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Japan's Last Captive Sea Otters Highlight Species' Critical Status

Toba Aquarium in Mie Prefecture, Japan, showcases its last two sea otters, May and Kira, highlighting the critically endangered species' plight due to hunting, pollution (like the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill), and habitat loss, while a small Hokkaido population offers some hope.

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Life Below Water
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Japan's AI Anime Boom: Copyright Concerns and Labor Shortages

Studio Ghibli's AI filter sparked a copyright debate in Japan, where a 2019 law allows AI training on copyrighted material without consent, despite 94 percent of artists expressing concern; the industry also uses AI to combat labor shortages, but this raises job security fears.

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Reduced Inequality
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Japan's Rice Shortage: Extreme Heat, Tourism, and a 50-Year-Old Policy Converge in a National Crisis

Record heat and increased tourism have caused an unprecedented rice shortage in Japan, driving prices up and prompting government intervention, including the release of strategic reserves and the first rice import from South Korea since 1999.

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Zero Hunger
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Japan Farm Minister Slammed Amid Rice Price Crisis

Japanese Farm Minister Taku Eto faced criticism for stating he doesn't need to buy rice due to receiving abundant support, while his ministry seeks solutions for rising rice prices impacting households.

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Zero Hunger
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Alaska, Japan, South Korea ink LNG deal, unlocking North Slope resources

Alaska, Japan, and South Korea have reached a new agreement to develop Alaska's North Slope LNG, utilizing a three-stage financing mechanism and incorporating ammonia generation and carbon dioxide sequestration, making previously inaccessible resources viable and positioning Alaska as a key player i...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Nissan to Offer Early Retirement to Japanese Staff

Nissan Motor Co. will offer early retirement packages to its Japanese administrative staff in July and August, excluding those in development and production, marking the first such program in 18 years as the company seeks to improve its financial health.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Japan's Farm Minister Resigns Amid Rice Gift Controversy

Japanese Farm Minister Taku Eto resigned Wednesday following criticism over comments about receiving numerous rice gifts from supporters amid rising food prices; Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba appointed Shinjiro Koizumi as his replacement.

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Zero Hunger
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Australia's Browse LNG Project Faces Critical Decision

Australia's Environment Minister faces a crucial decision by next week on the $17.5 billion Browse LNG project, capable of supplying 11.4 million tons annually to Japan and China, amid delays and environmental protests, threatening Australia's role as a key LNG supplier.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Ishiba's Approval Rating Plummets Amid Soaring Rice Prices in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's approval rating has plunged to a record low of 27.4% amid public anger over doubled rice prices, prompting calls for consumption tax cuts ahead of July's upper house elections, despite government efforts to release stockpiled rice and negotiate with the US on...

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No Poverty
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Dresden Music Festival Opens with NHK Symphony Orchestra

The 48th Dresden Music Festival opened with the NHK Symphony Orchestra from Tokyo performing Mahler's 4th Symphony, featuring soloist Ying Fang, under the theme of "Love," showcasing diverse musical acts until June 14th.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Japanese Unease Over Trump's Policies and Shifting US-China Relations

A Kyodo News survey shows 81 percent of Japanese feel more uneasy than hopeful about President Trump, mainly due to tariff concerns (42 percent) and unpredictable actions (41 percent), while only 17 percent express more hope. The survey reveals a near-even split in prioritizing ties with the US vers...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Aum Shinrikyo's Child Victims: Recovery After Sarin Attack

In April 1995, 53 abused children were rescued from the Aum Shinrikyo cult's compound in Yamanashi Prefecture following the deadly March 20 Tokyo subway sarin gas attack; their recovery involved overcoming malnourishment, psychological trauma from indoctrination, and rebuilding trust.

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Quality Education

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