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CULTURE / Music
Apr 1, 2023

Planck Stars take their shenanigans on the road

The joke's on the naysayers: The idol-pop band of pranksters goes global with a world tour.
JAPAN
Mar 31, 2023

Japan announces outline of 'unprecedented' child care policy

The measures aimed at reversing Japan’s declining birthrate include beefing up child care allowances and expanding scholarships for college education.
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BUSINESS
Mar 31, 2023

Inflation in Tokyo cools for second month but remains above BOJ target

Core consumer prices in Tokyo, a leading indicator of nationwide trends, rose 3.2% in March from a year earlier, compared with 3.3% in February and a nearly 42-year high of 4.3% in January.
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BUSINESS
Mar 31, 2023

IMF says BOJ should avoid hasty exit and provide rate guidance

Any indication of a shift in the 'yield curve control' program could trigger a massive bond selloff, leaving some economists predicting that an end to YCC could come very abruptly.
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SOCCER
Mar 31, 2023

Fury and sadness in Indonesia after FIFA pulls Under-20 World Cup

The humiliating loss came after two influential governors advocated banning Israel from the competition.
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BUSINESS
Mar 31, 2023

Japan tightens chip gear exports as U.S. seeks to contain China

Tokyo’s move follows months of lobbying by the U.S. to get Japan to join it in tightening shipments of semiconductor tools to China.
CULTURE / Books
Mar 31, 2023

600 pages all at once: What readers are saying about Mieko Kawakami’s new novel

Initial reviews of “Sisters in Yellow” say the hefty book is a fast read that leaves an almost painful impression.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 30, 2023

Alibaba outlines plan for company split to 'unleash productivity'

Each unit will function as an independently operating company that could go to the market to seek financing or launch an initial public offering.
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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Mar 30, 2023

Know the shady Japanese vocabulary that will help you avoid 'dark' part-time jobs

Even if the turnover for them is quick, knowing the code words people use to refer to possibly illegal activities will give you some insight into the Japanese language.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 29, 2023

Kiribayama’s victory raises possibility of historic double promotion

The Spring Basho winner is the man best positioned to take advantage of what's likely to be a liberal promotion atmosphere for the foreseeable future.
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JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 29, 2023

Japan's top diplomat set for first visit to China since 2019

As Tokyo presses for the release of a detained Japanese national, Yoshimasa Hayashi has set his sights on a visit to China in an effort to right foundering ties.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 29, 2023

Why South Korea still handles China with kid gloves

South Korea is wary of angering China, its top trading partner and the one country it sees as having influence over North Korea
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 29, 2023

All Blacks winger Sevu Reece ruled out of Rugby World Cup

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson, who will take over from Foster after the World Cup, said he was confident the back would be able to get back to his best after the injury.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 29, 2023

Manchester United looks immune to the banking crisis

The bidding war for Manchester United, a sporting institution, bears little connection to financial reality.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Mar 29, 2023

IOC backs return of individual Russian athletes, punts on Paris Games

The move to 'postpone' the decision about Russian and Belarusian athletes competing at the 2024 Olympics was welcomed by Ukraine.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / ANALYSIS
Mar 29, 2023

Alibaba’s $32 billion day signals breakups ahead for China Tech

China’s online commerce leader surprised markets Tuesday by announcing plans to split its $220 billion empire into six units that will individually raise funds and explore IPOs.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 28, 2023

As ties crumble, Chinese spy law could see more Japanese citizens detained

Since China passed its counterespionage law in 2014, 17 Japanese nationals have been detained in the country for allegedly engaging in spy-related activities.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 28, 2023

North Korea unveils smaller nuclear warheads that may fit on variety of missiles

The unveiling came as leader Kim Jong Un ordered the boosted production of 'weapon-grade nuclear materials.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 27, 2023

Israeli government in chaos as judicial reform plans draw mass protests

The judicial overhaul has ignited some of the biggest street demonstrations in Israel's history and drawn a rare intervention by the head of state.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 27, 2023

LDP lawmakers eye ban on TikTok and other services if used for disinformation

A group of ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers plans to compile the proposal next month.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 27, 2023

Finally, a serious offer to take Putin off Russia’s hands

The International Criminal Court just made it easier for any successor to get rid of Vladimir Putin.

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami