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U 22 JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 23, 2022
Fate of passengers unknown as Japan Coast Guard searches for tour boat off Hokkaido
A helicopter and patrol boats were dispatched to the site, but the boat could not be located by Saturday night after making a distress call earlier in the day.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 23, 2022
U.S. envoy to Japan set to attend Rainbow Pride parade to highlight LGBT rights
The ambassador, who has also worked to promote marriage equality in his own country, said that gay and lesbian people should be acknowledged as part of an inclusive society.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 22, 2022
New Zealand deal may put Japan closer to ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance
Five Eyes members were previously hesitant to expand the partnership over concerns about the security of the Japanese intelligence community, but those worries have alleviated.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 22, 2022
Kishida likely to meet delegation sent by next South Korean president
The meeting, expected to take place as early as Monday, would give Kishida an opportunity to hear how the Yoon administration would seek to improve bilateral ties.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 22, 2022
Germany's Scholz to visit Japan next week for talks with Kishida
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's growing influence are expected to top the agenda.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 22, 2022
With more travelers to Japan, testing burden on airports increasing
With the easing of the entry cap, more passengers are crowding the immigration areas at airports, raising concerns about whether there are the necessary staff to deal with them.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 22, 2022
Skateboarder Yuto Horigome expresses excitement ahead of X Games Chiba
More than 100 athletes from 18 countries will compete for a total of 30 medals awarded in 10 competitions across three sports — skateboarding, BMX biking and motocross.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 22, 2022
India denies request for ASDF plane to collect Ukraine aid
India says it only approved use of a commercial plane to collect the items, while a Japanese official insists a deal to let the military transport land was suddenly withdrawn.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 21, 2022
Leaders of Japan and New Zealand vow to defend international order shaken by invasion
The leaders of Japan and New Zealand expressed strong opposition Thursday to attempts to change the status quo by force in Ukraine or anywhere else.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 21, 2022
April report raises Japan's view on consumption and economy despite inflationary pressures
Analysts say price spikes and other challenges still remain a threat to the country's full recovery from the pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / FOCUS
Apr 21, 2022
How Japan's slow acknowledgement of COVID's airborne spread has hampered its response
The National Institute of Infectious Diseases announced its determination late last month that COVID-19 can spread via aerosols. For many scientists, it was too little, too late.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 21, 2022
Disaster-focused pictograms bringing clarity during crises in Japan
So far, the diagrams have been installed at more than 300 locations by fire departments, hospitals and commercial facilities in 29 prefectures.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 21, 2022
Japan defense minister eyes U.S. trip in early May amid Ukraine war
Kishi is expected to also discuss how to deal with North Korea's missile launches and affirm with Austin the importance of enhancing their bilateral alliance as a deterrent against China.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 21, 2022
Japanese travel guide series successfully navigates closed borders
The 'Chikyu no Arukikata' series has inspired countless travelers, but its staff had to pull out all the stops to ensure its survival when the pandemic hit Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 21, 2022
Kishida sends ritual offering to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine
The prime minister is expected to refrain from paying a visit during the controversial Tokyo shrine's spring festival.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 21, 2022
Yoshiki: Our focus should be on the environment and eradicating poverty, not destroying Ukrainian cities
The X Japan rock star, who recently donated u00a510 million toward humanitarian aid in Ukraine, touts the importance of speaking out publicly about supporting people in need of help.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 20, 2022
Japan expels eight Russians and tightens sanctions on Moscow
As Moscow's war against Ukraine continues, the eight accused of spying on Japan left Tokyo's Haneda Airport with their families on a chartered plane arranged by the Russian government.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 20, 2022
South Korea's next top diplomat says 2015 'comfort women' pact with Japan is official
The current Moon Jae-in government that came into office in 2017 had described it as 'seriously flawed,' after which bilateral ties sank to the lowest point in years.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 20, 2022
Solomon Islands PM says China security pact won't undermine regional peace
The move has heightened concerns in Canberra about the potential for a Chinese military presence less than 2,000 kilometers away.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 20, 2022
Record 54% of Japan students lack motivation to study amid pandemic, survey shows
The figure compared with 45.1% in 2019, the year before the pandemic began in Japan, and 50.7% in 2020 after COVID-19 broke out.
Cutting ties with JCP not easy for CDP despite Renho's defeat
When Renho (center) announced her candidacy for the Tokyo gubernatorial election on May 27, the head of the Japanese Communist Party's secretariat, Akira Koike (far left), was also in attendance.
Japan soccer player Sano arrested for alleged sexual assault
Professional soccer player Kaishu Sano has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman in her 30s at a Tokyo hotel.
Taro Kono says central bank needs to raise rates to lift yen
Taro Kono, Japan's digital transformation minister, speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
After Tokyo Olympic disappointment, Nadeshiko Japan look for redemption
Japan's Hikaru Kitagawa dribbles past a defender during an Olympic qualifying match against North Korea at National Stadium in Tokyo in February.
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.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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