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Japan’s ANA lines up low-cost carrier in bet on post-COVID tourism boom

ANA Holdings Inc. plans to launch a new international low-cost carrier which "combines the best aspects of full service and LCC in terms of offering ...
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‘Digital detox’ gains allure in Japan amid rising screen times

Experts say cutting down usage of digital devices helps people live healthier lives, with benefits ranging from better sleep to increased concentration.
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Construction spotted at North Korean nuclear test site for first time since 2018

In the latest sign that Pyongyang may be preparing to resume major weapons tests, construction has been observed at its Punggye-ri facility.
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Japan to change defense supply transfer guidelines amid Ukraine crisis

The provision of defense equipment to a country under armed attack is rare for Japan, which is bound by strict conditions employed to adhere to ...
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Reactor restarts could be ‘best option’ for Japan to ride out energy shortages, senior LDP lawmaker says

Joining a U.S.-led import embargo on Russian oil would hit Japan hard, but nuclear energy could help ease any blow, former Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera ...
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Russian oil becoming untouchable as purchases slammed and U.S. mulls ban

Tension between economic imperative and political pressure to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine is dragging the oil market toward a watershed.
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For foreign fighters, Ukraine offers purpose, camaraderie and a cause

Ukraine has established an "international" legion for people from abroad and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly urged foreigners to "fight side-by-side with Ukrainians."
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For foreign fighters, Ukraine offers purpose, camaraderie and a cause

Ukraine has established an "international" legion for people from abroad and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly urged foreigners to "fight side-by-side with Ukrainians."
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Professors estimate gender gap indexes for Japanese prefectures

Tokyo tops the list in politics with a smaller gender gap than other areas, but the entire country lags far behind real equality in all ...
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Pay gap for working women keeps wages down for everyone in Japan

Japan’s gender pay gap is the highest among the Group of Seven nations.