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Japan town to put up 2.5m barrier to block view of Mount Fuji: TOKYO: A huge black barrier to block Mount Fuji from view will be installed in a popular photo ...
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Quick Glance: Japanese Town Blocks View of Mt. Fuji Due to Overtourism
- Fujikawaguchiko, a Japanese resort town, is overwhelmed by tourists seeking views of Mount Fuji.
- Reports of tourists disregarding rules, leaving litter, and climbing roofs for better photos have led to the decision to install a barrier.
- A 8-foot high, 22-yard long mesh net will obstruct the mountain view to address the situation caused by disrespectful visitors.
- Japan is addressing overtourism issues by implementing measures to control unruly tourists and manage record-breaking visitor numbers.
‘Not only through blue eyes’: Hiroyuki Sanada on bringing ‘Shogun’ to life: Lead actor and producer of the hit FX series on his quest for authentic Japanese ...
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Revival in Japanese Stock Market Hinges on Domestic Demand Taking Hold: Japan’s stock market needs to see more domestically-oriented companies step up their game ...
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Battling climate change, Japan looks to seagrass for carbon capture: On a recent Saturday, some 100 volunteers gathered on a popular beach in the Japanese port ...
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Old Japanese train cars get new life in Cambodia: Japanese rail diesel cars taken out of service will get a second life in Cambodia.
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Shogun: A guide to the hit Japanese samurai epic as its finale cuts deep: A quick guide as the razor-sharp, critically-acclaimed samurai epic reaches its finale.
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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Passes Hideki Matsui for Most MLB Homers by a Japanese-born Player
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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani Sets New Record for Most MLB Homers
- Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani has broken the record for the most homers hit by a Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball.
- During a game at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani hit an impressive homer that flew into the right field bleachers off pitcher Adrian Houser of the New York Mets.
- With this homer, which was Ohtani's 176th in his six years in the MLB, he surpassed Matsui, who played the final 10 years of his 20-year pro career in North America.
- Ohtani's record-breaking blast traveled 423 feet and put the Dodgers ahead 2-0. Prior to this, Ohtani had not hit a homer in seven consecutive games.
Easy Japanese news in translation: 15,000 people take part in Tokyo Rainbow Pride event - The Mainichi
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MLB: Record-setting Shohei Ohtani says still striving to improve - The Mainichi: WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- Shohei Ohtani felt he had done something special the ...
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Kiyoshi Kurosawa Ups the Mania In Teaser for Cloud: What a pleasure it is to see Kiyoshi Kurosawa in his Hong Sangsoo period. The typically prolific filmmaker is ...
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Japanese Astronaut Furukawa Wishes to ‘Pass the Baton’; Furukawa Also Expressed Desire to Help Other Japanese Astronauts Still on ISS
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Nidec faces market pressure as founder rips 'unfair' China EV war: TOKYO -- Cutthroat competition in China's electric vehicle sector has cast a shadow over ...
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Hello Kitty turns 50. What will the next cat's meow be?: The global rise of Hello Kitty, who turns 50 this year, tracks that of Japanese culture. What, then ...
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Japan is poised to fill an EV gap left by China: A new Honda facility in Canada shows that Asia’s auto industry is ready to meet North American needs.
japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/24/japan/japan-china-ev-gap/
How Shogun became an unlikely streaming success: Subtitled fare is mainstream these days and audiences are flocking to foreign-language shows ...
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The glitch in Japan's plans to bolster U.S. defence: As the United States faces security threats across the globe, its close ally Japan has committed to stepping ...
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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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‘We want to enjoy now’: Young Japanese choose work-life balance over notoriously long office hours
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Japanese companies navigate workplace revolution as job hunters get choosier: TOKYO -- For decades, Japanese manufacturer MinebeaMitsumi has worked in obscurity ...
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Japan’s native population declines at record rate as births plunge: Latest data shows number of Japanese nationals falling by almost 100 an hour on average ...
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Quick Glance: Japan’s Native Population Declines: Record Birth Plunge
- Japan sees the largest decline in its native population since 1950, despite government efforts.
- The total population of Japan decreased to 124.3 million in October, with 595,000 fewer residents compared to the previous year.
- The country experienced a historic low in birth rates in 2023 and a high number of foreign residents.
- The demographic crisis in Japan is leading to a significant imbalance in the population pyramid, raising questions about the country's social functions.
South Korea protests Japanese leaders' offerings to Yasukuni shrine: South Korea on Sunday protested Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's offering to Tokyo's ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea Objects to Japanese Leaders' Yasukuni Shrine Offerings
- South Korea expressed deep disappointment on Sunday over Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's offerings at the Yasukuni Shrine and urged Japanese leaders to show repentance for the country's wartime past.
- The shrine is viewed by Beijing and Seoul as a representation of Japan's historical military aggression due to its inclusion of 14 Japanese wartime leaders among the 2.5 million war dead honored there.
- The South Korean government calls on Japanese leaders to confront history and demonstrate sincere repentance, which would be a crucial step towards enhancing relations between the two countries.
