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Japan Times
WORLD
May 7, 2023

23,000 flee violence in northeast India, army says

Some 23,000 people have fled ethnic tribal violence in northeast India that has reportedly killed at least 54.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 7, 2023

Wagner chief says Moscow promised more ammo after Bakhmut pull-out threat

Russian paramilitary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said Sunday he had received 'a promise' of more ammunition from the Russian Army.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 7, 2023

TSE Prime section firms moving to Standard section

A shift to the lower section is believed to allow businesses to focus more on growth than meeting strict listing standards.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 7, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 2,345 new cases

Japan confirmed 6,267 new COVID-19 cases nationwide on Saturday, a decrease of about 6,900 from a week before.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 7, 2023

Yuri Yoshida wins first Japan women's major title

The 23-year-old finished at 1-over 289, three strokes clear of South Korean runner-up Shin Ji Yai, at Ibaraki Golf Club in Ibaraki Prefecture.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 7, 2023

A world with monarchs: Long live the kings and queens

The coronation of King Charles III highlights why constitutional monarchy remains a vital form of government in some of the world's most successful countries.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 7, 2023

When we were kings: What Shakespeare says about being No. 1

Charles’s crowning is religious pantomime, dramatizing the special relationship between the divine and the head of the royal family — and, by extension, with Britain itself.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 7, 2023

Pragmatic Urawa captures Asia with ironclad defending

The Reds played an effective, stifling brand of defense that left Al Hilal struggling to create chances even as it maintained over 70% possession.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 7, 2023

Nine dead after shooting rampage at Texas mall

A man went on a rampage at a Texas outlet mall on Saturday, shooting dead eight people and wounding several others before he was killed by a police officer at the busy shopping complex.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 7, 2023

Lakers rout Warriors, Heat rip Knicks to grab NBA series leads

Anthony Davis scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, while LeBron James added 21 points for Los Angeles.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 7, 2023

Max Verstappen says Miami win 'not impossible' despite starting ninth

The Red Bull driver had already made life difficult for himself by not getting his full fast lap in earlier.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 7, 2023

Saul Alvarez batters John Ryder to retain super middleweight crown

Alvarez, regarded by many as the best pound-for-pound fighter in boxing, was pleased with the performance after a mixed 2022.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 7, 2023

Aryna Sabalenka hopes to extend 'amazing' rivalry with Iga Swiatek

The world No. 2 produced an aggressive performance on Saturday to establish herself as a serious contender at the upcoming French Open.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 7, 2023

Beau the cat has someone to catch the game with

Toshimi Kasai and Beau the cat, having both lost loved ones, are perhaps the perfect pair for each other.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 7, 2023

Japan steps into post-pandemic phase with scrapping of COVID measures

The move will have a far-reaching impact on the nation’s health care system and beyond, affecting everything from the cost of treatment to the reporting of COVID cases.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
May 7, 2023

What happens if the U.S. fails to raise its debt ceiling?

Time is running short as U.S. policymakers remain at an impasse on lifting the debt ceiling.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 7, 2023

Russia blames U.S. and Ukraine for attack on pro-Kremlin writer

Russia blamed the U.S. for an attack on a pro-Kremlin writer that killed his assistant and left him wounded.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
May 7, 2023

Bar none: Tokyo's liquor shops are where locals start their weekends

Kaku’uchi — liquor stores doubling as bars — are trending again in Tokyo. Mara Budgen provides a guide to some of the capital’s best joints, for all tastes.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 7, 2023

‘Japanese Yokai and Other Supernatural Beings’: Ghosts and ghouls in all their macabre glory

Ukiyo-e expert Andreas Marks digs deep into the folklore of Japan’s most terrifying creatures, detailing 100 supernatural beings with lavish illustrations.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 7, 2023

'Hit Parade of Tears': Izumi Suzuki attacks genre and gender with twisted precision

The cult literary figure's new collection of 11 stories unveil the chaos, conflict and pain of women rebelling against the desires of men and seeking messy self-actualization.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2023

King Charles III crowned in ceremony blending history and change

During a historic and solemn two-hour service, which dates back to the time of King William the Conqueror in 1066, Charles' second wife, Camilla, was also crowned queen.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 6, 2023

Urawa beats Al Hilal to capture third Asian Champions League title

A strong defensive performance delivered continental glory for Maciej Skorza's team in front of more than 53,000 red-clad fans at Saitama Stadium.

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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