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JAPAN

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JAPAN
Jul 1, 2022
Tropical storm set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Okinawa
The weather agency warned of the risk of landslides, flooding and high waves across wide areas, adding that Okinawa could see severe wind gusts, thunderstorms and tornadoes.
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JAPAN
Jul 1, 2022
Japan heat wave sets new record as six locations post highs above 40 degrees Celsius
The mercury rose to as high as 40.4 degrees Celsius in the city of Kiryu, Gunma Prefecture, on Friday, marking the highest level in the country this year.
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JAPAN / Explainer
Jul 1, 2022
With LDP victory likely, what's at stake in Japan's Upper House poll?
By Will Fee
While the winner seems assured, the exact outcome will determine Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's authority, the prospect of constitutional revision and the smooth working of parliament.
JAPAN
Jul 1, 2022
Scandal-hit lawmaker given ¥2.86 million as bonus
Takeru Yoshikawa left the ruling Liberal Democratic Party following a report that he drank alcohol with a woman under the legal drinking age.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 1, 2022
Japanese researchers challenge 2019 black hole image
A team of Japanese researchers Thursday challenged an international group's declaration in April 2019 that it succeeded in capturing a direct image of a black hole for the first time in history.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 1, 2022
'True democracy never started': Hong Kongers react to Xi's speech
Xi's insistence that democracy was flourishing despite the yearslong political crackdown was met with scorn by those who had been most affected by Beijing's tightening grip on the city.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 1, 2022
North Korea blames COVID-19 outbreak on ‘alien things’ from South
By Jon Herskovitz and Sangmi Cha
South Korea's Unification Ministry repudiated the claims, and there are several other possible routes for COVID-19 infections.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 1, 2022
U.S. and allies boost engagement with Pacific nations amid China push
By Gabriel Dominguez
A recent uptick in Chinese activities in the region has set off alarm bells in the U.S. and allied countries.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 1, 2022
Xi hails China's rule over Hong Kong at handover ceremony
Xi insisted that democracy was flourishing despite a yearslong political crackdown that has silenced dissent.

WORLD

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WORLD
Jul 1, 2022
Youth street protesters turn sights on climate 'villains'
By Jack Graham and Joanna Gill
Activists have been exploring new ways to hold institutions to account and accelerate action to avoid the worst impacts of a hotter planet.
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WORLD
Jul 1, 2022
Summer means suffering: How workers survive intense Persian Gulf heat
Although summer has only just begun, temperatures have already topped 50 degrees Celsius in some areas.
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WORLD
Jul 1, 2022
Rise of Arab-Israel axis pushes Iran to redouble nuclear talks push
By Parisa Hafezi
Growing worries about warming relations between Israel and its former Arab foes have pushed Tehran to keep the diplomatic ball rolling.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jul 1, 2022
Biden forced to rethink climate game plan after U.S. Supreme Court limits EPA powers
By Valerie Volcovici
The U.S. president came into office with the aim of slashing power sector emissions to net zero by 2035, using the EPA as his key tool in doing so.
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WORLD
Jul 1, 2022
Missile kills 17 in Odesa after Ukraine retakes Snake Island
By Max Hunder and Tom Balmforth
Ukraine said it had driven Russian forces off the island after an artillery and missile assault, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailing the strategic win.
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WORLD
Jul 1, 2022
U.S. Supreme Court limits federal power to curb carbon emissions
By Lawrence Hurley and Valerie Volcovici
The decision will constrain the EPA's ability to issue any regulations on power plants that push for an ambitious national shift in energy policy toward renewable sources.

