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SOCCER
Apr 2, 2023

Carlo Ancelotti confirms 'exciting' Brazil interest

The veteran Italian coach says he intends to compete his current contract with Real Madrid, which ends in June 2024.
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JAPAN
Apr 2, 2023

Long-range missiles highly likely to be deployed to Nansei Islands

Long-range missiles are highly likely to be deployed on those islands in the future as Japan prepares to acquire so-called counterattack capabilities to strike enemy bases.
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BUSINESS / FOCUS
Apr 1, 2023

A $3 trillion threat to global financial markets looms in Japan

Just over a week before a momentous leadership change at the Bank of Japan, investors are gearing up for the seemingly inevitable end to a decade of ultralow interest rates.
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WORLD / Politics
Apr 1, 2023

Trump’s GOP grip forces rivals into contortions after indictment

Republicans mostly condemned the prosecution as politically motivated. But subtleties in the pronouncements reveal the fear within the Republican Party of criticizing the ex-president.
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JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Apr 1, 2023

Japan Times 1948: Japan's movie-makers move to oust Communist elements

A time in which Communism began to be seen as a threat to a Japan emerging from the ashes of war sees the authorities turn their eyes to entertainment.
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CULTURE / Music
Apr 1, 2023

Planck Stars take their shenanigans on the road

The joke's on the naysayers: The idol-pop band of pranksters goes global with a world tour.
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JAPAN
Mar 31, 2023

Japan announces outline of 'unprecedented' child care policy

The measures aimed at reversing Japan’s declining birthrate include beefing up child care allowances and expanding scholarships for college education.
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BUSINESS
Mar 31, 2023

Inflation in Tokyo cools for second month but remains above BOJ target

Core consumer prices in Tokyo, a leading indicator of nationwide trends, rose 3.2% in March from a year earlier, compared with 3.3% in February and a nearly 42-year high of 4.3% in January.
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BUSINESS
Mar 31, 2023

IMF says BOJ should avoid hasty exit and provide rate guidance

Any indication of a shift in the 'yield curve control' program could trigger a massive bond selloff, leaving some economists predicting that an end to YCC could come very abruptly.
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SOCCER
Mar 31, 2023

Fury and sadness in Indonesia after FIFA pulls Under-20 World Cup

The humiliating loss came after two influential governors advocated banning Israel from the competition.
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BUSINESS
Mar 31, 2023

Japan tightens chip gear exports as U.S. seeks to contain China

Tokyo’s move follows months of lobbying by the U.S. to get Japan to join it in tightening shipments of semiconductor tools to China.
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CULTURE / Books
Mar 31, 2023

600 pages all at once: What readers are saying about Mieko Kawakami’s new novel

Initial reviews of “Sisters in Yellow” say the hefty book is a fast read that leaves an almost painful impression.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 30, 2023

Alibaba outlines plan for company split to 'unleash productivity'

Each unit will function as an independently operating company that could go to the market to seek financing or launch an initial public offering.
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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Mar 30, 2023

Know the shady Japanese vocabulary that will help you avoid 'dark' part-time jobs

Even if the turnover for them is quick, knowing the code words people use to refer to possibly illegal activities will give you some insight into the Japanese language.
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 29, 2023

Kiribayama’s victory raises possibility of historic double promotion

The Spring Basho winner is the man best positioned to take advantage of what's likely to be a liberal promotion atmosphere for the foreseeable future.
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JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 29, 2023

Japan's top diplomat set for first visit to China since 2019

As Tokyo presses for the release of a detained Japanese national, Yoshimasa Hayashi has set his sights on a visit to China in an effort to right foundering ties.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 29, 2023

Why South Korea still handles China with kid gloves

South Korea is wary of angering China, its top trading partner and the one country it sees as having influence over North Korea
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Rugby
Mar 29, 2023

All Blacks winger Sevu Reece ruled out of Rugby World Cup

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson, who will take over from Foster after the World Cup, said he was confident the back would be able to get back to his best after the injury.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 29, 2023

Manchester United looks immune to the banking crisis

The bidding war for Manchester United, a sporting institution, bears little connection to financial reality.
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OLYMPICS
Mar 29, 2023

IOC backs return of individual Russian athletes, punts on Paris Games

The move to 'postpone' the decision about Russian and Belarusian athletes competing at the 2024 Olympics was welcomed by Ukraine.
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BUSINESS / Companies / ANALYSIS
Mar 29, 2023

Alibaba’s $32 billion day signals breakups ahead for China Tech

China’s online commerce leader surprised markets Tuesday by announcing plans to split its $220 billion empire into six units that will individually raise funds and explore IPOs.
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JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 28, 2023

As ties crumble, Chinese spy law could see more Japanese citizens detained

Since China passed its counterespionage law in 2014, 17 Japanese nationals have been detained in the country for allegedly engaging in spy-related activities.

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