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WORLD
Mar 27, 2023

Cyclone Freddy record claim in the eye of the storm

Freddy's journey will be reviewed in minute detail to verify whether its deadly track counts as the longest-lasting tropical storm, the world extreme weather records chief said.
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SOCCER
Mar 27, 2023

Tottenham parts ways with manager Antonio Conte

'We all need to pull together,' chairman Daniel Levy said. 'Everyone has to step up to ensure the highest possible finish for our club and amazing, loyal supporters.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 26, 2023

With U.S. trip, Taiwan leader may be aiming to temper China's ire, ex-diplomat says

William Stanton, former head of the American Institute of Taiwan, says President Tsai Ing-wen may see visit as way of avoiding increased tensions with Beijing.
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BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Mar 26, 2023

Rocky road to Toshiba deal raises doubts about a future comeback

The questions now are whether activist investors will accept the terms — and whether the firm can restore its former glory.
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COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Mar 26, 2023

Your Ramadan experience may take on new forms when living in Japan

As of 2022 there were just over 83,000 Indonesians residing in Japan according to government figures. Many have found new ways to practice their religion.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Washoku Essentials
Mar 26, 2023

Springtime sawara: Fresh fish, sweet sauce and a perfect sear

Don't settle for storebought teriyaki when you can perfect your own without too much trouble.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
Mar 25, 2023

TikTok's newest trend is squeaky clean

Could this clean up TikTok's tarnish imaged?
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Mar 25, 2023

‘Baby Assassins 2 Babies’: Flying fists with a side of social commentary

Yugo Sakamoto channels Quentin Tarantino in comedy style and verbosity in his action film about a pair of bickering hitwomen who find themselves on the outs with their assassins guild.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal / FOCUS
Mar 24, 2023

Iwao Hakamata: The former pro-boxer fighting for exoneration, with help from his sister

The day of his arrest forever changed the course of Hakamata's life, but it was also the beginning of a long, drawn out fight for exoneration.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 24, 2023

U.S. fights for influence in Africa, where China and Russia loom large

The push to engage with the mineral-rich continent comes as Russia’s war in Ukraine — as well as the escalating standoff between the U.S. and China — shake up global diplomacy.
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CULTURE / Music
Mar 24, 2023

Le Makeup gives himself a sonic glow up on 'Odorata'

The Kansai-based artist digs deep on his latest album, using sensory details as the backdrop for his self-reflection and exploring new sounds through rap collaborations.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 23, 2023

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara take historic pairs gold at figure skating worlds

Skating nearly without error to “Atlas: Two,” the pair earned a score of 141.44 for a combined score of 221.16.
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BUSINESS / FOCUS
Mar 23, 2023

As AI booms, EU lawmakers wrangle over new rules

The European Commission proposed the draft rules nearly two years ago in a bid to protect citizens from the dangers of the emerging technology.
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WORLD
Mar 23, 2023

U.S. dismisses China's 'marriage of convenience' with Russia

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Beijing had not yet provided military aid to 'junior partner' Moscow to fight in Ukraine.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 22, 2023

Kishida breaks new ground in visit to Ukraine

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has effectively paved the way for future Japanese leaders to demonstrate Japanese leadership abroad with his visit to Ukraine.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Mar 22, 2023

Get off the beaten path with some basic Japanese to see the sakura

The key verb to know when traveling is 'iku' (to go). Combine it with other verbs for further specificity.
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WORLD / FOCUS
Mar 22, 2023

China's diplomatic offensive lays down new challenge for U.S.

Xi pushed forward positions on Ukraine during two days of talks in Moscow, a week after China announced the restoration of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 21, 2023

As India's population booms, where are its working women?

Economists say that India must not only create more jobs to keep its world-beating growth on track, but also foster employment conditions favorable to women.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 21, 2023

Trump sweats an arrest. We should sweat a second term.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to mobilize his mob show how important it is to ensure he never occupies the White House again.
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BUSINESS / Markets
Mar 21, 2023

Safe havens and risk assets both rise as banking woes shift Fed expectations

The unusual cross-currents come as the financial distress that started earlier this month has spread to Europe, with investors on edge about the health of the financial system.
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WORLD / Crime & Legal
Mar 21, 2023

Trump fixer Michael Cohen is ready for star turn against his old boss

If Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg proceeds with a case against Trump over a hush money payment to porn actress Stormy Daniels, Cohen would be the state’s star witness.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 20, 2023

Just who is to blame for this new banking crisis?

In 2018, U.S. lawmakers loosened banking regulations on the spurious grounds that smaller banks do not pose systemic risks to the stability of the financial system.
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WORLD / Politics
Mar 20, 2023

Inside the payoff to a porn star that could lead to Trump’s indictment

Manhattan prosecutors investigating a payout to Stormy Daniels may be poised to make Donald Trump the first former president ever to be criminally indicted.
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MORE SPORTS / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Mar 20, 2023

Obihiro reducing parents’ burden to help retain young skaters

The change saw the number of junior high school students newly joining the team double in 2022.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 20, 2023

How can we measure droughts and deluges? Weigh the planet.

Scientists have long cautioned that warming temperatures would lead to wetter and drier global extremes. A new study shows where that may already be happening.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 20, 2023

Lacking health workers, Germany taps robots for elder care

An estimated 670,000 carer posts will go unfilled by 2050 in Europe's most populous country, which is also one of the world's most rapidly aging.
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GLOBAL INSIGHT / Malta report 2023
Mar 20, 2023

Mediterranean nation turns investment hotspot for leading tech sectors

Less than three years after Malta opened its inaugural diplomatic mission in Japan, bilateral relations are at an all-time high as the world’s third-largest economy and the ambitious Mediterranean country bolster trade, political and cultural bonds for many mutual benefits.

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