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JAPAN / Science & Health
May 25, 2023
Small measles outbreak in Japan raises alarm
The most recent infections appear to have happened to strangers riding the same shinkansen for less than three hours.
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JAPAN / Politics
May 25, 2023
LDP-Komeito clash over Tokyo candidate pick threatens broader rift
Wrangling over five new Lower House seats in Tokyo may be driving a wedge between the coalition partners.
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JAPAN
May 23, 2023
Emperor Naruhito inspects Arakawa River lock gate
The Arakawa Lock Gate was built to allow ships to travel between the Arakawa River and the old Naka River, which have different water levels.
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Rugby
May 23, 2023
Spears' League One-winning captain Harumichi Tatekawa named MVP
The Brave Blossoms veteran was not selected for the league's Best XV, which was voted for by fans, media, players and coaches.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 21, 2023
Spears' Bernard Foley stakes World Cup claim with League One title
The 33-year-old is vying with several players including Quade Cooper, Ben Donaldson, Carter Gordon and Noah Lolesio for the Wallabies' No. 10 shirt.
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BUSINESS
May 21, 2023
Japan railway firms boosting efforts for automated operations
The need to streamline operations is growing as Japan's falling population shrinks the pool of potential drivers.
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Rugby
May 21, 2023
Spears too sharp for Wild Knights in Japan Rugby League One final
Wild Knights coach Robbie Deans was quick to praise Spears for their win but admitted he was mystified by how his own side had performed.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / KANPAI CULTURE
May 21, 2023
Bobby’s Free pop-up mixes fresh Barcelonian and Prohibition creations
Open through July 10, this Catalan watering hole spices up Ichigaya nights.
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JAPAN
May 20, 2023
Ichikawa Ennosuke claims he and his parents agreed to die together
An autopsy has found the parents, who were confirmed dead Thursday, allegedly died due to an overdose of psychotropic drugs.
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LIFE / Travel
May 20, 2023
The anime fans making 'holy pilgrimages' to sites across Japan
A train crossing in Kamakura is now so popular that multilingual signs beg gawkers to abide by safety regulations.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 19, 2023
Hayato Sakamoto hits three-run blast as Giants complete sweep of Swallows
Sakamoto, the 2019 CL MVP, has shown signs of recovery at the plate after struggling to a .186 batting average in the first month of the season.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
May 16, 2023
Two cases of measles confirmed in Tokyo
The health minister urged people with no history of vaccination against measles to consider getting inoculated.
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SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
May 16, 2023
'Tamagawa Clasico' evolves into one of J. League's biggest derbies
The rivalry between FC Tokyo and Kawasaki Frontale has been boosted by the clubs' 2007 decision to jointly promote the matchup.
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JAPAN
May 16, 2023
1 dead and 1 injured after mobile crane tips over onto cars in Tokyo
A man in his 50s was trapped inside one of the cars and was later confirmed dead.
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JAPAN / FOCUS
May 15, 2023
Uzbekistan-born lawmaker looks to turn love of Japan into social change
Orzugul, who was recently elected to a seat in the Setagaya Ward Assembly, is looking to use it to address concerns of marginalized groups — issues she is all too familiar with.
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Rugby
May 14, 2023
Spears edge Sungoliath to reach League One final
The crowd of 13,065 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground were presented with a thrilling finale.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / Top 5
May 14, 2023
An egg-cellent odyssey through Tokyo’s best 'omurice'
Who really invented these egg-wrapped delights of rice? If these restaurants continue serving up stellar fare, who cares?
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 11, 2023
Tokyo teacher sent to prosecutors for murder was likely laden with debt
Kosuke Omoto, 36, allegedly fatally stabbed Masafumi Yamagishi, 63, at the latter's home in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward, apparently to steal valuables.
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BUSINESS / Economy
May 11, 2023
Lower Tokyo office vacancy rate gives relief to market after COVID-19
Historically, the city has recorded vacancy rates in the low single digits, but the market may be settling into a new normal of higher levels considering the change in work trends.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 10, 2023
Teens held after Ginza heist claim not to know each other
Police will analyze smartphones used by the suspects and probe their relationship and how they came together before the Monday robbery.

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