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Bank of Japan, in Surprise, Signals a Move Away From Easy Money

Japan’s central bank takes a step toward allowing interest rates to rise, saying it will be more flexible in managing…

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Newyork

As Rahm Emanuel Pushes Japan on Gay Rights, Conservatives Bristle

The U.S. ambassador has enthusiastically embraced his host country. But critics say he has overstepped diplomatic bounds with his advocacy…

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Newyork

Behind the Scenes, G7 Nations Wrangle Over Ambitious Climate Commitments

The U.S. finds itself caught between defending President Biden’s climate change agenda and aiding allies intent on increasing their access…

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Newyork

The Forces Behind South Korea’s and Japan’s Thaw

Eras of grievances between the two countries are giving way under the pressure of global changes, and with help from…

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Newyork

​As Japan’s Leader Goes to Seoul, South Koreans Are All Ears

What the prime minister says about the fraught history between the two nations could continue a nascent thaw that is…

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Sports

With Japan-U.S. Final at the W.B.C., the World Has Already Won

A dramatic semifinal set up a World Baseball Classic final for the ages: Shohei Ohtani and Japan against Mike Trout…

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Business

The Secret Behind Japan’s Wintry Strawberries

MINOH, Japan — Strawberry shortcake. Strawberry mochi. Strawberries à la mode. These may sound like summertime delights. But in Japan,…

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News

How to Get Kicked Out of Parliament: Livestream Instead of Legislating

The upper house of Japan’s Parliament almost unanimously voted to expel an eccentric YouTuber who won a seat last year.…

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News

The Comforting, Cheesy Charm of Chicken Doria

This Japanese answer to a gratin conjures bliss with whatever is already on hand.

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Newyork

A Yale Professor Suggested Mass Suicide for Old People in Japan. What Did He Mean?   

Yusuke Narita says he is mainly addressing a growing effort to revamp Japan’s age-based hierarchies. Still, he has pushed the country’s…

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