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Japan's Nankai Trough Megaquake: Revised Death Toll Estimate at 298,000
A revised Japanese government report estimates up to 298,000 deaths in a Nankai Trough megaquake, significantly short of the 80 percent reduction target, necessitating major revisions in evacuation strategies and infrastructure improvements, with projected economic losses reaching $1.8 trillion.
Japan's Nankai Trough Megaquake: Revised Death Toll Estimate at 298,000
A revised Japanese government report estimates up to 298,000 deaths in a Nankai Trough megaquake, significantly short of the 80 percent reduction target, necessitating major revisions in evacuation strategies and infrastructure improvements, with projected economic losses reaching $1.8 trillion.
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44% Bias Score
Japan to Bar Foreigners with Expiring Visas from Buying Farmland
Starting Tuesday, Japan will bar foreigners with soon-to-expire visas from buying farmland to prevent misuse amid rising food prices and concerns over foreign ownership, with a total of 244 hectares of farmland acquired by foreign entities in the last two years.
Japan to Bar Foreigners with Expiring Visas from Buying Farmland
Starting Tuesday, Japan will bar foreigners with soon-to-expire visas from buying farmland to prevent misuse amid rising food prices and concerns over foreign ownership, with a total of 244 hectares of farmland acquired by foreign entities in the last two years.
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36% Bias Score
Japan Sweeps Snowboarding Big Air Podium at World Championships
Japan won all three medals in the snowboarding big air World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, with Kokomo Murase taking gold in the women's event and Ryoma Kimata winning the men's competition; this is Japan's first such sweep since 1999.
Japan Sweeps Snowboarding Big Air Podium at World Championships
Japan won all three medals in the snowboarding big air World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, with Kokomo Murase taking gold in the women's event and Ryoma Kimata winning the men's competition; this is Japan's first such sweep since 1999.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on All Imported Cars
President Trump announced a 25% tariff on all imported cars and key components, effective April 3rd, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and generate over \$100 billion in annual revenue, impacting major exporters like Japan and Mexico.
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on All Imported Cars
President Trump announced a 25% tariff on all imported cars and key components, effective April 3rd, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and generate over \$100 billion in annual revenue, impacting major exporters like Japan and Mexico.
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52% Bias Score
Japan Launches New Joint Operations Command for SDF
Japan launched a new Self-Defense Forces (SDF) Joint Operations Command on Monday to better integrate its ground, maritime, and air defenses, aiming for smoother coordination with the U.S. military amid rising tensions over Taiwan; the command, based in Tokyo, consists of roughly 240 personnel.
Japan Launches New Joint Operations Command for SDF
Japan launched a new Self-Defense Forces (SDF) Joint Operations Command on Monday to better integrate its ground, maritime, and air defenses, aiming for smoother coordination with the U.S. military amid rising tensions over Taiwan; the command, based in Tokyo, consists of roughly 240 personnel.
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12% Bias Score
South Korean Court Reinstates Prime Minister Han Duck Soo
South Korea's Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment motion against Prime Minister Han Duck Soo on Monday, reinstating him as prime minister and acting president following a December 27th parliamentary motion. The court cited insufficient evidence of his proactive involvement in legitimizing...
South Korean Court Reinstates Prime Minister Han Duck Soo
South Korea's Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment motion against Prime Minister Han Duck Soo on Monday, reinstating him as prime minister and acting president following a December 27th parliamentary motion. The court cited insufficient evidence of his proactive involvement in legitimizing...
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32% Bias Score
Japan, U.S. to Strengthen Military Alliance Amid Regional Tensions
Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani and U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth met in Tokyo to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance amid China's military expansion and North Korea's nuclear program, planning command structure upgrades and expanded space cooperation.
Japan, U.S. to Strengthen Military Alliance Amid Regional Tensions
Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani and U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth met in Tokyo to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance amid China's military expansion and North Korea's nuclear program, planning command structure upgrades and expanded space cooperation.
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44% Bias Score
Hegseth's Japan Visit: Strengthening Alliance Amidst Budget Concerns
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Iwoto Island in Japan on Saturday for a war memorial service marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, aiming to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance amid concerns about increased defense spending and potential budget cuts.
Hegseth's Japan Visit: Strengthening Alliance Amidst Budget Concerns
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Iwoto Island in Japan on Saturday for a war memorial service marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, aiming to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance amid concerns about increased defense spending and potential budget cuts.
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40% Bias Score
Sumo's Rise in War-Torn Ukraine
Amidst Russia's invasion, roughly 3,000 Ukrainian children are participating in sumo wrestling training camps in Japan, finding refuge and inspiration in the sport, which shares elements with their national dance, Hopak, and features a successful Ukrainian-born yokozuna champion.
Sumo's Rise in War-Torn Ukraine
Amidst Russia's invasion, roughly 3,000 Ukrainian children are participating in sumo wrestling training camps in Japan, finding refuge and inspiration in the sport, which shares elements with their national dance, Hopak, and features a successful Ukrainian-born yokozuna champion.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Imported Autos
President Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on all imported cars and certain auto parts, effective April 3rd, impacting global supply chains and potentially disrupting economic growth; Japan and other countries are not exempt.
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Imported Autos
President Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on all imported cars and certain auto parts, effective April 3rd, impacting global supply chains and potentially disrupting economic growth; Japan and other countries are not exempt.
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8% Bias Score
Japan Establishes New Joint Operations Command to Enhance Defense Coordination
Japan launched a new Self-Defense Forces Joint Operations Command (JJOC) on Monday, led by Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo, to improve inter-service coordination and collaboration with the U.S. military amid rising tensions over Taiwan and North Korea.
Japan Establishes New Joint Operations Command to Enhance Defense Coordination
Japan launched a new Self-Defense Forces Joint Operations Command (JJOC) on Monday, led by Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo, to improve inter-service coordination and collaboration with the U.S. military amid rising tensions over Taiwan and North Korea.
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36% Bias Score
Online Hate Speech Targets Japan's Kurdish Community
Online hate speech targeting Japan's Kurdish community, estimated at 2,000-3,000, is fueled by false claims of increased crime and accusations of exploiting Japan's strict asylum system, causing daily fear and impacting their lives despite police data showing otherwise.
Online Hate Speech Targets Japan's Kurdish Community
Online hate speech targeting Japan's Kurdish community, estimated at 2,000-3,000, is fueled by false claims of increased crime and accusations of exploiting Japan's strict asylum system, causing daily fear and impacting their lives despite police data showing otherwise.
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40% Bias Score
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