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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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China's fish imports from Japan fall to zero in September
China's imports of fish and shellfish from Japan fell to zero in September, Chinese customs authorities said Wednesday, after Beijing imposed a blanket ban on Japanese fishery products in late August.
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Oct 18, 2023
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Biden in Israel says hospital blast appears done by ‘other team’
U.S. President Joe Biden suggested Israel was not responsible for a deadly blast at a Gaza City hospital that left hundreds dead and spiked tensions across the Middle East.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Film fans flock to Busan festival despite scandal
In May, there was talk among South Korean film enthusiasts of whether the 2023 edition of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), considered the year's most important Asian movie event, would take place.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
As foreign visitors return in droves following the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan has outlined new plans to counter problems associated with overtourism, including bolstering transportation systems in major cities and drawing visitors to lesser-known rural areas.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Compensation to be given over Japan payments clearing system glitch
Japanese banks will compensate customers for costs they incurred in connection with the record two-day outage that hit the domestic fund transfer system last week.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Reports: NFL wants to team with FIFA to tackle turf issues
A month after the players' union asked the NFL to eliminate artificial playing surfaces, an NFL official addressed the issue during the owners' meetings in New York on Tuesday — and added that the league is looking to team with another major sports entity to figure out a path forward.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Top court rules 2022 election vote disparity constitutional
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the up to 3.03-fold vote disparity in the 2022 Upper House election was constitutional, rejecting the plaintiffs' call to invalidate the results.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Foreign visitors to Japan hit 96% of pre-COVID level in September
Japan welcomed more than 2 million international visitors for a fourth consecutive month in September, official data showed on Wednesday, marking a near full recovery to pre-pandemic levels even though the Chinese market has been slow to rebound.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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BOJ seen lifting inflation forecasts as pressure on policy grows
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its inflation forecasts this month to show prices exceeding its 2% target for two straight years, three people familiar with the matter said, complicating its efforts to keep monetary policy accommodative.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani voted among Player of the Year finalists by MLB peers
Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani was named among the finalists for the Player of the Year and the American League Outstanding Player awards for 2023 on Tuesday by the Major League Baseball Players Association.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Defense minister’s miscue is an opening for the opposition
Japan's newly minted defense minister, Minoru Kihara, is already in hot water after just a month on the job.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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U.S. sees 'sharp increase' in Chinese military's 'risky' behavior
The U.S. Defense Department has accused the Chinese military of “a sharp increase in coercive and risky” behavior in airspace above the East and South China Seas over the last two years, voicing concern over the moves as fears mount that an accident could erupt into full-scale conflict.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Putin visits Xi as leaders look to leverage growing global rift
In his first trip outside the former Soviet Union since the start of the Ukraine war, Russian President Vladimir Putin chose to visit the Chinese capital for a two-day forum this week marking a decade of China's Belt and Road initiative (BRI).
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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X unveils ‘Not a Bot’ paid program and new Japan feature
Elon Musk’s X is piloting a market-specific pricing initiative that will require new, unverified accounts in New Zealand and the Philippines to sign up for a $1 annual subscription in order to post and interact on the site.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Sumo's Olympic dream requires fresh approach
The International Olympic Committee this week announced the addition of five new sports to the program for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Phillies hammer Diamondbacks to take 2-0 NLCS lead
Kyle Schwarber continued his historic home run surge Tuesday night with a pair of solo homers to power the Philadelphia Phillies to a 10-0 win over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Bank of Japan steps into debt market to slow rising bond yields
The Bank of Japan announced an unscheduled bond-purchase operation on Wednesday, reminding the market of its determination to slow the pace of increases in sovereign yields.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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China's economic ambitions squeeze the developing world
Western governments continue to put the squeeze on China’s ability to develop cutting-edge semiconductors.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Hundreds reported killed in blast at a Gaza hospital
An explosion killed hundreds of people Tuesday at a hospital in Gaza City that was packed with people sheltering there, Gazan officials said, as Palestinians and Israelis blamed each other for a tragedy that inflamed the region just as U.S. President Joe Biden departed for Israel.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Japan panel compiles new system for foreign technical interns
A government panel of experts released a draft report Wednesday on a new system that would replace the foreign technical intern program, with various changes including allowing workers to switch jobs within the same industry if they meet certain requirements.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Harry Kane scores twice as England beats Italy to qualify for Euros
Harry Kane scored a brace as a Jude Bellingham-inspired England came from behind to beat reigning champion Italy 3-1 and march into the Euro 2024 finals in a Group C qualifier at Wembley on Tuesday.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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What pushed Hamas to launch its boldest attack ever?
