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SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
May 20, 2022
J. League taking slow, cautious steps to reintroduce cheering at games
Fans at select games will once again be allowed to sing — in limited numbers — as part of a plan unveiled this week.
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JAPAN
May 20, 2022
Divers end search inside sunken tour boat off Hokkaido without finding any missing people
A survey of the 19-ton boat, which currently sits on the seabed some 120 meters below the surface, is continuing in order to see if it can be salvaged.
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JAPAN
May 20, 2022
Japan Post resumes airmail services to Ukraine
Japan Post on Friday resumed accepting Express Mail Service and airmail bound for Ukraine after securing cargo space on aircraft.
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JAPAN
May 19, 2022
Mayuko Yamashita, 26, wins new award for young female researchers
Yamashita, who became an assistant professor in mathematics at 23, was awarded for her work on mathematical applications to particle physics.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
May 19, 2022
North Korea's Kim looks to rocket himself to top of Biden-Yoon summit agenda
Officials in the U.S. and South Korea say that Pyongyang could stage a nuclear test, intercontinental ballistic missile launch or both around Biden's visit.
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BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
May 19, 2022
Japanese ties to Sakhalin gas and oil projects uncertain amid scrutiny
As G7 countries and private enterprises alike step up efforts to oppose Putin's ongoing war in Ukraine, Tokyo is reassessing its Russian energy partnerships.
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JAPAN
May 19, 2022
Japan and U.S. to cooperate on future moon landing by Japanese astronaut
The announcement will be part of the Artemis project, an international effort aimed at advancing lunar exploration and eventually sending astronauts on missions to Mars.
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BUSINESS
May 19, 2022
U.S. picks negotiators for Biden’s Indo-Pacific economic plan
Sharon Yuan has been hired to oversee staff work on the main points of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
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JAPAN
May 18, 2022
Kishida takes aim at Japan's primary care doctor system in response to pandemic
After COVID-19 patients were turned away from local physicians, the government began considering reforms to how private practice doctors operate.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
May 18, 2022
Does the Ukraine war herald a new era for Japan’s security policy?
Is the war in Ukraine creating a Japanese watershed moment? It might be up to Prime Minister Kishida.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 18, 2022
Man in west Japan offers to pay back ¥46 million in COVID funds received by mistake
The 24-year-old resident of Abu in Yamaguchi Prefecture had earlier refused to return the money, having reportedly spent it all in several overseas internet casinos.
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JAPAN
May 18, 2022
Japan urges China to play 'responsible role' for peace in Ukraine
China, which has close ties with Russia, has refrained from condemning Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine that started more than two months ago.
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SOCCER
May 18, 2022
Japan 'sounded out' about hosting 2023 Asian Cup
Japan has the stadium infrastructure in place to stage the event in June and July of 2023, having recently hosted rugby's global showpiece in 2019 and last year's Olympic soccer tournament.
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BUSINESS
May 18, 2022
Biden to launch Indo-Pacific economic plan during coming Japan visit
As longtime allies, Japan and the U.S. have been advocating a free and open Indo-Pacific amid growing concerns about the rise of China backed by its economic and military power.
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BUSINESS / Economy
May 18, 2022
Japan’s sputtering recovery offers support for BOJ stimulus case
Gross domestic product contracted at an annualized pace of 1% in the quarter through March, the Cabinet Office reported Wednesday.
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JAPAN
May 17, 2022
Man mistakenly sent ¥46.3 million in COVID funds gambled it away, says lawyer
The attorney also pushed back against the local government's claim when it filed the lawsuit that it had lost contact with the man.
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JAPAN
May 17, 2022
Japanese aid for Indian islets carries China 'strategic overtone,' experts say
The u00a54.02 billion ($31 million) in aid comes as Japan and India have been promoting a 'free and open Indo-Pacific.'
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JAPAN
May 17, 2022
Myanmar shadow government seeks to engage Japan despite geopolitical issues
Some Japanese lawmakers are rallying behind the NUG, though Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's administration has yet to recognize it.
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JAPAN
May 17, 2022
Yun Duk-min, front-runner as South Korea's next Japan envoy, optimistic on healing ties
The former head of the Korea National Diplomatic Academy obtained a doctoral degree at Japan's Keio University and visited Japan in April talks with leaders including the prime minister.
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Rugby
May 17, 2022
Wallabies get boost as scrumhalf Nic White spurns Japan
The livewire halfback has been first choice in the No. 9 shirt since Dave Rennie took over as Australia coach and should win his 50th cap in the July test series against England.

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