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OLYMPICS
May 28, 2021

Ash Barty excited to make Olympic debut in Tokyo

Winning a Grand Slam is the ultimate goal for most tennis players, but Ash Barty says there is no greater honor than representing your country and the world No. 1 sees the Olympic Games as the pinnacle of sports.
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CULTURE / Books
May 16, 2021

‘Things Remembered and Things Forgotten’: History, memory and cultural identity

Kyoko Nakajima's latest collection of translated short stories explores the ties connecting Japan's past to its present. Ghosts are involved in more ways than one.
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JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
May 15, 2021

It's usually safe to say money talks, but is Myanmar's junta listening?

If the idea of economic pressure is to bend a regime to your will, then Japan should have leverage with Myanmar.
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BUSINESS
May 13, 2021

Feasts and prayers mark end of Ramadan

After a month of prayer, fasting and other spiritually orientated activities, Muslims around the world commemorate the end of Ramadan with the festival of Eid al-Fitr.
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WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 13, 2021

Israel-Gaza crisis drags Biden into vortex he sought to avoid

Biden had been trying to pivot America's foreign policy to China, revive the Iran nuclear deal and wind down America's 'forever wars.”
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LIFE / Lifestyle / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
May 12, 2021

Celebrating Ramadan during a pandemic: ‘As Muslims in Japan, we have to make the vibes by ourselves’

This year, iftar meals were again a homebound affair for many Muslims in Japan, and what used to be grand, communal gatherings changed into much smaller celebrations.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
May 10, 2021

Some people may not mind a scaled-back Olympics

Nobody likes a pandemic, but some people may be a little relieved that they won't have to deal with larger crowds come the Olympics.
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OLYMPICS
May 8, 2021

Runner Hitomi Niiya doesn't feel athletes should get priority for vaccines

The IOC on Thursday announced a deal with Pfizer Inc. to provide doses tou00a0those participating in the Tokyo Games.
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COMMENTARY / World
May 8, 2021

Is the G7 foreign ministers’ joint communique worth reading?

Although China was singled out in the foreign ministers' communique this year, the matter of China was just one of many important issues also mentioned.
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JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 27, 2021

Suga faces prospect of joining long list of short-term leaders

The triple loss in the weekend elections came on the same day that a new virus emergency was imposed on about a quarter of the population.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 25, 2021

ASEAN to broker Myanmar talks in bid to end coup bloodshed

The plan is one of the most concrete moves yet aimed at ending months of violence since a Feb. 1 coup, which has seen the military regime kill hundreds of pro-democracy protesters.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 24, 2021

Top 5: The best soupless tantanmen in Tokyo

Tantanmen in Japan is less tethered to the dish's Sichuan heritage, leaving room for innovation. Here are five tantanmen restaurants in the capital worth the tongue-tingling spice.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 19, 2021

Why sanctions could worsen the tragedy in Myanmar

The modest democratic progress Myanmar made during the period of awkward coexistence between the NLD and the military over the last decade appears to have been completely wiped out.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 10, 2021

A glimpse of Louis Vuitton’s luxe Le Cafe V Ginza

The French fashion house collaborated with chef Yosuke Suga to design the menu — and the world's first Louis Vuitton chocolates.
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 1, 2021

In support for Myanmar’s democracy, conditions apply

Outside powers should support ASEAN's lead role and work with it to persuade the generals to vacate the governance space without further bloodshed.
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WORLD
Mar 30, 2021

'You don't belong': Land dispute drives new exodus in Ethiopia’s Tigray

The fresh exodus risks exacerbating a precarious humanitarian situation in the region, with hundreds of thousands of people already uprooted by fighting.
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JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Mar 27, 2021

Dissecting payouts for decontamination work in Fukushima

Fukushima residents have been paid for their role in decontamination work in the prefecture since the 2011 accident.
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CULTURE / Music
Mar 26, 2021

Fuji Rock lineup to go local amid continued coronavirus concerns

The premier showcase for overseas musical acts will feature an all-Japan lineup in an effort to deal with circumstances surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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JAPAN / FOCUS
Mar 24, 2021

Japan state-funded hotel deal pays rent to Myanmar Defense Ministry

The payments, starting in 2017, are not illegal but are potentially embarrassing for Tokyo given alleged human rights abuses by Myanmar's military.
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SOCCER
Mar 19, 2021

Megan Rapinoe supports athlete protests instead of boycotts

The outspoken U.S. women's soccer star believes that events such as the Olympics can allow athletes to bring important issues to the forefront.
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SPORTS
Mar 19, 2021

Foreign athletes and coaches will be allowed to enter Japan from Monday

Dozens of players and coaches will have missed the start of the J. League and NPB seasons due to travel restrictions that went into effect in January.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 16, 2021

Hong Kong's tough COVID-19 rules see babies isolated and families cramped in tiny spaces

Hong Kong authorities have ordered that anyone testing positive for the virus must go to a hospital, including babies.
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BASKETBALL
Mar 14, 2021

Brave Thunders hope team effort will pay off in B. League title chase

After winning their first Emperor's Cup in seven years on Saturday, Kawasaki is out to prove that the team doesn't have to lean on high-profile stars such as naturalized center Nick Fazekas.
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MORE SPORTS
Mar 13, 2021

Climbing gyms and athletes look to regain footing after Tokyo 2020 delay

The pandemic has put the aspirations of Japanese competition climbers on hold, and affected the operations of climbing gyms they rely on for training.
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Special Supplements / Bosai Special
Mar 11, 2021

Ten years of concerts help enhance circle of support

By producing high-quality timepieces that have been closely linked with people’s lives, the Seiko Holdings Group has shared time with people, in sorrow and in joy, throughout its history.
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PRESS / Corporate Trends
Mar 9, 2021

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