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ABC News - World
Typhoon Shanshan dumps rain on southern Japan
A typhoon moving at bicycle speed has started to dump rain on southern JapanAugust 28 - Japan -
NBC News - Top stories
Lonely dolphin may be behind series of attacks on swimmers in Japan
A single bottlenose dolphin is believed to be behind a series of attacks on swimmers at a Japanese seaside town — possibly out of loneliness.August 28 - Japan -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Reaffirms Readiness for More Rate Hikes
Bank of Japan Deputy Gov. Ryozo Himino has backed the case for further interest-rate hikes if the economy and prices grow as expected, echoing recent comments from the central bank’s chief.August 28 - Japan -
MarketWatch - Business
Bank of Japan official reiterates its readiness for more rate hikes
Bank of Japan Deputy Gov. Ryozo Himino on Wednesday repeated the central bank’s stance of raising interest rates further as long as the economy and prices grow as expected.August 28 - Japan -
MarketWatch - Business
Sony to raise price of PS5 game console in Japan by nearly 20%
Sony plans to raise the price of its PlayStation 5 console in Japan by nearly 20% due to changes in the global economic environment, the Japanese company said in a blog post.August 28 - Japan -
CNBC - Business
Sony hikes price of aging PlayStation 5 console in Japan by 19%
Sony said its suggested retail price for the PlayStation 5 is 79,980 yen, or $553, up 19% from the previous price.August 27 - Japan -
The Guardian - World
Japan says airspace violation by Chinese spy plane ‘utterly unacceptable’
Two-minute incursion by military surveillance aircraft comes amid regional tensions in Asia-Pacific. Japan has condemned an unprecedented violation of its airspace by a Chinese military aircraft as ...August 27 - Japan -
CBS News - Top stories
18 beachgoers in Japan bitten by "usually calm" dolphins this year
One expert says a rash of dolphin bites could be down to one animal "seeking to interact with humans the way it does with fellow dolphins."August 27 - Japan -
NBC News - Top stories
Japan says Chinese military plane violated its airspace for the first time
The violation of Japan’s airspace by a Chinese military plane is “completely unacceptable,” the Japanese government’s top spokesperson said Tuesday.August 27 - Japan -
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ABC News - World
Japan protests after a Chinese reconnaissance plane violated its airspace
Japan has protested to Beijing that a Chinese reconnaissance plane violated Japanese airspace and forced it to scramble fighter jetsAugust 26 - Japan -
ABC News - Entertainment
Second season of 'Pachinko' explores challenges for ethnic Koreans in Japan
The second season of “Pachinko" — opening Friday — delicately captures the plight of ethnic Koreans brought to Japan during colonial rule and their descendants, exploring themes of home and ...August 23 - Japan -
ABC News - Sports
Team with Korean roots wins famous Japanese high school baseball tournament
A team with ties to the ethnic Korean community for the first time has won Japan’s famous summer high school baseball tournament, known as the “Koshien.”August 23 - Japan -
Financial Times - Business
Japanese chipmaker Kioxia files for Tokyo’s biggest IPO of the year
Memory products maker could achieve $10bn valuation as investors pile into AI and chip stocksAugust 23 - Japan -
Financial Times - Business
Bank of Japan governor warns global markets are ‘unstable’
Parliament told there will be no change to central bank’s basic stance on monetary easingAugust 23 - Japan -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Japan's Consumer Prices Rose 2.8% in July
Japan’s consumer inflation in July continued to grow at a pace faster than the Bank of Japan’s 2% target, adding to expectations for another rate increase.August 22 - Japan -
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Wired - Tech
Japan Launches a Development Project for Self-Driving EV Taxis
The autonomous-driving startup Tier IV aims to put Japanese-made electric robotaxis into service on Tokyo roads later this year, with its own open-source software controlling the EVs.August 22 - Japan -
Financial Times - World
Japan opens for (foreign) business
The potential takeover of 7-Eleven may signal the start of foreign-led acquisitions in JapanAugust 22 - Japan -
Financial Times - Business
After 7-Eleven, Japan’s M&A scene may never be the same again
Lawyers, bankers and PE fund supremos say the stage is set for a wave of smaller-scale, exploratory unsolicited takeoversAugust 22 - Japan -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Japan Trade Slips into Deficit, Strong Yen Clouds Export Outlook
Japan’s balance of trade fell back into the red in July, with the yen’s recent appreciation dimming the outlook for the nation’s exports.August 20 - Japan -
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MarketWatch - Business
Japan’s exports rise more than expected in July
Japan’s exports rose at a faster-than-expected pace in July thanks to demand for chip-making machines, electronic parts, and cars, Ministry of Finance data showed WednesdayAugust 21 - Japan -
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The New York Times - World
Dolphin Attacks Spoil Summer Along a Stretch of Japanese Beaches
Nearly 50 beachgoers have been attacked in the past three years. Some marine experts suspect it may be the work of a single “lonely” dolphin.August 19 - Japan -
Financial Times - Business
Canadian group targets 7-Eleven owner in Japan’s biggest foreign takeover approach
Seven & i shares jump 22% after ‘friendly’ proposal from convenience store rival Couche-TardAugust 19 - Japan -
GameSpot - Tech
Two Excellent Books On Japanese Video Games Will Be Restocked At Amazon Very Soon
Video games have a rich and intriguing history in Japan, with many of the best games from the first four console generations hailing from Japanese studios such as Nintendo, Sega, and Capcom. Those ...August 18 - Japan -
ABC News - World
Typhoon Ampil moves away from Japan; no major damage reported
A powerful typhoon that slammed the Tokyo area with heavy rains and brought mudslide warnings in northern Japan is heading eastward in the Pacific Ocean away from the coastAugust 16 - Japan -
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Financial Times - World
What Japan needs from its next prime minister
Fumio Kishida’s successor must project hope and confidence in face of challengesAugust 15 - Japan -
ABC News - World
Japan ends 'megaquake' special caution week after finding no immediate risk
Japan’s government has ended a weeklong information campaign urging caution and preparedness for a possible megaquake — an earthquake of magnitude 8 strength or higher — striking the Pacific coastAugust 15 - Japan -
NBC News - Top stories
Japan ends 'megaquake' advisory after no abnormalities observed
Japan lifted its first-ever ”megaquake” advisory on Thursday, a week after it was prompted by a strong tremor on the edge of the Nankai Trough seabed zone.August 15 - Japan -
The New York Times - Business
Five Possible Candidates to Lead Japan
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party is searching for a successor to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. But is it willing to change to appease a dissatisfied public?August 15 - Japan -
CNBC - Business
Japan second-quarter GDP beats expectations, expands 0.8% from previous quarter
On a year-on-year basis, however, the country's GDP fell for a second straight quarter, down 0.8% after having declined 0.9% in the first quarter.August 15 - Japan -
The New York Times - World
Fumio Kishida, Japan’s Prime Minister, Will Step Down in September
The unpopular prime minister is bowing to pressure within his party. But it is unclear whether the party is truly ready to choose a candidate who will meet the public’s concerns.August 15 - Japan -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Japan's Economy Returns to Growth
The Japanese economy returned to growth in the April-June quarter thanks to a recovery in spending by households and companies.August 14 - Japan -
BBC News - Top stories
Japan’s embattled PM had a cruel summer – it ends with his exit
Japan's ruling party hopes a new face can help it restore trust after damaging corruption scandals.August 14 - Japan