Japan
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World
Japan Seeks to Dissolve Unification Church After Abe Killing
The assassination of Shinzo Abe, the country’s longest-serving prime minister, shed light on the fringe group’s political ties and manipulation…
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World
Seafood Is Safe After Fukushima Water Dump, but Some Won’t Eat It
Sushi is among several shunned foods as Japan dumps treated radioactive water into the Pacific. Experts say the fear is…
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World
Japan’s Hall of Fame Goes Global With Induction of Foreign-Born Stars
Randy Bass and Alex Ramirez found unexpected stardom in Japan, and now they have gained the rarest of distinctions for…
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Finance
Bank of Japan, in Surprise, Signals a Move Away From Easy Money
Japan’s central bank takes a step toward allowing interest rates to rise, saying it will be more flexible in managing…
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World
As Rahm Emanuel Pushes Japan on Gay Rights, Conservatives Bristle
The U.S. ambassador has enthusiastically embraced his host country. But critics say he has overstepped diplomatic bounds with his advocacy…
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World
Behind the Scenes, G7 Nations Wrangle Over Ambitious Climate Commitments
The U.S. finds itself caught between defending President Biden’s climate change agenda and aiding allies intent on increasing their access…
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World
The Forces Behind South Korea’s and Japan’s Thaw
Eras of grievances between the two countries are giving way under the pressure of global changes, and with help from…
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World
As Japan’s Leader Goes to Seoul, South Koreans Are All Ears
What the prime minister says about the fraught history between the two nations could continue a nascent thaw that is…
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World
With Japan-U.S. Final at the W.B.C., the World Has Already Won
A dramatic semifinal set up a World Baseball Classic final for the ages: Shohei Ohtani and Japan against Mike Trout…
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Finance
The Secret Behind Japan’s Wintry Strawberries
MINOH, Japan — Strawberry shortcake. Strawberry mochi. Strawberries à la mode. These may sound like summertime delights. But in Japan,…