Man admits starting deadly Kyoto Animation studio fire
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/japanese-man-admits-starting-deadly-anime-studio-fire-reports1
September 5, 2023, 10:15 AM
A Japanese man allegedly angry that his ideas had been stolen admitted Tuesday to starting a fire that killed 36 people in an animation studio in 2019, local…
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G20 per capita coal emissions growing: research
https://japantoday.com/category/world/g20-per-capita-coal-emissions-growing-research1
September 5, 2023, 5:58 AM
G20 per capita coal emissions continue to rise despite climate pledges and transition efforts by some members of the group of major economies, new research showed Tuesday.
The…
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Asian shares fall back amid selling of China property shares
https://japantoday.com/category/business/stock-market-today-asian-shares-fall-back-amid-selling-of-china-property-shares
September 5, 2023, 6:36 AM
Shares fell back Tuesday in Asia after U.S. markets were closed for the Labor Day holiday.
U.S. futures also were lower and oil prices were mixed.
Hong Kong…
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Kishida starts 7-day trip to Indonesia, India for ASEAN, G20 talks
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan%27s-kishida-starts-trip-to-indonesia-india-for-asean-g-20-talks
September 5, 2023, 7:36 AM
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida embarked on a seven-day trip to Indonesia and India on Tuesday, seeking to address concerns about the disposal of treated radioactive water from…
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Qantas boss retires early after allegations the Australian airline sold tickets for canceled flights
https://japantoday.com/category/business/qantas-boss-retires-early-after-allegations-the-australian-airline-sold-tickets-for-canceled-flights
September 5, 2023, 4:07 AM
The boss of Australian airline Qantas said Tuesday he would leave his job immediately — two months earlier than planned — following a series of embarrassing revelations about…
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Australian lawmakers to urge release of Julian Assange during U.S. visit
https://japantoday.com/category/world/australian-lawmakers-to-urge-release-of-julian-assange-during-us-visit
September 5, 2023, 4:13 AM
A cross-party delegation of Australian lawmakers will travel to the United States this month seeking the release of WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange, his support group said on Tuesday,…
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China's Fukushima-linked seafood ban unacceptable, Japan tells WTO
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/China%27s-Fukushima-linked-seafood-ban-unacceptable-Japan-tells-WTO
September 5, 2023, 7:39 AM
Japan has told the World Trade Organization (WTO) that China's ban on Japanese seafood after the release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant was "totally unacceptable",…
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Agent says Ohtani plans to continue as pitcher and hitter after his elbow heals
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/shohei-ohtani%27s-agent-says-the-star-plans-to-continue-as-a-pitcher-and-hitter-after-his-elbow-heals
September 5, 2023, 7:36 AM
Shohei Ohtani's agent says the Los Angeles Angels' two-way superstar is determined to continue his career as both a pitcher and a hitter after he recovers from his…
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Kim to meet Putin as Russia seeks closer military ties with North Korea
https://japantoday.com/category/world/kim-to-meet-putin-as-russia-seeks-closer-military-ties-with-north-korea1
September 5, 2023, 12:22 AM
Kim Jong Un plans to travel to Russia this month to meet President Vladimir Putin and discuss the possibility of supplying Moscow with weapons for the war in…
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Swimming sets 'strict' rules for individual Russians to return to competition before Paris Olympics
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/swimming-sets-%27strict%27-rules-for-individual-russians-to-return-to-competition-before-paris-olympics
September 4, 2023, 10:34 PM
Individual Russian swimmers will be allowed to compete in international events, including the Paris Olympics, if they meet a set of “strict criteria” that include not talking to…
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Desecration of national treasure
https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/desecration-of-national-treasure
September 4, 2023, 9:06 PM
"Kunio and Yukari were here on 8/16/1977." The Nobunaga Wall was built around Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya in 1560, and numerous vandals have scratched their names all over this…
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Macron supports experimenting with uniforms in some schools amid debate over ban on robes
https://japantoday.com/category/world/france%27s-macron-supports-experimenting-with-uniforms-in-some-schools-amid-debate-over-ban-on-robes
September 4, 2023, 9:37 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron opened the door Monday to experimenting in some public schools with uniforms or a dress code amid debate in France over a ban in…
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Rolling Stones to release their first studio album in 18 years, 'Hackney Diamonds'
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/the-rolling-stones-will-release-their-first-studio-album-in-18-years-%27hackney-diamonds%27
September 4, 2023, 9:33 PM
The wait is over: The Rolling Stones will soon release new music.
On Monday, the band announced they are preparing to release their first album of original material…
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Pakistani PM claims U.S. military equipment left behind in Afghanistan is now in militant hands
https://japantoday.com/category/world/pakistani-premier-claims-us-military-equipment-left-behind-in-afghanistan-is-now-in-militant-hands
September 4, 2023, 9:38 PM
Pakistan's caretaker prime minister claimed on Monday that U.S. military equipment left behind during the American withdrawal from Afghanistan has fallen into militant hands and ultimately made its…
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Alcaraz rolls over unseeded Italian to reach U.S. Open quarterfinals
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/madison-keys-overpowers-jessica-pegula-to-reach-us-open-quarterfinals
September 4, 2023, 11:42 PM
Carlos Alcaraz had little trouble beating unseeded Matteo Arnaldi 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 on Monday to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals, the third time in as many appearances he’s…
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Ricciardo could miss Singapore and Japan GPs as he recovers from broken hand
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/daniel-ricciardo-could-miss-singapore-and-japan-gps-as-he-recovers-from-broken-hand
September 4, 2023, 9:36 PM
AlphaTauri driver Daniel Ricciardo could miss the next two Formula One races as he continues to recover from a broken hand.
