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Apr 18, 2023

England's Ben Stokes named Wisden's 2022 Cricketer of the Year

The all-rounder, who appears on the cover of the 160th edition of Wisden alongside England test head coach Brendon McCullum, previously won the award in 2019 and 2020.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 18, 2023

Argentina to replace Indonesia as FIFA Under-20 World Cup host

FIFA withdrew hosting rights from Indonesia last month after protests against Israel's participation the tournament.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 18, 2023

Overseas share of Japan hotel investments at highest level since 2014

Observers say a combination of low rates, the weak yen and market stability has made Japanese real estate attractive for global investors amid pervasive economic uncertainty.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Apr 18, 2023

‘The Great Reclamation’ details the horrors of the foreign occupation in Singapore

Rachel Heng’s dazzling coming-of-age novel, set before the island country’s independence in the 1960s, chronicles the tragedy of progress with a vivid cast of characters.
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BUSINESS
Apr 17, 2023

Sega offers to buy Angry Birds creator Rovio Entertainment for ¥103.6 billion

Japan’s Sega is doubling down on console and smartphone gaming for long-term growth as its traditional businesses of pachinko and arcade machines face dwindling audiences.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Apr 17, 2023

Arsenal manager confident Gunners can handle pressure of title race

Arsenal's bid to win the Premier League for the first time since 2004 is in danger of imploding.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 17, 2023

In wake of attack, Kishida thought of bystanders, election and G7 summit

In an exclusive interview, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that he did not feel his life was threatened in the immediate aftermath of an attack on Saturday.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Apr 17, 2023

Overlooked Takayuki Kato continues to make noise for Fighters

Takayuki Kato has quietly been one of the most effective pitchers in NPB.
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JAPAN
Apr 17, 2023

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry meets Kishida after G7 environmental summit

Their talks centered on Kishida's push for a green transformation and the efforts being made by the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden to tackle climate change.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 17, 2023

'I am Taiwanese': China threat toughens island's identity

At a barbed-wire museum where political prisoners were once held, visitors lauded Taiwan's democracy shaped by its own national identity on the island across from authoritarian China.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 17, 2023

Matt Fitzpatrick wins playoff against Jordan Spieth to win RBC Heritage

Matt Fitzpatrick beat defending champion Jordan Spieth in a thrilling sudden-death playoff on Sunday to win the PGA's RBC Heritage tournament.
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JAPAN
Apr 17, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's new cases stay flat from week before

The number of severe cases under Tokyo's criteria rose by one form Sunday to six , while one death linked to the virus was reported on Monday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 17, 2023

Accounting for casino capitalism

Mark-to-market accounting standards turned the banking system into a playground for gamblers, fueling instability while adding little economic value.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Apr 17, 2023

'Monetizing hate': Unease as misinformation swirls on Twitter

Experts say content moderation at the company has been gutted after mass layoffs, while a paid verification system has served to boost conspiracy theorists.
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JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Apr 17, 2023

Explosive device thrown at Kishida could have been lethal, experts say

The device “had the potential to cause bodily harm or death and was likely intended to do so,” one expert said.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 17, 2023

Fender amps up Japan presence with high-end retail strategy

The guitar-maker is emphasizing its long-standing connections to Japan with a flagship store in Harajuku, its first ever, as it seeks to appeal to both trendy and monied consumers.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 17, 2023

U.S. warship sails through Taiwan Strait days after China drills

A U.S. warship sailed through the waters separating Taiwan and mainland China, the U.S. Navy said, days after Beijing staged war games around the self-ruled island.
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JAPAN / Politics
Apr 17, 2023

China tensions top agenda as G7 diplomats meet in Japan

Top diplomats from Group of Seven countries have telegraphed what is likely to be in a joint statement, with officials stressing the importance of unity amid challenges in Asia.
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JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Apr 17, 2023

G7 ministers promise more green energy use, but timeline on coal exit elusive

Japan’s position, adopted by the country's ministers, is that each country has its own economic energy situation that requires different methods to achieve carbon neutrality.
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BUSINESS / Companies / Regional Voices: Tohoku
Apr 17, 2023

Miyagi firms tap abundance of product innovation found through collaborations

Many companies are creating new products and services by incorporating innovative technologies and ideas that are not available within their own organizations.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Apr 17, 2023

Fukushima care providers falling behind on business continuity planning

Without plans, it will be difficult to keep offering services during large-scale disasters, but amid a chronic labor shortage operators lack personnel to work on forward thinking.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 17, 2023

Shohei Ohtani to take mound as Angels try to avoid four-game sweep in Boston

'With all due respect to all the athletes in the world, he has to be the best athlete,' Red Sox manager Alex Cora said of Ohtani.
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WORLD
Apr 17, 2023

Trump’s indictment sparked $15.4 million fundraising bonanza

Almost 98% of the donations since the indictment on March 30 came from donors who gave less than $200, and 24% came from first-time contributors to Trump.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 17, 2023

Traditional Japanese homes are the focus of weekend-long Minka Summit

Amid a movement toward sustainable living, old Japanese farmhouses are getting a second look from the non-Japanese population.

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