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China, India end border impasse ahead of likely Xi-Modi meet
Relations between China and India have been frozen since June 2020 following clashes between soldiers along the disputed Himalayan border.
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Chilean trio Mareo! is on a lengthy tour to help grow its Latin-inspired sound in Japan
Latin sounds are taking off in the world's biggest music markets, but this indie group thinks you need to be a bit more present in order to grab opportunities.
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Tokyo High Court rejects damages claim over Ontake eruption deaths
The presiding judge overturned a lower court's finding that Meteorological Agency officials violated their duty of care in the 2014 disaster.
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Japan to test community-based support systems to aid truant children
Coordinators will provide counseling to children and guardians, refer them to related organizations and help children form social connections
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17 Vietnamese women arrested over illegal girls bars in Tokyo
The Metropolitan Police Department has received a total of 23 complaints since 2020 about the five bars where the women were arrested.
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78% of electric bidet toilet accidents involve older models, report finds
Japan's product safety watchdog emphasizes the ubiquitous appliance's limited lifespan and advises users to regularly conduct safety checks to prevent mishaps.
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The U.S. risks irrelevance in Asia
While the Biden administration has boosted U.S. influence in the short term, the long-term outlook for Washington is one of increasing irrelevance in Asia.
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Former Olympic gymnast Chieko Tsukahara dies at 77
Olympic gymnasts Maiko Morio, Mari Kosuge and Koko Tsurumi are among those who trained under Tsukahara.
Asia/Pacific news from Japan Times
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China, India end border impasse ahead of likely Xi-Modi meet
Relations between China and India have been frozen since June 2020 following clashes between soldiers along the disputed Himalayan border.
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Zelenskyy seeks 'strong reaction' to North Korean involvement in Ukraine war
The Ukrainian leader has urged partners to take measures in response to claims Pyongyang is sending thousands of troops to fight beside Russia on the front lines.
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Focus on gender inequity as Commonwealth summit begins in Samoa
At a forum on Monday, women politicians said gender inequality remains widespread among the Commonwealth.
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What to expect in the first 100 days of Prabowo’s rule in Indonesia
The former general has set an ambitious 8% growth target for Indonesia in the next two to three years.
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U.S. and Canadian navies sail through Taiwan Strait week after war games
The transit demonstrated the United States' and Canada's commitment to upholding freedom of navigation for all countries, the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet said.
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Prabowo Subianto, a former general, sworn in as Indonesian president
The inauguration marks a noteworthy comeback for a man who faced Western-imposed sanctions and had two failed election bids against Widodo, the man he is now replacing.
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In Modi's Delhi, Indian Muslims segregate to seek security
There is no official data on segregation in India, but it appears to be increasing among Muslims in recent years due to rising Islamophobia.
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Warned by police, some of Canada's Sikhs feel threatened by India
The Canadian police said this week it has communicated more than a dozen threats to people who are advocating for Sikh separatism.
Culture news from Japan Times
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Chilean trio Mareo! is on a lengthy tour to help grow its Latin-inspired sound in Japan
Latin sounds are taking off in the world's biggest music markets, but this indie group thinks you need to be a bit more present in order to grab opportunities.
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TV personality and fashion critic Peeco dies at 79
The elder twin brother of the duo Osugi and Peeco died of multiple organ failure due to sepsis on Sept. 3.
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'The Secret Life of Numbers' reveals the unsung figures of mathematics
The book’s core message of creative collaboration leading to great discoveries is the brainchild of co-author Kate Kitagawa, a leading expert on the history of math.
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Akutagawa winner ‘Bari Sanko’ takes office politics to the mountains
Though the plot takes time to get going, Sanzo K. Matsunaga’s novel takes a nuanced look at the implications of being an independent thinker in Japan’s corporate culture.
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One Direction members 'devastated' by Liam Payne's death
Singer's bandmates say they will speak more on the incident when they are able to.
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T3 Photo Festival reflects on past and present of the medium
The Tokyo event marks the 50th anniversary of a landmark New York show of Japanese photography by juxtaposing images from that era with works by contemporary artists.
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Japan-based features generate buzz at Busan International Film Festival
With 278 films on offer, Asia's largest film festival tackled heavy themes such as assisted suicide and struggles faced by migrants.
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Rieko Nakagawa, author of 'Guri and Gura,' dies at 89
The celebrated author behind some of Japan’s most beloved picture books died Monday of natural causes.
Sports news from Japan Times
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New Zealand beats Britain to defend America's Cup
The dominant Kiwis lifted the world's oldest international sporting trophy for the third consecutive time.
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Arne Slot pleased to see Liverpool rise to challenge against Chelsea
The visit by Chelsea side kicked off a daunting run for Slot's men in the coming months.
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Liberty hold off Lynx in overtime to capture first WNBA title
The championship win by the Liberty is the first for a Brooklyn-based team since Major League Baseball's Dodgers won the World Series in 1955.
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Naomi Osaka cuts season short due to injury
Osaka has been sidelined since retiring from her last-16 match at the China Open against Coco Gauff in early October.
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Dodgers eliminate Mets in Game 6 as Shohei Ohtani reaches first World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers advance to World Series for the fourth time in eight years by beating the New York Mets 10-5 in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series.
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Ilia Malinin captures third straight Skate America crown
Malinin became the first three-time Skate America champion since Nathan Chen won four straight from 2017 through 2020.
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Lando Norris' title hopes take hit after momentum-killing result at U.S. Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc won his third title of the season as Ferrari took the top two spots on the podium.
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Soto homer lifts Yankees over Guardians and into World Series
The 25-year-old Dominican outfielder crushed a fastball from Cleveland pitcher Hunter Gaddis over the center-field wall to score the deciding runs.
Life news from Japan Times
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Ca’enne: Into the Yatsugatake mountains for Nagano’s freshest produce
For a restaurant that only uses ingredients from a landlocked region, there is a surprising amount of excellent fish on chef Noriyuki Usui’s menu.
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Deer ragu straight from Hokkaido’s fields
Adapted from a recipe from chef Chihiro Naito, formerly of L’Effervescence, this dish brings the essence of Hokkaido game to your table.
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Kyoto’s most expensive hotel offers inner peace — for a price
Aman Kyoto is one of the most luxurious options for stays in Japan’s ancient capital — but is it worth the hefty price tag?
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117 creative exhibits take over Tokyo for Designart 2024
Designart’s official exhibitions at the World Kita -Aoyama Building in Minato Ward are always well-rounded displays of both established and up-and-coming designers.
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Michelin stars awarded to 170 Tokyo restaurants
A glimmering constellation of coveted accolades lights the way for foodies and fine diners in the Japanese capital.
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How your favorite Japanese video games are translated into English
Localizers have to grapple with challenging issues of tone and nuance. Even a simple "thank you" may not be what it seems.
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As Japan shuns stiff drinks, cider aims for a bigger share of the market
Sake brewer Isamu Yoshii was the first person in Japan to produce cider as an alcoholic drink in 1954, paving the way for a possible cider boom in the future.
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Can't stop tossing and turning at night? Perhaps a bedtime story would help.
“Bedtime routines vary from family to family, from person to person,” says one researcher. “It's important to find what works best for each person.”
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