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TENNIS
Jan 22, 2023

Nick Kyrgios' absence has Australian Open fans worshipping 'Demon'

Home fans at the Australian Open don't have the temperamental but talented Nick Kyrgios to roar on — but they do have a "Demon."
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2023

How does the cost of Japan's international schools compare with the rest of Asia?

The price of tuition has declined over the past few years, although enrollment in Tokyo will still set parents back a median cost of over $15,000.
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SOCCER
Jan 22, 2023

Juventus manager says team must maintain focus amid off-field turmoil

In addition to a 15-point deduction in the current Serie A campaign, a court also imposed bans from holding office in Italian soccer on 11 past and present Juventus directors.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jan 22, 2023

'An Open Parenthesis' finds music in the silences

Philip Rowland’s new collection of poems contains nine interwoven sequences that allow the entries to be read as both separate entities and parts of a complete work.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 21, 2023

BOJ's Kuroda signals no shift after inflation hits 41-year high

Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda said current inflation is led mainly by import-price increases, and that it’s likely to start cooling from next month.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 20, 2023

One dead and dozens hurt in stampede before Iraq Gulf Cup final

Long banned from hosting international soccer matches, war-torn Iraq had been counting on the event to burnish its image.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jan 20, 2023

What’s not to like about Rudd’s appointment as Canberra’s man in Washington?

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has the resume and qualifications to serve Canberra well in Washington.
JAPAN
Jan 20, 2023

LDP divided over proposed overhaul of JGB redemption rule

When JGBs reach their maturity dates, the government redeems part of the debts with cash and rolls over the rest by issuing refunding bonds.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 20, 2023

Andy Murray's epic late finish defended by Australian Open boss

Veteran Andy Murray battled through a five-set epic against home hope Thanasi Kokkinakis which ended at 4:05 a.m. to reach the third round.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jan 19, 2023

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern gives the world a lesson in humility

Jacinda Ardern's leadership stood in such stark contrast to many of her boorish male counterparts, and represented a different kind of politics.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 19, 2023

Uncertainty hangs over Kishida's ability to deliver constitutional reform

Kishida is lacking the political capital to push forward with the very challenging topic, due to dismal public support for his Cabinet.
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MORE SPORTS / Football
Jan 19, 2023

Dak Prescott and Cowboys confront 49ers in playoff rivalry renewal

Much of the drama on the Dallas side this week surrounded kicker Brett Maher, who missed a record four extra points at Tampa on Monday.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 19, 2023

New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern resigns as prime minister

Labour Party leader says she doesn’t have the energy or inspiration to seek re-election at this year’s general election.
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WORLD
Jan 19, 2023

At wartime Davos forum, calls for European unity are eased by relief

“Our energy supply for this winter is secure,” Germany’s chancellor declared as government and business leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum.
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Special Supplements
Jan 19, 2023

Educational excellence in a diverse setting

It’s human nature to seek out people who share our values and ideas, but only through proactively interacting with people from other countries and cultures can we broaden our worldviews. For third-year student Airu Ito, stepping out of his comfort zone was a key factor in finding new opportunities...
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WORLD
Jan 19, 2023

Ukrainian interior minister killed in helicopter crash

The crash set off a large fire, and an entire side of the local nursery building was charred. The Kyiv region's governor said children had been in the nursery at the time of the crash.
JAPAN
Jan 18, 2023

U.S. and Japan lay foundation for new era of joint space exploration

A recent agreement appears to focus on increasing efficiencies between NASA and JAXA, particularly in the U.S.-led, multinational Artemis program.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 18, 2023

Gauff edges Raducanu in titanic tussle at Australian Open

Enjoying a seven-match winning streak in 2023, Gauff is eyeing her first major after reaching her first Grand Slam final last year.
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BUSINESS
Jan 18, 2023

Despite speculation of shift, BOJ maintains dovish policies

The Bank of Japan said it will maintain its monetary easing policy, including its short-term interest rate at minus 0.1%.
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WORLD
Jan 18, 2023

Alarmed by AI chatbots, universities start revamping how they teach

In response to the increased student use of ChatGPT, colleges and universities are restructuring some courses and taking preventive measures.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 18, 2023

7.0-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia; tsunami warning lifted

The epicenter of the tremor was located 150 kilometers northwest of the eastern Indonesian island of Halmahera, at a depth of 48 kilometers.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jan 18, 2023

What the Kardashians can teach climate activists

Climate change is the most pressing issue of our time, a crisis that will affect every every nation and every human life — and yet people seem more curious about the Kardashians.

Longform

Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
The silent battle Japanese athletes fight with weight