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COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Oct 3, 2022
'I feel like I can’t live the life I had before Feb. 24'
How do you tell the world about a war? A Japanese publisher and pro-Ukrainian group team up in an attempt to get the story told by the people most affected by it.
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BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 2, 2022
Stephen Curry sparks Warriors to second win over Wizards
The two-time NBA MVP spoke of wanting to return to Japan 'at some point every summer' and said he particularly enjoyed meeting and interacting with young fans during the trip.
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MORE SPORTS
Oct 2, 2022
Minami Katsu wins second Japan Women's Open title
The 24-year-old earned u00a530 million ($207,000) for her eighth career win on the Japan LPGA Tour.
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JAPAN
Oct 2, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: New cases continue to slide in Tokyo
The seven-day average of new infections in the capital fell to 4,748, down about 20% from 5,994.3 a week before.
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BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 2, 2022
NBA and Wizards celebrate Rui Hachimura's Japan homecoming
The 24-year-old forward has been the star of the show since his team arrived on Wednesday for their two-game preseason series with the reigning NBA champion Warriors.
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JAPAN / Politics
Oct 2, 2022
U.S., Australia, Japan defense chiefs slam China's 'aggressive and bullying behavior'
The top defense officials from the three partners pledged to bolster trilateral cooperation and further align their security strategies, amid growing tensions with Beijing.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Oct 2, 2022
Kowa says ivermectin not effective in treating COVID-19
The Nagoya-based company announced the results of its clinical trial, indicating it would no longer seek the drug's approval for COVID-19 treatment.
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JAPAN
Oct 1, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Japan confirms 35,644 new cases
The number of COVID-19 patients with severe cases stood at 165, meanwhile, down by 13 from Friday, according to the health ministry.
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JAPAN
Oct 1, 2022
Japan considering additional sanctions after Russia seizes Ukraine territory
Tokyo is expected to work to come up with details of its envisaged additional sanctions in line with the G7 stance.
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JAPAN / Politics
Oct 1, 2022
Japan wrestling legend and former lawmaker Antonio Inoki dies at 79
The famed professional wrestler was known for taking on world boxing champion Muhammad Ali in 1976 and making numerous trips to North Korea as a lawmaker.
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JAPAN
Oct 1, 2022
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command chief eyeing visit to Japan
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command chief Adm. John Aquilino is making arrangements to travel to Japan and South Korea amid nuclear-armed North Korea's repeated missile tests.
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JAPAN / Politics
Sep 30, 2022
Kishida vows continued support for Ukraine in talks with Zelenskyy
Kishida also told reporters after the telephone conversation with Zelenskyy that more sanctions on Russia will be considered as war drags on.
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BASKETBALL / NBA
Sep 30, 2022
Warriors beat Wizards as NBA preseason returns to Japan
Rui Hachimura and Stephen Curry were the stars of the night at Saitama Super Arena as the reigning NBA champion Warriors led throughout.
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BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 30, 2022
Japan spent ¥2.84 trillion in September intervention to prop up yen
Despite an initial gain of more than 3.5% in the yen against the dollar, the surprise move hasn't reversed the currency's weakening trend.
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COMMUNITY / Issues / LEARNING CURVE
Sep 30, 2022
Chinese JETs cherish links to Japan despite soured ties
On the 50th anniversary of Japan-China ties, Chinese participants on the JET Programme tout its ability to foster understanding between the two countries.
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EDITORIALS
Sep 30, 2022
Time for Japan and China to get their relationship right
After 50 years of a normalized relationship, Japan and China need to work together — but that does not mean Tokyo should turn a blind eye to Beijing's misbehavior.
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JAPAN
Sep 30, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 4,558 new cases
The seven-day average of new infections in the capital shrank 21.9% to 5,296.6.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 30, 2022
Government to give Micron Tech up to ¥46.5 billion to boost Hiroshima chip output
The announcement, which follows the visit to Japan by the U.S. vice president, is the latest example of growing cooperation between the U.S. and Tokyo in chip manufacturing.
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JAPAN
Sep 30, 2022
Japan, South Korea and U.S. stage anti-submarine drills amid North Korea tension
The U.S. Navy said the drills will enhance interoperability and tactical and technical coordination between the three countries.
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JAPAN
Sep 30, 2022
Former prime minister calls for early Japan-China summit
Yasuo Fukuda said the Japanese government's nationalization of the Senkaku Islands in 2012 was a major factor behind the deterioration in ties.

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