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JAPAN
Apr 17, 2021

Taiwan’s push for better Japan ties harmed by Fukushima water release

Japan's decision generated opposition in Taiwan and criticism of Tsai Ing-wen's government as the island seeks to foster better relations with Tokyo amid China's rise.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 17, 2021

Why the vaccine safety numbers are still fuzzy

If there is a connection between the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and a rare clotting syndrome, new cases are likely to emerge now that the word is out.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Apr 17, 2021

Human rights group chief says athletes have real concerns about Beijing Olympics

Mary Harvey said the IOC, which awarded the games, could play an essential role in upholding basic human rights.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 17, 2021

Ontario sets up checkpoints and shuts construction as virus surges in Canada

The province is forcing nonessential construction sites to shut down and closing recreational facilities including golf courses, playgrounds and soccer fields.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 17, 2021

Daiya Seto emerges from scandal with focus on preparing for Tokyo Games

Regardless of what has gone on outside the pool, Daiya Seto has remained one of swimming's top stars and an athlete capable of representing Japan at the highest level.
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Apr 17, 2021

Cuisine régionale L'évo in Toyama Prefecture selected for Destination Restaurant of the Year 2021

Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Apr 17, 2021

Sorry folks, Kei Komuro is no Meghan Markle

The situation surrounding the pending marriage of Princess Mako to Kei Komuro is entirely different to those facing the British royals.
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Apr 17, 2021

Destination Restaurant of the Year 2021に富山県の「Cuisine régionale L'évo」を選定

Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Apr 17, 2021

Paralysis and calm: Two sides of Japan's inertia

COVID-19 hasn't (so far) affected Japan as badly as other Western countries, but sometimes extreme situations can push people to get up and try to improve their lots in life.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 17, 2021

Queen Elizabeth and Britain to bid farewell to Prince Philip

While the ceremony will include some of the traditional grandeur of a significant royal event, there will be just 30 mourners inside Saint George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
Rescue teams work at the Jet Set nightclub following the collapse of its roof in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Wednesday.
WORLD
Apr 10, 2025

Dominican Republic ends search for survivors after scores killed in nightclub collapse

Emergency personnel late Wednesday reported 60 more deaths, with the total confirmed tally reaching 184.
Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring his second goal against Dortmund during the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal in Barcelona on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Apr 10, 2025

Robert Lewandowski leads rout as Barcelona beats Dortmund in first leg

Barcelona is enjoying a superb 23-game unbeaten run across all competitions.
Charlotte is a Kai ken, a native Japanese breed traditionally used for hunting wild boar.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Apr 10, 2025

This Kai ken’s a perfect 10

Energetic but also gentle, 3-year-old Charlotte has an endearing personality and a bright future ahead.
The White House says U.S. President Donald Trump "has a spine of steel and will not break.”
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 10, 2025

Trump shock pushes U.S. and China toward decoupling cliff edge

Trump's 120% tariffs on Chinese goods and Beijing’s determination to fight back in kind mean a seismic cleavage is rapidly becoming a reality.
A Buddha statue is surrounded by debris on the outskirts of Mandalay, Myanmar, following the devastating March 28 earthquake. A lack of internet access is severely impeding disaster response in the country.
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 10, 2025

In Myanmar, internet shutdowns hinder earthquake aid response

Communications have been under control of the military junta since it violently seized power from a democratic government in 2021.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and others at a ceremony to encourage regional revitalization support officers on Wednesday at the prime minister's official residence
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 10, 2025

Ishiba names 180 regional revitalization officers

The officers will work in groups of three to help 60 municipalities.
The site of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 10, 2025

Pedro Martinez says family members still missing after tragedy in Dominican Republic

Former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco, who also played in Japan for the Chunichi Dragons, Yokohama BayStars and Orix Buffaloes died in the tragedy.
This 1-meter "wajima-nuri" lacquerware globe from Ishikawa Prefecture will be one of the specialty products to be displayed by Japan's local governments at the Osaka Expo.
JAPAN
Apr 10, 2025

Local governments to showcase products at Osaka Expo

Eye-catching items include a 1-meter lacquerware globe from Ishikawa Prefecture that escaped damage after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck.
Liverpool's Wataru Endo controls the ball during a match against Newcastle in Liverpool on Feb. 26.
SOCCER
Apr 10, 2025

Liverpool to face Marinos as part of preseason tour of Asia

Liverpool is embarking on a Asian tour in July that will also take the club to Hong Kong.
U.S. Steel shares tumbled as much as 16% Wednesday after President Donald Trump made a fresh remark signaling his opposition to a buyout by Nippon Steel.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 10, 2025

Trump says he does not want to see U.S. Steel go to Japan

Trump told White House reporters that U.S. Steel is a special company, throwing cold water on expectations that Nippon Steel's buyout efforts might start to make progress.
Caddie Carl Jackson carries the bag of former champion Ben Crenshaw during the first round of the 2011 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
MORE SPORTS / Golf
Apr 10, 2025

Augusta National celebrates legacy of Black caddies at Masters

Until 1982, every golfer playing in the Masters had to use an Augusta National caddie.
The skyline during sunset in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Japan's new underground criminal groups operate under a highly organized and brutal system.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 10, 2025

How police are cracking down on 'scout' sex broker groups

Major scout groups are under scrutiny, as authorities uncover a far more systematized and sinister network than previously imagined.
Cargo ships are loaded with containers at the port of Bangkok on April 3.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 10, 2025

U.S. exits carbon talks on shipping and urges others to follow

A State Department spokesperson confirmed that Washington would not be "engaging in negotiations" at the U.N.'s International Maritime Organization.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a campaign rally in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on Tuesday.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 10, 2025

Canada’s Mark Carney treads a fine line on climate in a tight election

In a nation whose energy sector is still dominated by oil and gas, the question is how much the new prime minister may need to play down his green resume in order to win.
The operator of 7-Eleven convenience stores is taking a series of steps to boost its value, including share buybacks, selling the under-performing superstore business and divesting its banking unit.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 10, 2025

Seven & I jumps most in a month on buyback plan and broader buying

The operator of 7-Eleven convenience stores is taking a series of steps to try to boost shareholder value amid a takeover bid by Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard.

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Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
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