Hamas was founded in Gaza in December 1987 and it has been substantially controlling the area since June 2007. In addition to Gaza, Hamas is present in refugee camps in the West Bank and has a strong base in East Jerusalem, considered part of the West Bank and, therefore, of the Palestinian territories, under international law.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Five Eyes intelligence chiefs warn on China's 'theft' of intellectual property
The Five Eyes countries' intelligence chiefs came together on Tuesday to accuse China of intellectual property theft and using artificial intelligence for hacking and spying against the nations, in a rare joint statement by the allies.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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NFL wants to clear a path to Olympics for players
The Super Bowl may be the National Football League's ultimate prize, but the NFL said on Tuesday it wants to see their players on the Olympic stage going for gold after flag football was added to the program for the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Patrick Mahomes and Rory McIlroy join investors in F1's Alpine
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and golfer Rory McIlroy have joined a cast of top athletes in investing in the Renault-owned Alpine Formula One team.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Bullet train lines to nix smoking rooms as health consciousness grows
Smoking rooms will no longer be provided aboard Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu bullet trains due to growing health consciousness among the public and a decline in smoking rates, the railway operators have announced.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Japan considers allowing exports of fighter jets to third nations
The government apparently aims to allow the transfer of the next-generation fighter jet under three-way joint development with Britain and Italy to other nations through a revision of its rules on exports of defense equipment.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Kyogo Furuhashi, Junya Ito score as Samurai Blue ease past Tunisia
Kyogo Furuhashi scored at his old hunting ground and Junya Ito joined him on the scoresheet as Japan beat Tunisia 2-0 on Tuesday for its sixth straight win in international friendlies.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Upcoming by-elections first test of Kishida’s new Cabinet
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida faces his first electoral test after making Cabinet and Liberal Democratic Party leadership changes last month. Two by-elections on Sunday are being closely watched for their impact on his leadership strength during the fall session of parliament as well as the odds of Kishida calling a snap election before year-end.
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Oct 18, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Lab leak fight casts chill over virology research
Questions about whether COVID-19 leaked from a Chinese laboratory have cast a chill over American virus research, drying up funding for scientists who collect or alter dangerous pathogens and intensifying a debate over those practices.
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Sep 24, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Japan to discuss carbon storage with Malaysia
Japan will start talks to store its captured carbon dioxide in Malaysia, the Nikkei newspaper reported, without saying where it obtained the information.
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Sep 24, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Japan mulls relief measures for dependent part-timers
The Japanese welfare ministry plans to allow part-time workers to remain as dependents of spouses for up to two consecutive years even if their annual income temporarily exceeds ¥1.3 million, ministry officials said.
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Sep 24, 2023
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The Japan Times
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A big dog with a sweet center, that's Oreo
Oreo is an all-black Labrador-Australian shepherd and, just like his name, he’s a sweet softie on the inside.
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Sep 24, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Takakeisho beats Atamifuji in playoff for fourth title
Ozeki Takakeisho captured his fourth top-division title Sunday by winning a championship playoff against 21-year-old rank-and-file sensation Atamifuji at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
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Sep 24, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Shosei Togo and Hayato Sakamoto lead Giants past BayStars
Young right-hander Shosei Togo threw a six-hit shutout while veteran Hayato Sakamoto homered twice and drove in five runs as the Yomiuri Giants crushed the DeNA BayStars 6-0 Sunday to keep their Central League postseason hopes alive.
