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JAPAN
Apr 20, 2023
Japan Rail Pass: A steep fare hike worth the extra mile?
JR announced on April 14 that it intends to raise the cost of its Japan Rail Pass this October.
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 19, 2023
When it comes to sumo in popular media, style reigns over substance
Despite its rich pageantry and 2,000-year history, the sport is still waiting for an authentic Hollywood portrayal that can catch on with the general public.
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JAPAN
Apr 19, 2023
COVID tracker: Tokyo confirms 1,514 new cases amid rising trend
The most recent data for new cases nationwide, from a day earlier, showed the number of infections grew about 1,700 from a week before to 11,901.
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JAPAN / Politics
Apr 18, 2023
G7 top diplomats spotlight unity on China and Russia amid talk of rift
A joint statement was used to emphasize their unity in tackling geopolitical challenges including Chinese assertiveness over Taiwan and the ongoing Ukraine war.
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JAPAN
Apr 18, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 1,696 new cases
The seven-day average of new cases came to 1,141.1, compared to 1,087.3 a week earlier.
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JAPAN
Apr 18, 2023
Japan and South Korea resume security dialogue after five years
In March this year, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Moon Suk-yeol agreed to resume the security dialogue at an early date.
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JAPAN
Apr 17, 2023
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry meets Kishida after G7 environmental summit
Their talks centered on Kishida's push for a green transformation and the efforts being made by the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden to tackle climate change.
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JAPAN
Apr 17, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's new cases stay flat from week before
The number of severe cases under Tokyo's criteria rose by one form Sunday to six , while one death linked to the virus was reported on Monday.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Apr 17, 2023
Fukushima care providers falling behind on business continuity planning
Without plans, it will be difficult to keep offering services during large-scale disasters, but amid a chronic labor shortage operators lack personnel to work on forward thinking.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 17, 2023
Traditional Japanese homes are the focus of weekend-long Minka Summit
Amid a movement toward sustainable living, old Japanese farmhouses are getting a second look from the non-Japanese population.
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JAPAN
Apr 16, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 891 new coronavirus cases
On Saturday, 8,550 new COVID-19 cases were reported across Japan, up some 70 from the week before.
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JAPAN
Apr 15, 2023
U.S., Japan and South Korea look to regularize missile defense exercises to deter North Korea
Representatives from the three countries met Friday for talks in Washington, where they discussed the security environment on the Korean Peninsula and in the region.
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JAPAN
Apr 15, 2023
Russia puts Pacific Fleet on high alert in surprise inspection
Drills will also simulate an enemy landing on Russia's Sakhalin island and on its southern Kuril Islands, some of which are also claimed by Japan.
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JAPAN
Apr 14, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 1,215 new cases
The seven-day average of new cases in the capital stood at 1,127.9, up 12.7% from a week earlier.
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JAPAN
Apr 14, 2023
Ukraine’s envoy to Japan goes all in as a wartime ambassador
Sergiy Korsunsky finds little time to rest as he works to support evacuees, assist the war effort and plan for what comes after peace is achieved.
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JAPAN
Apr 14, 2023
Most Korean plaintiffs in Japan forced-labor cases accept compensation plan
Those who have agreed to accept the government plan are bereaved families of 10 deceased victims.
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JAPAN
Apr 13, 2023
COVID tracker: Tokyo reports 1,181 new cases in 13th day of uptrend
The seven-day average of new cases in Tokyo came to 1,116.1, compared to 960.6 a week before.
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JAPAN
Apr 13, 2023
A lonely cry for action as China locks up Japanese on spy charges
Hideji Suzuki says Japan failed him during his six years in a Chinese prison. China’s recent arrest of a Japanese citizen is again testing Tokyo’s resolve.

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