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Japan to provide aid for Afghanistan after earthquake: The Japanese government plans to provide assistance to Afghanistan, a government spokesperson said on ...
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Japan halts aid for coal-fired plants in Indonesia, Bangladesh: TOKYO: Japan will stop providing yen loans for the construction of coal-fired electricity plants ...
bangkokpost.com/world/2332503/japan-halts-aid-for-coal-fired-plants-in-indonesia-bangladesh
Japan halts aid for coal-fired plants in Indonesia, Bangladesh: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan will stop providing yen loans for the construction of coal-fired ...
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Japan to provide aid for Afghanistan after earthquake: The Japanese government plans to provide assistance to Afghanistan, a government spokesperson said on ...
japantoday.com/category/national/japan-to-provide-necessary-aid-for-afghanistan-after-earthquake-govt-spokesperson
Japan halts aid for coal-fired plants in Indonesia, Bangladesh: TOKYO: Japan will stop providing yen loans for the construction of coal-fired electricity plants ...
bangkokpost.com/world/2332503/japan-halts-aid-for-coal-fired-plants-in-indonesia-bangladesh
Japan halts aid for coal-fired plants in Indonesia, Bangladesh: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan will stop providing yen loans for the construction of coal-fired ...
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Golden Week Holiday Begins; Over 80% Seats Reserved for Major Airlines
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240427-182755/
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolts eastern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Taiwan's Hualien County at 2:21 a.m ...
focustaiwan.tw/society/202404270001
Magnitude 6.1, 5.8 earthquakes strike northeast Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 27, 2024 02:34
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US wants allies to cut chip-related China exports amid Huawei alarm : Washington urges Japan, South Korea and the Netherlands to tighten supply of tools and ...
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Australians cozy up to Japan-influenced 'Japandi' design: SYDNEY -- "Japandi," an interior design style that incorporates Japanese and Scandinavian ...
asia.nikkei.com/Life-Arts/Life/Australians-cozy-up-to-Japan-influenced-Japandi-design
Taiwan rattled by quakes again, no immediate reports of damage: Two earthquakes, the largest a 6.1 magnitude, struck Taiwan's eastern county of Hualien on ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-rattled-by-61-magnitude-quake-no-immediate-reports-damage-2024-04-26/
‘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 ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/style/shogun-hiroyuki-sanada-interview-hnk-intl/
Carlyle leads in race to acquire KFC's Japan operator: TOKYO -- U.S. fund manager Carlyle Group is close to acquiring KFC Holdings Japan ...
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Japan planting seaweed to meet its climate goals: On an April morning at a popular beach in Japan’s Yokohama, volunteers pluck a strand of eelgrass from a tray ...
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Too good a view of Mount Fuji: Japanese city wants to keep tourists away from shops with privacy screens
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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.
Soros family fund among investors in Japan electricity exchange startup: TOKYO -- A group of 17 trading, power and gas companies, as well as Soros Capital ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Energy/Soros-family-fund-among-investors-in-Japan-electricity-exchange-startup
How US allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term: Germany is waging a charm offensive inside the Republican Party. Japan is lining up its own Trump ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/how-us-allies-are-preparing-for-a-possible-second-trump-term-4604074
UAE records mild earthquake; residents feel tremors - News | Khaleej Times: The quake occurred at 3.03am local time
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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 ...
japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/22/japan/hello-kitty-50-years-anniversary/
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/
'City Hunter' manga hero drops the sexism for new live-action film: Lead actor Ryohei Suzuki says production had to strike a balance between his character's ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/25/film/ryohei-suzuki-city-hunter-movie/
Japan's defense spending climbs to 1.6% of GDP: TOKYO -- Japan's defense-related budget for fiscal 2024 has expanded to 1.6% of gross domestic product ...
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Man Repels Bear Attack in Hokkaido by Kicking its Face After Encountering 2 Bears While Sightseeing
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Addition, subtraction brain cells found in monkeys: Japan research team - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2a/00m/0sc/019000c
Wisteria festival: Visitors admire blooming wisterias at Kameido Tenjin shrine in Tokyo during the annual wisteria festival on Friday ...
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Russian DefMin says main threat for SCO countries emanates from Afghanistan: International terrorist groups find shelter because of unstable and indefinite ...
