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WORLD
Apr 5, 2023

Finland joins NATO in a power shift and rebuke to Putin

Finland’s national flag was raised at NATO headquarters, a deeply symbolic moment and a stark display of the shifting global dynamics.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 5, 2023

Ryoya Kurihara powers Hawks to fourth straight win

Kensuke Kondo, a key member of Japan's World Baseball Classic-winning team, also went deep for SoftBank at Kyocera Dome in Osaka.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 5, 2023

The unyielding spirit of Ryuichi Sakamoto

The award-winning composer and member of Yellow Magic Orchestra showed a rebellious streak throughout his life, which not only influenced musicians worldwide but also effected social change.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 5, 2023

Leukemia survivor Rikako Ikee books worlds spot in 100m butterfly

The 22-year-old will be making her third appearance at the world championships and her first since 2017.
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JAPAN
Apr 5, 2023

Expedition snags record-breaking footage of deep-sea fish

Japanese-Australian research team explores Earth's final frontier in Izu-Ogasawara Trench
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 4, 2023

More dolphins found on east Japan shores a day after dozens beached

Eight beached dolphins, of a species known as the melon-headed whale, were discovered along the shores of Isumi and Ichinomiya in Chiba Prefecture.
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JAPAN
Apr 4, 2023

Ukraine deputy minister praises Kishida's visit to Kyiv and Bucha

The minister felt that Kishida's background as a lawmaker from Hiroshima, a city devastated by an atomic bomb, gave him a deep empathy for the people of Ukraine.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 4, 2023

How solar roofs are being used to power electric cars

The future of solar-powered vehicles is becoming clear: smaller, lighter, cheaper and a subtle augmentation electric driving, rather than power it in full.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 4, 2023

Two arrested over video of unhygienic acts at Osaka restaurant

The arrests come at a time when restaurant chains including revolving sushi restaurants are fighting to protect their businesses from similar behavior.
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CULTURE / Music
Apr 4, 2023

Artists worldwide join J-pop luminaries in mourning Ryuichi Sakamoto

Artists such as Towa Tei, 'Suga' from BTS and Flying Lotus take to social media to express sadness and recount fond memories of the late musician.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 4, 2023

OPEC+’s shock production cut is a capitulation to oil’s decline

Oil producers want more cash from the market. Choosing not to expand output is good for prices, but signals little confidence in demand.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 4, 2023

'October surprise’ fears bring out the worst in U.S. politicians

Donald Trump isn’t alone or the first politician to attempt to do whatever it took to ensure his campaign survived or secured an election victory.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 4, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 1,357 new cases

On Monday, a total of 3,110 new cases were confirmed across Japan, up by about 340 from a week before.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 4, 2023

Shohei Ohtani goes deep again as Masataka Yoshida hits 1st MLB homer

The World Baseball Classic MVP launched his second homer in two days, sending a 1-1 changeup from George Kirby over the center-field wall.
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BUSINESS / FOCUS
Apr 4, 2023

ChatGPT presents dilemma for Japanese companies

While some firms such as Panasonic Connect have embraced the chatbot, albeit with safeguards, others have restricted use of the service among their employees.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 4, 2023

Olympic champion Sunisa Lee targets Paris 2024 despite kidney issue

The American was 18-years-old during the Tokyo Games when she won the all-around title, also taking bronze in the uneven bars and silver in the team event.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 4, 2023

Untamed global warming risks soaring death toll in Middle East

Countries in the Middle East and North Africa are warming about twice as fast as the global average, which may potentially render some areas unlivable in future.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 4, 2023

Malaysia says Beijing concerned about its energy projects in South China Sea

The remarks come after Malaysia's prime minister opened the door for talks with China, in a sign of mounting pressure on Malaysia's energy operations in waters claimed by Beijing.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 4, 2023

Xanax and Adderall access is being blocked by secret drug limits in U.S.

Patients diagnosed with conditions like anxiety and sleep disorders have become caught in the crosshairs of America’s opioid crisis.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 4, 2023

LIV-PGA feud set aside, but Greg Norman eyes fiery finish at Masters

The LIV Golf chief said he had 'goosebumps' when considering the possibility that one of the breakaway circuit's 18 players could don the green jacket on Sunday.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 4, 2023

Japan to raise hydrogen supply sixfold by 2040 to promote renewables

The prime minister will aim to generate ¥15 trillion ($113 billion) in investment from both the public and private sectors over the next 15 years to achieve the goal.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 4, 2023

From fast food to autos, India's digitally connected users lure investors

Not only new-age Indian tech companies but also traditional consumer firms that are adding digital capabilities offer a route to tap growing consumption.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 4, 2023

Tesla's legal troubles: What's next after $3 million race bias verdict?

The case is one of several involving working conditions at Tesla and other companies run by billionaire Elon Musk.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 4, 2023

Russians and Belarusians set to return at taekwondo world championships

The IOC issued recommendations last week for athletes from the two countries to return to international competition.
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ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Apr 4, 2023

China's intensifying nuclear-armed submarine patrols add complexity for U.S. and allies

Beijing is for the first time keeping at least one nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine constantly at sea, heaping pressure on Washington and its allies.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 4, 2023

Japan to raise income cap for higher education financial aid

The move, slated to begin in fiscal 2024, is aimed at expanding support for middle-income households with multiple children.
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BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Apr 4, 2023

Competition among video-streaming services heating up in Japan

Aided by demand among people spending more time at home amid the spread of the coronavirus, the video-streaming market in Japan has grown over the past few years.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 4, 2023

Huskies down San Diego State for fifth NCAA men's basketball crown

UConn's title was its fifth after wins in 1999, 2004, 2011 and 2014.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 4, 2023

Frankfurt official expects Daichi Kamada to leave club in summer

The midfielder helped Frankfurt win the Europa League last season and scored three goals in the team's 2022-23 Champions League campaign.
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JAPAN / Politics
Apr 4, 2023

U.S., South Korea, Japan hold joint naval drills amid North Korean nuclear threat

The two-day anti-submarine and rescue exercises started Monday off South Korea’s Jeju Island and included vessels from the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier group.

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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