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Japan Marks 80 Years Since WWII Surrender Amidst Renewed Debate on War Remorse

Japan commemorated the 80th anniversary of its World War II surrender on August 15, with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressing remorse, while other politicians visited the Yasukuni Shrine, causing tension with Asian neighbors who view it as a symbol of militarism.

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Differing WWII Commemorations Highlight Japan-China Tensions

Japan solemnly remembers WWII's end on August 15th, while China celebrates Victory Day on September 3rd with a military parade, reflecting differing interpretations of the war and ongoing tensions between the two countries.

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Deaths of Two Boxers Prompt Japan to Reform Boxing Safety Rules

The deaths of two Japanese boxers, Hiromasa Urakawa and Shigetoshi Kotari, from acute subdural hematomas after a Tokyo boxing event prompted the Japan Boxing Commission to shorten title fights to 10 rounds and introduce mandatory pre-fight urine tests to detect dehydration, raising concerns about th...

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McDonald's Japan Pokémon Promotion Ends Early Due to Scalping and Waste".

A Pokémon card promotion in McDonald's Japan ended early due to excessive demand, resulting in significant food waste and scalping, contrasting with Japan's image of cleanliness.

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Chubu Centrair: World's Best Regional Airport for 11 Years Running

Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) in Japan, named the World's Best Regional Airport by Skytrax for 11 consecutive years, offers a unique blend of efficiency and entertainment, featuring ninja-themed decor, diverse dining, retail options, and a free aviation theme park with a Boeing 787 and ...

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Japanese Footballer's Self-Correction on Nanjing Massacre Highlights Historical Distortion

Former Japanese football player Keisuke Honda publicly corrected his past denial of the Nanjing Massacre after reviewing historical evidence, prompting a Chinese expert to commend his action as a potential model for Japanese youth to reassess historical understanding, while highlighting the widespre...

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80th Anniversary of China's Victory in War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression

The 80th anniversary of China's victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) is commemorated, highlighting the importance of national unity, resilience, and the pursuit of peaceful development in overcoming historical and contemporary challenges.

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Trump's Trade Push Spurs South Korea-Japan Cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo August 23-24, and President Trump in Washington on August 25, to strengthen trilateral cooperation amid President Trump's global trade reset, following separate trade deals where South Korea and Japan...

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Japan to Introduce Stricter Boxing Safety Measures After Two Boxer Deaths

The deaths of two Japanese boxers, Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa, from brain injuries following a boxing event in Tokyo on August 2nd, prompted the Japan Boxing Commission to announce stricter safety measures, including pre-bout urine tests and stricter rules on rapid weight loss.

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A-League Betting Fraud: Player's Financial Hardship Cited

Former Western United midfielder Riku Danzaki and amateur player Yuta Hirayama pleaded guilty to betting fraud in Melbourne Magistrates' Court, netting around \$21,000 by Danzaki deliberately receiving yellow cards in three A-League games between April and May 2024; Danzaki's lawyer cited Western Un...

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Nikkei Hits Record High Amid Eased Tariff Concerns

On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Japan's Nikkei stock index reached an all-time high of 42,718.17, a 2.15 percent increase, due to reduced concerns about US tariffs, a US-China tariff truce extension, and a weaker yen, which boosted exporters' profits.

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Nagasaki Remembrance: Enduring Trauma and the Call for Nuclear Disarmament

Eighty years after the Nagasaki atomic bombing, a commemoration in Nijmegen, Netherlands, honored Dutch prisoners of war who survived the attack, emphasizing the enduring trauma and global need for nuclear disarmament.

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