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Rugby
Apr 13, 2023
Japan looking to host Rugby World Cup as early as 2035
The Japan Rugby Football Union said Wednesday it is aiming to host the women's Rugby World Cup as early as 2037 as part of its mid- and long-term strategy, a plan that could see Japan host the men's World Cup in 2035.
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SOCCER
Apr 12, 2023
Nadeshiko Japan suffers friendly defeat to Denmark
The team has a training camp and warmup games scheduled in Japan before heading to the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
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JAPAN
Apr 12, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 1,334 new coronavirus cases
One death was reported among COVID-19 patients in the capital, while the number of severely ill COVID-19 patients under Tokyo's criteria rose by two from the previous day to seven.
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 12, 2023
Should Terunofuji be considered an all-time great?
With the yokozuna's status for next month's Summer Basho still pending, it’s worth pondering how sumo history would judge him were he to retire without achieving further glory.
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JAPAN
Apr 12, 2023
Japan dismisses speculation of China link to SDF chopper accident
The Defense Ministry has not found any links between China and the apparent crash on April 6 of the helicopter off Miyako Island, a ministry spokesman told a news conference.
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BUSINESS
Apr 12, 2023
Japan proposes industrial hub in Bangladesh with links to northeast India
The government has approved $1.27 billion in funding to Bangladesh for three infrastructure projects including a new commercial port south of Dhaka with links to adjacent Indian states.
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JAPAN
Apr 12, 2023
Annual Tokyo fireworks festival to be held for first time in four years
Around 20,000 fireworks will be set off, with the display expected to attract about 950,000 people, according to the organizer.
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JAPAN / Politics
Apr 11, 2023
Japan proposed Kishida-Xi phone talks at foreign ministerial meeting
Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi made the proposal during his meeting with his Chinese counterpart on April 2.
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JAPAN
Apr 11, 2023
Japan's crown prince and princess to attend British king's coronation
The trip from May 4 to 7 to Britain will be the couple's first official visit to the country and first time attending a foreign royal coronation.
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JAPAN
Apr 11, 2023
COVID tracker: Tokyo reports 1,490 new cases as rising trend continues
The seven-day average of new infections in the capital came to 1,087.3, compared to 909.9 a week earlier.
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JAPAN
Apr 11, 2023
Mask use in Japan at 86% despite eased guidelines, AI analysis finds
Revised guidelines that went into effect in March leave it up to individuals to decide on whether to wear a mask.
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JAPAN
Apr 11, 2023
Japan urges peace in Taiwan Strait as Beijing simulates attack
The talks came as China was ending simulated strikes in reaction to a visit by Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen to the United States.
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JAPAN
Apr 10, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 458 new cases
The number of severely ill COVID-19 patients under Tokyo's criteria stood at three, unchanged from the previous day, while two deaths were reported among COVID-19 patients.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Apr 10, 2023
Already at risk, performing arts in northern Okinawa dealt blow by pandemic
The local culture of the Yanbaru region is rich in variety, ranging from dance and theater to staff fighting and drum dancing, but relies on being handed down from generation to generation.
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BUSINESS
Apr 10, 2023
Apple supplier Japan Display teams up with China's HKC as it seeks turnaround
The two companies will jointly plan and build fabs using Japan Display's eLEAP OLED technology, targeting mass production in 2025, the firm said.
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JAPAN / Politics
Apr 9, 2023
U.S. diplomat sees opportunity in renewed Japan-South Korea cooperation
Mark Lambert, deputy assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, said there is a 'mood of optimism' in relations between Tokyo and Seoul.
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JAPAN
Apr 9, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 956 new cases
The seven-day average of new cases came to 1,026.9, compared with 849.7 a week earlier.
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JAPAN
Apr 9, 2023
Search continues for GSDF chopper after body reported in waters off Okinawa
The SDF and coast guard have searched the area with several vessels and aircraft, including a submarine, with at least part of the helicopter thought to have sunk to the ocean floor.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 9, 2023
Lars Nootbaar stays in Japanese spotlight after WBC star turn
The 25-year-old outfielder, who impressed many with his play for St. Louis last season, became an unlikely international star thanks to the World Baseball Classic.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 9, 2023
Japan Cup BMX meet set to welcome international riders
Yokosuka hosted the Japan Cup last July for the first time and is aiming to vitalize its local communities through urban sports.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

Podcast

You can often see generations of families enjoying performances together at Fuji Rock Festival.
Japan’s summer music festivals are feeling the heat in more ways than one

Longform

Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
By Tomoko Otake

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