Ricciardo fractured his left hand in practice…
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Tens of thousands still stranded by Burning Man flooding in Nevada desert
https://japantoday.com/category/world/tens-of-thousands-still-stranded-by-burning-man-flooding-in-nevada-desert
September 4, 2023, 9:38 PM
Tens of thousands of partygoers stranded at the Burning Man counterculture festival by a late summer storm hoped muddy roads would reopen Monday and allow them to begin…
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Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell, known for the ubiquitous pop-rock hit 'All Star,' dies at 56
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/smash-mouth-frontman-steve-harwell-dies-at-56
September 4, 2023, 9:33 PM
Steve Harwell, the longtime frontman of the Grammy-nominated pop rock band Smash Mouth that was behind the megahit “All Star” has died. He was 56.
The band’s manager,…
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Diplomatic accord lets Saudi clubs with Ronaldo and Neymar go to Iran for Asian Champions League
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/diplomatic-accord-lets-saudi-clubs-with-ronaldo-and-neymar-go-to-iran-for-asian-champions-league
September 4, 2023, 9:36 PM
Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema and their Saudi Arabian soccer clubs will play in Iran for Asian Champions League games this season because of improved relations between the…
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Pope insists Vatican-China relations are on track but says more work is needed
https://japantoday.com/category/world/pope-insists-vatican-china-relations-are-on-track-but-says-more-work-is-needed
September 4, 2023, 9:37 PM
Pope Francis insisted Monday that the Vatican's relations with China were going well but said work must still be done to show Beijing that the Catholic Church isn’t…
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England written off too soon, says Borthwick
https://japantoday.com/category/rugby-world-cup-2023/england-captain-farrell-rues-mistake-that-led-to-world-cup-ban
September 4, 2023, 9:42 PM
England coach Steve Borthwick believes his side have been written off before the World Cup has even begun after a terrible run of results leading up to the…
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Summer's over for UK politicians as Sunak faces crisis over crumbling schools
https://japantoday.com/category/world/summer%27s-over-for-uk-politicians-as-sunak-faces-a-crisis-over-crumbling-schools
September 4, 2023, 9:37 PM
British lawmakers headed back to Parliament on Monday after their summer break. But thousands of UK children won’t be returning to their classrooms this week, because their schools…
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Japan ruling parties end spat over election cooperation in Tokyo
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-ruling-parties-end-spat-over-election-cooperation-in-tokyo
September 4, 2023, 9:31 PM
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito agreed Monday to cooperate again in all constituencies in Tokyo for the next House of Representatives election,…
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Copenhagen mayor urges foreigners to stop buying marijuana at city's drug oasis following shooting
https://japantoday.com/category/world/copenhagen-mayor-urges-foreigners-to-stop-buying-marijuana-at-city%27s-drug-oasis-following-shooting
September 4, 2023, 9:38 PM
Copenhagen’s mayor on Monday urged foreigners not to buy weed in the city's Christiania neighborhood where a 30-year-old man was shot and killed and four others injured two…
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World losing high-stakes fight against invasive species
https://japantoday.com/category/features/environment/world-losing-high-stakes-fight-against-invasive-species
September 4, 2023, 9:41 PM
Invasive species that wreck crops, ravage forests, spread disease, and upend ecosystems are spreading ever faster across the globe, and humanity has not been able to stem the…
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Japan announces ¥20.7 bil relief fund for seafood exporters hit by China's ban
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-announces-emergency-relief-measures-for-seafood-exporters-hit-by-china%27s-ban
September 5, 2023, 7:37 AM
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Monday a 20.7 billion yen emergency fund to help exporters hit by a ban on Japanese seafood imposed by China in…
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Massive wildfire in northeastern Greece gradually abating, with over 700 firefighters deployed
https://japantoday.com/category/world/a-massive-wildfire-in-northeastern-greece-is-gradually-abating.-over-700-firefighters-were-deployed
September 4, 2023, 9:37 PM
A massive wildfire that destroyed vast tracts of forest in northeastern Greece over 17 days was in abeyance on Monday, although hundreds of firefighters were still tackling pockets…
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Woody Allen says he supports #MeToo as his 50th film shows at Venice
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/woody-allen-and-elvis%27s-wife-come-to-venice1
September 4, 2023, 9:32 PM
After a critical mauling for Roman Polanski, there was a warmer reception at the Venice Film Festival on Monday for another blacklisted director -- Woody Allen -- who…
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Accusers in Johnny's sex scandal say they hope for apology, compensation
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/accusers-in-japanese-boy-band-producer%27s-sex-scandal-say-they-hope-for-apology-compensation
September 5, 2023, 7:36 AM
A group of men who say they were sexually abused by a Japanese boy band producer expressed hope Monday that the company will provide financial compensation and introduce…
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Sancho puts Man Utd career in doubt with Ten Hag spat
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/sancho-puts-man-utd-career-in-doubt-with-ten-hag-spat
September 4, 2023, 9:36 PM
Jadon Sancho's Manchester United future could be in doubt after he took a swipe at manager Erik ten Hag for saying he had been dropped because of poor…
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