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COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 23, 2023
Ukraine war turns Japan’s Russia policy on its head
From attempts at flattery and concerted diplomacy in 2014, Japan has pivoted to sanctions against Russia over the war in lockstep with the rest of the Group of Seven.
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JAPAN / Politics
Feb 23, 2023
Japan and Albania vow stronger sanctions against Russia
The Albanian leader said that it would be an honor if his country can play an active role at the U.N. Security Council with Japan.
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JAPAN
Feb 23, 2023
Giant pandas arrive in China from Wakayama zoo
Eimei and twins Ouhin and Touhin will be sent to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan Province.
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JAPAN
Feb 22, 2023
Japan, South Korea and U.S. stage rare joint naval drill after North Korean launches
Wednesday’s joint exercises, which focused on ballistic missile information-sharing, were seen as highlighting unity among the three countries — despite Tokyo’s frosty ties with Seoul.
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JAPAN
Feb 22, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 1,195 new coronavirus cases
The seven-day average of new cases stood at 1,145.7, down 30.5% from a week earlier.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 22, 2023
Defending Japan with better Pacific Island diplomacy
By improving its diplomatic efforts and listening to the Pacific Islanders, Japan will spend less money and achieve more security.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 22, 2023
Shionogi says its drug Xocova may reduce risks of long COVID symptoms
For 14 major symptoms of COVID-19, 14.5% of those given Xocova reported at least one of the symptoms six months after the start of treatment, compared with 26.3% who were given a placebo.
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JAPAN
Feb 22, 2023
China and Japan square off over arms and balloons at security talks
The talks, the first in four years, come as Tokyo worries that Beijing will resort to force to take control of Taiwan.
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JAPAN
Feb 22, 2023
Japan to start new round of COVID-19 vaccination from May for elderly
The new inoculation drive comes despite the government's decision to downgrade the legal status of COVID-19 to the same category as common infectious diseases like seasonal flu.
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JAPAN
Feb 22, 2023
Japan Post retiring cheap postcards amid digital shift
For years, the company's international aerograms and postcards have allowed senders in Japan to convey messages to people abroad for just ¥90 and ¥70, respectively.
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COMMENTARY / World
Feb 21, 2023
China decoupling debate misses the most important point
The decoupling of China and Western economies will be very expensive, but there are other needs to be considered.
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JAPAN
Feb 21, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 1,451 new cases
The seven-day average of new cases came to 1,240.4, compared with 1,757.1 a week earlier.
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JAPAN / FOCUS
Feb 21, 2023
'We’re all different': Russians in Japan reflect on year since Ukraine invasion
The past year has seen them reflect on what it means to be Russian today and the new normal that comes with their home country being at war.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 21, 2023
Three WBC-bound Japan outfielders enter MLB spring training
Masataka Yoshida, Seiya Suzuki and Lars Nootbaar all took the field with their respective clubs as they prepare to join Samurai Japan in early March.
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JAPAN
Feb 21, 2023
Tokyo zoo bids farewell to giant panda Xiang Xiang
Accompanied by two zoo employees keeping a close eye on her, Xiang Xiang was taken from the zoo by truck to Narita Airport on Tuesday morning.
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JAPAN
Feb 21, 2023
Japan, Britain and Italy eye defense chiefs meeting in Tokyo in March
The three countries' plan for joint development of a next-generation fighter jet is expected to be discussed.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 21, 2023
Postmortems of COVID patients in Japan find virus stayed in half
Patients who died shortly after being infected and whose bodies were discovered within a day or placed in cold storage for a long time had a high probability of viral persistence.
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JAPAN
Feb 20, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 510 new coronavirus cases
The seven-day average of new cases stood at 1,352, down 28.3% from a week earlier.
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JAPAN / FOCUS
Feb 20, 2023
One year on, Ukraine war accelerating changes in Japan’s defense posture
The war has sent shock waves across the Asia-Pacific, exacerbating fears that a similar conflict could engulf the region.
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SOCCER
Feb 20, 2023
Japan falls short against U.S. in SheBelieves Cup clash
The U.S. had to to survive some late scares against a Japan side that enjoyed plenty of midfield dominance but lacked the killer touch in front of goal.

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