News Japan’s COVID-19 death toll tops 20,000 as nation logs 98,000 new cases
The death toll has grown quickly in recent weeks amid the spread of the omicron variant, with more than 150 reported Friday.
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News Japan brushes past Canada for first curling win of Games
Skip Satsuki Fujisawa and her team scored against the hammer in the first, fourth and fifth ends on the way to a convincing victory at ...
News Japan and U.S. share concern over Russia military buildup near Ukraine
The bilateral talks came after Russia launched military exercises in Belarus on Thursday, heightening tensions over a build-up of its troops along its border with ...
News Fate of Japan’s new economic security law in question after allegations against top official
There is growing concern within the ruling bloc that the scandal could impact the key piece of legislation championed by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Sara Takanashi says controversial suit checks were irregular
Sara Takanashi told the Ski Association of Japan the suit check procedure which led to one of her Beijing Olympics team event jumps being disqualified ...
Focus on the substance, not the symbols, of a Japan-U.S. partnership
The Kishida administration will be better served by concentrating on and building upon positive developments with the United States.
News ‘Quad’ envoys vow support for sovereignty amid fears over invasion of Ukraine
The talks will pave the way for a summit involving the leaders from the four nations set to be held in Japan in the first ...
Aaron Rodgers named NFL MVP for second straight season
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was selected as the NFL MVP during the NFL Honors celebration in Inglewood, California, on Thursday, earning the award ...
ITA confirms figure skater Kamila Valieva failed drug test
Valieva's provisional suspension was lifted by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency, a decision the International Olympic Committee will appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
News Japan to inspect gas stations where prices are rising despite wholesale subsidies
Despite the subsidy program, the average retail price of regular gasoline had risen for the fifth straight week to ¥171.2 per liter as of Monday, ...