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JAPAN U 23

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 20, 2022
Working from home, Japan’s corporate warriors rethink their priorities
The country's traditional job-for-life model is eroding, with pressure now coming from workers who want more flexibility, autonomy and control over their careers.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 20, 2022
Leader of QAnon's Japan arm held for obstructing COVID-19 vaccinations
Hiroyuki Kuraoka was arrested on suspicion of forcing his way into a venue offering coronavirus vaccinations for children in Tokyo.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Apr 19, 2022
Yen tumbles to 128 against dollar in longest-ever losing streak
The slide came after Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda carefully ramped up his warnings on sharp yen moves while sticking with his commitment to keep stimulating a fragile economy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 19, 2022
Japan and Switzerland agree to maintain strong sanctions on Russia
The two nations' leaders also agreed that Russia should be held responsible for its killing of Ukrainian civilians.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 17, 2022
South Korea president-elect to send team to Japan for policy talks
South Korea's incoming leader, Yoon Suk-yeol, will send a delegation to Japan this month for policy consultations on bilateral issues and cooperation in responding to threats by North Korea.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 17, 2022
Major Japan firms shifting toward more recruitment and post-COVID growth
Of the 117 companies polled, 49 said they will hire more in the year starting next April compared with levels in the previous year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 16, 2022
Japanese envoy in Shanghai airs concerns over strict virus curbs
'The impact on business activities is clearly becoming more severe by the day,' Consul General Shuichi Akamatsu wrote in a letter.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 16, 2022
No need to stop social activities with omicron, Japan's top COVID adviser says
In a major shift, Shigeru Omi has said that since symptoms of the omicron variant are less severe, strict controls to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are no longer necessary.
Japan Times
SUMO
Apr 15, 2022
University of Tokyo student Hotaka Suyama passes sumo entrance exam
The 24-year-old, who will balance wrestling with his studies until he graduates next March, describes his ideal sumo as 'fast and powerful,'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 15, 2022
Japan and the U.S. conduct joint Aegis destroyer drill amid North Korea threat
The two-day information-sharing drill through Thursday was aimed at enhancing cooperation in shooting down ballistic missiles.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 15, 2022
For Japanese fishing town of Nemuro, Moscow holds key to survival
Concern is growing over the fate of annual talks between Tokyo and Moscow to set the quota for Japan to catch salmon and trout born in the Amur River.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 15, 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis far away for most in Japan, but not in Hokkaido
More visible demonstrations of Moscow's military power on and around Russian-held, Japanese-claimed islands off Hokkaido are generating concerns among residents.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 15, 2022
Exhibition showcasing U.K.-Japan royal relationship opens in London
The exhibit features some 150 items from the royal family's permanent collection, many of which were gifted to British royals by Japanese emperors and shoguns.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 15, 2022
Tokyo beefs up intelligence-gathering after Russian subs test-fire cruise missiles in Sea of Japan
The Russian submarines launched the advanced Kalibr cruise missiles — the same weapons used in Ukraine — from submerged positions, successfully hitting a target representing an enemy vessel.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 14, 2022
Japan's summer saury fishing likely to be skipped amid Russia tensions
Japanese fishing boats usually sail within the zone extending 200 nautical miles, or 370 kilometers, from the Russian coastline to reach their saury fishing area.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Apr 14, 2022
Japan at crossroads as stage set for dramatic rethink of defense policy
While a push by Abe to dispel taboos over nuclear weapons is unlikely to come to fruition, he may have laid the foundation for a change to Japan's defense-oriented security strategy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 14, 2022
South Korea's incoming president denies report he asked to attend Quad summit in Japan
Asked about possible summits with U.S. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol's team said he 'welcomes' early meetings.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 14, 2022
Washington and Tokyo deny Japan invited to join AUKUS security pact
White House press secretary Jen Psaki denied a media report that the U.S., U.K. and Australia are asking Japan to take part in the security pact.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 13, 2022
Japan and Greece vow to resolutely deal with Russian invasion of Ukraine
Japan's foreign minister said at a press event in Tokyo that the foundation of the international order has been threatened by Moscow's invasion.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 13, 2022
Japan’s stealth reopening: Parents of foreign residents get OK to visit
With the cap on daily arrivals raised to 10,000, the number of visas issued to first- and second-degree family members of Japanese citizens and residents continues to grow.

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