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Stolz's Winning Streak Ends in Milwaukee
American speed skater Jordan Stolz lost his 19th consecutive race at the World Cup in Milwaukee to Tatsuya Shinhama on February 2nd, 2024, ending his winning streak despite winning three other races that weekend; his rival, Jennings de Boo, finished 10th.
Stolz's Winning Streak Ends in Milwaukee
American speed skater Jordan Stolz lost his 19th consecutive race at the World Cup in Milwaukee to Tatsuya Shinhama on February 2nd, 2024, ending his winning streak despite winning three other races that weekend; his rival, Jennings de Boo, finished 10th.
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36% Bias Score
Japan-Korea Jointly Investigate WWII Coal Mine Disaster
An underwater investigation is underway in Japan's Josei Coal Mine to recover the remains of 183 people who drowned in 1942, including 136 Koreans and 47 Japanese, with Korean divers joining the effort in April, despite the Japanese government's limited involvement.
Japan-Korea Jointly Investigate WWII Coal Mine Disaster
An underwater investigation is underway in Japan's Josei Coal Mine to recover the remains of 183 people who drowned in 1942, including 136 Koreans and 47 Japanese, with Korean divers joining the effort in April, despite the Japanese government's limited involvement.
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32% Bias Score
Takagi Wins 1000m in Milwaukee; Leerdam Falls
Miho Takagi won the women's 1000m speed skating race at the World Cup in Milwaukee with a time of 1:13.56, while Jutta Leerdam fell during her race. Francesca Lollobrigida won the 3000m race. The event, held in Milwaukee for the first time in nearly two decades, saw multiple track records.
Takagi Wins 1000m in Milwaukee; Leerdam Falls
Miho Takagi won the women's 1000m speed skating race at the World Cup in Milwaukee with a time of 1:13.56, while Jutta Leerdam fell during her race. Francesca Lollobrigida won the 3000m race. The event, held in Milwaukee for the first time in nearly two decades, saw multiple track records.
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24% Bias Score
Japan, U.S. to Strengthen Security Alliance Amid China Tensions
Japanese and U.S. defense ministers agreed to bolster their security alliance, reaffirming the Senkaku Islands' protection under their treaty amid China's growing military presence in the East China Sea; they plan an early in-person meeting.
Japan, U.S. to Strengthen Security Alliance Amid China Tensions
Japanese and U.S. defense ministers agreed to bolster their security alliance, reaffirming the Senkaku Islands' protection under their treaty amid China's growing military presence in the East China Sea; they plan an early in-person meeting.
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40% Bias Score
Aoba Withdraws Appeal, Finalizing Death Sentence for Kyoto Animation Arson
Shinji Aoba, the perpetrator of the July 18, 2019, arson attack on Kyoto Animation studio that killed 36 and injured 32, has withdrawn his appeal of his death sentence, ending the legal proceedings.
Aoba Withdraws Appeal, Finalizing Death Sentence for Kyoto Animation Arson
Shinji Aoba, the perpetrator of the July 18, 2019, arson attack on Kyoto Animation studio that killed 36 and injured 32, has withdrawn his appeal of his death sentence, ending the legal proceedings.
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40% Bias Score
Fuji TV Executives Resign Amid Host's Sex Misconduct Scandal
The president and chairman of Fuji Television Network Inc. resigned Monday following allegations of sexual misconduct against popular TV host Masahiro Nakai, prompting over 70 companies to suspend advertising.
Fuji TV Executives Resign Amid Host's Sex Misconduct Scandal
The president and chairman of Fuji Television Network Inc. resigned Monday following allegations of sexual misconduct against popular TV host Masahiro Nakai, prompting over 70 companies to suspend advertising.
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12% Bias Score
Otaru Battles Overtourism After Record Visitor Numbers
The Japanese city of Otaru, popularized by the film "Love Letter", is battling overtourism after a record 98,678 international overnight visitors in 2023; authorities deployed security to curb disruptive behavior following a tourist's death.
Otaru Battles Overtourism After Record Visitor Numbers
The Japanese city of Otaru, popularized by the film "Love Letter", is battling overtourism after a record 98,678 international overnight visitors in 2023; authorities deployed security to curb disruptive behavior following a tourist's death.
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52% Bias Score
2025 Caribbean Series: Pujols Leads Dominican Team
The 2025 Caribbean Series baseball tournament in Mexicali, Mexico, features five teams—champions from the Dominican Republic (Leones del Escogido, managed by Albert Pujols), Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and a special invited team from Japan—competing in a round-robin and knockout format for regio...
2025 Caribbean Series: Pujols Leads Dominican Team
The 2025 Caribbean Series baseball tournament in Mexicali, Mexico, features five teams—champions from the Dominican Republic (Leones del Escogido, managed by Albert Pujols), Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and a special invited team from Japan—competing in a round-robin and knockout format for regio...
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12% Bias Score
Otaru Deploys Guards to Combat Overtourism
Otaru, a Japanese port city, is deploying security guards at key locations until the end of March to manage overtourism during the Lunar New Year, following a tourist's death on train tracks while taking a photo.
Otaru Deploys Guards to Combat Overtourism
Otaru, a Japanese port city, is deploying security guards at key locations until the end of March to manage overtourism during the Lunar New Year, following a tourist's death on train tracks while taking a photo.
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52% Bias Score
Japan Freezes UN Funding Over Imperial Succession Dispute
Japan froze funding for a UN women's rights panel after it urged Japan to end its male-only imperial succession rule, highlighting a clash between international human rights norms and Japan's conservative traditions amid a dwindling imperial family.
Japan Freezes UN Funding Over Imperial Succession Dispute
Japan froze funding for a UN women's rights panel after it urged Japan to end its male-only imperial succession rule, highlighting a clash between international human rights norms and Japan's conservative traditions amid a dwindling imperial family.
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60% Bias Score
Japan's 8.9 Million Vacant Homes: A Looming Urban Crisis
Japan faces a growing crisis of 8.9 million vacant homes (10.3% of total housing), projected to reach 30.4% by 2033, due to high inheritance taxes, demolition costs, complex land regulations, and a declining birth rate, creating challenges for urban planning and potentially impacting property values...
Japan's 8.9 Million Vacant Homes: A Looming Urban Crisis
Japan faces a growing crisis of 8.9 million vacant homes (10.3% of total housing), projected to reach 30.4% by 2033, due to high inheritance taxes, demolition costs, complex land regulations, and a declining birth rate, creating challenges for urban planning and potentially impacting property values...
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56% Bias Score
Japan Wins Second Consecutive Pastry World Cup Gold
In the 2025 Pastry World Cup held in Lyon on January 20-21, Japan secured its second consecutive gold medal, surpassing France and Malaysia, who won silver and bronze respectively. The competition featured elaborate desserts representing diverse culinary traditions from participating countries.
Japan Wins Second Consecutive Pastry World Cup Gold
In the 2025 Pastry World Cup held in Lyon on January 20-21, Japan secured its second consecutive gold medal, surpassing France and Malaysia, who won silver and bronze respectively. The competition featured elaborate desserts representing diverse culinary traditions from participating countries.
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36% Bias Score
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