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Japanese Startups Leverage Tech to Revitalize Rural Communities
Two Japanese startups, AGRIST and ASOVIEW, are using technology to address Japan's aging population and economic challenges by automating farming tasks and enhancing tourism experiences in regional areas, respectively.
Japanese Startups Leverage Tech to Revitalize Rural Communities
Two Japanese startups, AGRIST and ASOVIEW, are using technology to address Japan's aging population and economic challenges by automating farming tasks and enhancing tourism experiences in regional areas, respectively.
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48% Bias Score
Japan Posts Record Current Account Surplus in 2024
Japan's current account surplus reached a record 29.26 trillion yen ($193 billion) in 2024, driven by record returns on foreign investments due to a weak yen and a shrinking trade deficit; 36.87 million foreign tourists visited, boosting the travel surplus.
Japan Posts Record Current Account Surplus in 2024
Japan's current account surplus reached a record 29.26 trillion yen ($193 billion) in 2024, driven by record returns on foreign investments due to a weak yen and a shrinking trade deficit; 36.87 million foreign tourists visited, boosting the travel surplus.
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48% Bias Score
Japan's Tourism Boom: Economic Gains Versus Citizen Frustration
Japan's record-breaking 36.9 million tourists in 2024, exceeding the pre-pandemic peak, has caused widespread discontent among residents of major cities due to overcrowding, disrespectful behavior, and strain on infrastructure, prompting calls for a more sustainable tourism model.
Japan's Tourism Boom: Economic Gains Versus Citizen Frustration
Japan's record-breaking 36.9 million tourists in 2024, exceeding the pre-pandemic peak, has caused widespread discontent among residents of major cities due to overcrowding, disrespectful behavior, and strain on infrastructure, prompting calls for a more sustainable tourism model.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's 40-Year Tariff Fixation Rooted in 1980s Japan Resentment
Donald Trump's long-held belief in tariffs as a tool to pressure other countries into more favorable trade deals originated in the 1980s, fueled by his resentment towards Japan's economic success and his belief that the US wasn't getting enough in return for its military support.
Trump's 40-Year Tariff Fixation Rooted in 1980s Japan Resentment
Donald Trump's long-held belief in tariffs as a tool to pressure other countries into more favorable trade deals originated in the 1980s, fueled by his resentment towards Japan's economic success and his belief that the US wasn't getting enough in return for its military support.
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48% Bias Score
Political Shifts in US, Japan, and South Korea Threaten Trilateral Partnership
Recent political changes in the US, Japan, and South Korea create uncertainty in their trilateral partnership against China and North Korea, with Prime Minister Ishiba's upcoming meeting with President Trump crucial in determining the future of their relationship, complicated by economic factors lik...
Political Shifts in US, Japan, and South Korea Threaten Trilateral Partnership
Recent political changes in the US, Japan, and South Korea create uncertainty in their trilateral partnership against China and North Korea, with Prime Minister Ishiba's upcoming meeting with President Trump crucial in determining the future of their relationship, complicated by economic factors lik...
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40% Bias Score
Ohtani's Interpreter Sentenced to 57 Months for Embezzlement
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing almost \$17 million from the baseball star, highlighting the risks of financial exploitation in professional sports.
Ohtani's Interpreter Sentenced to 57 Months for Embezzlement
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing almost \$17 million from the baseball star, highlighting the risks of financial exploitation in professional sports.
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36% Bias Score
Japan's Tourism Boom: Record Numbers Bring Record Complaints
Japan welcomed a record 36.9 million tourists in 2024, exceeding pre-pandemic levels, but this surge has caused friction with local residents due to overcrowding, disrespectful behavior, and damage to cultural sites in major cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.
Japan's Tourism Boom: Record Numbers Bring Record Complaints
Japan welcomed a record 36.9 million tourists in 2024, exceeding pre-pandemic levels, but this surge has caused friction with local residents due to overcrowding, disrespectful behavior, and damage to cultural sites in major cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.
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40% Bias Score
15-Year Sentence Sought for Attempted Murder of Japanese Prime Minister
On April 15, 2023, Ryuji Kimura attempted to murder Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida by detonating a pipe bomb at a political event in Wakayama, causing minor injuries to two people; Kimura pleaded guilty to disrupting an election but denied intending to kill.
15-Year Sentence Sought for Attempted Murder of Japanese Prime Minister
On April 15, 2023, Ryuji Kimura attempted to murder Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida by detonating a pipe bomb at a political event in Wakayama, causing minor injuries to two people; Kimura pleaded guilty to disrupting an election but denied intending to kill.
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40% Bias Score
Japan PM Gifts Trump Golden Samurai Helmet
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba gifted President Trump a golden samurai helmet, referencing the TV series "Shogun," during their Friday summit in Washington.
Japan PM Gifts Trump Golden Samurai Helmet
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba gifted President Trump a golden samurai helmet, referencing the TV series "Shogun," during their Friday summit in Washington.
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4% Bias Score
Japan's Household Spending Soars, Boosting Case for BOJ Rate Hike
Japan's real household spending rose 2.7% year-on-year in December 2024, exceeding expectations and marking the first increase since July 2024; average spending reached \$2,332, while average monthly income rose to 1,179,259 yen, strengthening the case for another interest rate hike by the Bank of J...
Japan's Household Spending Soars, Boosting Case for BOJ Rate Hike
Japan's real household spending rose 2.7% year-on-year in December 2024, exceeding expectations and marking the first increase since July 2024; average spending reached \$2,332, while average monthly income rose to 1,179,259 yen, strengthening the case for another interest rate hike by the Bank of J...
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40% Bias Score
Ohtani's Interpreter Sentenced for Embezzling $17 Million
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing nearly \$17 million from the baseball star, using the money to pay off gambling debts; Ohtani had entrusted Mizuhara with his finances since 2018.
Ohtani's Interpreter Sentenced for Embezzling $17 Million
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing nearly \$17 million from the baseball star, using the money to pay off gambling debts; Ohtani had entrusted Mizuhara with his finances since 2018.
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40% Bias Score
Honda-Nissan Merger Collapse Leaves Nissan Vulnerable
Honda and Nissan's proposed merger to create the world's third-largest automaker has collapsed due to disagreements over management control and Nissan's turnaround plan, leaving Nissan vulnerable to a potential takeover by Foxconn.
Honda-Nissan Merger Collapse Leaves Nissan Vulnerable
Honda and Nissan's proposed merger to create the world's third-largest automaker has collapsed due to disagreements over management control and Nissan's turnaround plan, leaving Nissan vulnerable to a potential takeover by Foxconn.
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60% Bias Score
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