korea despite sporting rivalry.
- The Japanese baseball superstar praises Korean players and looks forward to playing in historic MLB games in Seoul, while being greeted by an Ohtani fan club in Korea.
- With a 10-year, $700 million contract, Ohtani will be under intense scrutiny but remains focused, emphasizing the importance of team spirit and victory for the Dodgers.
Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine picks ex-admiral as chief priest: Japan's Yasukuni Shrine has picked a former military commander as its chief ...
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Report of Japan Self-Defense Force helicopter crash erroneous: Reports of the crash of a Japanese Self-Defense Force helicopter on Friday were found to be untrue ...
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Ex-lawmaker, YouTuber GaaSyy gets suspended sentence for threatening celebs online
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M5.8 earthquake hits Fukushima; no damage reported: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 hit eastern Japan early on Friday ...
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Ex-LDP lawmaker gets suspended sentence for vote buying in mayoral election: A Japanese court on Thursday sentenced former ruling Liberal Democratic Party ...
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Biden opposes plan to sell U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel, citing need for 'American steel workers'
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Japan to provide IAEA $20 mil to support its activities: The Japanese government said Thursday it will provide the International Atomic Energy Agency about 18 ...
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Ito left out of Japan soccer squad for World Cup qualifier amid sexual assault claim
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Japanese high court rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional: A Japanese high court on Thursday said the country's lack of legal recognition of same-sex ...
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Quick Glance: Japanese High Court Rules Denial of Same-Sex Marriage Unconstitutional
- A Japanese high court ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and urged immediate government action to address the lack of laws allowing for such unions.
- The court lacks the power to overturn the current marriage law, which limits marriage to a man and a woman. Government offices can continue to deny marriage status to same-sex couples unless the law is revised to include LGBTQ+ couples or a new law is enacted.
- The Sapporo High Court ruling emphasized that not permitting same-sex couples to marry and enjoy equal benefits as heterosexual couples violates their fundamental right to have a family.
- Japan is the only G7 nation that still excludes same-sex couples from legal marriage rights and spousal benefits.
Teeing off: Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, prepares to hit his tee shot on the ninth hole during the first round of The Players Championship golf tournament in ...
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The 10 Best Things to do in Shibuya: Here are the 10 best things to do in Shibuya, where bustling streets, trending boutiques and iconic landmarks await.
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Dragon’s Maze: Japan’s built-by-hand giant labyrinth that gets bigger and harder every year
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Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?: Did you know KFC has an all-you-can-eat buffet in Japan? In fact ...
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Two Japanese men held in Manila belong to syndicate running 'Luffy'-led ring
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U.S. resumes Osprey flights in Japan 3 months after deadly crash: The U.S. military on Thursday resumed Osprey flights in Japan, a local official said ...
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My experience with Ramadan in Japan: Ramadan is the most sacred Islamic month. It’s when millions of Muslims fast, pray, and reflect. In Japan ...
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School bullying cases leading to police investigations hit 10-year high: The number of bullying cases involving students in Japan that led to individuals being ...
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Japanese high court rules same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional: A Japanese high court on Thursday said the country's lack of legal recognition of same-sex ...
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Jones says no reason Japan can't be one of world's top four rugby teams
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Aya Abe, a professor at Tokyo Metropolitan University who researches poverty issues. A recent survey by the health ministry showed that 44 ...
Court orders gov't to hand over Aum founder remains to daughter: A Japanese court ordered the government on Wednesday to hand over the hair and cremated ...
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Japan's unions find surprising allies in push for higher pay: When Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hand-picked a unionist-turned-opposition lawmaker ...
Australian-born pro surfer reaches Paris Olympics with Japan: Australian-born pro surfer Connor O'Leary is off to this summer's Paris Olympics with ...
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GSDF, U.S. Marines hold drills: A large-scale exercise of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps is carried out on Okinoerabu Island in ...
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Agoda shares Japan's top destinations during cherry blossom season: As Japan's cherry blossom season unfurls, digital travel platform Agoda reveals the ...
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U.S. seeks closer partnership with Japan on tackling climate change, developing clean technology
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IAEA chief reassures residents that treated wastewater discharged from Fukushima nuclear plant is safe
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Kishida questioned over scantily clad dancers at LDP party: Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was grilled by lawmakers on Wednesday about a gathering of ...
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Sumo showdown: Will this be Miyagino's last stand?: On February 23, the Japan Sumo Association announced that Hokuseiho, a 22-year-old wrestler from ...
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