Pakistan police kill bomber, militant to thwart attack on Japanese nationals: Police in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi shot down a suicide bomber and a ...
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I’m gonna miss you Momota, says Axelsen: PETALING JAYA: World No. 1 Viktor Axelsen is going to miss being put through hard times by former top shuttler Kento ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2024/04/19/im-gonna-miss-you-momota-says-axelsen
Japanese Emperor Sows Rice at Imperial Palace in Annual Tradition
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Frankfurt's Japanese veteran Makoto Hasebe to retire at age 40: Hasebe made his international debut in 2006 and featured in 114 games for Japan while serving as ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/18/soccer/makoto-hasebe-retirement/
Quick Glance: Farewell to Makoto Hasebe
- At the age of 40, Makoto Hasebe is concluding his over 20-year career in professional football. He made the move from Japan to VfL Wolfsburg in 2008, also playing for 1. FC Nürnberg before joining Eintracht Frankfurt in 2014. Achievements include winning the German Championship with Wolfsburg (2009) and the DFB-Pokal (2018) and Europa League (2022) with SGE. Additionally, he triumphed in the 2011 Asian Cup with Japan.
- More information to follow soon.
Ex-Japan PM Aso eyes meeting with Trump during trip to NY - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso is making arrangements to meet ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240419/p2g/00m/0na/056000c
Alamak! Japanese dance team wows Malaysians by dancing to viral hit 'Alamak Raya Lagi'
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Japan's big cities become magnets for inherited rural savings: TOKYO -- Major Japanese banks are vying for an estimated 58 trillion yen ($377 billion) in ...
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Japanese electronics firm Epson to wind down Tuas plant, 350 workers affected in consolidation drive
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Japan studies Israel's air defense success with eye on Indo-Pacific: WASHINGTON -- Japanese defense officials have told Nikkei Asia that they watched how Israel ...
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Japanese AI tool predicts when recruits will quit jobs: Japanese businesses traditionally all hire graduates at the same time each year, but about one in 10 ...
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Baseball: Jose Osuna, Munetaka Murakami homers lift Swallows over BayStars - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240419/p2g/00m/0sp/064000c
Peter Grilli, longtime friend of Donald Keene, who is devoted to cultural exchanges between Japan and the U.S. spoke to the Japan News at Yoyogi Hachimangu ... Show more japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/original/donald-keenes-legacy/20240420-181438/
‘Godzilla Minus One’ director Takashi Yamazaki and ‘Shoplifters’ director Hirokazu Koreeda have met with the Japanese government to improve the working ... Show more
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Biden promises U.S. Steel will remain an American company: President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged that U.S. Steel would remain a "totally American company ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
How green are your trainers? Team Japan uniforms to have carbon footprint labels: Japanese Olympians stepping up to the podium in Paris will have more than just ...
japantimes.co.jp/olympics/2024/04/18/carbon-footprint-olympic-kits/
Studio Ghibli to receive 1st group-awarded Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240418/p2a/00m/0et/021000c
Quick Glance: Studio Ghibli Receives First-Ever Honorary Palme d’Or in Cannes
- The acclaimed Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli, known for films like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Oscar-winner The Boy and the Beast, is set to be honored with an honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes as the first group to receive this prestigious award.
- Typically awarded to individuals, past recipients include Tom Cruise, Michael Douglas, and Harrison Ford, with Star Wars creator George Lucas also being recognized at the 77th edition of the festival.
- Studio Ghibli is synonymous with veteran directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, who have created iconic animated features under the studio's banner over the past four decades.
- Filmmaker Miyazaki has garnered multiple Oscars, and the studio has produced over 20 films, including masterpieces like Princess Mononoke and Howl's Moving Castle. The group acknowledgment highlights Studio Ghibli's significant impact in the film industry.
Voice of 2025 Osaka expo mascot Myaku-Myaku unveiled 1 year before opening - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240418/p2a/00m/0na/018000c
Japanese firms agree 5.2% pay raise, biggest union group Rengo says: Japanese companies have agreed to raise pay by 5.20% on average this year ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japanese-firms-agree-52-pay-raise-biggest-union-group-rengo-says-2024-04-18/
Shohei Ohtani Hits three singles, 3-for-4; Nationals over Dodgers 2-0
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/baseball/20240418-181061/
Easy Japanese news in translation: Carp streamers in production at Mie Prefecture shrine - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240419/p2a/00m/0na/018000c
Yoshiki Plays U.S. National Anthem on Piano for Baseball Star Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto of Dodgers Before Game
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/baseball/20240417-180880/
Figure skating: Nagoya to host Grand Prix Final in Dec. 2025 - The Mainichi: NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- The central Japanese city of Nagoya will host the ISU Grand Prix ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240419/p2g/00m/0sp/053000c
US fund Taiyo says it may buy into Brother bid for niche Japanese printer: The U.S. fund in a buyout battle for a niche market Japanese printer company said it ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/us-fund-taiyo-says-it-may-buy-into-brother-bid-niche-japanese-printer-2024-04-19/
Japanese doctors demand damages from Google over 'groundless' reviews: TOKYO (AP) -- A group of Japanese doctors has filed a civil lawsuit against U.S ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Japanese-doctors-demand-damages-from-Google-over-groundless-reviews
OpenAI triples Japanese language processing speed: TOKYO -- U.S. artificial intelligence company OpenAI is preparing an improved version of its core large ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/OpenAI-triples-Japanese-language-processing-speed
Paid articlePaid Indonesia awards Jakarta MRT extension project to Japan's Sojitz: TOKYO -- The Japanese trading house Sojitz has signed a 45 billion yen ($290 million) contract ...
