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Funding Shortages Threaten Japan's Meiji Industrial Heritage Sites
A Kyodo News survey reveals that 60% of Japan's 23 UNESCO-listed Meiji Industrial Revolution sites express concern over preservation due to insufficient funding and lack of specialists, despite an initial tourism boost after the 2015 listing.
Funding Shortages Threaten Japan's Meiji Industrial Heritage Sites
A Kyodo News survey reveals that 60% of Japan's 23 UNESCO-listed Meiji Industrial Revolution sites express concern over preservation due to insufficient funding and lack of specialists, despite an initial tourism boost after the 2015 listing.
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36% Bias Score
Japan's Ruling Coalition Faces Uncertain Election Outcome
A Kyodo News poll indicates Japan's ruling coalition might lose its upper house majority in the July 20 election, with the Liberal Democratic Party projected to lose seats to opposition parties and the Sanseito party gaining momentum.
Japan's Ruling Coalition Faces Uncertain Election Outcome
A Kyodo News poll indicates Japan's ruling coalition might lose its upper house majority in the July 20 election, with the Liberal Democratic Party projected to lose seats to opposition parties and the Sanseito party gaining momentum.
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0% Bias Score
Japan's Ruling Coalition Faces Setback in Upcoming Election
A Kyodo News poll projects Japan's ruling coalition to lose seats in the July 20 House of Councillors election, potentially jeopardizing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's leadership due to voter concerns about inflation and the rise of the Sanseito party.
Japan's Ruling Coalition Faces Setback in Upcoming Election
A Kyodo News poll projects Japan's ruling coalition to lose seats in the July 20 House of Councillors election, potentially jeopardizing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's leadership due to voter concerns about inflation and the rise of the Sanseito party.
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44% Bias Score
Tokyo Election Campaign Begins Amid Heightened Security
Campaigning for the Tokyo metropolitan assembly election began Friday, prompting heightened security measures from Tokyo police to prevent lone-wolf attacks following recent incidents targeting politicians, including the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Tokyo Election Campaign Begins Amid Heightened Security
Campaigning for the Tokyo metropolitan assembly election began Friday, prompting heightened security measures from Tokyo police to prevent lone-wolf attacks following recent incidents targeting politicians, including the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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32% Bias Score
Koizumi's Rice Price Cuts: A Gamble for Political Resurgence
Japanese farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi is lowering rice prices to combat rising household costs, mirroring his father's reformist style, potentially boosting his political standing ahead of crucial elections.
Koizumi's Rice Price Cuts: A Gamble for Political Resurgence
Japanese farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi is lowering rice prices to combat rising household costs, mirroring his father's reformist style, potentially boosting his political standing ahead of crucial elections.
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40% Bias Score
70+ Countries Push for Global Plastic Production Cuts Amidst Opposition
Over 70 countries will jointly call for targets to reduce global plastic production and consumption at the U.N. Ocean Conference in Nice this week, while several petroleum-producing nations and Japan oppose manufacturing restrictions, highlighting the difficulty of reaching a consensus on a global t...
70+ Countries Push for Global Plastic Production Cuts Amidst Opposition
Over 70 countries will jointly call for targets to reduce global plastic production and consumption at the U.N. Ocean Conference in Nice this week, while several petroleum-producing nations and Japan oppose manufacturing restrictions, highlighting the difficulty of reaching a consensus on a global t...
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32% Bias Score
Japan Upsets Wales in Rugby Series Opener
In a two-test series opener, Japan defeated Wales 24-19 at Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu on July 1st, marking their first win over a Tier 1 team in years. The victory came after a second-half comeback from a 19-7 deficit, highlighting the Brave Blossoms' resilience.
Japan Upsets Wales in Rugby Series Opener
In a two-test series opener, Japan defeated Wales 24-19 at Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu on July 1st, marking their first win over a Tier 1 team in years. The victory came after a second-half comeback from a 19-7 deficit, highlighting the Brave Blossoms' resilience.
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32% Bias Score
Ishiba Rejects Opposition Consumption Tax Cut Proposals Ahead of Japanese Election
Ahead of Japan's House of Councillors election, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba opposes opposition calls for consumption tax cuts, citing their impact on healthcare and social services, while the Japan Innovation Party proposes reducing the food tax to zero percent.
Ishiba Rejects Opposition Consumption Tax Cut Proposals Ahead of Japanese Election
Ahead of Japan's House of Councillors election, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba opposes opposition calls for consumption tax cuts, citing their impact on healthcare and social services, while the Japan Innovation Party proposes reducing the food tax to zero percent.
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44% Bias Score
Record High Child Abuse Cases in Japan Spur Innovative Shelter Initiative
Japan saw a record-high 2,649 child abuse cases in 2024, with 52 child fatalities, marking 33 consecutive years of increase; Kogetsu Otagaki, a former victim, is opening a shelter offering comprehensive support for girls and young women.
Record High Child Abuse Cases in Japan Spur Innovative Shelter Initiative
Japan saw a record-high 2,649 child abuse cases in 2024, with 52 child fatalities, marking 33 consecutive years of increase; Kogetsu Otagaki, a former victim, is opening a shelter offering comprehensive support for girls and young women.
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28% Bias Score
U.S. Retains "Golden Share" in U.S. Steel Despite Nippon Steel Investment
President Trump announced a "golden share" arrangement for U.S. Steel, granting the U.S. government veto power over major decisions, following a review of Nippon Steel's $14.1 billion investment bid, initially blocked by President Biden on national security grounds.
U.S. Retains "Golden Share" in U.S. Steel Despite Nippon Steel Investment
President Trump announced a "golden share" arrangement for U.S. Steel, granting the U.S. government veto power over major decisions, following a review of Nippon Steel's $14.1 billion investment bid, initially blocked by President Biden on national security grounds.
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48% Bias Score
China's Dual Carrier Operation Near Japan Fuels Security Concerns
Japan confirmed the first simultaneous operation of two Chinese aircraft carriers near its islands, raising security concerns; separately, four Japanese soldiers were injured in an unexploded ordnance incident near a U.S. base.
China's Dual Carrier Operation Near Japan Fuels Security Concerns
Japan confirmed the first simultaneous operation of two Chinese aircraft carriers near its islands, raising security concerns; separately, four Japanese soldiers were injured in an unexploded ordnance incident near a U.S. base.
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12% Bias Score
Chinese Carrier Near Japan, Economic Contraction, Princess Kako's Visit
A Chinese aircraft carrier sailed near Japan's Minamitori Island for the first time, prompting security concerns; Japan's economy shrank 0.2% in Q1 2024, revised up from 0.7%, despite a 2.26 trillion yen current account surplus in April; Princess Kako visited a Brazilian nursing home; Hanshin Tigers...
Chinese Carrier Near Japan, Economic Contraction, Princess Kako's Visit
A Chinese aircraft carrier sailed near Japan's Minamitori Island for the first time, prompting security concerns; Japan's economy shrank 0.2% in Q1 2024, revised up from 0.7%, despite a 2.26 trillion yen current account surplus in April; Princess Kako visited a Brazilian nursing home; Hanshin Tigers...
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40% Bias Score
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