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Sep 30, 2021

Tom Brady returning to New England for one of season's most highly anticipated games

Tom Brady, 44, won six Super Bowl titles with the Patriots before capturing his seventh last season in his first campaign with the Buccaneers.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 29, 2021

Fumio Kishida to become Japan's PM following close LDP leadership race

The LDP veteran defeated Taro Kono, the vaccine czar and No. 1 choice for prime minister in public opinion polls, in a runoff thanks to strong backing from lawmakers.
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JAPAN / Politics
Sep 29, 2021

In backing Fumio Kishida, LDP opts for 'stable realist'

Criticized as bland and indecisive following his loss in the September 2020 LDP presidential race, Kishida is seen as having grown tougher and more passionate this time round.
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JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 28, 2021

Japan prime minister hopeful charts collision course with China

If China has a favorite in the battle to be Japan's next prime minister, it's probably not Sanae Takaichi, who has taken hawkish stances toward her country's powerful neighbor.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Sep 27, 2021

What you need to know about the not-so-fairy tale of Princess Mako

The wedding between the princess and Kei Komuro was originally scheduled to take place in November 2018. But things did not go as planned.
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Sep 26, 2021

How Japan should make use of its ¥1 quadrillion in household savings

In order to create an asset management system that meets global standards, Japan must drastically change its employment practices.
SOCCER / J. League
Sep 25, 2021

Hiroki Sakai and Ataru Esaka power Urawa to comeback win over Tokyo

Despite falling behind less than a minute into the match, Ricardo Rodriguez's side rebounded for its first win over Tokyo since 2018 and into contention for an Asian Champions League spot.
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WORLD
Sep 25, 2021

U.S. nearing methane crackdown dreaded by industry

Curbing methane — blamed by scientists for more than a quarter of the global warming happening today — has acquired new urgency.
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WORLD / ANALYSIS
Sep 23, 2021

As Amazon destruction continues, Brazil faces future of floods and drought

The disastrous mix of floods, drought and intense downpours could be a glimpse of a potentially dire future.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 22, 2021

Will Japan’s next PM take a shot at constitutional amendment?

An important political factor at play here is that every single LDP candidate has to voice support for constitutional amendment if they hope to win the party presidential race.
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TENNIS
Sep 21, 2021

British tennis must build on Emma Raducanu success, says Andy Murray

The former world No. 1 called for tennis to shed its image of being a 'rich person's sport,' saying the country need not wait as long as it did for another Grand Slam champion.
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JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse,Japan Pulse
Sep 18, 2021

Hikakin, the 'older brother' of YouTube, hits a milestone

The internet isn't short of stories of influencers behaving badly. Japan's most successful YouTuber proves that you can make a name for yourself by keeping things light.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 17, 2021

The policies and political backgrounds of each of the LDP leadership contenders

The candidates will hold policy debates, outline their platforms and seek further support among LDP lawmakers and rank-and-file members up until the Sept. 29 election.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 16, 2021

Japan's exports growth cools as COVID-19 hits supply chains

'Exports have been driving the economy. The recovery scenario for Japan's economy may become shaky if they won't grow.'
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JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 15, 2021

Japan's next generation of lawmakers cheer ‘chaotic’ prime minister fight

Young LDP lawmakers are hoping that a vigorous debate before the party picks a leader on Sept. 29 will bring in fresh blood and new policies — and hold off any resurgence by the opposition.
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ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Sep 12, 2021

China’s poor regions worry about climate justice in net-zero push

Hebei province's Tangshan has grown into the largest steelmaking hub in the world, but it also inherited Beijing's air pollution.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 10, 2021

In LDP race, divided factions and empowered junior lawmakers make election a toss-up

Unlike last year, when a majority of the party's prominent factions swiftly banded together to back Yoshihide Suga, most factions are divided over who to support.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 10, 2021

Xi's reforms revisit China's socialist roots while tightening his grip on power

Since taking office, China's leader has targeted corruption, eliminated space for dissent and reasserted Communist Party power across all aspects of society.

Longform

It's back to the classroom for some residents as municipal governments across the country conduct lessons to learn how to use new technologies.
Can aging Japan go digital without leaving anyone behind?