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The unexpected ways in which Japanese words 'make it' into English: Thanks to new entries in the Oxford English Dictionary, pretty soon even your grandparents ...
japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/04/18/language/new-updates-to-japanese-dictionary-oxford/
Japanese students losing interest in civil service: Public-private job search timing affects student behavior, especially in new graduate hiring.
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/japan/society/students-lose-interest-in-civil-service/
Lady Mariko of the hit TV series "Shogun" (played by Anna Sawai) is turning out to be the most distinctive and memorable Japanese woman ever to ... Show more asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Arts/New-look-Shogun-changes-narrative-of-Clavell-s-samurai-epic
Japan 'two-faced' for seeking closer ties while warning of China threat, Chinese state media says
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-two-faced-seeking-closer-ties-while-warning-china-threat-chinese-state-2024-04-18/
Japanese Executives Call for Government Steps to Bolster Yen: Japanese financial authorities should consider conducting coordinated currency intervention with ...
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Paid articlePaid 5 years after fatal Ikebukuro crash, bereaved man works to prevent repeat: A man plans to meet with the driver who accidentally killed his wife and young ...
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Japan, South Korean leaders agree to deepen ties, including with US - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240417/p2g/00m/0bu/047000c
Japan’s Official Paris Sunrise Inspired Uniform for 2024 Olympics Unveiled
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/olympics-paralympics/20240418-181087/
The most anticipated restaurant opening of 2024 is also Justin Hemmes’ most intriguing
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Oracle to invest $8 billion in Japan to respond to growing AI demand - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240418/p2g/00m/0bu/068000c
The Story of Shohei Ohtani’s Translator Betraying Him Just Got Darker and Sadder: It wasn’t just his friend who failed him.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/shohei-ohtani-translator-indictment-gambling-theft-ippei-mizuhara.html
Quick Glance: Ippei Mizuhara Remains Free Despite Bank Fraud Charges on $25,000 Bond
- Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers surrendered to authorities and later appeared before the U.S. District Court.
- Ippei Mizuhara turned himself in on Friday and was subsequently released on an unsecured $25,000 bond, commonly referred to as a signature bond. This arrangement allowed Mizuhara to secure his release without needing to provide any cash or collateral.
- United States Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero also stipulated that Mizuhara must undergo treatment for his gambling addiction related to the sports betting scandal. Prosecutors alleged that he exploited his personal and professional connection with Ohtani to steal over $16 million from the player's bank account by occasionally posing as Ohtani to bankers to cover his gambling expenses.
- On Friday, Mizuhara only responded to the judge's inquiries by answering 'yes' when Audero asked him if he comprehended various aspects of the case and his bond conditions.
Japan's Kishida to visit Brazil, Paraguay in overture to Global South: TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit Brazil and Paraguay in early May ...
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Paid articlePaid Japan Inc makes a renewed U.S. push as China fears mount: Japanese companies are increasingly hitching their growth plans to the United States ...
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For ‘Shogun’s’ Anna Sawai, straddling two cultures comes naturally: “It was like searching for a unicorn,” says showrunner Justin Marks on the effort to cast ...
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Hayao Miyazaki among Time’s 100 Most Influential People
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Why do Japanese people love the peace sign?: Point a camera at a group of Japanese people at a graduation ceremony, a cherry blossom picnic ...
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All-Japanese girl group Unicode debuts with hope of promoting K-city pop genre : All-Japanese K-pop girl group Unicode has arrived on the music scene with the ...
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Nissan lowers FY 2023 net profit forecast on weak sales volume - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Nissan Motor Co. on Friday lowered its net profit forecast for ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240419/p2g/00m/0bu/044000c
Leave Chicago’s winter blues behind and think cherry blossom pink with Japanese snacks and drinks
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Japanese nationals escape unharmed in Pakistan suicide bombing: Five Japanese nationals in Pakistan narrowly escaped unharmed Friday from a suicide bomb attack ...
