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Japan's New Autonomous Probe to Explore Mariana Trench's Deepest Point
Japan is developing an autonomous underwater probe to explore the Mariana Trench's Challenger Deep at depths of approximately 11,000 meters, collecting samples and searching for marine resources within its exclusive economic zone, surpassing previous submersible capabilities and aiming for full oper...
Japan's New Autonomous Probe to Explore Mariana Trench's Deepest Point
Japan is developing an autonomous underwater probe to explore the Mariana Trench's Challenger Deep at depths of approximately 11,000 meters, collecting samples and searching for marine resources within its exclusive economic zone, surpassing previous submersible capabilities and aiming for full oper...
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Bessent to Attend Osaka World Expo Amidst U.S.-Japan Tariff Tensions
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will visit Osaka's World Expo on July 19, leading a presidential delegation amid President Trump's intensified pressure on Japan during tariff negotiations.
Bessent to Attend Osaka World Expo Amidst U.S.-Japan Tariff Tensions
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will visit Osaka's World Expo on July 19, leading a presidential delegation amid President Trump's intensified pressure on Japan during tariff negotiations.
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Japanese Politician's Anti-Foreigner Remarks Spark Hate Speech Concerns
Naoki Hyakuta, leader of Japan's Conservative Party, made potentially hate speech remarks against foreign workers during a national election campaign, criticizing them for disrespecting Japanese culture, breaking rules, assault, and theft.
Japanese Politician's Anti-Foreigner Remarks Spark Hate Speech Concerns
Naoki Hyakuta, leader of Japan's Conservative Party, made potentially hate speech remarks against foreign workers during a national election campaign, criticizing them for disrespecting Japanese culture, breaking rules, assault, and theft.
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32% 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
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
550 Japanese Students Caught Violating Voyeurism Law
In Japan, 550 junior and high school students were caught violating a new law against voyeuristic photos and videos between July 2023 and May 2024; 219 incidents occurred on school grounds, prompting calls for increased counseling and intervention.
550 Japanese Students Caught Violating Voyeurism Law
In Japan, 550 junior and high school students were caught violating a new law against voyeuristic photos and videos between July 2023 and May 2024; 219 incidents occurred on school grounds, prompting calls for increased counseling and intervention.
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28% Bias Score
Opposition Leads in Japan's Upper House Election Amid Public Discontent
A Kyodo News survey shows opposition-backed candidates leading in Japan's House of Councillors election, with 36.6 percent support compared to 20.5 percent for the ruling coalition, amid public discontent over inflation and Prime Minister Ishiba's handling of the economy.
Opposition Leads in Japan's Upper House Election Amid Public Discontent
A Kyodo News survey shows opposition-backed candidates leading in Japan's House of Councillors election, with 36.6 percent support compared to 20.5 percent for the ruling coalition, amid public discontent over inflation and Prime Minister Ishiba's handling of the economy.
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48% 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
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
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
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
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