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Japan Times
JAPAN
May 21, 2023

A-bomb survivors angry at G7 summit for upholding nuclear deterrence

Atomic bomb survivor and campaigner Setsuko Thurlow branded the Group of Seven nations' summit in Hiroshima a 'huge failure.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 21, 2023

At Hiroshima G7, Zelenskyy rallies support for defense of Ukraine

The Group of Seven summit wrapped up with the Ukrainian leader making his case for further support in repelling Russia's invasion.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 21, 2023

Terunofuji takes outright lead with Day 8 win over Kotoshoho

The Mongolian-born grand champion continued to impress in his injury comeback at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 21, 2023

In first, Kishida and Yoon visit cenotaph to Korean A-bomb victims in Hiroshima

Ahead of a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit, Kishida and Yoon visited the memorial together, placing flowers in front of it in a highly symbolic gesture.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
May 21, 2023

Can Kishida’s diplomatic success translate to domestic gains?

The fanfare surrounding Kishida's closing remarks at the G7 summit masked a meeting that was meager on substance as he looks to pivot to domestic issues.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 21, 2023

The Ukraine war and European identity

A battle for the soul of Europe is brewing beneath the surface of the Ukraine war and next year’s European Parliament elections could serve as its first battleground.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 21, 2023

The International Space Station is a model for a better world

As the Russians just reminded us, the science lab in the sky run by them, the Americans and others is the alternative to nationalism and war.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 21, 2023

Japanese firms offer programming classes for children

Programming education became compulsory in 2020 but many teachers need help making support from local businesses valuable.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 21, 2023

Embrace of LNG by G7 a setback for climate goals, experts warn

One expert put the blame on Japan, particularly for what she called a lack of a sense of urgency about the climate crisis on the part of the Japanese government.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 21, 2023

Junto Nakatani KOs Andrew Moloney to claim WBO super flyweight belt

The fighter from Mie Prefecture improved to 25 wins and no losses, with 19 of his victories via knockout.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 21, 2023

Japanese actor Noriyuki Higashiyama apologizes for Johnny's sex scandal

Higashiyama asked younger members to wait to comment as he thought he should speak first as the agency's oldest active member.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 21, 2023

Shohei Ohtani hits 11th homer as Angels lose to Twins

The 2021 AL MVP finished 1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 21, 2023

Heat insurance offers climate change lifeline to poor workers

This form of disaster assistance is on the rise across the developing world, as vulnerable communities are hammered by worsening drought, storms and heat waves.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 21, 2023

Spears' Bernard Foley stakes World Cup claim with League One title

The 33-year-old is vying with several players including Quade Cooper, Ben Donaldson, Carter Gordon and Noah Lolesio for the Wallabies' No. 10 shirt.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
May 21, 2023

China and Russia lash out at G7 'double containment' attempt

Reactions to the G7 statement were prompt and furious, with China saying the G7 used the summit to “brazenly interfere in the country’s internal affairs.”
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 21, 2023

Brilliant Erling Haaland key to Man City's third straight PL title

While teamwork is the cornerstone of Pep Guardiola's side, the 22-year-old Norwegian international has claimed numerous individual records that his manager has called 'scary.'
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 21, 2023

Why do runners still race with paper pinned to their shirts?

Some athletes think racing bibs, a cornerstone of a runner’s race day kit and a source of race day revenue through sponsorships, are in need of an update.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 21, 2023

Japan railway firms boosting efforts for automated operations

The need to streamline operations is growing as Japan's falling population shrinks the pool of potential drivers.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 21, 2023

Spears too sharp for Wild Knights in Japan Rugby League One final

Wild Knights coach Robbie Deans was quick to praise Spears for their win but admitted he was mystified by how his own side had performed.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 21, 2023

No joke: China's backlash against stand-up stirs fear of comedy clampdown

A Beijing-based comedian said a number of their shows had been canceled in the wake of a joke about the military.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 21, 2023

