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Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 11, 2022
Rhine River withers to crisis level as Europe craves energy
While some barges will still be able to navigate the Rhine, the dwindling water level illustrates how a climate crisis is compounding the region's energy woes.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 1, 2022
England coach says Lionesses' Euro 2022 triumph changed society
'I think this tournament has done so much for the game but also for society and women in society in England.'
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 1, 2022
England beats Germany in Euro 2022 final to capture first major title
Chole Kelly reacted quickest to a loose ball from a corner in the second period of extra time to give her side the win.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 11, 2022
Japan and Germany vow to maintain sanctions against Russia
During their talks, the two countries' foreign ministers agreed that their nations should further strengthen defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 4, 2022
Hiroshi Kiyotake feels facing Spain, Germany can help Japan at World Cup
'It'd be normally looked at as a tough group, but I felt we've gone into a good one. I was hoping for us to go in there a bit and thought, 'Wow, it'd be interesting.''
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 29, 2022
1990 World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus expects Germany to beat Japan
The 61-year-old former West Germany great urged 'Die Mannschaft' to focus on themselves ahead of their opener against the Samurai Blue on Nov. 23 at Khalifa International Stadium.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 27, 2022
Leaders of Japan and Germany vow to work toward G7 summit in Hiroshima
The two also agreed to deepen defense cooperation between their countries and make arrangements for the launch of their defense and foreign ministers' 'two-plus-two' meeting.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 26, 2022
G7 leaders kick off summit in Germany, to address impact of Ukraine war
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Russia's aggression in Ukraine, rising prices, the situation in Indo-Pacific and climate change would all be discussed at the summit.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 26, 2022
Japan and three other G7 powers impose gold export ban on Russia
The four countries are implementing the ban in a new bid to stop oligarchs from buying the precious metal to avoid the impact of sanctions against Moscow.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 20, 2022
Europe's summer of discontent reveals travel sector labor crisis
Leading operators have flagged thousands of job openings across Europe, but the industry says European aviation as a whole has lost 600,000 jobs since the start of the pandemic.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 16, 2022
Leaders of Germany, France and Italy ride into Kyiv with 'message of unity'
All three leaders have faced criticism from Kyiv over support viewed as tepid.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 8, 2022
Merkel casts doubt on isolating Russia after Putin’s ‘big mistake’
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has exposed Europe's largest economy to a series of risks and raised questions about Merkel's policies during her tenure as chancellor.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 26, 2022
Tanks, but no ammo — Germany's Ukraine pledges show military muddle
The confusion underlines how Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 has caught Berlin on the back foot, revealing how starkly ill-equipped it is for military action.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 25, 2022
The refinery standing between Germany and a Russian oil embargo
For decades, crude oil piped in from Russia has flowed into a giant refinery in Schwedt, an industrial city on the Oder River, providing jobs for thousands and a reliable source of fuel.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 20, 2022
Fearing Russian cutoff, German industry braces for gas rations race
Discussions on possible rationing have gathered urgency after Russia halted gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland last month.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 11, 2022
Japanese PM asked German leader for help in removing 'comfort women' statue
The request was made when Kishida and Scholz met in Tokyo in late April, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 10, 2022
Pure gold for Japan’s Golden Week diplomacy
More than just photo opportunities, Kishida's diplomatic engagements were meaningful — some producing major developments in Japan's bilateral relationships with important partners.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 29, 2022
Germany's Scholz visits ally Japan, not China, on first Asian trip
Kishida and Scholz firmed up their countries' ties during a meeting in Tokyo and agreed to cooperate on challenges posed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 27, 2022
As diplomacy hopes dim, U.S. marshals allies to furnish long-term military aid to Ukraine
Germany's announcement that it would send heavy weapons to Ukraine was one of among many signals that pointed to a further escalation in the war and a disappointment for diplomacy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 25, 2022
Russia’s war is turbocharging the world’s addiction to coal
Demand had already been on the rise since last year amid a natural gas shortage and as electricity use surged after pandemic restrictions were rolled back.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Japan says Biden's description of nation as xenophobic is 'unfortunate'
The National Diet building in Tokyo
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Japan's labor crunch persists despite slight improvement
Over 300 companies went out of business in fiscal 2023 due to labor shortages, according to Teikoku Databank.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
How a Japanese scientist is turning the climate crisis into music
A screencap of a performance of Hiroto Nagai's “String Quartet No. 1 ‘Polar Energy Budget’” by the PRT Quartet
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
Pentagon reveals drone types for Replicator program to counter China
A U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operator fires a Switchblade 300 loitering munition during training exercises in Fallon, Nevada, last July. The U.S. Defense Department plans to use small drones — known in the Pentagon as “all-domain attritable autonomous systems” — to help counter Chinese military systems and tactics.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.

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