Luxury Train Tours Revitalize Japan's Regional Economies
Luxury train tours in Japan, such as Tokyu Corp.'s Royal Express and West Japan Railway Co.'s Twilight Express Mizukaze, are attracting tourists to less-visited areas, boosting struggling regional economies and preserving local traditions; despite ticket prices reaching \$5,200, tours sold out.
Luxury Train Tours Revitalize Japan's Regional Economies
Luxury train tours in Japan, such as Tokyu Corp.'s Royal Express and West Japan Railway Co.'s Twilight Express Mizukaze, are attracting tourists to less-visited areas, boosting struggling regional economies and preserving local traditions; despite ticket prices reaching \$5,200, tours sold out.
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South Korean President Detained Over Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained on Wednesday, January 10th, for ignoring summonses related to his December 3rd declaration of martial law, which lasted six hours before being rescinded by parliament; this is the first time a sitting South Korean president has been detained.
South Korean President Detained Over Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained on Wednesday, January 10th, for ignoring summonses related to his December 3rd declaration of martial law, which lasted six hours before being rescinded by parliament; this is the first time a sitting South Korean president has been detained.
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Japan's COVID-19 Toll After Five Years: 70 Million Infections, 130,000 Deaths
Five years after Japan's first confirmed COVID-19 case, over 70 million infections and 130,000 deaths are recorded, with seasonal outbreaks continuing despite a decline in yearly fatalities.
Japan's COVID-19 Toll After Five Years: 70 Million Infections, 130,000 Deaths
Five years after Japan's first confirmed COVID-19 case, over 70 million infections and 130,000 deaths are recorded, with seasonal outbreaks continuing despite a decline in yearly fatalities.
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20% Bias Score
Manhattan Project Surgeon's Warnings on Radiation Risks Ignored
Army surgeon James F. Nolan repeatedly warned Manhattan Project chief Gen. Leslie Groves about the dangers of radiation, but Groves downplayed the risks, prioritizing secrecy over health concerns; this pattern continued after witnessing the devastation of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasak...
Manhattan Project Surgeon's Warnings on Radiation Risks Ignored
Army surgeon James F. Nolan repeatedly warned Manhattan Project chief Gen. Leslie Groves about the dangers of radiation, but Groves downplayed the risks, prioritizing secrecy over health concerns; this pattern continued after witnessing the devastation of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasak...
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Japan Firms Prepare for Taiwan Contingency, North Korean Soldiers Captured in Ukraine
A Kyodo News survey reveals that over half of major Japanese firms have prepared for a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan; Ukrainian forces captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia; and Japan will provide Indonesia with high-speed patrol boats to enhance maritime security.
Japan Firms Prepare for Taiwan Contingency, North Korean Soldiers Captured in Ukraine
A Kyodo News survey reveals that over half of major Japanese firms have prepared for a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan; Ukrainian forces captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia; and Japan will provide Indonesia with high-speed patrol boats to enhance maritime security.
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32% Bias Score
Heavy Snow Warning Issued for Japan
Japan's Meteorological Agency warned of heavy snow and potential traffic disruptions from Wednesday to Friday across northern and western Japan, with strong winds and blizzards possible depending on air temperature.
Heavy Snow Warning Issued for Japan
Japan's Meteorological Agency warned of heavy snow and potential traffic disruptions from Wednesday to Friday across northern and western Japan, with strong winds and blizzards possible depending on air temperature.
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Japan to Compensate Victims of Forced Sterilization Under Eugenics Law
The Japanese government will pay reparations to victims of forced sterilization under a now-defunct eugenics law, offering 15 million yen to victims, 5 million yen to spouses, and 2 million yen for forced abortions, addressing a landmark human rights violation following a Supreme Court ruling.
Japan to Compensate Victims of Forced Sterilization Under Eugenics Law
The Japanese government will pay reparations to victims of forced sterilization under a now-defunct eugenics law, offering 15 million yen to victims, 5 million yen to spouses, and 2 million yen for forced abortions, addressing a landmark human rights violation following a Supreme Court ruling.
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Japan Expresses Concern Over South Korean President's Detention, Affirms Importance of Bilateral Ties
Japan expressed "grave concern" over South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention for declaring martial law, but affirmed the importance of bilateral relations and trilateral cooperation with the U.S., despite the political uncertainty in South Korea.
Japan Expresses Concern Over South Korean President's Detention, Affirms Importance of Bilateral Ties
Japan expressed "grave concern" over South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention for declaring martial law, but affirmed the importance of bilateral relations and trilateral cooperation with the U.S., despite the political uncertainty in South Korea.
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40% Bias Score
Ishiba Urges Biden to Clarify US Steel Block, Citing Investor Concerns
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pressed US President Joe Biden for clarification on blocking Nippon Steel's US Steel Corp. bid, citing concerns about investor confidence; this occurred during a virtual summit with the Philippines focused on security and infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific.
Ishiba Urges Biden to Clarify US Steel Block, Citing Investor Concerns
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pressed US President Joe Biden for clarification on blocking Nippon Steel's US Steel Corp. bid, citing concerns about investor confidence; this occurred during a virtual summit with the Philippines focused on security and infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific.
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36% Bias Score
US Extends Deadline on Blocked Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel Merger
On June 18th, the deadline for Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel to abandon their $14.1 billion merger, blocked by President Biden on January 3rd due to national security concerns, was extended; the companies filed lawsuits challenging the decision.
US Extends Deadline on Blocked Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel Merger
On June 18th, the deadline for Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel to abandon their $14.1 billion merger, blocked by President Biden on January 3rd due to national security concerns, was extended; the companies filed lawsuits challenging the decision.
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Japan, Malaysia Strengthen Ties Amid China's Growing Influence
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed to strengthen security and economic ties during a summit in Malaysia, upgrading their relationship to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" to counter China's growing influence and cooperate on regional issues...
Japan, Malaysia Strengthen Ties Amid China's Growing Influence
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed to strengthen security and economic ties during a summit in Malaysia, upgrading their relationship to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" to counter China's growing influence and cooperate on regional issues...
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44% Bias Score
Japan to Replace National Security Advisor Amid Incoming Trump Administration
Japan will replace its national security advisor, Takeo Akiba, with Vice Foreign Minister Masataka Okano before President-elect Trump's inauguration; Okano will coordinate diplomatic and security policies, including relations with the U.S. and China, and implement an "active cyber defense" strategy.
Japan to Replace National Security Advisor Amid Incoming Trump Administration
Japan will replace its national security advisor, Takeo Akiba, with Vice Foreign Minister Masataka Okano before President-elect Trump's inauguration; Okano will coordinate diplomatic and security policies, including relations with the U.S. and China, and implement an "active cyber defense" strategy.
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28% Bias Score