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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.
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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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.
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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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...
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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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.
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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UK Court Approves First Extradition to Japan Without Treaty in £679,000 Jewellery Robbery Case
A London court has ruled that two British men, Kaine Wright and Joe Chappell, accused of a £679,000 jewellery robbery in Tokyo in November 2015, can be extradited to Japan, marking a first given the lack of an extradition treaty between the countries.
UK Court Approves First Extradition to Japan Without Treaty in £679,000 Jewellery Robbery Case
A London court has ruled that two British men, Kaine Wright and Joe Chappell, accused of a £679,000 jewellery robbery in Tokyo in November 2015, can be extradited to Japan, marking a first given the lack of an extradition treaty between the countries.
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Death of Nanjing Massacre Survivor Highlights Urgent Need for Historical Preservation
Xie Guiying, a survivor of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, died on May 15, 2024, leaving only 26 registered survivors; her death highlights the urgent need to preserve the memories of this tragic event where approximately 300,000 Chinese civilians and unarmed soldiers were killed by Japanese troops.
Death of Nanjing Massacre Survivor Highlights Urgent Need for Historical Preservation
Xie Guiying, a survivor of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, died on May 15, 2024, leaving only 26 registered survivors; her death highlights the urgent need to preserve the memories of this tragic event where approximately 300,000 Chinese civilians and unarmed soldiers were killed by Japanese troops.
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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...
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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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.
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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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...
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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44% Bias Score
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.
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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Japan Enacts Law for Preemptive Cyberdefense
Japan's parliament passed a law authorizing preemptive cyberdefense measures, including communication data monitoring and server neutralization, to counter cyberattacks and enhance national cybersecurity by 2027, while addressing privacy concerns.
Japan Enacts Law for Preemptive Cyberdefense
Japan's parliament passed a law authorizing preemptive cyberdefense measures, including communication data monitoring and server neutralization, to counter cyberattacks and enhance national cybersecurity by 2027, while addressing privacy concerns.
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Japan's Economy Contracts for First Time in Four Quarters
Japan's economy shrank 0.7 percent annualized in the January-March period of 2025, marking the first contraction in four quarters, with real GDP down 0.2 percent from the previous quarter, raising concerns about the nation's economic outlook and fiscal health.
Japan's Economy Contracts for First Time in Four Quarters
Japan's economy shrank 0.7 percent annualized in the January-March period of 2025, marking the first contraction in four quarters, with real GDP down 0.2 percent from the previous quarter, raising concerns about the nation's economic outlook and fiscal health.
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8% Bias Score
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