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EDITORIALS
Jul 7, 2023

Critics remain over IAEA's Fukushima water release approval

While Japan insists the Fukushima nuclear waste-water release is safe, other countries, including China, say doing so will threaten marine life and dependent industries.
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CULTURE / Film
Jul 7, 2023

Director Takeshi Fukunaga opts for authenticity over 'falsely uplifting' in new film, 'Mountain Woman'

With ‘Mountain Woman,’ director Takeshi Fukunaga has looked back at a time of famine and woe in Japan, and given viewers lessons for the modern day.
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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jul 7, 2023

Summer festivals like Tanabata are back in full force (yay!), and so is heatstroke (boo!)

Get to know the vocabulary surrounding symptoms of heatstroke, heat exhaustion and how to ask someone if they need help.
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WORLD
Jul 6, 2023

Spain wants to be a green energy hub, but risks moving too fast

Trailing only the United States, Spain is home to almost one in every five strategic hydrogen projects around the world.
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Film / Reviews
Jul 6, 2023

'With Each Passing Breath': A compassionate and richly textured documentary

As summer festivals return to Japan in full force, a film dives into the lives of the people who keep the cultural elements behind them alive.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 6, 2023

Seafood and beauty exports at risk over Fukushima waste disposal plan

China and Hong Kong, both major importers of Japanese goods, have reiterated concerns over the plan even after the International Atomic Energy Agency said the disposal strategy is safe.
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WORLD / Politics
Jul 6, 2023

India increases Africa lending in race to counter China

While China’s loans to Africa have dipped since 2016, overall in the 10 years to 2020, it pledged $134.6 billion to African nations.
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PODCAST / deep dive
Jul 5, 2023

Would you spend the night in a coffin … for art?

Want to know what it’s like to spend the night in a coffin? Culture critic Thu-Huong Ha joins us to discuss her night in artist Marina Abramovic’s nightmare-inducing Dream House.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 5, 2023

Heat is on for most anticipated Nagoya tournament in years

High temperatures combined with oppressive humidity and constant thunderstorms create a challenging environment for both rikishi and fans alike at the July Basho.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 5, 2023

French riot deja vu is raising the stakes for Macron

Years of Frances unkept promises have created resentment and made the nation’s deprived suburbs a powder keg.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 5, 2023

The Land of the Rising Sun rises much too early

Hours of productive daylight are largely wasted in Tokyo where the summer dawn breaks before 5 a.m. It’s time to figure out a better system.
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WORLD
Jul 5, 2023

Russia blames U.S. and NATO allies for enabling 'terrorist' drone attacks

The Russian military said it had downed five drones near Moscow on Tuesday and that there was no damage or casualties from the early-morning attacks.
JAPAN
Jul 4, 2023

IAEA endorses Japan’s release of treated water from Fukushima plant

The organization’s safety assessment report concluded that the discharge of the treated water into the sea is “consistent with relevant international safety standards.”
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WORLD
Jul 4, 2023

Temperatures seen surging as El Nino weather pattern returns, WMO says

El Nino is linked to extreme weather conditions from tropical cyclones to heavy rainfall and severe droughts.
JAPAN / Explainer
Jul 4, 2023

How to tell if an international school in Japan is reputable

The recent closure of an international preschool in Tokyo has put the spotlight on whether international schools deliver what they promise.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 4, 2023

Japanese app aims to help detect pain in cats

Since its release last month, 'Cat Pain Detector' has racked up 43,000 users, mostly in Japan but also in Europe and South America.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 4, 2023

Mizuho on U.S. hiring spree with top 10 underwriting goal in sight

The Japanese bank’s U.S. unit plans to recruit more than 100 people for its investment banking and trading business by the end of March next year.
JAPAN
Jul 3, 2023

Japan set to release Fukushima water into Pacific, angering China

The International Atomic Energy Agency’s Director-General Rafael Grossi will visit Japan from Tuesday to deliver a final report on the safety of the process.
JAPAN
Jul 2, 2023

Just how green are Japan’s trains?

The nation is famed for its rail network, but despite significant steps to reduce emissions, the sector is still responsible for a substantial amount of carbon dioxide.
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WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 2, 2023

Baltimore police say two dead, 28 injured after mass shooting at housing block

Hundreds of people were gathered in the area for an event called 'Brooklyn Day,' a witness told a local Baltimore TV station, adding that they had heard 20 to 30 shots fired.
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JAPAN
Jul 1, 2023

Ambulance dispatches in Tokyo increasing at record pace as summer heat arrives

The department is hoping to encourage the public to use its ambulance service in a more appropriate manner to ensure people with serious issues are taken care of.
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WORLD
Jul 1, 2023

Dozens killed in horrific Kenya road crash

Scenes of devastation were reported at the site of the crash as rescue workers hunted in darkness for people feared trapped.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 30, 2023

Warren Buffett points the way, but other trends upping Japan’s investment appeal

A weak yen, renewed efforts to lift corporate value and geopolitical tensions are all playing a role in foreign investors' reassessment of Japan.
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WORLD
Jun 30, 2023

Police shooting in France presents new challenge for Macron

Protests over the fatal police shooting of a teenager come as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to restore a sense of calm after his pension overhaul ignited turbulence in the streets.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 30, 2023

South Korean shoppers buy up salt before Fukushima water dump

The rush contributed to a nearly 27% rise in the price of salt in South Korea in June from two months ago, though officials say the weather and lower production were also to blame.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 29, 2023

'Serious impacts' in France as temperature rise hits 2.9 C, report warns

Independent climate body warns country is ill-prepared and needs 'far-reaching economic policy' to decarbonize the economy.

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