- Despite progress in the South Korea-Japan relationship, particularly in security cooperation, the offerings made by Kishida and some cabinet members at the Yasukuni Shrine have sparked protests from South Korea.
Japan’s Former Premier Aso to Meet Trump as US Election Looms: Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso is set to meet former President Donald Trump on Tuesday ...
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Quick Glance: Taro Aso Meets Trump in New York Prior to Election
- Ahead of the November elections, former Prime Minister Taro Aso met with Donald Trump in New York as some countries were establishing connections with the ex-US president.
- Serving as the Vice President of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, Aso had a strong alliance with the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who shared a close bond with Trump.
- During the meeting, Trump also commended Japan's increased defense expenditures.
- The meeting on Tuesday occurred following Trump's involvement in a hearing related to alleged hush money payments to a porn star before the 2016 presidential election.
LIVE: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses a joint meeting of US Congress
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
SoftBank to spend $960m to boost computing power for generative AI: TOKYO -- Japanese telecom company SoftBank is investing 150 billion yen ($960 million) by ...
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Two Japan SDF helicopters crash, one body found, 7 missing -media: Two Japanese maritime self-defence forces helicopters crashed into the sea during a training ...
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World's 1st recycled diapers go on sale at stores in southwest Japan - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240421/p2g/00m/0bu/069000c
Former world No. 1 Momota announces retirement from international badminton: PETALING JAYA: Former world No. 1 men’s singles shuttler Kento Momota has announced ...
thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2024/04/18/former-world-no-1-momota-announces-retirement-from-international-badminton
Former Japan PM Aso heads to New York in bid to meet Trump: TOKYO -- Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso begins a visit to New York on Monday during which he ...
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Singapore loses shine as Southeast Asia base for multinationals: SINGAPORE -- Multinational corporations are increasingly locating some Southeast Asian ...
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No limit to how low the yen will go: TOKYO - Who needs Las Vegas or Macau when betting on how low the yen can go is the best game anywhere? It’s not where ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/no-limit-to-how-low-the-yen-will-go/
Easy Japanese news in translation: Nemophila flowers blend in with Ibaraki Pref.'s blue sky - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2a/00m/0na/009000c
Japanese Go League for Female Players to Debut in July
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Hotels are new darling of foreign investors in Japanese property: TOKYO -- Investors remain bullish about Japan's property market this year ...
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Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings said on Tuesday it wanted to see huge growth for its 7-Eleven convenience store chain globally ... Show more
Alamak! Japanese dance team wows Malaysians by dancing to viral hit 'Alamak Raya Lagi'
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Japanese dancer Yuna Yamada wins first place in U.S. ballet contest: 'I want to be a dancer influential enough to make the audience smile,' said Yamada, 12 ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/21/stage/japan-yamada-wins-ballet-contest/
Japanese AI tool predicts when recruits will quit: The tool crunches data on employees at a company, from their attendance record to personal information such as ...
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Japanese interpreter charged with stealing $16 million from MLB star Shohei Ohtani
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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 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 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 ...
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Support for Japan PM Kishida's Cabinet tops 20% for 1st time in 3 months: Mainichi poll - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240422/p2a/00m/0na/004000c
Hannah, Westminster Bridge: how to do kaiseki — restaurant review: Out with the formality, in with emotion at this Japanese gem
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Taro Akebono: Hawaiian-born Japanese sumo legend dies: Widely considered a trailblazer for foreign sumo wrestlers, he died of heart failure.
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Quick Glance: Akebono Taro: Sumo Icon Passes Away from Heart Failure
- Japan mourns Akebono Taro, the first non-Japanese Sumo Grand Champion, who passed away at the age of 54 from heart failure. His story was immortalized in songs.
- Born as Chad Rowan in Hawaii, Akebono rose to become one of the most successful sumo wrestlers in the 90s and was appointed as the 64th Yokozuna in 1993. After his active career, he pursued K-1 and wrestling.
- The US Ambassador to Japan and the late musician Israel Kamakawiwoʻole honored Akebono as a giant in sumo and a bridge between the US and Japan. His legacy as a sumo icon lives on.
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole had sung about Akebono and other Hawaiian sumo wrestlers in his song 'Tengoku Kara Kaminari,' celebrating them as champions and heroes for all ages. Akebono leaves behind his wife, daughter, and two sons.
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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Japan’s Yamada Wins 1st Place in U.S. Ballet Contest
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Dollar hits 34-year high against yen after US inflation data: Move past ¥153 sparks speculation that Japan could intervene to support currency
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Japanese Conductor Kazuki Yamada to Debut at Berlin Philharmonic
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Japanese Executives Call for Government Steps to Bolster Yen: Japanese financial authorities should consider conducting coordinated currency intervention with ...
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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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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/
Toyota partners with Tencent to appeal to young Chinese drivers: Toyota Motor on Thursday said it will partner Chinese gaming and social media leader Tencent in ...
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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 students losing interest in civil service: Public-private job search timing affects student behavior, especially in new graduate hiring.
