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SOCCER
May 23, 2023

Spanish soccer admits racism problem after Vinicius incident

Brazil's government on Monday summoned the Spanish ambassador to explain the incident.
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WORLD
May 23, 2023

In West Africa, a ‘bokashi revolution’ takes root

A Japanese fermentation-based fertilization method is helping the region’s farmers cope with the effects of the war in Ukraine.
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WORLD
May 22, 2023

In South America's remote Chaco, deforestation uproots natural rhythms

Land clearances to farm soy and beef have led to some 7 million hectares of native forest being torn down in Argentina between 1998 and 2021.
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ASIA PACIFIC
May 22, 2023

Biden says frozen U.S.-China ties should 'thaw very shortly'

U.S.-China ties have been in free-fall, but the president's comments signal that high-level talks could become more frequent.
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WORLD
May 22, 2023

Russia's claimed Bakhmut win is anything but, experts say

Moscow has made the eastern city's capture a key aim and has fought the war's longest battle to try to win what it would like to bill as a significant success.
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WORLD
May 22, 2023

G7 struggles to win over nations courted by China and Russia

Tangible progress was hard to see for the Group of Seven wealthy nations, even though some Western officials said the bloc was heading in the right direction compared with years past.
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BUSINESS / Companies / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
May 22, 2023

Hiroshima firms attract new workers and nurture young talent

Securing human resources is a regional challenge, but some companies have devised clever ways to lure young workers.
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WORLD / FOCUS
May 21, 2023

China and Russia lash out at G7 'double containment' attempt

Reactions to the G7 statement were prompt and furious, with China saying the G7 used the summit to “brazenly interfere in the country’s internal affairs.”
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WORLD
May 21, 2023

Jeddah, sleep and a French plane: How Zelenskyy reached Japan's G7

According to French officials, the idea of bringing the Ukrainian leader to the G7 had been in the works for several weeks.
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WORLD / Politics
May 21, 2023

Trump or DeSantis? Neither, say Ukrainian-American voters angry at war stance

Americans claiming Ukrainian descent may only total close to 1 million, but they are densely distributed in competitive areas.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / Washoku Essentials
May 21, 2023

Any way you slice it, burdock root stir-fry hits the spot

Named after a folk hero, this dish frequently appears tucked into bento, as a side on family dinner tables and on the menu at pubs and other casual eateries.
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BUSINESS / Markets
May 20, 2023

A $518 billion rally shows Japanese stocks are all the rage in 2023

Some of the world’s most famed investors are voicing a near consensus that Japan’s stock market is the place to be as its larger peers grapple with rising economic headwinds.
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BUSINESS / Tech
May 20, 2023

Pokemon Go creator Niantic suffers metaverse woes

Questions about the future of the 'real-world metaverse” have been swirling around Niantic for years following a series of games that have underperformed.
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JAPAN
May 20, 2023

G7 adopts common economic security approach to de-risk ties with China and Russia

At the same time, the group emphasized the need to step up cooperation with emerging economies in the areas of infrastructure, digitization and trade.
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ASIA PACIFIC
May 20, 2023

Fertile land nurtures a rich culture and a hearty spirit

On the Pacific coast of Honshu, just northeast of the capital, is Ibaraki Prefecture — Tokyo’s secluded back garden. Home to the world-class technology hub of Tsukuba Science City and the developing industrial areas of Hitachi and Kashima, this fertile prefecture has always been enthusiastic about...
BUSINESS
May 19, 2023

Auto supplier Hitachi Astemo flags lapses in quality tests over decades

The misconduct affected 22 products for 69 customers, including rear shock absorbers and brake systems for cars, railcar dampers and connecting rods, the company said.
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COMMENTARY / World
May 19, 2023

Bats, cheetahs and hippos unlock mysteries of the human genome

The decade-long Zoonomia project shows that animals have a lot to teach us about our health, disease, and potentially new ideas for medicines.
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CULTURE / Film
May 19, 2023

Takeshi Kitano returns to Cannes with an 'indifferent' outlook

The director's first feature-length film in six years will premiere at the festival, but Kitano says he does things his own way, regardless of success.
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EDITORIALS
May 19, 2023

The G7 is again at the cutting edge of global politics

This year's Group of Seven summit could be the most important in the bloc's history or that of Japan.
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JAPAN
May 19, 2023

Japan's G7 refugee balancing act: Door open for Ukrainians, but not many others

The country's embrace of Ukrainian evacuees has been unusual for a nation notorious for its aversion toward immigrants, but the Ukraine war has sparked a rare outpouring of support.
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WORLD
May 19, 2023

U.S. agrees on Taiwan trade terms, clouding plans for China talks

The Taiwan initiative isn’t a formal free-trade agreement, but it’s part of a broader push to deepen trade ties amid heightened tensions with Beijing.
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TENNIS
May 19, 2023

Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open, intends to retire in 2024

'It's not a decision I'm taking, it's a decision my body is taking,' Nadal said at a news conference in his native Mallorca.
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WORLD / Science & Health
May 19, 2023

More than half of the world's large lakes are drying up

Report shows the world's most important freshwater sources lost water at a cumulative rate of around 22 gigatons per year for nearly three decades.
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Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Japan offers comprehensive assistance for Ukraine

The simmering conflict between Russia and Ukraine that actually began in 2014 exploded into a full-on invasion in late February 2022. Japan responded immediately, condemning Russia’s incursion and sending an array of financial, humanitarian and nonlethal aid to Ukraine. The exodus of refugees from...
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Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Changing hearts and minds on reality of Fukushima recovery

At 2:46 p.m. on March 11, 2011, Japan was rocked for six minutes as a magnitude 9 megathrust earthquake struck about 70 kilometers off Miyagi Prefecture, spawning tsunami that would sweep across Japan’s Pacific coastline from Hokkaido to Chiba. Combined, the quake and tsunami left nearly 20,000 dead,...
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Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Cultural expo continues to explore Japan’s beauty and spirit

Seizing on the opportunity offered by the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Cultural Affairs Agency and the Japan Arts Council launched the Japan Cultural Expo in 2019. Through over 1,000 projects, exhibitions and festivals, the initiative introduced the world to the beauty of Japanese culture...
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Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Temple stays offer peace and opportunities for reflection

Busy, sprawling and noisy cities are often the first things that greet visitors upon arrival in Japan. Landing in Osaka, a new arrival might wade through the throngs of people in Dotonbori, mesmerized by the acres of neon lights. Eager to try the local food, the battered octopus balls called takoyaki...
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Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Seto Inland Sea area boasts lush nature, bustling cities, cultural heritage

The area surrounding the Seto Inland Sea, Japan’s largest inland body of water, constitutes the Setouchi area, represented by the cities of Hiroshima, where the G7 Summit will be held, Okayama, Matsuyama and Takamatsu. Spanning the prefectures of Hiroshima, Okayama, Ehime and Kagawa, respectively,...

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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