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Approval rate for Kishida’s Cabinet falls to 43.4% amid omicron coronavirus wave

The result is an apparent reflection of people's dissatisfaction over the response to the COVID-19 pandemic amid the current omicron-fueled wave, including a slow rollout ...

Kaori Sakamoto gains motivation from competing against Russian skaters

"But I feel fortunate to be in an environment where I'm able to compete against next-level skaters. Russia gives me something to chase," the 21-year-old ...
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Japan extends pre-emergency measures for 17 prefectures

Meanwhile, five prefectures — Yamagata, Shimane, Yamaguchi, Oita and Okinawa — will leave the quasi-emergency stage.
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Experts concerned about continued strain on Tokyo medical system

"The infection situation remains critical," experts said at a Tokyo Metropolitan Government meeting for monitoring the COVID-19 situation in the capital.

How to stop a Ukraine war before it starts

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently told the U.N. that the U.S. is releasing its information on a possible Russian invasion “not to start ...

Eileen Gu soars to gold in halfpipe to claim third medal of Games

Gu, who has become the popular face of the Beijing Games, was in full command of the contest from the start.
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50 years on, ex-riot officer recalls United Red Army siege in Nagano

As a member of a squad tasked with storming the lodge occupied by the United Red Army, Koki Nakata contributed to the rescue of the ...

Miho Takagi praises team after capping grueling Beijing Olympic schedule with gold in 1,000

Takagi won a medal in all but one of the five events she competed in at the Beijing Games.
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Osaka organization to create online community for victims of arson-hit clinic

The online platform will be open not just to survivors of the attack, but also to those who are feeling isolated or are not receiving ...

Eileen Gu soars to gold in halfpipe to claim third medal of Games

Gu, who has become the popular face of the Beijing Games, was in full command of the contest from the start.