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JAPAN / Society / EXPLAINER
Jun 28, 2022
Abortion legal and apolitical in Japan, but cost and consent present barriers
By Magdalena Osumi
Only expensive surgical procedures are currently available, and in most cases married women must also get spousal consent.
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JAPAN
Jun 28, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's new infections mark week-on-week rise for 11th day
The capital confirmed 2,514 new infections Tuesday, rising 551 from a week earlier.
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JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 28, 2022
After support for Ukraine, Kishida aims for NATO unity on China
By Jesse Johnson
The leader will stress the need for unity with NATO in preventing China from taking the “wrong lessons” from Ukraine as the bloc looks to expand its footprint in the Indo-Pacific.
JAPAN
Jun 28, 2022
Election boards tap TikTok and discounts to boost turnout for Upper House vote
The official campaign period for the triennial election for the Upper House began on Wednesday last week.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 28, 2022
Japan pushing to ax zero-emission vehicle target from G7 statement, draft shows
By Kate Abnett
Green investors say the country's auto industry has lobbied against regulations that would encourage quicker transition to the technology.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 28, 2022
China cuts travel quarantine in biggest 'COVID zero' shift yet
Travelers will now only need to spend seven days in a quarantine facility, and then monitor their health at home for a further three days.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 28, 2022
Hong Kong's history: From backwater to trading metropolis
Twenty-five years since the city was handed back to China by colonial power Britain, here are some key points in its evolution.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 28, 2022
Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte, infamous for deadly drug war, to end term as president
His daughter Sara's victory in the vice presidential race on May 9 showed his popularity remains sky-high, six years after being swept to power on a promise to rid the country of drugs.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 28, 2022
Australia commits to Pacific islands defense training as China plans rival meet
By Kirsty Needham
Australia will double its funding for aerial surveillance of the Pacific islands vast fishing zone and provide financing for Pacific islands to build more resilient infrastructure.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 28, 2022
What Hong Kongers born the year of the handover see in the city’s future
Some feel their fate is tied to Hong Kong's, while others feel like bystanders as Beijing tightens its grip. Many plan to leave sooner or later.

WORLD

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WORLD
Jun 28, 2022
G7 grapples for ways to punish Russia while taking on China
By Jorge Valero, John Follain and Alberto Nardelli
Leaders stressed their 'unwavering commitment” to the government and people of Ukraine, and made clear their determination to make Vladimir Putin pay for his invasion.
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WORLD
Jun 28, 2022
At least 46 migrants found dead in trailer truck in Texas
The grim discovery was one of the worst disasters involving migrants in the United States in recent years.
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WORLD / Politics
Jun 28, 2022
Spain turns to Africa and lobbies NATO over Ukraine-driven migration
By Joan Faus, Borja Suarez and Belen Carreno
Spain, its southern neighbors and EU officials are increasingly alarmed that a hunger crisis worsened by the disruption of Ukraine's grain exports will trigger chaotic migration.
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WORLD / Politics
Jun 28, 2022
Politics trumps business in Truth Social’s war on Big Tech
By Julia Love and Helen Coster
The Trump venture's pugnacious political approach has hobbled the company's development from its inception.
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WORLD
Jun 28, 2022
Rescuers dig for survivors of Russian missile strike on Ukrainian shopping mall
By Simon Lewis
Family members of the missing lined up at a hotel across the street where rescue workers had set up a base after the strike on the busy mall in Kremenchuk, southeast of Kyiv.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS
Jun 28, 2022
Nissan suspends Russia production for six months
Workers have been informed and the automaker will continue to monitor the situation and minimize its impact.
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BUSINESS / New Normal 2.0
Jun 28, 2022
Japan firms that embraced remote work rediscover value of the office
By Kazuaki Nagata
Despite recognizing the advantages of work from home, some are finding the benefits of in-person communication and collaboration hard to ignore.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 28, 2022
Toshiba shareholders endorse two directors from activist hedge funds
The appointments are expected to add momentum to the firm's exploration of potential buyout deals.
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BUSINESS
Jun 28, 2022
'Greenwashing': a new climate misinformation battleground
While many companies have vowed to take action to curb climate change, critics say the gap between slogans and action undermines meaningful efforts to cut emissions.
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BUSINESS
Jun 28, 2022
Japan to recommend that companies disclose side-job policies
The health ministry hopes to encourage companies to lift bans on side jobs, in order to help diversify ways workers can shape their careers and facilitate moves of workers to growth sectors.
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BUSINESS
Jun 28, 2022
Credit Suisse found guilty of money laundering in Swiss cocaine cash case
By Paul Carrel
Experts say the fact that Switzerland has taken legal action against a global banking player like Credit Suisse could send a powerful message in a country famous for its banking industry.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 28, 2022
Sony's next big thing in tech is helping Honda take on Tesla
By Yuki Furukawa and River Davis
Of all Japan's carmakers, Honda had thrown itself most aggressively into EVs, targeting a full phase-out of combustion-engine vehicle sales by 2040.
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BUSINESS
Jun 28, 2022
Netflix’s plan to fix its subscription crisis starts in Asia
By Shirley Zhao
The Asia Pacific region accounts for 15% of Netflix's 221.6 million global subscribers and is forecast to be the biggest driver of further expansion.

Opinion

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COMMENTARY / World
Jun 28, 2022
How to keep the peace in the Indo-Pacific
By Brad Glosserman
The central question is: What is the organizing principle for collective action to maintain the peace in the Indo-Pacific?
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 28, 2022
The possibilities and limits of Japan-NATO cooperation
By Stephen R. Nagy
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's participation in the NATO summit shows that Japan sees its security best advanced by tying itself to international institutions.

Sports

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SOCCER
Jun 28, 2022
Watford cancels Qatar friendly after fans voice concerns over human rights
A pair of supporter groups had protested the proposed friendly, citing the Gulf state's strict laws against homosexuality and persecution of LGBT individuals.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 28, 2022
MLB suspends 12 in connection with Angels-Mariners brawl
Angels manager Phil Nevin was suspended for 10 games and Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker received a seven-game ban as a result of the on-field fight.
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TENNIS
Jun 28, 2022
Novak Djokovic racks up 80th Wimbledon win; Carlos Alcaraz advances
The former world No. 1 is attempting to win a fourth successive Wimbledon title and join a select group of three other players who have achieved the feat at the All England Club.
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MORE SPORTS
Jun 28, 2022
Sweden's Sedin twins among six to enter Hockey Hall of Fame
Daniel and Henrik Sedin played their entire 17-year NHL careers in Vancouver after being chosen second and third by the Canucks in the 1999 NHL Draft.
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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