Released Activist Vows to Continue Anti-Whaling Fight
After five months in Greenland, anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was released due to Denmark rejecting Japan's extradition request; he immediately vowed to continue Sea Shepherd's anti-whaling missions in Iceland and the Antarctic if Japan returns to the region.
Released Activist Vows to Continue Anti-Whaling Fight
After five months in Greenland, anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was released due to Denmark rejecting Japan's extradition request; he immediately vowed to continue Sea Shepherd's anti-whaling missions in Iceland and the Antarctic if Japan returns to the region.
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44% Bias Score
PFAS Contamination at Yokota Air Base Prompts Joint US-Japan Inspection
Japanese authorities inspected Yokota Air Base on December 20 to investigate a leak of approximately 48,000 liters of PFAS-contaminated water from a firefighting training area in August, prompting concerns about environmental and health impacts.
PFAS Contamination at Yokota Air Base Prompts Joint US-Japan Inspection
Japanese authorities inspected Yokota Air Base on December 20 to investigate a leak of approximately 48,000 liters of PFAS-contaminated water from a firefighting training area in August, prompting concerns about environmental and health impacts.
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24% Bias Score
Japan Approves Tax Reforms to Fund Defense Spending, Raising Concerns About Fiscal Health
Japan's ruling parties approved tax reforms to fund a 43 trillion yen defense budget increase starting in 2026, raising corporate and tobacco taxes while also increasing income thresholds for young adults, despite concerns about reduced government revenue.
Japan Approves Tax Reforms to Fund Defense Spending, Raising Concerns About Fiscal Health
Japan's ruling parties approved tax reforms to fund a 43 trillion yen defense budget increase starting in 2026, raising corporate and tobacco taxes while also increasing income thresholds for young adults, despite concerns about reduced government revenue.
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32% Bias Score
Nissan-Honda Merger Talks Send Shockwaves Through Auto Industry
Nikkei" reported that Nissan and Honda are exploring a merger with Mitsubishi Motors to form the world's third-largest automaker, aiming to counter growing competition from China and the US by jointly developing electric vehicles and autonomous driving technologies; Nissan's stock surged 24%, while ...
Nissan-Honda Merger Talks Send Shockwaves Through Auto Industry
Nikkei" reported that Nissan and Honda are exploring a merger with Mitsubishi Motors to form the world's third-largest automaker, aiming to counter growing competition from China and the US by jointly developing electric vehicles and autonomous driving technologies; Nissan's stock surged 24%, while ...
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36% Bias Score
Fukushima to Publicly Shame Trash Violators
Starting March 2024, Fukushima City, Japan will publicly name residents and businesses with improperly sorted or oversized trash bags, escalating from prior methods of warning stickers, in response to over 9,000 violations last year and the national goal of enhanced waste management.
Fukushima to Publicly Shame Trash Violators
Starting March 2024, Fukushima City, Japan will publicly name residents and businesses with improperly sorted or oversized trash bags, escalating from prior methods of warning stickers, in response to over 9,000 violations last year and the national goal of enhanced waste management.
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40% Bias Score
Nissan, Honda Explore Merger Amidst Chinese EV Competition
Nissan and Honda are discussing closer collaboration, including a possible merger, to counter the rise of Chinese electric vehicle makers and improve their competitiveness in a rapidly changing auto industry; however, no decisions have been made yet.
Nissan, Honda Explore Merger Amidst Chinese EV Competition
Nissan and Honda are discussing closer collaboration, including a possible merger, to counter the rise of Chinese electric vehicle makers and improve their competitiveness in a rapidly changing auto industry; however, no decisions have been made yet.
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40% Bias Score
Honda, Nissan Explore Manufacturing Partnership Amid EV Market Competition
Honda and Nissan are in talks to form a manufacturing partnership, possibly including a merger, to improve production efficiency and compete in the global EV market, particularly in North America where Nissan is struggling due to a lack of hybrid vehicles; the deal is contingent on Nissan's recovery...
Honda, Nissan Explore Manufacturing Partnership Amid EV Market Competition
Honda and Nissan are in talks to form a manufacturing partnership, possibly including a merger, to improve production efficiency and compete in the global EV market, particularly in North America where Nissan is struggling due to a lack of hybrid vehicles; the deal is contingent on Nissan's recovery...
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32% Bias Score
Redefining Retirement: A Societal Shift for Aging Populations
The article discusses the challenges of aging populations, particularly the shift in perception of older adults from valued experience to obsolescence, advocating for a societal paradigm shift that extends active participation and redefines retirement to ensure both personal fulfillment and economic...
Redefining Retirement: A Societal Shift for Aging Populations
The article discusses the challenges of aging populations, particularly the shift in perception of older adults from valued experience to obsolescence, advocating for a societal paradigm shift that extends active participation and redefines retirement to ensure both personal fulfillment and economic...
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44% Bias Score
Death of Influential Japanese Journalist Tsuneo Watanabe
Tsuneo Watanabe, the 98-year-old former editor-in-chief of Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun, died Thursday in Tokyo after a career spanning over 70 years and close ties to conservative political leaders, shaping public opinion on issues such as constitutional revision.
Death of Influential Japanese Journalist Tsuneo Watanabe
Tsuneo Watanabe, the 98-year-old former editor-in-chief of Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun, died Thursday in Tokyo after a career spanning over 70 years and close ties to conservative political leaders, shaping public opinion on issues such as constitutional revision.
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40% Bias Score
Nissan and Honda Explore Full Merger to Dominate Electric Vehicle Market
Top Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda are considering a full merger to boost their competitiveness in the electric vehicle market, potentially creating the world's third-largest car group with 8 million annual sales, but facing challenges such as disentangling from Renault and potential job losse...
Nissan and Honda Explore Full Merger to Dominate Electric Vehicle Market
Top Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda are considering a full merger to boost their competitiveness in the electric vehicle market, potentially creating the world's third-largest car group with 8 million annual sales, but facing challenges such as disentangling from Renault and potential job losse...
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32% Bias Score
Nissan and Honda Explore Blockbuster Merger to Tackle EV Competition
Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda are reportedly exploring a merger, potentially including Mitsubishi, to create the world's third-largest auto group and better compete with electric vehicle giants like Tesla and BYD amidst rising global competition. The deal faces obstacles, including potential ...
Nissan and Honda Explore Blockbuster Merger to Tackle EV Competition
Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda are reportedly exploring a merger, potentially including Mitsubishi, to create the world's third-largest auto group and better compete with electric vehicle giants like Tesla and BYD amidst rising global competition. The deal faces obstacles, including potential ...
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36% Bias Score
Anti-Whaling Activist Released from Greenland, Avoiding Extradition to Japan
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was released from Greenland on Tuesday after a five-month detainment, avoiding extradition to Japan, where he faced obstruction charges related to a 2010 encounter with a Japanese whaling vessel; while a red notice remains active, he plans to continue his activism.
Anti-Whaling Activist Released from Greenland, Avoiding Extradition to Japan
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was released from Greenland on Tuesday after a five-month detainment, avoiding extradition to Japan, where he faced obstruction charges related to a 2010 encounter with a Japanese whaling vessel; while a red notice remains active, he plans to continue his activism.
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40% Bias Score