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EDITORIALS
Jun 19, 2021

Biden starts off strong in Europe

Biden could rightfully claim that “the United States is back.” The lingering question is: For how long?
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COMMENTARY / World
Jun 19, 2021

A vaccine the world badly needs looks better than ever

The vaccine is also more stable and easily stored than mRNA vaccines, which will be helpful in broad distribution.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Jun 19, 2021

Simmered pork and cucumber salad with ume dressing

This simmered pork is very versatile and can be used as you'd use chu0101shu016b pork — as a topping for ramen or chopped up and put into fried rice, salads, sandwiches and more.
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WORLD
Jun 18, 2021

Key climate talks are headed for trouble after G7 wrangling

Behind-the-scenes arguing among delegates — when progress was blocked by last-minute nerves, political tensions and a shortfall of funding — illustrates the difficult road ahead.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jun 18, 2021

Suga's first growth strategy met with calls to tackle Japan's chronic labor issues

Although much of the spotlight tends to gravitate toward hot economic issues, economists say that it is critical — and timely — for Japan to work on its more deeply rooted problems.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 18, 2021

Two Apple Daily executives charged with collusion with foreign country

The arrests have raised further alarm over media freedom in Hong Kong and have been criticized by Western governments and international rights groups and press associations.
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SOCCER
Jun 18, 2021

Nadeshiko Japan squad for Tokyo Olympics announced as Mana Iwabuchi inherits No. 10

Head coach Asako Takakura has chosen five overseas-based players to join 13 WE Leaguers at Japan's first Summer Games since London 2012.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 18, 2021

North Korea's Kim says to prepare for 'dialogue and confrontation' with U.S.

Kim made a detailed analysis of U.S. policy toward Pyongyang under President Joe Biden, and set out 'appropriate strategic and tactical counteraction,' state media reported.
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BUSINESS
Jun 18, 2021

China’s worse-than-Suez ship delays set to widen trade chaos

The global shipping industry, already exhausted by pandemic shocks that are adding to inflation pressures and delivery delays, faces the biggest test of its stamina yet.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 18, 2021

Inside Hong Kong's Apple Daily, China's besieged liberal media icon

Thursday's early-morning raid by 500 police officers was a shock, not only to Apple Daily staffers but to journalists throughout China's freest city.
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WORLD
Jun 18, 2021

Biden signs 'Juneteenth' bill and asks U.S. to reflect on slavery's 'terrible toll'

The bill marks the day in 1865 when a Union general informed a group of enslaved people in Texas that they had been made free two years earlier.
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WORLD
Jun 18, 2021

With Putin behind him, Biden’s focus shifts to Xi

The world's second-largest economy was on the agenda throughout Biden's meetings with the Group of Seven leaders, NATO, the European Union and even Putin.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 18, 2021

Japan takes risk of Olympic proportions

If Japan follows the U.S.' trajectory, which was in the position Japan is in today four months ago, it will not achieve widespread vaccination until mid-October — long after the Olympics.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 18, 2021

Okinawa reversion agreement stands the test of time

Greater foresight by the two governments was thus necessary then, as is a more proactive approach by them today regarding the bases.
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BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 18, 2021

Rick Carlisle resigns as Mavericks coach

Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle resigned on Thursday.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 18, 2021

Nasa Hataoka in four-way tie atop Meijer LPGA Classic

Hataoka, 22, is a three-time winner on the LPGA Tour but hasn't won since the Kia Classic in March 2019.
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CULTURE / Stage
Jun 18, 2021

Israel Galvan renews the passion of a long love affair

Flamenco — the exuberant dance form originating from Andalusia in southern Spain — has long thrived in Japan, with many of the greats traveling here to perform. There is even a popular claim that Japan has more flamenco academies than Spain.
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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jun 18, 2021

Take in the beauty of Hokusai's wave and then give your verdict on it in Japanese

Learn the basics of art criticism in Japanese while taking in Katsushika Hokusai's iconic print, 'Under the Wave off Kanagawa.'
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WORLD
Jun 18, 2021

Global power grids pushed to breaking point by summer heat and rising demand

Mix extreme heat and longer droughts, surging power demand, rising fossil fuel prices and a bumpy transition into renewables, and the result is a severe global power crunch.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 17, 2021

Asanoyama's suspension to impact upper reaches of banzuke rankings

The ozeki will sit out six grand tournaments after repeatedly violating the Japan Sumo Association's COVID-19 protocols.
JAPAN
Jun 17, 2021

Japan aims to issue vaccination passports by end of July for overseas travel

The documents will include the holder's date of inoculation and the manufacturer of the shot they received and will be available both in English and Japanese.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 17, 2021

Caught in the middle? Komeito and the China-Japan relationship

While many in the LDP have welcomed international pressure on China, the deteriorating bilateral relationship creates problems for the party's coalition partner Komeito.

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