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COMMENTARY / World
Sep 15, 2022

Do most Russians support the war in Ukraine?

Opinion polls show that a majority of Russians support the actions of the Russian armed forces in Ukraine. But for many, it's probably less a matter of conviction than of conformity.
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Sep 15, 2022

LIV Golf's Greg Norman has 'no interest' in talking to PGA Tour

The launch of LIV this year plunged golf into crisis, with the rebel circuit sparking a bitter split that threatens to tear the sport apart.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 14, 2022

How the Ukraine offensive will shift the market narrative

And not for the first time, market attitudes toward events in the Ukraine war have been inconsistent as the nature of war makes economic predictions difficult to make.
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 14, 2022

JSA delights sumo diehards with announcement of October fan event

A number of rare opportunities will be available for attendees at Ryogoku Kokugikan event, the sport's first fan festival since 2005.
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WORLD
Sep 14, 2022

As war began, Putin rejected Ukraine peace deal recommended by his aide, sources say

The Ukrainian-born envoy, Dmitry Kozak, told Putin that he believed the deal he had hammered out removed the need for Russia to pursue a large-scale occupation.
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Sep 14, 2022

Boston Marathon adds nonbinary runner option for 2023 race

Nonbinary runners must qualify using standards from the women's division, with race organizers promising updates once more data is collected.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Sep 13, 2022

William Klein, who photographed the energy of city life, dies at 96

William Klein, one of his generation's most celebrated photographers, navigated multiple disciplines, breaking rules and expectations along the way.
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WORLD
Sep 13, 2022

From policy to pageantry: Prime Minister Liz Truss’ dizzying first week

Truss took over a British government facing an economic emergency. But those problems have been eclipsed by the queen's death, an epochal event that has put politics on hold.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 12, 2022

U.S. Open champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek leading charge into new era of tennis

Newly crowned champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek led a changing of the guard at the U.S. Open as the transition from the 'Big Three' era and Serena Williams gathered steam.
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WORLD
Sep 11, 2022

Queen's coffin arrives in Edinburgh as mourners line streets

Crowds lined the roads to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth's as her coffin made its way from Balmoral Castle to Edinburgh ahead of her funeral on Sept. 19.
JAPAN
Sep 11, 2022

Crown Princess Kiko turns 56, wishes for married daughter's happiness

Crown Princess Kiko turned 56 on Sunday as she wished for the happiness of her eldest daughter, former Princess Mako, who married commoner Kei Komuro in October last year and now lives in New York.
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TENNIS
Sep 11, 2022

Iga Swiatek swats aside Ons Jabeur to claim maiden U.S. Open title

The demonstrative Jabeur was able to harness the energy of her fans at times, but it was not enough to overcome the focused and determined Swiatek.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Sep 11, 2022

Yuka Natori: ‘Starting a climate initiative in your own community would be great’

Yuka Natori helped found the group Media Is Hope as way to get Japan's mainstream media caught up with the global conversation on climate issues.
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LIFE / Digital
Sep 10, 2022

YouTubers Daidus and Emirichu follow their dreams to Japan

The illustrators, who moved to Tokyo earlier this year and are among the biggest names in the world of “storytime animators,” credit anime as a major influence on their style.
JAPAN
Sep 9, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II and her friendly ties with three emperors

Over the course of her 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II established close ties with the imperial family, spanning all or part of the reigns of three emperors.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 9, 2022

The revolutionary monarchy of Queen Elizabeth II

The British queen defied the informal styles of other European royals and transformed the Windsors into a staunchly bourgeois, yet mesmerizing dynasty.
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Sep 9, 2022

Sports world mourns death of Queen Elizabeth II

The British Horseracing Authority said the sport was in mourning for the queen, who showed an intense passion for racing throughout her life.
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WORLD / Politics
Sep 9, 2022

Queen Elizabeth’s death comes at moment of great uncertainty for Britain

The country faces its gravest economic threats in a generation, besieged by inflation, soaring energy bills and the specter of a prolonged recession.
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JAPAN / Politics
Sep 9, 2022

Planning for the end of Elizabeth’s reign began at the beginning

The death of Queen Elizabeth II has set in motion a meticulously choreographed process — known as Operation London Bridge — that the palace, and the nation, has spent decades planning.
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WORLD
Sep 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth's family rush to side of ailing monarch

The queen's doctors have recommended that the 96-year-old monarch remain under medical supervision at her castle in Scotland.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / Vocabulary Boost
Sep 8, 2022

Climate talk reaches 'crisis' mode

Are you clued in to the “GX” taking place in Japan? If not, it's time to review your environmentally focused vocabulary lists.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Sep 8, 2022

African leaders aim to put climate finance at top of COP27 agenda

Africa has about a fifth of the world's population, but produces less than 3% of global carbon dioxide emissions.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 7, 2022

Mr. Play-It-Safe prime minister is living dangerously

Fumio Kishida's approval ratings are tanking. The prime minister must be more proactive to ensure his political longevity.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 6, 2022

Kumamoto turns to trusty mascot Kumamon for post-COVID tourism boost

Authorities are developing bear-themed attractions across the region, betting they will spur an influx of overseas visitors when some of the world's strictest border restrictions ease.
Japan Times
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Sep 6, 2022

AlphaTauri defends Red Bull's F1 strategist after online abuse

Yuki Tsunoda triggered a virtual safety car when he stopped by the side of the track, an incident that ultimately helped race winner and runaway championship leader Max Verstappen.
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JAPAN / Politics
Sep 5, 2022

Disapproval rate for Kishida rises amid mounting problems

A Yomiuri Shimbun poll found that the Cabinet disapproval rating had topped 40% for the first time and now stood at 41%, up 7 percentage points from the previous poll in early August.
JAPAN
Sep 5, 2022

Tokyo Olympics bribery scandal widens as Osaka-based ad firm raided

Prosecutors have announced they are looking into allegations that Daiko provided at least u00a514 million on three occasions to a firm run by an acquaintance of a former Games official.
JAPAN
Sep 5, 2022

Japan steps up livelihood support for Ukrainian evacuees

In Tokyo, local governments and companies are leading such work, including through events to help evacuees assimilate into local communities.

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