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JAPAN U 23

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SUMO
Jan 24, 2022
Mitakeumi had to reach new level to claim title at New Year Basho
According to the JSA, he will be the first ozeki from Nagano in 227 years, with Edo Period (1603-1868) great Raiden the last wrestler from the central Japan prefecture to hold the rank.
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JAPAN
Jan 24, 2022
As omicron spreads in Japan, business continuity plans come into focus
Companies and local governments are drawing up measures to keep business going even if many staffers can't work due to infection or being deemed a close contact.
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JAPAN / FOCUS
Jan 24, 2022
Nago election result a boost for ruling coalition and a blow to anti-base movement
The loss of the Nago mayoral candidate opposed to the relocation of U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to the city spells trouble for Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Jan 24, 2022
In Japan, hospital air mattress lifts caregivers' COVID-19 burden
The mattress is placed between the bed and the supine patient, and a pump is used to inflate it and suspend and cradle the patient's body.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 24, 2022
China sends warplanes close to Taiwan amid report of new naval presence near Japan
The incursion, the largest since October, came as a report said that Beijing had recently established a constant naval presence between southern Japan and eastern Taiwan.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jan 24, 2022
New U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel brings China focus with Japan arrival
The new U.S. envoy — known for having the ear of President Joe Biden — arrived in Japan on Sunday and will be focused on China and deepening the U.S.-Japan alliance.
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JAPAN
Jan 24, 2022
Japan to ignore South Korean opposition in Sado mine World Heritage push
Despite South Korea's objections, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said that the country will not receive 'any diplomatic consideration' on the matter.
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LIFE / Travel / Longform,Longform
Jan 24, 2022
With international tourists still absent, Japan’s ski resorts dig deep
The ongoing pandemic could be the final blow for operators as memories of the ski boom — and bust — of the 1980s still linger.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jan 24, 2022
In Okinawa, Nago mayor defeats anti-U.S. base transfer rival
The result will come as a relief to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is pushing for the relocation of the Futenma U.S. military base to the city's Henoko coastal area.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jan 23, 2022
Kishida Cabinet approval rating down 4.1 points to 55.9%
The dip in the Cabinet's approval rating comes as Japan grapples with recent surges in COVID-19 infections, driven by the highly transmissible omicron variant.
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JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jan 23, 2022
Kishida and Biden in lockstep, but COVID-19 means 2022 goals may prove elusive
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was able to tick many of the boxes on Japan's wishlist during his virtual summit with U.S. President Joe Biden, but now the hard part begins.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 23, 2022
NEC to combat COVID-19 with special coating service for PCs
In an evaluation test conducted by a third-party organization, the viral amount was reduced by more than 99.9% a day after the liquid was applied to devices, the company said.
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JAPAN
Jan 22, 2022
No injuries after 30 stranded on Universal Studios Japan roller coaster
Everyone aboard the Hollywood Dream roller coaster in Osaka was rescued by staff about 90 minutes after it stopped.
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BUSINESS
Jan 22, 2022
IMF chief urges debt-laden nations to act now to avoid problems
Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that her worry is greatest for low-income countries because 60% are in debt distress or in danger of reaching that point.
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JAPAN
Jan 22, 2022
Japan's COVID-19 entry ban spurs demonstrations around the world
Protests initiated by a group launched on Twitter began Tuesday, with foreign exchange students and business people barred from entering the country gathering at various locations.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jan 22, 2022
Kishida and Biden vow to boost economic cooperation and 'push back' on China
In wide-ranging talks, the two leaders agreed to set up an economic version of a 'two-plus-two' ministerial meeting in a bid to promote cooperation.
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JAPAN
Jan 21, 2022
COVID-19 restrictions on U.S. troops in Japan extended
The decision was made 'due to the continuing increase of COVID-19 cases throughout Japan,' fueled by the rapid spread of the highly contagious omicron variant.
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BUSINESS
Jan 21, 2022
World's first hydrogen carrier, built by Japan firm, arrives in Australia ahead of maiden trip
The Suiso Frontier will transport hydrogen to Japan as part of a project between the two countries and undertaken by a consortium of firms.
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JAPAN
Jan 21, 2022
Record 88% of Japanese 'feel friendly' toward U.S., survey shows
The survey also found that around 85% of respondents see ties between Japan and China as 'not good' or 'not so good.'
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JAPAN
Jan 21, 2022
As COVID-19 infections surge in Japan, so does risk of pandemic fatigue
Studies of cell phone traffic, train usage and other mobility data suggest levels of compliance by the Japanese public on anti-COVID-19 measures have steadily decreased.

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