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JAPAN
Aug 30, 2022

Number of children on nursery waiting lists below 3,000 for first time

The figure was only 11.3% of the record high of 26,081, set in 2017, and marked a record low for the fourth consecutive year.
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SOCCER
Aug 30, 2022

Thierry Henry begins 'new chapter' as shareholder of ambitious Como

Como, owned by Indonesian tobacco giant Djarum, is targeting a return to Serie A for the first time since 2003, after rising from bankruptcy and the fourth-tier Serie D in 2017.
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WORLD
Aug 30, 2022

Deadly clashes rage in Baghdad in Shiite power struggle

Iraq has been sent spiraling into yet another round of violence as it struggles to recover from decades of war, sanctions, civil strife and endemic corruption
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Aug 29, 2022

First-place Swallows and Munetaka Murakami make statement by sweeping away BayStars

The Swallows strengthened their bid to defend the Central League pennant by beating the second-place BayStars.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 29, 2022

How the drama surrounding Thailand’s prime minister may unfold

The move fueled speculation that Thai royals are planning to replace him ahead of an election that must be called by March 2023.
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Aug 28, 2022

Indonesian knights keep medieval sword fighting alive

Inspired by fantasy series such as 'the Lord of the Rings' and 'Game of Thrones,' participation in Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) has increased around the world.
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TENNIS
Aug 28, 2022

Rafael Nadal eyes 23rd major as Novak Djokovic gives up on U.S. Open

The Spaniard has had to sit out the U.S. Open four times in his career, and there are once again fresh doubts over his physical ability to survive a grueling two weeks at Flushing Meadows.
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BUSINESS / FOCUS
Aug 27, 2022

Global energy crisis spurs a revival of nuclear power in Asia

Governments in Japan and South Korea are removing anti-nuclear policies, while China and India are looking to build more reactors to avoid future supply shortages and curb emissions.
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Aug 27, 2022

Sustainable Japan Award 2022発表

株式会社ジャパンタイムズキューブ(代表取締役:末松 弥奈子)は、「Sustainable Japan Award 2022」の受賞企業・団体を発表しました。
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COMMENTARY / World
Aug 26, 2022

U.S.-South Korea war games have a global audience

Given tensions with China over Taiwan and the war in Ukraine, the military exercises with South Korea, one of the largest drills the U.S. stages, will have ripple effects on all its allies and opponents.u2002
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ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 26, 2022

Spike in China tensions won't change Washington's Taiwan weapons policy — for now

China's aggressive military drills around Taiwan have put Washington on edge, but not enough to spur an immediate sharp increase in weapons sales to the island.
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Special Supplements / TICAD 8 Special
Aug 26, 2022

Yokohama: Integral partner in contributing to Africa’s growth

Thanks to plentiful and abundant natural resources and significant population increases, Africa has enjoyed a period of dynamic growth in recent years. Yokohama served as the host city for the three Tokyo International Conferences on African Development in 2008, 2013 and 2019, which were the fourth,...
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SOCCER
Aug 25, 2022

Urawa triumphs over Jeonbuk in shootout to reach ACL final

Ricardo Rodriguez's men will contend a continental final for the fourth time in the club's history after defeating their K-League rival over 120 thrilling minutes at Saitama Stadium.
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TENNIS
Aug 25, 2022

Rafael Nadal prepared to vie for U.S. Open title

While Nadal trains in New York, Djokovic remains in Europe hoping for a last-minute policy change by officials in the United States.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 25, 2022

Australia digging deep to reshape itself as green energy superpower

Everyone from oil majors to billionaire mining magnates is looking for a way to capitalize on the fossil-fuel giant's transformation.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 25, 2022

Thai court suspends Prime Minster Prayuth Chan-Ocha, stoking intrigue as vote nears

The surprise action by Thailand's Constitutional Court puts Prayuth on the sidelines at least temporarily until it rules on whether he breached an eight-year term limit.
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COMMENTARY / World
Aug 24, 2022

A 'sober-curious' generation leaves Japan with a hangover

Should the tax arm of the government be encouraging people to drink, even in moderation?
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BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 24, 2022

Angels owner Arte Moreno positioning team for sale

The Angels have made the postseason just six times since owner Moreno bought the team in May 2003, just seven months after winning their only World Series title.
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Aug 23, 2022

Riders delighted to add new chapter to Indian equestrianism

The sport is still at a nascent stage in India, with the country's major international achievements coming only at the Asian Games.
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BUSINESS / Markets
Aug 23, 2022

Popular manga app seeks 2023 IPO in Tokyo at $6 billion value

Piccoma raised u00a560 billion last year from investors, and the startup hopes its profitability will attract more investors at its IPO.
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WORLD / Politics
Aug 23, 2022

The Dugins: Media-savvy far-right Russian prophets

Alexander Dugin gained prominence in the 1990s in the intellectual chaos that followed the break-up of the Soviet Union.
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SOCCER
Aug 22, 2022

Urawa advances to ACL semifinals; Vissel knocked out in extra time

Ricardo Rodriguez's men eased past Thailand's BG Pathum United to set up an East Zone semifinal showdown with fellow two-time ACL champions Jeonbuk Motors.
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WORLD
Aug 22, 2022

The world’s roads aren’t ready for a hotter planet

With temperatures rising and heat waves more frequent and intense, roads are increasingly vulnerable to global warming.
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WORLD
Aug 22, 2022

U.S. begins biggest drills with South Korea since Trump-Kim summit

The drills, known as Ulchi Freedom Shield, are expected to involve thousands of military personnel, and will run for two weeks.
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Aug 21, 2022

Uneasy Kento Momota eyes third badminton world title in Tokyo

Despite dismal form so far this year, the 27-year-old hopes that home support can help him upset the odds and claim a third title when the world championships begin on Monday.
JAPAN
Aug 21, 2022

Japan to up subsidies to help tackle invasive species

The subsidy expansion comes after the country's invasive alien species law was revised in May to stipulate roles to be taken by prefectural and municipal governments.

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