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JAPAN
Nov 28, 2022
Released Japanese filmmaker calls for greater scrutiny of Myanmar junta
Toru Kubota was arrested and detained in Myanmar for filming a small demonstration against the junta, but recently returned to Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 28, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 5,767 new cases
The seven-day average of new infection cases rose 20.7% week-on-week to 8,744.3.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Nov 27, 2022
Concerned about the future, will more Japanese youth seek opportunities overseas?
Amid a growing sense that the economic downturn in Japan is more than just a passing phase, some Japanese are heading abroad to seek better pay and a change in lifestyle.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 27, 2022
COVID-19 restrictions in China affecting Japanese makers
Amid strict 'COVID zero' policies, some Japanese companies are having workers sleep in their factories to continue production.
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Nov 27, 2022
Britain's Ryan Moore rides Vela Azul to Japan Cup victory
Vela Azul beat favorite Shahryar by three-quarters of a length after both had blown past third-placed Weltreisende over the final hundred meters at Tokyo Racecourse.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 27, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Japan logs 97,679 cases, up 20,700 from week earlier
The seven-day average of new cases in the capital came to 10,388.4 compared with 8,659.4 a week earlier.
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JAPAN / History
Nov 27, 2022
Japan WWII foreign minister met Holy See to seek mediation to avert war with U.S.
Yosuke Matsuoka wanted the Holy See to speak to U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt to try to prevent 'a war of mutual destruction.'
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BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 27, 2022
Citing pandemic, seven Japanese life insurers incur April-September loses
Insurance payments ballooned as life insurers distributed hospitalization benefits to a wide range of policyholders infected with the coronavirus.
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JAPAN / Politics
Nov 27, 2022
South Korean envoy eyes quick restart of Tokyo-Seoul 'shuttle diplomacy'
South Korea's ambassador to Japan expressed hope that the countries' leaders can restart their reciprocal visits 'sooner than expected' as both nations try to improve bilateral ties.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 27, 2022
Missing French woman's brother in Japan to continue search for sister
The Tochigi Prefectural Police continue investigating the case as a potential criminal incident and an accident.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 26, 2022
JIP to launch Toshiba tender offer by end of March
JIP, which holds preferential negotiating rights for the firm, plans to procure more than u00a52.2 trillion by securing investments from over 10 companies and bank loans.
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JAPAN
Nov 26, 2022
China boosting capabilities for 'gray zone' operations, Japan Defense Ministry think tank says
Beijing is seeking to 'create gray zone situations constantly and exert pressure on opponents as it avoids military clashes with other countries,' the annual report said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 25, 2022
Well-armed Chinese ship enters Japanese waters near Senkakus
The intrusion into Japan's maritime territory by official Chinese vessels is the 32nd this year and the first since Nov. 13.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 25, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 12,938 new cases
The seven-day average of new infections in the capital stood at 9,434, up 13.2% week on week.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 25, 2022
Japan to extend nationwide travel discount program
The tourism minister told a news conference that the program will be suspended from Dec. 28 and resumed after the New Year holiday period.
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Nov 25, 2022
With Derby winners out, 42nd Cup is anyone’s to win
It was back in 1981 when the Japan Cup was first run at Tokyo racecourse in a bid to see how Japanese horses would fare against challengers from other countries. That first race went the way of a 5-year-old mare from America, Mairzy Doates, ridden by Cash Asmussen.
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Nov 25, 2022
Quarantine stable helps lure foreign horses
Races between Japanese horses and their foreign rivals may heat up again soon thanks to the addition of an on-site quarantine facility and a bulging purse 25% bigger than last year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 24, 2022
41% of Japan firms foresee lower profits in China
The survey also showed that the proportion of Japanese firms that believe their operations in India, Vietnam and Indonesia will improve stood at 63.2%, 47.6% and 47%, respectively.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 24, 2022
Kishida eyes U.S. trip for talks with Biden in January
The Kishida-Biden summit is likely to follow Japan's planned revisions to its three key defense documents by the end of this year, including the National Security Strategy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Nov 24, 2022
Impact of the war in Ukraine sees Japan at the mercy of bigger players
The allocation of troops and hardware by the U.S. and allies could have a direct effect on the security situation in Asia and weaken Japan's ability to defend itself.

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