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Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 20, 2023

Walking 5,000-7,000 steps each day is enough for greater longevity, Japanese study finds

Physical activity such as walking is said to improve people's heath and extend their lifespan, but the optimal number of walking steps for Japanese people's longevity remains unknown.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 20, 2023

Tottenham calls for action after Son Heung-min faces racial abuse online

Tottenham Hotspur has called on social media companies to take action after forward Son Heung-min was subjected to "utterly reprehensible" online racist abuse during the club's 2-0 Premier League win over West Ham United on Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Feb 20, 2023

One year on, Ukraine war accelerating changes in Japan’s defense posture

The war has sent shock waves across the Asia-Pacific, exacerbating fears that a similar conflict could engulf the region.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 20, 2023

Jack Ma spotted in Australia in a nod to Alibaba’s global roots

The former executive has been on the move just as signs have emerged that Beijing is relenting on a campaign to curtail the influence and power of internet giants.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 20, 2023

Tiger Woods 'headed in right direction' after making progress at Genesis Invitational

'My team has been fantastic in getting my body recovered day to day and getting me ready to play each and every day.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 20, 2023

Uniqlo’s quest to conquer the U.S., one cashmere sweater at a time

The apparel maker, known for its affordable cashmere sweaters and solid basics, wants to go big in one of the world’s toughest consumer markets.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 20, 2023

BOJ watchers flag risk of March surprise by Kuroda to ease Ueda transition

As soon as he takes the helm nominated successor Kazuo Ueda will likely face intense market pressure for change, even if he may prefer to take time to carefully assess the stimulus measures.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 20, 2023

Jon Rahm wins Genesis Invitational to secure return to No. 1

Jon Rahm made two key birdies late in the final round to fend off Max Homa and win the Genesis Invitational, his third victory of the young PGA Tour season, on Sunday in Los Angeles.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 20, 2023

Meta launches subscription service for Facebook and Instagram

In addition to a verification badge, the subscription includes 'proactive account protection, access to account support, and increased visibility and reach.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 20, 2023

New smart switch could smooth the road for electric vehicle charging in New York

Installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure is such a logistical headache New York developers have shied away from it, at least on a large enough scale to drive adoption.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Feb 20, 2023

Ukraine’s allies are working through the consequences of the long war ahead

A mood of resolve exhibited at a German security conference over the weekend was underpinned by a deep concern about the future, and not just on the battlefields.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Feb 20, 2023

U.S.-China meeting intended to ease tensions only fueled them

Talks over the weekend underscored how, for all the claims from President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping about their desire to steady ties, neither side seems capable of doing so.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 20, 2023

Nuclear inspectors in Iran find uranium enriched to 84% purity

Iran had previously told the IAEA that its centrifuges were configured to enrich uranium to a 60% level of purity.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 20, 2023

South Korea joins space race as Russia’s isolation deepens

Seoul last month revoked a contract with Moscow in favor of a European operator to launch a satellite into space.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 19, 2023

Amid renewed interest in nuclear fusion, Japan’s research reaches critical stage

The nation is helping to pave the way for a cutting-edge project in France, but international cooperation is moving toward competition.
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Feb 19, 2023

North Korea says surprise ICBM drill is 'proof' of 'nuclear counterattack' capabilities

Pyongyang emphasized Saturday's launch of a Hwasong-15 missile had been 'suddenly organized without previous notice' in the first such drill involving a long-range weapon.
WORLD
Feb 19, 2023

Ukraine presses U.S. Congress members for F-16 jet fighters

Ukrainian officials lobby U.S. lawmakers to push the Biden administration to provide F-16s during talks on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 19, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 992 new cases

Japan logged 17,132 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, down by about 10,300 from a week before.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Feb 19, 2023

Is Taiwan the next Ukraine? It's more complicated.

Despite similar claims and growing economic and defense partnerships, Russia and China have significantly different incentives, economies and societies.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 19, 2023

Cyclone death toll in New Zealand rises to 11 with thousands missing

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has called Cyclone Gabrielle New Zealand's biggest natural disaster this century.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 19, 2023

India’s BBC raid is just the Modi government's latest attack on the press

The West has indulged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi while he has coerced and subverted his country’s media.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 19, 2023

Concerns and impatience over mining the world's seabeds

Opponents say the International Seabed Authority has contradictory missions: protect the sea floor while also managing companies determined to extract resources from it.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 19, 2023

Japan and South Korea affirm close contact over wartime labor issue

The South Korean government last month announced a draft plan for a domestic foundation to pay compensation to South Korean plaintiffs in related lawsuits on behalf of Japanese companies.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 19, 2023

China succeeding in diplomatic push to win over Europe

A cold war between Beijing and Brussels will remain unlikely as the two do not compete ideologically or militarily like the U.S. and China.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Feb 19, 2023

Families seek closure for mine disaster as Japan-South Korea relations thaw

136 Koreans and 47 Japanese were killed when the Chosei mine beneath the seabed on the Yamaguchi Prefecture coast collapsed and flooded in 1942.

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