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Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Mar 12, 2023

India government opposes recognizing same-sex marriage

The Indian government opposes recognizing same-sex marriages, it said in a filing to the Supreme Court on Sunday, urging the court to reject challenges to the current legal framework.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 12, 2023

North Korea says it’s adopting steps to deter ‘war provocations’

North Korea, which for decades has decried such drills as 'Freedom Shield” as preludes to an invasion and nuclear war, has pledged an unprecedented response this year.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 12, 2023

Boris Johnson wants to knight his dad? That's Britain.

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson may be causing the latest dismay, but much of Britain’s political class no longer knows how to behave.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 12, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 606 new coronavirus cases

On Saturday, 9,083 new COVID-19 cases were reported across Japan, down by around 1,300 from a week earlier.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 12, 2023

Samurai Japan books spot in World Baseball Classic quarterfinals

Japan defeated Pool B rivals China, South Korea and the Czech Republic in its first three games.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 12, 2023

China chooses continuity, retaining central bank chief and finance minister

China kept its central bank governor and finance minister in their posts in an unexpected move, prioritizing continuity as economic challenges loom.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 12, 2023

Czech players revel in WBC experience after facing Shohei Ohtani and Samurai Japan

A 10-2 defeat at Tokyo Dome didn't dampen the enthusiasm of a team that is quickly becoming known as the Cinderella story of the ongoing World Baseball Classic.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Mar 12, 2023

Reina Iizuka: ‘Rugby and football are basically cousins’

She was the first woman to play university-level men's tackle football in Canada and now Reina Iizuka has come to Japan and joined a rugby squad.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Mar 12, 2023

Recipe: Botamochi sweets to welcome spring

Spring is just about to ... well ... spring, and these sweet adzuki treats are traditional equinox bites.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 12, 2023

Japan cruises past Czech Republic for third straight win at World Baseball Classic

Roki Sasaki struck out eight and Masataka Yoshida had another big day.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 11, 2023

Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore ties in major step for Middle East

In a statement, Shiite-majority Iran and mainly Sunni Muslim Saudi Arabia said they would reopen embassies and missions within two months.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Mar 11, 2023

China role in Saudi-Iran deal a tricky test for U.S.

The surprise deal to restore diplomatic ties offers much for the United States to be intrigued about. It also contains an element sure to make officials in Washington deeply uneasy.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 11, 2023

Rixon Wingrove heats up as Australia routs China in WBC

Australia beat China to earn its second win at the WBC
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 11, 2023

Li Qiang appointed Chinese premier as Xi asserts influence

The former Shanghai party chief was named the successor of outgoing premier Li Keqiang at a meeting of the country's rubber-stamp parliament on Saturday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 11, 2023

U.S. and EU seek deal on minerals used in EVs in race for green investments

The agreement, if finalized, would defuse a trade dispute between the U.S. and Europe by allowing EU companies access to some of benefits included in Biden’s climate-subsidy plan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Mar 11, 2023

China in sights as U.S., Australia and Britain leaders set to meet on subs

U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will gather in California to flesh out the AUKUS security pact.
BASEBALL
Mar 11, 2023

Kensuke Kondo emerging as key member of Samurai Japan lineup at World Baseball Classic

Kondo has played a big role for Samurai Japan as the batter between Lars Nootbaar and Shohei Ohtani.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 11, 2023

Japan considers inviting South Korea's Yoon to Hiroshima G7 summit

G7 host nations often invite countries outside their framework to related meetings. But even if Kishida decides to invite Yoon, the decision may not be announced immediately.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 11, 2023

Keidanren to seek tax use for raising Japan's birthrate

The country's top business lobby is calling for 'the best mix' of financial resources, including taxation, social insurance premiums and government bonds, together with spending reforms.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 11, 2023

Japan to lift evacuation order for part of another Fukushima town

The order will be removed at 9 a.m. on April 1 in an area designated as a reconstruction base, as agreed mainly between the central and Tomioka municipal governments.
Japan Times
Special Supplements
Mar 11, 2023

Eco-friendly fuel drives Tokyo bus service

A fleet of renewable-diesel buses that entered service in January brought an agreement on biofuel promotion between the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and biotechnology company Euglena Co. to fruition.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / ZERO GRAVITY
Mar 11, 2023

Roger Dahl on calligraphy tuition

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