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BUSINESS / Companies
May 8, 2023

Rothschild taps ex-Daiwa banker to bolster Japan expansion

The French investment bank hired Yuichi Akai to expand its Japan business and grow its team in the country.
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May 8, 2023

Verstappen leads rampaging Red Bull to one-two finish in Miami

The victory was Max Verstappen's 38th career win, tying him with Sebastian Vettel for most victories for Red Bull.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
May 8, 2023

H&M’s Pokucinska seeks something for everyone

Name: Aneta Pokucinska
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May 7, 2023

Yuri Yoshida wins first Japan women's major title

The 23-year-old finished at 1-over 289, three strokes clear of South Korean runner-up Shin Ji Yai, at Ibaraki Golf Club in Ibaraki Prefecture.
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BASKETBALL / NBA
May 7, 2023

Lakers rout Warriors, Heat rip Knicks to grab NBA series leads

Anthony Davis scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, while LeBron James added 21 points for Los Angeles.
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May 7, 2023

Saul Alvarez batters John Ryder to retain super middleweight crown

Alvarez, regarded by many as the best pound-for-pound fighter in boxing, was pleased with the performance after a mixed 2022.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
May 6, 2023

How the Legend of Zelda changed the game

More than 6 million people watched the preview for hints about the next video game in Nintendo’s beloved Legend of Zelda franchise. Millions more are expected to play it.
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May 6, 2023

Forte enters Kentucky Derby as early favorite for trainer Todd Pletcher

Forte has won six of seven career starts, including five straight in graded stakes races.
United KIngdom report 2023
May 5, 2023

Enechange: Yohei Kiguchi harnesses the power of energy for change

It all began with a shaking — literally. The Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011 compelled Yohei Kiguchi to found Enechange Ltd., an energy technology company that promotes efforts to achieve a decarbonized society with digital technology, guided by the noble mission of “creating the future of energy.”...
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WORLD
May 4, 2023

The remarkable rehabilitation of Camilla, queen consort

Royal aides tasked with rebuilding the tarnished reputation of the royal family as a whole have spent years slowly integrating the king's former lover into her current role.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 4, 2023

Sixers star Joel Embiid hopes improbable path to MVP award inspires others

Newly crowned MVP Embiid hopes to be a role model after overcoming extraordinary odds.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 4, 2023

Lionel Messi's future with PSG in doubt after suspension over unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia

While Messi once looked set to extend his stay with PSG for another year, a source close to the club said he was now 'much more likely' to depart.
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CULTURE / Stage
May 3, 2023

Kabuki kids: The children of Japan's traditional theater

The son of a renowned actress and grandson of a famed kabuki actor, 10-year-old Maholo Terajima has made history as the first recognized dual national to make his debut in the art form.
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CULTURE / Film
May 3, 2023

‘Father of the Milky Way Railroad’: Writer biopic plays to domestic audience's love of a good cry

Koji Yakusho and Masaki Suda give strong performances as father and son in a film about Kenji Miyazawa, one of Japan’s beloved authors of children’s literature.
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CULTURE / TV & Streaming / Reviews
May 3, 2023

‘Sanctuary’: Bad boy of sumo’s journey doesn’t pack a punch

Centered on a brutish underdog, the Netflix series about professional sumo offers satisfying heft in its action sequences, but its uneven storyline is anticlimactic.
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WORLD
May 3, 2023

Pressure building ahead of deadline to avert catastrophic U.S. debt default

The U.S. is expected to reach a temporary agreement to increase the debt limit, allowing the government to continue borrowing money to fund its operations as negotiations continue.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 3, 2023

Sixers' Joel Embiid named NBA's Most Valuable Player

The Cameroonian power forward beat out fellow MVP finalists Jokic and Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo in a preferential ballot.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 1, 2023

How can the green job boom avoid leaving workers behind?

Today the 'binding constraint' for a low-carbon transition is not finance but a huge gap in green skills.
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JAPAN
May 1, 2023

Alibaba founder Jack Ma joins University of Tokyo as professor

As a visiting professor, he will provide advice on research topics and conduct research, especially in sustainable agriculture, as well as give seminars about entrepreneurship.
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May 1, 2023

Sergio Perez dreaming of Formula One title after beating Max Verstappen in Azerbaijan

Sergio Perez said he should be leading the Formula One championship and saw himself as a true title contender after beating Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen to victory in Azerbaijan on Sunday.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 30, 2023

BOJ chief Ueda spares us the theatrics in his debut

The new Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda's first task was not to blindside the market. So far, so good.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 30, 2023

One family, five candidates: Dynasties rule rural Thailand

Politics is a family affair for the Thienthong clan, one of Thailand's most enduring political dynasties, with five members running in next month's general election.
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WORLD / FOCUS
Apr 29, 2023

How Sudan's military factions set path to war as mediation stalled

Alarmed over the potential for bloodshed, a group of mediators pushed for last-ditch talks between the country's army chief and a paramilitary leader. But neither showed up.
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CULTURE / Music
Apr 29, 2023

DJ Nobu: The face of Japanese techno is ready to break free

Japan’s current king of underground techno leaves the pandemic years with a renewed desire to defy the status quo... and maybe even skip the country.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 28, 2023

Tennis stars praise Giannis Antetokounmpo for impassioned speech on failure

'Maybe it's a wake-up call for everyone outside of sports to understand what it means when you lose or when you don't achieve your goals,' Maria Sakkari said.

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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