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Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 14, 2023

Finland's nuclear catacombs nearly ready to house waste

The project aims to solve the age-old quagmire of what to do with nuclear waste.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 14, 2023

Kylian Mbappe says he never discussed extending stay with PSG

With the player confirming he will leave when his contract expires in 2024, the Ligue 1 champion risks losing a huge asset for nothing in a year's time.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 14, 2023

As Iran emerges from isolation, Israel is feeling cornered

Jerusalem is issuing daily warnings and letting everyone know that it would not hesitate to act, even alone, if it felt enough of a threat from Iran.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal / EXPLAINER
Jun 14, 2023

What happens next in the Trump documents case?

At some point, Trump's lawyers are expected to file a motion to dismiss the case for a variety of reasons, including perhaps his claim he declassified the documents before taking them.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 14, 2023

Putin admits shortcomings as Ukraine presses counteroffensive

The Russian leader said his military had lost 54 tanks since Ukraine’s drive began last week — the first time the Kremlin has admitted losses on such a scale.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 14, 2023

Trump urges prosecutors to drop case and offers preview of defense

The first former president to face federal criminal charges, Trump is trying to turn his second indictment in 10 weeks into a fresh opportunity to garner support for his comeback effort.
Japan Times
Jun 14, 2023

Kotozna CEO Genri Goto speaks at "The Founders Peak Tokyo," an event within the Singapore FinTech Festival, one of the largest FinTech events in the world.

●Overview Kotozna (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO Genri Goto, https://kotozna.com/en) is pleased to announce that our CEO Genri Goto spoke at "The Founders Peak Tokyo," a speakers' event within the Singapore FinTech Festival, one of the largest FinTech events in the world, held on May 16, 2023. He...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jun 13, 2023

Losing and finding my cool in Gwangju

Located in a city imbued with a fighting spirit, art festival Gwangju Biennale 2023 provides a backdrop for contemplation about action, strength and inner calm.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 13, 2023

Yohander Mendez collects first win and first hit in Giants' win over Lions

Yohander Mendez enjoyed a night of firsts at Tokyo Dome.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 13, 2023

Kishida will consider a snap election ‘in light of various circumstances’

Kishida's evasive response to a question about a snap election raised the possibility that he may have shifted gears on the issue.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 13, 2023

Japanese officials call for Mount Fuji crowd control

Authorities have warned that an 'unprecedented' number of people were expected to tackle its steep symmetrical slopes this year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 13, 2023

Japan delays possible tax hike period for defense, draft documents show

Japan has set ¥6.8 trillion for defense spending in this fiscal year, jumping from last year’s ¥5.4 trillion.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 13, 2023

Cabinet approves Kishida's child care policies but questions remain over funding

“Depopulation is an imminent problem that cannot be shelved and affects our nation’s overall social and economic activities,” the prime minister said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 13, 2023

Japan braces for a more intense typhoon season this year

According to Weathernews, around 29 typhoons are expected to develop this year, slightly more than the 30-year average of 25.1 formed per year.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 13, 2023

Posh Miami enclave to become U.S. soccer hub

Gianni Infantino, FIFA’s highly-connected president, is expected to relocate to Miami in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 13, 2023

With Trump's federal prosecution, timing is everything

Much hinges on whether former U.S. President Trump, and the current Republican front-runner, is tried and convicted before or after his election.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 13, 2023

The race to win the AI competition could doom us all

Some of the downsides of Silicon Valley are a readiness to ignore dangers and seek immediate returns, especially as it pertains to AI.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Women at Work
Jun 13, 2023

From Japan to the U.S. and back: Thriving as a woman in international finance

Chikako Matsumoto achieved her dream of joining the World Bank, and later returned to her home country and executive roles there.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 13, 2023

Japan joins NATO members for massive air exercise as Russian and Chinese challenges loom

Japan and NATO have bolstered their partnership in recent years, with both emphasizing that the security situations in Europe and Asia are interlinked.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 13, 2023

Mana Iwabuchi left out of Japan's Women's World Cup squad

The Tottenham midfielder was part of the team that won the World Cup in 2011 but did not make Futoshi Ikeda's list of 23.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 13, 2023

China orders last Indian journalist in country to leave

The departure of a Press Trust of India reporter this month will wipe India’s media presence from the world’s second-largest economy at a moment of deteriorating ties.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 13, 2023

Nomura to scale back loss-making brokerage venture with Line

As part of the restructuring, Japan’s biggest securities firm will take over the management of client brokerage accounts.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 13, 2023

Tesla's shrewdest product is proving to be its charging network

Selling a car is one thing; selling consumers an EV fueling experience is another, and one that provides an ongoing revenue stream.

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Wozme, founded by dancer and choreographer Wakaba Kohei, is composed of Kana Kitty, Ami Ishii, Akane Watanabe and Natsuki. Its aim is to inject elegance and beauty, traits traditionally associated with femininity, into the sometimes grotesque art form of butoh dance.
Wozme, an all-women dance troupe, wants to move the needle in butoh