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Baseball: Lions' Bo Takahashi earns 1st win in Japan - The Mainichi: OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Right-hander Bo Takahashi, who as a child in Brazil idolized former Seibu ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2g/00m/0sp/052000c
High school student injured in earthquake dies - Focus Taiwan: A 17-year-old high school student who was seriously injured in the magnitude 7 ...
focustaiwan.tw/society/202404250021
‘Evil Does Not Exist’ builds its dramatic tension to perfection: Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s nuanced drama deftly meditates on humanity’s complex relationship with ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/25/film/evil-does-not-exist/
JR Tokaido Line Suspending Operation Due to Accident; Keihin Tohoku, Saikyo and Shonan Shinjuku Lines Affected
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/xxx/20240426-182681/
Lawyers seek UN help for release of American held by the Taliban for nearly two years
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/lawyers-seek-un-help-for-release-of-american-held-by-the-taliban-for-nearly-two-years
Game Planet | NHK WORLD-JAPAN: As growth in the game industry accelerates, game makers pursue increased global attention through new strategies ...
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“Piarara”: Klagenfurt native inspires thousands of people on TikTok with Japanese content
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Iconic Mount Fuji 100 enters new era with World Trail Majors: The race — perhaps now more than ever — is a bucket list event for countless runners around the ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/23/more-sports/mount-fuji-100-new-era/
Opinion | A Dangerous Game Is Underway in Asia: The new alliance structure Washington is pursuing in Asia won’t guarantee peace and stability — and may raise the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/opinion/china-asia-us-relations.html
Kickboxing bosses chase samurai spirit: Oyakawa Masaaki had inner demons to slay. What better way than to punch other business executives in the head? An ...
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Rare agreement: It is good that the Bundestag decided on Veterans Day.: It is an important signal that the traffic light and the Union have managed to get ...
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Remembrance Day: Recognition for German soldiers: Bundestag approves Veterans Day
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Quick Glance: Bundestag Approves Veteran's Day to Honor Soldiers
- Soldiers to be honored annually on June 15 in Germany.
- Motion passed by Bundestag with significant majority.
- Events in Berlin planned to recognize soldiers.
- Objective: Show appreciation and enhance social support for soldiers.
Small earthquake reported off UAE east coast: National Centre of Meteorology says it was felt by residents
thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2024/04/27/small-earthquake-reported-off-uae-east-coast/
Kumamoto: Open Restoration of Castle Draws Tourists; Number of Visitors Gaining on Previous Levels
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/travel-spots/20240427-182545/
Hong Kong eatery offers menu to help Japan recover from earthquake: A Japanese restaurant in Hong Kong is putting on a special menu to help the reconstruction of ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/ataglance/3097/
Two neighborhoods in Turkey’s quake-hit Hatay under quarantine for rabies: The agricultural directorate in southern Turkey’s quake-hit Hatay province has ...
duvarenglish.com/two-neighborhoods-in-turkeys-quake-hit-hatay-under-quarantine-for-rabies-news-64266
Pakistan, Iran to Enhance Efforts at a ‘United Front’ Against Afghanistan-based Militants
thediplomat.com/2024/04/pakistan-iran-to-enhance-efforts-at-a-united-front-against-afghanistan-based-militants/
Taipei stages international disaster prevention and rescue drills | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 15:29
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5674244
Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Promoting The Steady Demolition of Damaged Houses
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/yomiuri-editorial/20240426-182606/
Family of American man believed to be held by Taliban asks the UN torture investigator for help
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals rope in Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib to replace injured Mitchell Marsh
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Taipower grid resilience plan to give science parks direct power supply - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/business/202404250016
N.J. earthquake aftershocks rise to 134, but becoming less frequent: After a very active weekend with multiple aftershocks, very few new tremors have been ...
nj.com/news/2024/04/nj-earthquake-aftershocks-rise-to-134-but-becoming-less-frequent.html
Municipality switched from AKP to CHP spends 4.5 million in last working hour before elections
duvarenglish.com/municipality-switched-from-akp-to-chp-spends-45-million-in-last-working-hour-before-elections-news-64259
As wetlands of Assam’s Majuli island go dry, ecological balance thrown out of balance
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"Everything is broken" - what a teacher from Hildesheim experiences as a helper in the Turkish earthquake zone
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With help from Aalen, a women's project in Antakya is to be revived: Yeliz Ayvaz-Brütting and Doris Klein collect donations and well-preserved electric sewing ...
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Princess Aiko makes debut at imperial garden party: The princess joined the party hosted by the emperor and empress at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens after ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/24/japan/princess-aiko-garden-party-debut/
Shōgun: Limited Series | Rotten Tomatoes: Set in Japan in the year 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents ...
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Quick Glance: Epic Series: Shōgun
- Lord Yoshii Toranaga fights against his enemies as a mysterious European ship is found marooned on Japan's coast.
- Critics praise Shōgun for its visual beauty and cultural authenticity as an epic adaptation.
- Episodes depict the convergence of destinies in Japan, intrigues, and alliances in a feudal Japanese setting.
- The series receives mixed reviews, with some criticizing the plot and character development, while others find it fascinating and powerful.
