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OLYMPICS
Apr 9, 2021

U.S. Olympic hopefuls open to receiving COVID-19 vaccine

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) reiterated that it would not require athletes to get a shot to compete in Tokyo, but will encourage them to do so.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 9, 2021

Former NFL player fatally shoots five in South Carolina

A former NFL player shot and killed a prominent South Carolina doctor, his wife, two grandchildren and another man before taking his own life at his home a short distance away, authorities said on Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 9, 2021

The world’s wealthiest countries are getting vaccinated 25 times faster

Enough vaccines have now been administered to fully vaccinate about 5% of the global population — but the distribution has been lopsided.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Apr 9, 2021

Roger Dahl on responding to North Korea's nuclear threats

Japan Times
CARTOONS / ZERO GRAVITY
Apr 9, 2021

Roger Dahl on re-imagining 'The Tale of Genji'

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Apr 9, 2021

India's top court paves way for Rohingya deportations to Myanmar

'We have to state that we cannot comment upon something happening in another country,' the judge said in his order.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 9, 2021

Crimes against women spur more surveillance in South Asia

Use of these technologies with no evidence that they help reduce crime, and with no data protection laws, has raised alarm among privacy experts.
PRESS / Events
Apr 9, 2021

2050年ゼロエミッションの実現に向けて

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 9, 2021

Myanmar celebrities feel wrath of military as they come out in support of protesters

The military has issued arrest warrants against more than 100 actors, singers, artists and other personalities who have protested the coup.
A damages lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the Fukuoka District Court, names four defendants including the group’s boss, 83-year-old Kenichi Shinoda and his second-in-command, 77-year-old Kiyoshi Takayama.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 16, 2025

Yamaguchi-gumi yakuza boss sued over fraud scheme in Fukuoka

The lawsuit names four defendants including the group’s boss, 83-year-old Kenichi Shinoda, better known as Shinobu Tsukasa.
Dodger Stadium will host the baseball competition during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, organizers announced Tuesday.
OLYMPICS
Apr 16, 2025

LA Games announce venues, including baseball at Dodger Stadium

The competition will be sprawled out around the greater Los Angeles region and will make use of some of the city's most famous venues.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, his partner Jodie Haydon and chairman and Board President of Tennis Australia, Jayne Hrdlicka, in the stands before the Australian Open final on Jan, 28, 2024
WORLD / Politics
Apr 16, 2025

Australian politicians gifted sports tickets while weighing betting ban

Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had promised a crackdown on gambling advertising following a 2023 report by his government.
India's Akash missiles are displayed during a Republic Day parade in New Delhi in 2020.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 16, 2025

India carving niche as budget-friendly arms maker for Russia's past buyers

The effort aims to capitalize on a sourcing scramble since the outbreak of war in Ukraine by nations that had historically relied on Washington and Moscow for weapons.
Tokyo-based Keyaki Capital plans to introduce more private capital funds, including private equity, private credit, real estate and venture capital funds in the future.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 16, 2025

Keyaki Capital starts first Japan online private asset platform

The platform features an open-ended private credit fund currently distributed by Keyaki Capital.
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg departs after attending a Federal Trade Commission trial at a U.S. District Court in Washington on Tuesday.
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 16, 2025

Zuckerberg defends strategy behind Instagram, WhatsApp deals

The Federal Trade Commission alleges the acquisitions of the two apps give Meta Platforms a social media monopoly, and is fighting to break up the company.
The Takojima fishing port in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, in December. The port was destroyed by the January 2024 earthquake that hit the Noto Peninsula.
JAPAN
Apr 16, 2025

Japan enacts bill to quickly restore ports damaged in disasters

The bill was drawn up following the January 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, which cut off many land routes.
Ryoko Hirosue was being detained at the Hamamatsu West Police Station in the city of Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 16, 2025

Actor Ryoko Hirosue released from custody after alleged kicking incident

The 44-year-old actor was arrested for allegedly kicking and scratching a medical staff member while in a “panicked state” following a car accident.
BayStars pitcher Andre Jackson throws during Game 1 of the Japan Series on Oct. 26 last year.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 16, 2025

Baystars pitcher Jackson 'honored' to wear No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day

The stars almost aligned perfectly on Tuesday night for the American, who pitched six strong innings on the day that the baseball world celebrates the Dodgers legend.
Kirishima (behind) battles Atamifuji during a regional tour event in Hyogo Prefecture in 2023.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 16, 2025

Sumo's throwback regional tours offer glimpse into sport's heart and history

With tickets for grand tournaments tough to come by, regional tours are the best chances for fans to watch live sumo — and even interact with the sport's biggest names.
Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects an honour guard during an official welcoming ceremony at the national palace in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 16, 2025

China's Xi meets Malaysian leaders in diplomatic charm offensive

Xi was welcomed by Malaysia's king, Sultan Ibrahim, in a colorful ceremony at the golden-domed Istana palace.
Fuji Media's headquarters in Tokyo's Minato Ward
JAPAN
Apr 16, 2025

U.S. investor to propose candidates for Fuji Media's board

Dalton Investments said in a statement that the old-fashioned corporate structure of Fuji Media must be swept away.
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler and guard Stephen Curry high-five during the second quarter of Golden State's play-in win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday in San Francisco.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 16, 2025

Butler and 'Batman' Curry shine as Warriors down Grizzlies to reach playoffs

Curry finished with 37 points, while Butler led the Golden State scoring with 38 points in another masterful performance from the former Miami Heat talisman.
A night market in Taipei in April
JAPAN / Society
Apr 16, 2025

Japan is by far the favorite country among Taiwanese: survey

Japan has been the most popular country since the survey began in 2008.
A crowd of tourists walks through Nishiki Market in Kyoto in March. The number of foreign visitors to Japan was 3.5 million last month, bringing the total through the first quarter to 10.54 million.
JAPAN
Apr 16, 2025

Japan crosses 10 million visitors mark at fastest ever pace

Arrivals of foreign visitors for business and leisure were 3.5 million last month, bringing the total through the first quarter to 10.54 million.

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