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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 11, 2023

Japan needs to reassure neighbors on release and safety of treated radioactive water

Scientists have concluded that the plan to discharge the ALPS-treated water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant into the ocean is the most realistic solution to the storage issue.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jan 11, 2023

U.K.-Japan defense cooperation to intensify following landmark agreement

The deal is Tokyo's first such pact with a European nation and the country's third overall as it expands its number of global security partners.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jan 10, 2023

Kishida and Biden to 'set course' for alliance in first talks in Washington

Japan's new defense and security direction will play a key role in the talks, as Kishida is seeking Biden's strong endorsement of Tokyo's fresh strategy.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jan 10, 2023

Was Brazil's insurrection foretold?

It is cold comfort that most of the militants who sacked Brazil's government institutions were amateurs, much like their counterparts in the U.S. Jan. 6 insurrection.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jan 10, 2023

Japan needs a full overhaul of its approach to security

The government recently released its latest defense documents — yet there is still much more to be considered.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 10, 2023

COVID-19 rips through rural China ahead of Lunar New Year migration

In smaller cities and rural areas, serious illness and death will likely be more widespread given the lack of robust medical resources and older populations.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 10, 2023

Emma Raducanu hopes to return to fitness ahead of Australian Open

The former U.S. Open winner rolled her left ankle during a warmup tournament in New Zealand and was forced to leave the court in tears.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / The Year Ahead
Jan 10, 2023

Testing times ahead for Beijing

Will China's ideological doubling down on the state over the market continue to impede its overall economic growth performance?
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jan 9, 2023

How researchers in disaster-prone Japan and the Pacific are rethinking city design

In the years following the 2011 megaquake and tsunami, seawalls have proliferated along northeastern Japan's Pacific coast. Some researchers are pushing for an alternative approach.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 8, 2023

Naomi Osaka joins list of big names missing Australian Open

Organizers didn't provide a reason for the Japanese star's withdrawal.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 6, 2023

Takakeisho enters New Year Basho with golden opportunity

The first professional sumo tournament of the year gets underway at the Kokugikan in Tokyo this weekend.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 6, 2023

Kishida again puts LDP-DPP tie-up in spotlight with labor union appearance

The DPP is strongly backed by members of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation, and the labor group's leader has moved the organization closer to the LDP.
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MORE SPORTS
Jan 6, 2023

Bills' training staff praised for helping to save Damar Hamlin's life

Doctors said the immediate recognition that there was something significantly wrong and the rapid response by Bills trainer Denny Kellington and others was crucial to his survival.
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WORLD
Jan 6, 2023

Pope Francis leads final farewell to Benedict before thousands

For the first time in modern history, the papal funeral was led by a sitting pope, Francis, who delivered the homily to an estimated crowd of 50,000 people.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 5, 2023

Prime Minister Kishida’s 2023 survival strategy

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has a tough road ahead, but he is politically savvy and has been adept at making the moves necessary to remain in office so far.
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WORLD
Jan 5, 2023

Iran warns France over 'insulting' Khamenei cartoons

Tehran is seeking an explanation from the French government after the magazine Charlie Hebdo published cartoons depicting Iran's supreme leader.
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WORLD
Jan 5, 2023

Many thousands expected for funeral of former Pope Benedict

In keeping with Benedict's wishes, the ceremony will be simple, sombre and sober, the Vatican has said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 4, 2023

Myanmar junta marks Independence Day with show of force and mass pardons

The junta did not specify whether the amnesty would include those jailed as part of a crackdown on dissent.
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MORE SPORTS
Jan 4, 2023

Iranian chess player warned not to return after competing without hijab

Sara Khadem took part in last week's FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Almaty without the hijab, a headscarf that is mandatory under Iran's strict dress codes.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 4, 2023

Both hurt and saved by regulations, what is next for crypto in Japan?

Strong regulations may have helped Japan avoid some of the FTX fallout, but some LDP lawmakers are pushing for a loosening of rules to embrace virtual assets.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 3, 2023

Rafael Nadal not worried by shaky start before Australian Open

The 22-time Grand Slam champion opened the season with two defeats, but said he's happy to get court time after an injury-ravaged 2022 campaign.
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JAPAN
Jan 3, 2023

Japan to phase out 'eyes' of ASDF's search and rescue missions

U-125A aircraft are to be decommissioned under the nation's defense overhaul, but there are concerns that the phaseout could negatively affect the SDF's disaster response.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 2, 2023

South Korea and U.S. discussing nuclear exercises as tensions flare with North, Yoon says

The comments come after he called for 'war preparation' with an 'overwhelming' capability, following a year marked by the North's record number of missile tests.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 2, 2023

Russian star Daniil Medvedev keeps focus on tennis despite disappointment over missing United Cup

'I completely understand why we are not playing Davis Cup or United Cup and team competitions where we would represent our country.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 2, 2023

Russian drones attack critical infrastructure in and around Kyiv, officials say

Ukrainian forces shot down 45 Iranian-made Sahed drones fired by Russia on the first night of the year, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday evening.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 1, 2023

World steps into 2023 after turbulent year

The world's 8 billion people Saturday ushered in 2023, bidding farewell to a turbulent 12 months marked by war in Europe and stinging price rises.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jan 1, 2023

The year the long stock market rally ended

The past 12 months have marked a generational shift for financial markets as the U.S. Federal Reserve, racing to contain the worst inflation in decades, repeatedly jacked up interest rates.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 31, 2022

Lawyers exit Hong Kong as they face campaign of intimidation

Since a national security law was imposed in June 2020, Hong Kong lawyers have endured severe harassment, pushing many to leave the city.

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