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Sep 24, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Xi welcomes summit with Japan and South Korea at proper time
Chinese leader Xi Jinping said over the weekend that Beijing welcomes the holding of a trilateral summit of China, South Korea and Japan at an appropriate time, Yonhap news agency reported.
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Sep 24, 2023
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The Japan Times
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U.S. Army hospital in Germany treating Americans hurt fighting in Ukraine
A group of Ukrainian army soldiers pierced by Russian grenades and mortar shells arrived at a hospital recently in need of surgery. It would have been a familiar scene from the bloody war grinding on in Ukraine, except for two crucial differences: Most of the wounded soldiers were American, and so was the hospital — the U.S. Army’s flagship medical center in Germany.
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Sep 24, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Japan’s endless summer pushes some toward cooler places
There’s an old folk tale passed down in Katsuura, a sleepy city on the eastern edge of the Boso Peninsula known for its pristine beaches and 400-year-old morning market, where vendors sell fresh seafood as fishing boats return to the port.
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Sep 24, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Tsunoda fails to score points in Japan GP as Red Bull clinch title
There was much fanfare and hype following home favorite Yuki Tsunoda this past week at Suzuka Circuit.
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Sep 24, 2023
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The Japan Times
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China and India lead Asia's biggest hydropower crunch in decades
Hydropower generation in Asia has plunged at the fastest rate in decades amid sharp declines in China and India, data shows, forcing power regulators battling erratic weather and a volatile demand for electricity to rely more on fossil fuels.
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Sep 24, 2023
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The Japan Times
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AI's 'insane' translation mistakes endanger U.S. asylum cases
Names translated as months of the year, incorrect time frames and mixed-up pronouns — the everyday failings of AI-driven translation apps are causing havoc in the U.S. asylum system, critics say.
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Sep 24, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Singapore Is Japan’s top property investor in 2023, report says
Singapore became the biggest investor in Japan’s real estate sector this year, lured by the yen’s weakness and growing demand in logistics and hospitality industries, according to Knight Frank.
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Sep 24, 2023
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The Japan Times
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In pictures: Race day at the Japanese Grand Prix
It's race day in Japan as tens of thousands of fans descend upon Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture to cheer on their favorite teams and drivers.
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Sep 24, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Philippines condemns Beijing's 'floating barrier' in South China Sea
The Philippines has condemned the China Coast Guard’s move to install a floating barrier in a flash point area of the contested South China Sea, just 230 kilometers (140 miles) from the Philippine coast.
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Sep 24, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Shigeru Ban’s humanitarian architecture reaches Ukraine
Shigeru Ban has visited the city of Lviv in western Ukraine twice since the Russian invasion began. The first time, in September last year, “most of the ground floor of buildings was covered by sandbags,” the Japanese architect recalls. “As soon as I checked into my hotel, they showed me the basement shelter in case I had to escape.”
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Sep 24, 2023
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The Japan Times
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One month on, Chinese import ban hits Japanese food exports
Chinese import restrictions are dealing a heavy blow to Japanese food exports, a month after Japan began releasing treated water from the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant into the Pacific ocean.
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Sep 24, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Japan local governments working to encourage paternity leave
More local governments in Japan are working to encourage their male employees to take paternity leave, aiming for all their workers to find the right balance between work and family.
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Sep 24, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Japan looks to promote electronic visas amid tourism recovery
The government is looking to expand its electronic visa services system to streamline application procedures for foreign visitors amid a resurgence of tourism after the end of coronavirus-related border control measures, according to government officials.
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Sep 24, 2023
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The Japan Times
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The Japanese GP: Often the scene of title deciders — and controversy
From the culmination of James Hunt’s tense title fight with Nikki Lauda in 1976 to the bitter battles between Formula One legends Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost from 1988 to 1990, the Japanese Grand Prix has seen a lion’s share of dramatic championship-deciding races over the years.
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Sep 24, 2023
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The Japan Times
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Russia accuses West of 'de facto' fighting in Ukraine
Western powers through their support for Ukraine are "de facto" fighting against Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Saturday, as Kyiv claimed fresh advances on the ground.