How Shogun became an unlikely streaming success: Subtitled fare is mainstream these days and audiences are flocking to foreign-language shows ...
smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/bucking-the-trend-of-historical-drama-shogun-is-an-unlikely-streaming-success-20240419-p5fl4y.html
'Male' hippo in Japan zoo found to be female after 7 years: A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour.
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JP Lee from VanEck believes that there are 'lots of positive macro tailwinds' to suggest that there are more returns to come when it comes to Indian stocks
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'Fake earthquake' final test for disaster charity recruits: Volunteers training to respond to disasters fly out for their final assessment for charity Serve On.
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New video puts Pentagon account of 2021 Kabul airport attack under cloud: Report: The United States said in a recent review that a 2021 suicide bombing in Kabul ...
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McConnell hits Biden for ‘sending a green light to Putin’ with Afghanistan withdrawal
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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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Taliban leaders enforce brutal restrictions against women, except for their own daughters
thehill.com/opinion/4618995-taliban-leaders-enforce-brutal-restrictions-against-women-except-for-their-own-daughters/
Quick Glance: Taliban Leaders Enforce Harsh Restrictions on Women, Except Their Daughters
- Women in Afghanistan faced severe restrictions under Taliban rule, contrasting with privileges granted to Taliban leaders' daughters.
- Taliban leaders impose strict rules on women while sending their daughters abroad for education and freedoms.
- The Taliban justify their actions through religion while exempting their daughters from the same rules, highlighting hypocrisy.
- An international push for the condemnation of gender apartheid aims to address the systematic oppression of women.
China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Taliban government joins climate change talks for first time : The Taliban government has entered its first talks with the United Nations, donors and ...
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Number of young women to halve in 40% of Japan localities by 2050: More than 40 percent of Japanese municipalities are likely to see the number of their young ...
japantoday.com/category/national/number-of-young-women-to-halve-in-40-of-japan-localities-by-2050
Over 40% of Japan's municipalities at risk of vanishing, study finds: The Tohoku region takes the top spot in both the number and percentage of municipalities at ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/24/japan/society/depopulation-municipalities-vanish/
New 'V Point' program launched after merger: The combined number of subscribers to the two former programs was 154 million, the largest in Japan.
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/23/companies/japan-v-point-program-launch/
New evidence challenges Pentagon’s account of a horrific attack as the US withdrew from Afghanistan
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Investors loved weak yen boosting shares until it went too far: Concern is growing that the currency is becoming a liability for Japan’s economy and stocks.
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/24/economy/weak-yen-concern-japan-economy/
Japan city streams AI avatar vids of mayor speaking English to connect with foreigners - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240424/p2a/00m/0na/021000c
Unusual "toilet behavior": Male hippo turns out to be female after seven years: The hippopotamus Gen-chan came to a Japanese zoo from a Mexican zoo in 2017 ...
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Taiwan Quakes: Aftershocks From Deadly Temblor Hit Island: No injuries or deaths were immediately reported, but two buildings partially collapsed in the tremors ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/world/asia/taiwan-earthquake.html
He hippo in Japan zoo turns out to be a she: Betrayed by its DNA and unmanly toilet habits, a hippopotamus in Japan thought for seven years to be a he is in fact ...
japantoday.com/category/national/he-hippo-in-japan-zoo-turns-out-to-be-a-she
ValueAct's reputation gamble in Japan pays off: ValueAct Capital can breathe a sigh of relief. The U.S. investment firm prefers to chide management of ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/valueacts-reputation-gamble-japan-pays-off-2024-04-23/
Why East Asia is simply better at Pisa: East Asian countries regularly perform best in the PISA study. This is due to teaching and Confucius ...
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Osaka bird lover ordered to stop feeding pigeons, crows - The Mainichi: OSAKA -- The Osaka Municipal Government has ordered a person who repeatedly fed pigeons ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240424/p2a/00m/0na/005000c
32-yr-old man's kidneys at octogenarian level after taking Japan supplement - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240423/p2a/00m/0na/017000c
New York woos Japan companies to join Micron in nascent chip hub: TOKYO -- The head of New York's economic development agency is working to draw investment ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/New-York-woos-Japan-companies-to-join-Micron-in-nascent-chip-hub
83 aftershocks felt Tuesday morning in Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 23, 2024 10:42
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5671211
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/
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam: The 25-year-old swindled three men out of ¥159 million, which she spent on a Kabukicho host she ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/22/japan/crime-legal/itadaki-joshi-ruling/
Hualien earthquakes leave 2 buildings partially collapsed, no injuries - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/society/202404230003
An AI star seeks to bring self-driving cars to Japan by 2030: The mind behind an AI algorithm that beat a shogi master now has his sights set on a fully ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/22/companies/japan-ai-star-self-driving-car/
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