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Ishiba wins vote to stay as Japanese premier despite election drubbing
Country left with fragile minority government at a time of mounting geopolitical and economic uncertaintyWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Japan's Ishiba stays as PM despite election setback
He will now navigate hostilities within his party, economic woes and a period of flux in international relations.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Homebuilder deal activity is surging, fueled by major Japanese buyers
Strong demand for new housing has smaller builders ripe for takeover. The Japanese are big players because their cost of capital is low.Business - CNBC - November 13 -
Curbs on long hours spur Japanese companies to tackle productivity
The government’s campaign against overwork could have far-reaching consequences for businesses and consumersWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
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Japanese Princess Yuriko, wartime Emperor Hirohito's sister-in-law, dies at 101
Japanese Princess Yuriko, the wife of wartime Emperor Hirohito’s brother and the oldest member of the imperial family, has died after her health deteriorated recentlyWorld - ABC News - November 15 -
Japanese troops will train with US and Australian forces as concerns over China grow
The defense ministers from the U.S., Japan and Australia have agreed to step up military cooperation and expressed concern about a spate of confrontations with China’s increasingly assertive militaryWorld - ABC News - November 17 -
Police track down unlikely shoe thief from Japanese kindergarten
Officers installed security cameras to get to the bottom of the thefts, and ended up uncovering a four-legged culprit. Police and staff were initially flummoxed when shoes started disappearing from ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
What a School Performance Shows Us About Japanese Education
A look into the Japanese educational system’s delicate balancing of teamwork, discipline and personal growth.Top stories - The New York Times - November 19 -
Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa, master of modern free verse, dies at 92
Shuntaro Tanikawa, who pioneered modern Japanese poetry, poignant but conversational in its divergence from haiku and other traditions, has diedWorld - ABC News - November 18 -
Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa, master of modern free verse, dies at 92
Shuntaro Tanikawa, who pioneered modern Japanese poetry, poignant but conversational in its divergence from haiku and other traditions, has diedEntertainment - ABC News - November 18 -
A Japanese Star’s M.L.B. Contract Will Lead to Broken Promises Elsewhere
The team that signs Roki Sasaki will likely break preexisting verbal commitments with Latin American teenagers, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 19 -
Japan will watch China's military after Beijing admits violating Japanese airspace
Japanese officials say they are closely watching to see if China keeps its promise to prevent further violations of Japan’s airspace after explaining that an incursion by a Chinese military ...World - ABC News - 6 days ago -
China admits spy plane violated Japanese airspace, Tokyo says
China said the airspace violation occurred when the plane's pilot took emergency measures due to turbulence, Japan's Foreign Ministry said.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
WATCH: Robot dog owners take pets to be blessed in Japanese shrine
A Japanese traditional coming-of-age festival took place at a shrine in Tokyo for an unusual kind of visitor — robot dogs.Top stories - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Japanese Chip Maker Kioxia Plans Tokyo Market Debut
Kioxia plans to raise more than $740 million in its initial public offering, seeking growth capital to meet rising demand for chips used in artificial intelligence and data centers.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
Surrealism, cafes and lots (and lots) of cats: why Japanese fiction is booming
From tales of alienation to comforting novels set in bookshops, Japanese authors have written nearly half of this year’s bestselling translated novels in the UK. What’s their secret? • Read an an ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
The engine of Japan's flagship new small rocket explodes during a test for a second time
The engine for a flagship new small Japanese rocket has burst into flames during a combustion test, but there was no injury or damage to the outside, officials saidTech - ABC News - 22 hours ago -
Netanyahu Faces Backlash for Firing Israel’s Defense Minister
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dismissal of Yoav Gallant was seen as a risky step as Israel fights wars on two fronts. Opposition leaders said the move put national security at risk.World - The New York Times - November 7 -
Starmer tightens rules on gifts to ministers
It comes after the PM and other cabinet ministers have faced criticism for accepting freebies.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Nikola Jokic's shrinking prime -- and the disconnect brewing inside Denver trying to salvage it
Tensions have steadily risen inside the organization over perhaps the NBA's most important question: How do the Nuggets maximize what's left of Jokic's prime?Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
Amazon Prime Members Get These 24 Free Games In November
Amazon has revealed the next batch of free PC games that'll be available through its Prime Gaming service, and in November, subscribers can look forward to 24 games in total.. As a reminder, once ...Tech - GameSpot - November 1 -
The 26 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now (November 2024)
Citadel: Diana, The Boys, and Fallout are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.Tech - Wired - November 9 -
Warriors primed for what should be ‘go time' after winning road trip
The Warriors' win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday concluded a fabulous 10 days that signaled Golden State is cold-eyed serious about flying high.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11 -
For billionaire Mark Cuban, luxury real estate in a prime location trumps politics
Though the ‘Shark Tank’ star and entrepreneur has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump, he still hangs on to his lux N.Y. condo in the Trump tower.Business - MarketWatch - November 11
