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thejapantimes, 2 minutes ago to Japan

Kabosu, the shiba inu rescue dog who became an internet sensation and the face of dogecoin, has died. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/24/japan/kabosu-dogecoin-died/ #japan #kabosu #cryptocurrrencies

thejapantimes, 32 minutes ago to Taiwan

Lai Ching-te was inaugurated as Taiwan's fifth directly elected president. He called for talks with China to maintain peace across the Taiwan Strait, which Beijing rejected. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2024/05/24/taiwan-new-president/ #editorials #laichingte #taiwan #china #defense

thejapantimes, 57 minutes ago to worldnews

The question is no longer if Western museums should return looted historical goods; it’s when and how to do so. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/24/world/museums-stolen-artifacts/ #commentary #worldnews #museums #stolenartifacts #colonialism #britain #europe #africa

thejapantimes, 1 hour ago to business

Japanese automakers have agreed to stop squeezing their suppliers and have committed to treating the smaller companies more fairly when they pass on cost increases. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/24/companies/automakers-subcontractors-unfair-trade/ #business #companies #automakers #jama #nissan #subcontractors #ftc

thejapantimes, 1 hour ago to Japan

After a sharp decline as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of foreign students in Japan experienced a recovery in 2023, though it remains below prepandemic levels. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/24/japan/society/japan-foreign-students/ #japan #society #education #universities #studyabroad #students

thejapantimes, 2 hours ago to Japan

A former Miyazaki Municipal Assembly member who goes by the name "Super Crazy-kun" was sentenced to 4½ years in prison on Friday for sexually assaulting a female acquaintance last September. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/24/japan/crime-legal/super-crazy-kun-ruling/ #japan #crimelegal #miyazaki #makotonishimoto #japanesecourts #sexcrimes

thejapantimes, 2 hours ago to Japan

Japan's transport ministry conducted an emergency on-site inspection of JAL facilities on Friday morning, following a series of incidents involving the company’s aircraft in recent months. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/24/japan/jal-emergency-probe/ #japan #mlit #jal #airlines

thejapantimes, 2 hours ago to soccer

Makoto Hasebe held a news conference in Tokyo following his retirement, reiterating that he is is at peace with his decision after a career spanning over 20 years. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/24/soccer/makoto-hasebe-retirement-presser/ #soccer #makotohasebe #jleague #urawareds #bundesliga

thejapantimes, 2 hours ago to Japan

Japan's Defense Ministry said Friday that the Self-Defense Forces will participate in the U.S. military's Valiant Shield large-scale exercise for the first time. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/24/japan/japan-valiant-shield-drill/ #japan #usjapanrelations #us #usmilitary #sdf

thejapantimes, 3 hours ago to business

Japan's Rakuten Group is partnering with eBay to test U.S. demand for used Japanese fashion goods, made all the cheaper with the yen trading near a 34-year low. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/24/companies/rakuten-used-fashion-goods/ #business #companies #rakuten #ebay #fashion #ecommerce #us

thejapantimes, 3 hours ago to business

Japan's 10-year government bond yield crossed 1% for the first time in 12 years amid increasing expectations of further Bank of Japan policy tightening. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/24/markets/10-year-bond-yield/ #business #markets #jgb #boj #bonds

thejapantimes, 3 hours ago to Japan

Japan's parliament passed legislation on Friday that requires companies to offer flexible working options to employees with young children. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/24/japan/child-care-leave-law/ #japan #children #parenthood #diet #workstylereform

thejapantimes, 4 hours ago to random

Strong field ready to go in Tokyo Yushun’s 91st edition https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/24/more-sports/strong-field-ready-to-go-in-tokyo-yushuns-91st-edition/ #moresports #japanesederby

thejapantimes, 4 hours ago to random

Solid Kentucky Derby showing offers hope https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/24/more-sports/solid-kentucky-derby-showing-offers-hope/ #moresports #japanesederby

thejapantimes, 5 hours ago to Japan

Poland and Japan can work together to reconstruct Ukraine, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said in a recent interview. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/24/japan/politics/poland-japan-cooperation-ukraine/ #japan #politics #polandjapanrelations #poland #russiaukrainewar #investments