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Japanese trading firms look abroad to diversify lithium supply: The resource-limited country is aiming to create a stable supply of the mineral ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/21/companies/trading-companies-lithium/
Foreigners Buy Most Japanese Stocks Since 2013 on Earnings Bets: Foreign investors bought ¥1.18 trillion ($7.7 billion) of Japanese stocks last week ...
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OpenAI triples Japanese language processing speed: TOKYO -- U.S. artificial intelligence company OpenAI is preparing an improved version of its core large ...
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North Korea fires unidentified missile into sea in latest weapons launch, South Korea says
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Voice of 2025 Osaka expo mascot Myaku-Myaku unveiled 1 year before opening - The Mainichi
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Paul Simon to play for Japan's Kishida, Bidens at White House state dinner: Musician Paul Simon will play for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, his wife ...
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Quick Glance: Kishida and Biden Celebrate US-Japan Alliance with 'Star Trek' Toast
- Kishida quotes 'Star Trek' and jokes at state dinner in White House
- Biden and Kishida emphasize friendship and alliance between USA and Japan
- Prominent guests from politics and business attend lavish dinner
- Simon sings hits at night performance, serving spring cuisine from Japan and the USA
Leave Chicago’s winter blues behind and think cherry blossom pink with Japanese snacks and drinks
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Taiwanese students experience Japanese culture on visit to Kyoto Pref. high school - The Mainichi
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12-year-old Japan dancer wins top prize in youth ballet competition - The Mainichi
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Before Murakami’s English release, try him in Japanese one more time: An English version of 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' won't come out till the fall ...
japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/04/19/language/how-to-read-haruki-murakami-in-japanese/
Getting extremely emotional with grammar ahead of Children's Day: Certain Japanese grammatical structures can help enhance emotions in conversation and writing ...
japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/04/25/language/children-japan-grammar-shikataganai-tamaranai/
Japan and South Korea agree to deepen trilateral ties with U.S: TOKYO (Kyodo) Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday he and South Korean President ...
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Japan MSDF helicopters crash: What we know: Two Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters, carrying eight crew members, crashed during nighttime training ...
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Quick Glance: 8 crew missing after 2 Japanese navy helicopters crash
- Two Japanese navy helicopters with eight crew members are believed to have crashed in the Pacific south of Tokyo, according to the Defence Minister.
- The cause of the crash is unknown, but the focus is on the rescue operation.
- The Navy deployed ships and aircraft to search and rescue the missing crew members.
- The training on Saturday was solely for the Japanese navy and not part of a multinational exercise.
I’ve Tried Countless Ways of Making Hummus—This Is the Easiest: Through trial and error, I’ve come up with a foolproof recipe for easy, delicious hummus that’s ...
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Japan biz leaders' average age rises for 33rd straight year: As of December last year, the average age of company leaders stood at 60.5 years old. In 1990 ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/14/aging-japan-business-chiefs-continues/
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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Yen Slides Past 152 Per Dollar, Boosting Intervention Risk: The yen weakened through the closely watched level of 152 per dollar, increasing speculation that ...
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Studio Ghibli to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes: Legendary Japanese animators Studio Ghibli will receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes ...
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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.
Biden, Kishida to Strengthen Defense Alliance With Eye on China: US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plan to form a council on ...
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Quick Glance: U.S., Japan to Announce Military Cooperation and Joint NASA Lunar Mission
- The United States and Japan will commit to modernizing their military alliance this week to establish an operational hub for their defense partnership in the Pacific.
- They will outline a vision for an integrated air defense network linking Japanese, Australian, and U.S. sensors to enhance regional threat detection.
- An announcement is expected that a Japanese astronaut will participate in a NASA moon mission, marking a significant milestone in space exploration collaboration.
- The deepened relationship between the two countries will also focus on expanding cooperation in space exploration, defense equipment production, and economic investments, particularly in the electric-vehicle battery manufacturing sector.
US, Japan to strike deals on defense, space at leaders' summit: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will make new agreements with U.S. President Joe Biden when ...
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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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China opposes Japan prime minister's offering at Yasukuni shrine: China expressed strong opposition on Monday to a ritual offering made by Japanese Prime ...
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Biden-Kishida Summit: Japanese Prime Minister Tells Congress 'World Needs US'
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Quick Glance: Kishida Warns of Global Risks in US Congress
- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasizes the need for US support to maintain hope in Ukraine and protect Asia from harsher realities in a speech to the US Congress.
- Kishida urges the US to continue playing a crucial role in international affairs, especially in the face of threats posed by China, Russia, and North Korea.
- Despite support for Kishida's remarks championing a free and open Indo-Pacific, some conservative Republicans remained seated during his call for support for Ukraine's fight against Russia.
- Kishida and President Joe Biden unveiled a list of initiatives to deepen their military cooperation and jointly condemned China's 'dangerous and escalatory' actions in the region.
Chinese professor of Japanese university missing in China since Feb. 2023 - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240421/p2g/00m/0in/063000c
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