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Ishiba Rejects Consumption Tax Cut Amid Inflation and Tariff Concerns
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba rejected calls to lower the consumption tax despite rising inflation and US tariffs, prioritizing fiscal responsibility and maintaining the tax as a key revenue source for social security, even as the Komeito party and opposition propose cuts.
Ishiba Rejects Consumption Tax Cut Amid Inflation and Tariff Concerns
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba rejected calls to lower the consumption tax despite rising inflation and US tariffs, prioritizing fiscal responsibility and maintaining the tax as a key revenue source for social security, even as the Komeito party and opposition propose cuts.
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44% Bias Score
Toyota Forecasts 35% Profit Drop Due to US Tariffs
Toyota projects a 35% drop in net profit for 2025-2026 due to over €1 billion in US tariffs on imported vehicles and parts; the company plans to adjust US deliveries and increase local production to mitigate the impact.
Toyota Forecasts 35% Profit Drop Due to US Tariffs
Toyota projects a 35% drop in net profit for 2025-2026 due to over €1 billion in US tariffs on imported vehicles and parts; the company plans to adjust US deliveries and increase local production to mitigate the impact.
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44% Bias Score
Toyota's Record Sales Tarnished by Scandal-Driven Profit Drop
Toyota reported record annual sales of $333.6 billion but a drop in quarterly profit to $4.6 billion due to a certification scandal involving fraudulent testing, which the company says didn't compromise vehicle safety.
Toyota's Record Sales Tarnished by Scandal-Driven Profit Drop
Toyota reported record annual sales of $333.6 billion but a drop in quarterly profit to $4.6 billion due to a certification scandal involving fraudulent testing, which the company says didn't compromise vehicle safety.
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44% Bias Score
International Success of Japanese Novel "Butter" Highlights Cultural Differences
Asako Yuzuki's novel "Butter," based on the 2012 "Konkatsu Killer" case, explores sexism and societal expectations of Japanese women, achieving unexpected international success after mixed reception in Japan, selling over 280,000 copies in the UK.
International Success of Japanese Novel "Butter" Highlights Cultural Differences
Asako Yuzuki's novel "Butter," based on the 2012 "Konkatsu Killer" case, explores sexism and societal expectations of Japanese women, achieving unexpected international success after mixed reception in Japan, selling over 280,000 copies in the UK.
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40% Bias Score
Mitsubishi Partners with Foxconn for EV Production, Signaling Shift in Japanese Auto Industry
Mitsubishi Motors announced a deal with Foxconn to launch EVs in Australia and New Zealand in late 2024, manufactured in Taiwan by Yulon Motor, marking a notable shift for the traditionally insular Japanese auto industry and setting up a potential future impact on collaborations in EV manufacturing ...
Mitsubishi Partners with Foxconn for EV Production, Signaling Shift in Japanese Auto Industry
Mitsubishi Motors announced a deal with Foxconn to launch EVs in Australia and New Zealand in late 2024, manufactured in Taiwan by Yulon Motor, marking a notable shift for the traditionally insular Japanese auto industry and setting up a potential future impact on collaborations in EV manufacturing ...
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32% Bias Score
Japan's Child Population Hits Record Low Amidst Demographic Crisis
Japan's child population (aged 14 and under) reached a record low of 13.66 million in April 2024, a 350,000 decrease from the previous year, representing 11.1% of the total population; this continues a 44-year trend of decline driven by low birth rates and an aging population, with significant impli...
Japan's Child Population Hits Record Low Amidst Demographic Crisis
Japan's child population (aged 14 and under) reached a record low of 13.66 million in April 2024, a 350,000 decrease from the previous year, representing 11.1% of the total population; this continues a 44-year trend of decline driven by low birth rates and an aging population, with significant impli...
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40% Bias Score
China's Decisive Role in WWII Victory
China's eight-year war against Japan (1937-1945) tied down over 70% of Japan's army, resulting in over 1.5 million Japanese casualties and hindering Axis strategic coordination, contributing decisively to the Allied victory despite over 35 million Chinese casualties.
China's Decisive Role in WWII Victory
China's eight-year war against Japan (1937-1945) tied down over 70% of Japan's army, resulting in over 1.5 million Japanese casualties and hindering Axis strategic coordination, contributing decisively to the Allied victory despite over 35 million Chinese casualties.
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52% Bias Score
Buffett's Long-Term Japan Investment Boosts Confidence Amidst Economic Challenges
Warren Buffett's substantial and sustained investment in five major Japanese trading companies since 2020 has significantly boosted Japan's economic image and investor confidence, despite recent economic headwinds and an upcoming national election.
Buffett's Long-Term Japan Investment Boosts Confidence Amidst Economic Challenges
Warren Buffett's substantial and sustained investment in five major Japanese trading companies since 2020 has significantly boosted Japan's economic image and investor confidence, despite recent economic headwinds and an upcoming national election.
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60% Bias Score
Record Tourist Numbers in Japan: Overcrowding in Major Cities Spurs Regional Tourism Initiatives
In 2024, Japan welcomed a record 36.8 million foreign tourists, a 50% increase from 2023, due to a weak yen and relaxed visa rules; however, major cities face overtourism issues, prompting Nagano and other regions to actively attract visitors with initiatives such as new cycling routes and improved ...
Record Tourist Numbers in Japan: Overcrowding in Major Cities Spurs Regional Tourism Initiatives
In 2024, Japan welcomed a record 36.8 million foreign tourists, a 50% increase from 2023, due to a weak yen and relaxed visa rules; however, major cities face overtourism issues, prompting Nagano and other regions to actively attract visitors with initiatives such as new cycling routes and improved ...
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36% Bias Score
Japan's Treasury Bond Threat Exposes US Debt Vulnerability
Japan briefly threatened to sell its US$1.1 trillion in US Treasury bonds to leverage trade negotiations, highlighting the US's reliance on foreign investment to finance its massive debt and the potential risks of escalating trade wars.
Japan's Treasury Bond Threat Exposes US Debt Vulnerability
Japan briefly threatened to sell its US$1.1 trillion in US Treasury bonds to leverage trade negotiations, highlighting the US's reliance on foreign investment to finance its massive debt and the potential risks of escalating trade wars.
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40% Bias Score
Japan's Child Population Hits Record Low Amidst Demographic Crisis
Japan's child population (aged 14 and under) dropped to a record low of 13.66 million in April 2024, down 350,000 from the previous year, representing just 11.1% of the total population, highlighting the country's ongoing demographic crisis fueled by low birthrates and high death rates.
Japan's Child Population Hits Record Low Amidst Demographic Crisis
Japan's child population (aged 14 and under) dropped to a record low of 13.66 million in April 2024, down 350,000 from the previous year, representing just 11.1% of the total population, highlighting the country's ongoing demographic crisis fueled by low birthrates and high death rates.
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48% Bias Score
Okinawa Rape Accusations Fuel Demand for US Military Base Removal
Recent rape accusations against two US marines in Okinawa have ignited public outrage, adding to the long-standing resentment over the presence of US military bases; local polls show 70% of residents want the military expelled, highlighting a crisis in US-Japan relations.
Okinawa Rape Accusations Fuel Demand for US Military Base Removal
Recent rape accusations against two US marines in Okinawa have ignited public outrage, adding to the long-standing resentment over the presence of US military bases; local polls show 70% of residents want the military expelled, highlighting a crisis in US-Japan relations.
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68% Bias Score
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