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JAPAN

JAPAN / Politics
Jun 9, 2022
Japan's Lower House rejects no-confidence motions against PM and speaker
By Eric Johnston
While the outcome was never in doubt, the votes may indicate a larger split between the opposition parties.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 9, 2022
COVID booster effective in preventing infection for 70% of population, Japan study says
By Tomoko Otake
Their findings came as U.S. biotech giant Moderna announced a new vaccine under development that targets the omicron variant.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 9, 2022
Shanghai locks down parts of city again as virus fears return
Residents face the risk of being confined to their homes for another two weeks if any COVID-19 infections are discovered, in line with China's 'COVID zero' policy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 9, 2022
Indian workers suffer as heat waves turn factories into 'furnaces'
By Anuradha Nagaraj
Many Indian cities recorded their highest average temperatures this summer, breaching century-old records, with multiple heat wave alerts announced by local administrations.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 9, 2022
Brothers at odds, but ruling family still holds key to Sri Lanka's future
By Devjyot Ghoshal and Alasdair Pal
Two brothers who had dominated Sri Lanka's politics for nearly 20 years have gone their separate ways.

WORLD

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WORLD
Jun 9, 2022
Donald Trump’s MAGA movement isn’t all about him
By Mark Niquette
The midterm primaries are revealing that the former president's brash brand of politics, more than the man himself, is driving many Republican voters.
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WORLD
Jun 9, 2022
Vulnerable nations demand funding for climate losses
By Megan Rowling and Beh Lih Yi
The surging costs of climate change-driven destruction have made vulnerable nations poorer by about one-fifth, 55 such countries said.
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WORLD
Jun 9, 2022
Russian army base sees scramble for Ukraine war supplies, sources say
Previously unreported issues linked to the town of Valuyki provide a rare window into operations at a strategically important base as Russia scrambles to maintain its offensive in Ukraine.
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WORLD
Jun 9, 2022
U.S. sees path to more sway in Asia as Xi’s efforts stall
By Peter Martin
Determined not to be distracted by the war in Ukraine, administration officials say China has provided an opening for the U.S. to solidify relationships in Asia.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 9, 2022
Elon Musk’s Twitter bid taps obscure financier linked to Russian-Israeli tycoon
By Ben Bartenstein and Ivan Levingston
Vy Capital has committed $700 million to finance Musk's bid for the social network, making it the third-biggest outside equity investor.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 9, 2022
China sees an exodus of South Korean giants as relations wane
By Heejin Kim
Manufacturing giants like Samsung Display and LG Electronics are already shutting some factories in China, pressured by cheaper local rivals and uncertainty over lockdowns.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 9, 2022
Yen a whisker away from hitting 2002 low of ¥135.15 to the dollar
The relentless climb in oil prices is also weighing on the yen because of Japan's position as an energy importer.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 9, 2022
BOJ’s rock-bottom rates are crucial for Kishida’s spending plans
By Sumio Ito and Toru Fujioka
The prime minister has signed off on changes to an annual fiscal policy plan that loosen rather than tighten the corset constraining the nation's spending plans.

Opinion

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COMMENTARY / World
Jun 9, 2022
Should the U.S. have a monarchy?
By Tyler Cowen
A U.S. monarchy is a terrible idea, but the very question says a lot about the current state of thinking on the American right.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 9, 2022
Why does the West refuse to call Putin’s Russia fascist?
By Vasyl Cherepanyn
Many in the West have pumped their assets into the Kremlin's mafia-capitalist system and have been corrupted in return.

Sports

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BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 9, 2022
Warriors' Stephen Curry expects to play in Game 4 after injuring foot in Game 3
'Obviously will be in some pain, but I'll be alright,' Curry said after Game 3.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 9, 2022
Celtics hold off Warriors in Game 3 of NBA Finals
Boston, bullied by the Warriors in a Game 2 blowout, bounced back with a dominant physical performance to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
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MORE SPORTS
Jun 9, 2022
How the Texans and a spa enabled Deshaun Watson’s series of massages
By Jenny Vrentas
A New York Times examination of records shows that the star quarterback engaged in more questionable behavior than previously known.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 9, 2022
Sebastian Vettel says F1 would welcome gay driver
'Perhaps it wouldn't have been the case in the past, but now I think a gay Formula One driver would be welcomed, and rightly so.'

CULTURE

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CULTURE / Books
Jun 9, 2022
'Emergent Tokyo' digs into an urban sprawl borne from chaos and order
By Spencer Cohen
Architect Jorge Almazan and Studiolab, his research laboratory at Keio University, take an innovative approach to exploring the historical conditions that shaped Tokyo's eclectic cityscape.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jun 9, 2022
'Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan’s Island' returns with an upgraded look
By Matt Schley
Director Yoshikazu Yasuhiko rights past wrongs with this new interpretation of an infamous episode of the original “Mobile Suit Gundam” series that aired in 1979.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jun 9, 2022
‘Yes, I Can't Swim': Tearful comedy avoids the shallows
By Mark Schilling
Though Kensaku Watanabe's film follows a predictable story arc, it maintains a humorous vibe while exploring serious subjects such as facing fears and overcoming tragedy.
Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
According to the National Police Agency, there were 75,905 people who converted their foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one in 2024, up from 48,885 in 2019.
Chinese fighters came within 30 meters of Japanese spy aircraft, Tokyo says
A Chinese JH-7 fighter jet makes an near an Air Self-Defense Force YS-11EB surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea this week in this image released Thursday.
Air India crash report to offer peek into last seconds
Members of the Indian Army's engineering arm prepare to remove the wreckage of an Air India aircraft in Ahmedabad on June 14.
What Japanese politics could look like after Upper House election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (center) waves to attendees as he departs after delivering a campaign speech in Yokohama on Sunday.
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
With IG Arena getting glowing early reviews as the Nagoya Basho’s replacement venue, it may be a while before fans wax nostalgic about the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services
Though Netflix remains the dominant choice globally for anime viewers, Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in anime, steadily adding titles to their catalogue.
NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote
Sanseito head Sohei Kamiya holds a board that reads "Japanese First" in Tokyo on July 2. In a joint statement on Tuesday, eight human rights nongovernmental organizations described the far-right party's stance as "hate speech."
Japanese dancers find a home abroad at Houston Ballet
“Giselle” lead Yuriko Kajiya (center), performing with Connor Walsh as Albrecht, is one of six Japanese dancers at Houston Ballet.
From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
Olympic judoka Uta Abe (second from left) and Hifumi Abe (second from right) with their brother Yuichiro (center) and their parents. “I’m always consciously trying to be a good older brother,” Yuichiro said.

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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