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JAPAN

JAPAN
Apr 23, 2021
Suga declares emergency in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo
By Ryusei Takahashi
Effective Sunday, department stores, shopping centers, movie theaters and other large commercial facilities will be asked to close in four prefectures until May 11.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Apr 23, 2021
Japan’s new emissions goals a step forward but not enough to hit 2050 target
By Osamu Tsukimori
Climate Action Tracker analysis shows that Japan needs to reduce emissions by 62% by 2030 from 2013 levels to meet Paris Agreement targets.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 23, 2021
Amnesty urges probe of junta chief ahead of ASEAN summit on Myanmar
'As a state party to the U.N. Convention Against Torture, Indonesia has a legal obligation to prosecute or extradite,' Amnesty said in a statement.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 23, 2021
Time running out for missing Indonesian submarine
Rescue teams from several countries were battling against time on Friday to find a missing Indonesian Navy submarine lost in the Bali Sea with 53 crew members, which would be rapidly running out of oxygen if not already crushed by water pressure.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 23, 2021
How South Korea stepped up specialty syringe production for COVID-19 vaccines
By Sangmi Cha
South Korea's relative abundance of low dead space syringes has helped it give 3.4% of its population at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, compared with 1.1% in Japan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 23, 2021
Cracks emerge in Five Eyes intelligence pact over approach to China
By Jason Scott
A polite disagreement between Australia and New Zealand showed a fissure among U.S. allies, underscoring the difficulties Joe Biden faces in forging a common front.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 23, 2021
'Beg, borrow, steal': The battle for oxygen among New Delhi's hospitals
By Devjyot Ghoshal and Aditya Kalra
Hospitals are unable to guarantee basic services and thousands of lives hang in the balance — a stark warning of how India's health care system is buckling.

WORLD

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WORLD / FOCUS
Apr 23, 2021
Biden’s climate summit shows how far U.S. leadership has to go
By Eric Roston and Leslie Kaufman
Many of the 40 heads of state who participated had their own message: America needs to do more to convince everyone else that it's both up to the task and reliable over the long haul.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS
Apr 23, 2021
After tech crackdown, Xi looking to tap Chinese firms' wealth of data
Beijing is pouring money into digital infrastructure, with the goal of positioning China as a leader in transforming the world economy within decades.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 23, 2021
Retailer Rakuten beats Japanese lenders at digital banking game
By Taiga Uranaka
New digital bank accounts with the internet conglomerate better known for its online shopping services expanded by 20% last year, and recently topped 10 million.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Apr 23, 2021
Archegos fiasco thwarts Nomura’s push to join Wall Street elite
By Takashi Nakamichi
Analysts have been left to wonder if heads will now roll over the Archegos losses or if the bank will quit certain businesses.
BUSINESS
Apr 23, 2021
Suga's push to raise minimum wage faces uphill battle amid pandemic
By Tetsushi Kajimoto
There is stiff opposition to the plan from small and midsize firms worried about their survival, and from ruling party lawmakers fearing a political backlash.

Sports

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SOCCER
Apr 23, 2021
Elite clubs will attempt to seize power again despite Super League failure
By Peter Hall
With huge global fan bases, commercial appeal and sizeable brands, their attempt to launch a breakaway showed they view the rest of their domestic rivals as inferior.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Apr 23, 2021
Olympic gold medalist Callum Skinner says IOC can't stop athletes from protesting in Tokyo
'If an athlete wants to take the knee, they will take the knee.'
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Apr 23, 2021
Tokyo 2020 organizers stage rugby sevens test event
By Kaz Nagatsuka
Thursday's event focused mostly on logistics and measures to cope with COVID-19.

CULTURE

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CULTURE / Art
Apr 23, 2021
Becoming Isamu Noguchi: The making of a sculptor
By Alice Gordenker
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum's exhibition showcases the ways in which Japanese culture influenced Isamu Noguchi's career as an artist who created works to be “lived,” not merely “seen.”
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CULTURE / Entertainment news
Apr 23, 2021
Les McKeown, lead singer of Bay City Rollers, dies
The Scottish pop star, who will be remembered by such hits as 'Saturday Night' and 'Shang-A-Lang,' had a loyal following in Japan.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
By Alex K.T. Martin

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