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A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit western Japan on Wednesday night. Officials say there was no tsunami. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa says several ... Show more www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/
Tokyo Electron expected to see profit rebound on AI demand: TOKYO -- Japanese manufacturers of chipmaking equipment such as Tokyo Electron are attracting analyst ...
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Paid articlePaid Eiichi Shibusawa Gift Shop to Sell Snack Bread Resembling New ¥10,000 Bill Featuring Meiji-era Businessman
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Japanese nationals were unhurt after their vehicle was targeted by a suicide bomber in Karachi’s Landhi area on Friday. Police also said that two terrorists ... Show more dawn.com dawn.com www.dawn.com/news/1828383 #DawnToday #Karachi #suicideattack
Japan meets Odisha: Japanese band MADKID’s Shin grooves to Sambalpuri song ‘Dulhan Banami’
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Romano's return caps impressive Blue Jays win after Kikuchi's high-octane performance
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Japan’s ‘Grave Concern’ Over New Hong Kong Legislation: Tokyo is worried about the Safeguarding National Security Bill.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/japans-grave-concern-over-new-hong-kong-legislation/
Osaka says 'no excuses' after defeat on clay return: The former world No. 1 was making her first appearance on clay since the 2022 French Open.
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/18/tennis/naomi-osaka-no-excuses/
What an exchange between Tomokazu Harimoto and Anton Kallberg 🤩
Their meeting ends with the Japanese taking the first spot in the #ITTFWorldCup Semifinals 👏
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Japan's Sekisui House buys U.S. homebuilder MDC for $4.9bn: OSAKA -- Japanese homebuilder Sekisui House said Friday that it completed a roughly $4 ...
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Paid articlePaid Japan firms see English disclosure requirement as a burden, poll shows: Almost all Japanese companies in a Reuters monthly corporate poll see the Tokyo Stock ...
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Japanese Astronauts Landed Tickets to Moon in Win-win Deal; U.S. to Get Lunar Cruiser, Ally against China
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Japanese government rejects Yahoo! infosec improvement plan: Just doesn't believe it will sort out the mess that saw data leak from LINE messaging app
theregister.com/2024/04/17/japan_rejects_line_yahoo_security_plan/
Marvellous Miyazaki deserves her spot in Japan team: PETALING JAYA: Teen sensation Tomoka Miyazaki has earned herself a well deserved spot in a strong looking ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2024/04/18/marvellous-miyazaki-deserves-her-spot-in-japan-team
Snake on a train delays Japanese bullet service: The 40cm serpent lurking on a train between Nagoya and Tokyo caused a 17-minute hold-up ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/snake-on-a-train-delays-japanese-bullet-service
Japan to fund KDDI, four others to build AI supercomputer: TOKYO -- The Japanese government will give five companies, including telecom company KDDI ...
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Deadline for Ohtani program to study in US extended as Japan application site flooded - The Mainichi
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Japan-U.S. alliance holds greater responsibility for global stability: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington on ...
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Paid articlePaid Commentary: Is the shine coming off Japan’s bullet trains?: Domestic pride and confidence will turn into anxiety as Japanese railway expertise encounters ...
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Strong dollar poses question over timing of Japan intervention
Reversal of weakening yen per dollar depends on U.S. economy, analysts say: asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Currencies/Strong-dollar-poses-question-over-timing-of-Japan-intervention
Japan’s ‘Grave Concern’ Over New Hong Kong Legislation: Tokyo is worried about the Safeguarding National Security Bill.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/japans-grave-concern-over-new-hong-kong-legislation/
Arrest proves a common Japanese saying about apologies and police: Last Monday night, at about 7:40 in the evening, a man walked into the Kamori branch of ...
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As Japan faces a population crisis that more foreigners could solve, the country's police are being sued for racial discrimination
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Japan's Kioxia hopes to go public in 2024 as memory chips recover: TOKYO -- Japanese chipmaker Kioxia Holdings has restarted procedures for listing on the Tokyo ...
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Paid articlePaid A woman's place is in the sumo ring: An ancient sport shrouded in mystery, professional sumo wrestling in Japan is reserved only for men ...
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Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases: A lot of people who move to Japan to teach English also end up becoming students ...
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Why Japan is the only country where married couples must have the same surname: Six couples are suing the Japanese government for the right to use different ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-20/why-japanese-couples-have-little-choice-over-their-surname/103661542
Another amazing full-distance thriller today from Hina Hayata, taking a 4-3 victory over Shin Yubin after she put up a valiant fight ⚔️ #ITTFWorldCup #LiftTheCup #Macao2024 ... Show more #TableTennis #PingPong
Riverside Redevelopment to Showcase Japanese Cuisine; Park Your Flying Car at Former Tsukiji Market Site
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How a new class of Japanese stars is changing baseball: Japanese stars help shape MLB. Now MLB helps shape Japanese baseball, too.
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/04/18/japanese-stars-mlb-npb/
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