Jeddah, sleep and a French plane: How Zelenskyy reached Japan's G7

According to French officials, the idea of bringing the Ukrainian leader to the G7 had been in the works for several weeks.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 21, 2023

Crippling heat waves deepen Asia’s reliance on Russian energy

What began as a push from the Kremlin has now turned into a pull from Asian economies anxious about making sure their power generators are supplied with enough fuel.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 21, 2023

G7 aims to beef up collaboration for AI governance

The G7 nations will start an initiative — dubbed the Hiroshima AI process — this year to facilitate discussions as concern grows over chatbots and other tools.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 21, 2023

Manchester City wins fifth Premier League title in six seasons

City has become the dominant force in the English game since an Abu Dhabi-backed takeover transformed its fortunes in 2008.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 21, 2023

Japan aims to double child-related budgets by 2035

The government plans to create a new special account to unify the management of budgets related to children.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 21, 2023

Biden seeks to call McCarthy after debt-limit talks hit impasse

The president signaled over the weekend that he remains confident the U.S. government can avoid a catastrophic default.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 21, 2023

'Day of joy' as freed Brittney Griner makes WNBA return

Griner, who was released by Russia as part of a prisoner swap last year, made her first appearance in a WNBA game in 579 days as the Phoenix Mercury faced the Los Angeles Sparks.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 21, 2023

Trump or DeSantis? Neither, say Ukrainian-American voters angry at war stance

Americans claiming Ukrainian descent may only total close to 1 million, but they are densely distributed in competitive areas.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 21, 2023

Wagner chief says Bakhmut is captured; Ukraine rejects claim

Satellite imagery and images taken by drones posted on social media by Russian and Ukrainian forces testify to the annihilation of the city.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
May 21, 2023

Kasper Junker double hands Grampus comeback win over Sanfrecce

Grampus is four points behind leader Vissel Kobe after it was held 1-1 away to struggling Kashiwa Reysol.
Japan's population continues to fall even as foreign resident count rises
The number of residents in Tokyo as of Jan. 1 rose by 0.03% from a year before, data shows, marking a year-on-year increase for the first time in three years, while the country's other 46 prefectures saw their populations continue to decline.
Ahead of the Olympics, Japan is still talking about the gymnast who won't be there
Japan's Shoko Miyata withdrew from the gymnastics team herself over her drinking and smoking, although it had already appeared as though the association was prepared to send her home from the team’s training camp in Monaco.
Yen melt-up nudges Japanese stocks into correction territory
Japanese stocks are down 10% from their July peak as the yen strengthens.
‘Crazy’ yen rally is at risk of shattering as soon as Wednesday
Some investors are warning that a yen rally is fragile, as was on show this week when the yen rapidly retraced an advance after Thursday’s stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth figures.
Japan's average life expectancy rises for first time in three years
A decline in COVID-19-caused deaths likely helped boost the average life expectancy for Japanese men and women to rise for the first time in three years in 2023.
The Japanese Olympians looking to shine in Paris
Rim Nakamura, who is attempting to win Japan's first Olympic gold medal in cycling, will be one of the top Japanese athletes to watch at the Paris Games.
Japan’s minimum wage set for record ¥50 hike in major boost
Demonstrators rally to demand a big hike in minimum wages in Tokyo last week.
Japan loses top spot on strongest passport list to Singapore
Japan had the strongest passport for six years running from 2018, before being dethroned by Singapore on the 2024 list.
Why Japan's mysterious stash of classified funds escapes scrutiny
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi (right) during a meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Japan eyes gold — and the future — as Olympic men's soccer campaign begins
Japan midfielder Yu Hirakawa controls the ball during a match against the United States in Kansas City, Kansas, on June 11.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Traditional folk rituals like Mizudome-no-mai (dance to stop the rain) provide a sense of agency to a population that feels largely powerless in the face of the climate crisis.
As climate extremes intensify, Japan embraces ancient weather rituals
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