Japan
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America
Why Japan’s Sudden Shift on Bond Purchases Dealt a Global Jolt
The world has relied on ultralow interest rates in Japan. What will happen if they rise?
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America
In the Pacific, Outcry Over Japan’s Plan to Release Fukushima Wastewater
The proposal has angered many of Japan’s neighbors, particularly those with the most direct experience of unexpected exposure to dangerous…
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Science
Free Lift Passes, Anyone? Japan’s Ski Mecca Is Desperate for Workers.
Japan reopened its borders just in time for the winter season. The Niseko area is straining to meet the pent-up…
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Science
North Korea Fires Missiles Capable of Reaching Japan
The launches were the first missile tests by North Korea since it fired an ICBM a month ago.
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America
Japan Moves to Double Military Spending, With a Wary Eye on China
The Japanese cabinet approved the first update to the country’s official security strategy in nine years, elevating Beijing over North…
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America
Your Tuesday Briefing: China’s Space Push
Plus China’s vaccination pivot and the year’s most stylish “people.”
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America
Japan Needs Indian Tech Workers. But Do They Need Japan?
Recruiters call the push a crucial test of whether the world’s third-largest economy can compete with the U.S. and Europe…
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Europe
Mets Continue to Splurge With Addition of Japanese Ace
Kodai Senga will bring his “ghost fork” pitch and his championship pedigree to the Mets in a deal that will…
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America
Kojin Karatani Wins $1 Million Berggruen Prize
The Japanese philosopher is the recipient of this year’s award, which is given to thinkers whose ideas have “provided wisdom…
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America
In This Crazy World, I Can Always Count on Curry
The warm, versatile flavors of Japanese kare rice can be a weekday comfort or a marquee meal.