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JAPAN U 23

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JAPAN / Politics
Jun 27, 2019
South Korea's Moon urges Japan to accept plan for firms from both nations to pay wartime labor plaintiffs
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has called on Japan to accept the country's proposal for solving the issue of compensation to Korean plaintiffs in wartime labor cases through funds from companies of both countries.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jun 26, 2019
After talks in Tokyo, Abe and Macron issue five-year plan for cooperation
Japan and France agreed Wednesday to step up cooperation in the field of maritime security, issuing a five-year road map for a partnership that also covers issues ranging from global trade to climate change.
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COMMUNITY / How-tos / Age Wise
Jun 26, 2019
Deal with clutter while the choice to toss is still yours
A big part of retirement is spent organizing your home and your affairs, but tidying experts advise decluttering well beforehand.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 26, 2019
Japan-China warming: People power at work
The impact of Chinese tourists is more than economic; the visitors to Japan are having a diplomatic impact as well.
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SOCCER / From the Spot
Jun 26, 2019
Tourney defeats hint at Tokyo 2020 potential
In the space of nearly 24 hours, Japan's hopes at two major international tournaments were extinguished.
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 26, 2019
Much talk, no action from sumo committees
The Japan Sumo Association loves committees.
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BUSINESS
Jun 26, 2019
Sharp to consider investing in Japan Display if asked, CEO says
Sharp Corp. CEO and Chairman Tai Jeng-wu said Tuesday his company will consider investing in Japan Display Inc. if the struggling display maker asks for financial aid.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 26, 2019
One-third of Americans would back nuclear strike on North Korea — even if it killed a million civilians, survey shows
Over one-third of Americans would back a preventive attack by the U.S. on North Korea — including one using nuclear weapons — despite knowing it would kill some 1 million civilians, an innovative new survey has found.
EDITORIALS
Jun 25, 2019
Regional revitalization agenda revisited
The government needs to reconsider its efforts to achieve regional revitalization.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 25, 2019
Japanese government cites White House as denying report Trump considered ending defense pact
The report said Trump was unhappy that the alliance does not oblige Tokyo to come to America's aid even though it guarantees U.S. aid if Japan is attacked.
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BASKETBALL
Jun 25, 2019
JBA announces August exhibition schedule for national teams
The Japan men's national team will tune up for the upcoming FIBA World Cup with international exhibitions against New Zealand, Argentina, Germany and Tunisia in August, the Japan Basketball Association announced in Tokyo on Tuesday.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 25, 2019
Taiwanese fund drops out of bailout consortium for Japan Display
Japan Display Inc. said Tuesday that a Taiwanese private equity fund has dropped out of a bailout consortium, further clouding the outlook for the struggling panel-maker.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jun 25, 2019
Trump muses privately about ending 'unfair' postwar U.S.-Japan defense pact
U.S. President Donald Trump has recently mused to confidants about withdrawing from a long-standing defense treaty with Japan that he thinks treats the United States unfairly, according to three people familiar with the matter.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 24, 2019
Japan to start testing unmanned vehicles on public roads
The economy ministry plans to start testing unmanned ground vehicles on public roads by the end of March next year through cooperation with private-sector companies, hoping to put them into practical use soon.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 24, 2019
Japan Post admits insurance and banking units engaged in improper sales to elderly people
Japan Post Holdings Co. said Monday its insurance and banking units repeatedly sold unsuitable insurance and investment trusts to elderly customers, prompting the financial watchdog to launch an investigation.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jun 24, 2019
Abe survives censure motion by opposition over controversial pension report
The measure was intended to challenge the government's reluctance to address public concerns about the sustainability of the public pension system.
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Rugby
Jun 24, 2019
Japan ramps up Rugby World Cup prep
The Brave Blossoms began the second stage of their pre-Rugby World Cup camp on Monday in Miyazaki with head coach Jamie Joseph saying Japan is at the stage where it's respected, but perhaps not feared.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jun 24, 2019
Japan mulls partially lifting ban on chicken meat from Russia ahead of leaders' G20 talks
Japan is considering partially lifting an import ban on chicken meat from Russia, with the two countries' leaders expected to discuss the matter on the sidelines of this week's Group of 20 summit in Osaka, government sources said Monday.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / JAPAN LITE
Jun 23, 2019
A Buddhist priest reflects on growing up on Shiraishi Island during a time of war
Living on an island that was too small to receive direct attacks didn't stop the people living there from having to take extreme measures.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Jun 23, 2019
Cleaning toilets with a smile: The lessons you can learn from a convenience store side job
Learning Japanese and want a bit of extra cash? Getting a part-time job in the service industry can teach you a lot more than the language.

Longform

Traditional folk rituals like Mizudome-no-mai (dance to stop the rain) provide a sense of agency to a population that feels largely powerless in the face of the climate crisis.
As climate extremes intensify, Japan embraces ancient weather rituals