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Japan’s PM apologizes to those forcibly sterilized under old law
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has formerly apologized to those Japan forcibly sterilized under the country's now defunct eugenics law. "The former Eugenic Protection Law is unconstitutional, and as a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top general lauds closer South Korea military ties as mutual concerns grow over China, North Korea
America’s two most powerful allies in the Pacific are taking their defense ties to new heights amid increasing concerns over China’s assertiveness in the region and North Korean threats, Japan’s top ... ( read original story ...)
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Japan hosts Pacific Island leaders summit to firm cooperation amid growing China influence in region
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Rainy season over in Tokyo area and Tokai region
Japanese weather officials said on Thursday that the rainy season appears to have ended in the Kanto-Koshin region including Tokyo, and the Tokai region to its west. They made the announcement based on the forecast that fine weather will prevail in the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2024 preview – Sony returns after 5 years as new Like A Dragon confirmed
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Japan’s prime minister apologizes to people forcibly sterilized under former eugenics law
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has formally apologized to a group of plaintiffs who were forcibly sterilized under the country’s decades-long former eugenics law following their lengthy ... ( read original story ...)
US Open: Emma Raducanu Narrowly Escapes a Major Scare While Naomi Osaka’s Fate Dependant on Rivals
The American swing is nearing close but with severe stress for many players! The post US Open: Emma Raducanu Narrowly Escapes a Major Scare While Naomi Osaka's Fate Dependant on Rivals appeared first ... ( read original story ...)
Fighting for the future of ‘face-to-face connection’ in LA’s Little Tokyo
Los Angeles' Little Tokyo has been a gathering spot for Japanese Americans for 140 years. But now, it’s at risk of being lost. ( read original story ...)
Travel Expert Shares ‘Custom’ Feature Tourists Must Experience at Viral Cup Noodles Museum in Tokyo (Exclusive)
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Yokohama Rubber’s GEOLANDAR G94 tires are OE for Mitsubishi’s Pajero Sport SUV in Thailand
Yokohama Rubber will supply its GEOLANDAR G94 tires as original equipment (OE) to Mitsubishi Motors Corporation for use on the Pajero Sport mid-size SUV. The vehicle, which was introduced in Thailand ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Dominant Terunofuji in sole Nagoya lead with 4th straight win
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Yokozuna Terunofuji took the sole lead on Wednesday, the fourth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, the injury-plagued grand champion notching another fine victory to further ... ( read original story ...)
In Netflix’s Powerful ‘Simone Biles Rising,’ the Gymnast Gets Candid About Pulling Out of the Tokyo Olympics: TV Review
During the Tokyo Olympics - held in 2021 rather than 2020 because of the pandemic - Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, pulled out of the competition at the last minute. Leading up to the games, ( read original story ...)
Damages trial begins in Tokyo over Google Maps reviews
A Tokyo court has begun hearing a damages case brought by plaintiffs who claim US tech giant Google failed to delete harmful and inaccurate reviews on its Google Maps app. The suit was filed by 63 ... ( read original story ...)