BUSINESS

BUSINESS
Jul 1, 2022
Putin’s swoop on Sakhalin-2 gas plant could force Shell and Japan firms out
By Stephen Stapczynski and Garfield Reynolds
Firms have one month to say whether they'll take stakes in the new company, and those who opt out may not be fully compensated, the statement said.
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jul 1, 2022
As Japan looks to raise minimum wage, firms say they’ll struggle to pay it
By Kazuaki Nagata
While rising inflation is increasing the necessity of wage hikes for workers, companies are facing heightened financial pressures of their own.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 1, 2022
It's alive! How belief in AI sentience is becoming a problem
By Paresh Dave
The issue of machine sentience hit the headlines last month when Google placed a software engineer on leave after he claimed the company's AI chatbot was a self-aware person.
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BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jul 1, 2022
As U.S. recession fears mount, Japan widens forex watch to include risk of yen spike
By Tetsushi Kajimoto and Leika Kihara
The stance suggests that currency-market intervention is less likely than some investors are expecting.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 1, 2022
Mood at Japan's manufacturers worsens for second quarter amid rising costs
By Tetsushi Kajimoto and Leika Kihara
Confidence among big nonmanufacturers improved, a central bank survey showed, suggesting service-sector firms are shaking off the drag from the pandemic.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 1, 2022
Apple hikes iPhone and iPad prices in Japan after yen tanks
By Vlad Savov
The tech giant has added as much as 25% to the cost of its mobile gadgets in the country, taking the iPhone 13's starting price up to u00a5117,800.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 1, 2022
Japan’s top maker of baby-formula joins race to feed American children
By Kanoko Matsuyama
Meiji Holdings has applied to the Food and Drug Administration for authorization to export to the United States, including specialized formula and its portable cube-shaped powder milk.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 1, 2022
Meta slashes hiring plans and girds for 'fierce' headwinds
By Katie Paul
In addition to reducing hiring, the company is leaving certain roles unfilled in response to attrition and 'turning up the heat' on performance management to weed out weaker staffers.
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BUSINESS
Jul 1, 2022
Summer food price hikes to hit Japan
The total number of food items subject to price hikes this year has reached 15,257. The figure is highly likely to surpass 20,000 by year-end.

Opinion

Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jul 1, 2022
Groundbreaking NATO summit means work for Japan
If peace in the Asia-Pacific and around the world is to be strengthened and secured, NATO and its partners must make their summit pledges meaningful.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 1, 2022
Hydropower is a bad bargain
By Brahma Chellaney
There is no question that the world must cut its reliance on fossil fuels. but building more hydroelectric dams is not the way due to the environmental impact they have.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 1, 2022
U.S. Supreme Court has taken control of climate policy
By Noah Feldman
The top court's EPA decision upends precedent and, in effect, embraces a new doctrine of law.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 1, 2022
The West must move east for NATO to survive
By Hal Brands
No matter what happens in the Ukraine war, the U.S. must persuade allies to move more troops and equipment permanently into states on Russia's borders.

Sports

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BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 1, 2022
Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets
Durant's request came a day after Kyrie Irving exercised his option to remain with the Nets for $36.9 million for the upcoming season
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TENNIS
Jul 1, 2022
Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek survive scares at Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal was forced to dig deep, while Iga Swiatek survived a stumble to win her 37th straight match.

LIFE

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LIFE / Language
Jul 1, 2022
Summer's here. It's time to find the perfect fit for your first yukata.
By Yuko Tamura
It's the season for festivals and fireworks displays, which is the perfect time to wear yukata, a lighter and more versatile version of kimono. Here's how to shop for your first yukata with confidence.
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LIFE / EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Jul 1, 2022
Sangkaya is nuts for coconuts
Nearly 100 people attended the soft opening of Sangkaya's first store in Japan in western Tokyo's popular Kichijoji district on June 20 before it officially opened the next day. The Malaysian brand of coconut-based sweets and more was launched in 2014 by Mike Mok, with the goal of “Making Healthy Eating Pleasurable.” The company's signature product is its coconut gelato. Made from milk and water extracted from carefully selected coconuts, with no extra coconut oil added, the resulting frozen dessert is vegan, preservative-free and can also be enjoyed by people with lactose intolerance. Most importantly, though, the gelato is absolutely packed with flavor despite its very simple ingredients. One taste of it and you will understand why the coconut is often called a super fruit.
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
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. 
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
U.S. military apologizes over Okinawa sexual assault case
Col. Neil Owens (right), chief of staff for the 3rd Marine Division, bows in apology at the Okinawa Prefectural Government office in Naha on Thursday.
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

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

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