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Jun 6, 2019

Yamaha Motor Chosen for "S&P Japan 500 ESG" Index

Company ESG Initiatives Recognized
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BUSINESS
Jun 6, 2019

Trump adviser and leading GOP senator both say Mexico tariffs might not happen

A White House trade adviser and a leading Republican senator said on Wednesday that a U.S. plan to impose tariffs on Mexican goods might not go into effect, offering hope for Mexico and American businesses concerned about economic damage from a new front in President Donald Trump's trade wars.
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MULTIMEDIA
Jun 6, 2019

June 6, 2019

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CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jun 6, 2019

Embattled actor Jussie Smollett apparently dropped from 'Empire'

Jussie Smollett will not be returning to U.S. television series "Empire," the show's creator says, marking the first public confirmation that the actor has been dropped after a furor over claims that he was the victim of a hate crime.
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WORLD / Politics
Jun 6, 2019

As he arrives, Trump says Brexit will be fine for Ireland

Donald Trump, arriving in Ireland for the first time as U.S. president on Wednesday, sought to reassure the country that Britain's exit from the European Union would work out fine for its near neighbor.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 6, 2019

U.S. preparing to sell over $2 billion in arms to Taiwan, testing China, say sources

The United States is pursuing the sale of more than $2 billion worth of tanks and weapons to Taiwan, four people familiar with the negotiations said, in a move likely to anger China as a trade war between the world's two biggest economies escalates.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 6, 2019

Bernie Sanders accuses Walmart of paying 'starvation wages'

Democratic U.S. presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders on Wednesday told Walmart Inc. shareholders and top executives that the world's largest retailer should boost the "starvation"-level wages it pays its workers and stop fueling income inequality.
WORLD / Society
Jun 6, 2019

Almost 400 migrants rescued from Mediterranean by Malta

Malta's armed forces rescued nearly 400 migrants in four separate sea operations on Wednesday and brought them all ashore to the small Mediterranean island, the military said.
MULTIMEDIA
Jun 6, 2019

[VIDEO] Fireflies at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo

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JAPAN / Politics
Jun 5, 2019

Japan and Italy affirm cooperation for Osaka G20 summit

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Italian Foreign Minister Enzo Moavero Milanesi on Wednesday confirmed their countries' intentions to cooperate at the Group of 20 summit to be held in the city of Osaka on June 28 and 29.
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BUSINESS
Jun 5, 2019

Toyota says U.S. tariffs on Mexico could cost its suppliers $1 billion

Toyota said U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to slap tariffs on Mexican-made goods could cost its major suppliers $1 billion, highlighting growing concern in the U.S. auto sector.
EDITORIALS
Jun 5, 2019

Sharp discussions at the Shangri-la Dialogue

As expected, China figures prominently at Asian security meeting.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jun 5, 2019

Religion, intolerance and political blowback

Identity politics is reshaping electoral contests as cultural nationalists push back against the perceived excesses of social progressives.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 5, 2019

Security in 'Society 5.0'

As Japan moves toward Society 5.0, there is a need for a much more transparent accounting of the possible downsides surrounding this transition, and further consideration of how some of the risks can be minimized.
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 5, 2019

Amateur tourneys offer window to sport's future stars

Asanoyama is sumo's latest champion.
SOCCER / From the Spot
Jun 5, 2019

Takefusa Kubo's pathway to Europe coming into focus

I last wrote about FC Tokyo midfielder Takefusa Kubo in this column a little over three months ago, reflecting on his impressive performance against reigning champion Kawasaki Frontale on the J. League's opening day.
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PODCAST / deep dive
Jun 5, 2019

Episode 16: Hiro Iwamoto — the blind man who sailed the Pacific

In April, Hiro Iwamoto became the first blind man to sail the Pacific nonstop. In this episode, Hiro and his crew mate, Doug Smith, join Oscar Boyd to talk about their voyage.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Jun 5, 2019

From enlightened strolls to 10,000-step goals: How Japan learned to walk the walk

Whatever intriguing cultural differences we may have as human beings, it would appear that there are certain fundamentals that remain the same wherever you go — eating, sleeping and walking, for example.
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WORLD / Politics
Jun 5, 2019

U.K. to get new, Brexit-saddled leader by July 26 as candidates make pitch amid accelerated procedure

Boris Johnson, the front-runner to replace Theresa May as U.K. prime minister, warned Conservative Party colleagues that they face "extinction" if they didn't deliver Brexit by the current deadline of Oct. 31.

Longform

Growing families are being priced out of Tokyo’s condo market, forced to choose between downtown convenience and suburban space.
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