Test drive
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February 23, 2023, 9:24 PM
AlphaTauri driver Yuki Tsunoda of Japan steers his car during a Formula One pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, on Thursday.
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Hayashi tells U.N. 'terrible precedent' should not be set on Ukraine war
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/terrible-precedent-should-be-avoided-on-ukraine-war-japan-minister
February 23, 2023, 9:52 PM
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on Thursday called for global efforts to make Russia withdraw from Ukraine, saying a "terrible precedent" should not be set after nearly a…
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Workplace is the heart of thrilling series 'The Consultant'
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/workplace-is-the-heart-of-thrilling-series-%27the-consultant%27
February 23, 2023, 9:56 PM
Think your boss is bad? The one in the new TV series “The Consultant” phones his workers in the middle of the night, nixes all remote work, fires…
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Japan's 'Suzume' stars at Berlinale after 20-year anime hiatus
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/japan%27s-%27suzume%27-stars-at-berlinale-after-20-year-anime-hiatus
February 23, 2023, 9:54 PM
Japanese director Makoto Shinkai admits that he "didn't have an eye on the global market" when making "Suzume".
But he may well be sitting on an international hit…
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French pop star Aya Nakamura and ex fined for brawl
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/french-pop-star-aya-nakamura-and-ex-fined-for-brawl
February 23, 2023, 9:55 PM
French pop giant Aya Nakamura was fined 10,000 euros ($10,600) on Thursday and her former partner Vladimir Boudnikoff 5,000 euros, over a dispute in which the pair came…
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French court again delays Chilean's appeal over murder of Japanese student
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/french-court-delays-chilean%27s-appeal-for-murder-of-japanese-student
February 23, 2023, 9:53 PM
A French court on Thursday granted a request to delay the appeal of Chilean Nicolas Zepeda, convicted of the 2016 murder of his Japanese ex-girlfriend Narumi Kurosaki, after…
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Just 16% of Japan assembly heads open to foreigners voting in referendums
https://japantoday.com/category/national/just-16-of-japan-assembly-heads-open-to-foreigner-referendum-voting
February 23, 2023, 9:54 PM
Just 16 percent of prefectural and municipal assembly leaders in Japan believe there should be further debate on whether to grant foreign residents the vote in local referendums,…
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Yellen affirms push for stronger Russia sanctions at G20
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/yellen-in-india-for-g20-urges-faster-fixes-for-debt-crises
February 23, 2023, 9:53 PM
The U.S. wants to see tougher and more effectively enforced sanctions against Russia and additional support for Ukraine, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday during meetings of the…
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Gaza rockets, Israeli strikes follow deadly West Bank raid
https://japantoday.com/category/world/gaza-rockets-israeli-strikes-follow-deadly-west-bank-raid
February 23, 2023, 7:24 AM
Palestinian militants in Gaza launched rockets at southern Israel and Israeli aircraft struck targets in the coastal enclave early Thursday after a deadly gun battle with Israeli troops…
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Emperor gives first public birthday address since ascending throne in 2019
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan%27s-emperor-gives-first-birthday-address-in-four-year-reign
February 23, 2023, 10:04 AM
Emperor Naruhito on Thursday gave his first public birthday address since ascending the throne almost four years ago, after delays due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and urged support…
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Search suspended for 50 missing in China mine collapse
https://japantoday.com/category/world/search-suspended-for-50-missing-in-china-mine-collapse
February 23, 2023, 6:17 AM
The search for at least 50 people missing since an open pit coal mine collapsed in northern China has been suspended following an additional landslide at the gigantic…
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Japan reports 15,193 new coronavirus cases
https://japantoday.com/category/national/Japan-reports-15-193-new-coronavirus-cases
February 23, 2023, 12:01 PM
Japan on Thursday reported 15,193 new coronavirus cases, down 3,461 from Wednesday. Tokyo reported 1,195 1,072 new cases, down 123 from Wednesday.
The number of infected people hospitalized…
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TV reporter, 9-year-old girl fatally shot in Florida
https://japantoday.com/category/world/authorities-tv-reporter-girl-fatally-shot-in-florida
February 23, 2023, 4:59 AM
A central Florida television journalist and a little girl were fatally shot Wednesday afternoon near the scene of a fatal shooting from earlier in the day, authorities said.…
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Man arrested over fire in apartment in which wife died
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/man-arrested-over-fire-in-apartment-in-which-wife-died
February 23, 2023, 7:31 AM
Police in Yokohama have arrested a 36-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of arson after his apartment was destroyed by a fire in which his wife died.
According to…
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G7 chair Japan urged to lead global efforts to rebuild Ukraine
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/focus-g-7-chair-japan-urged-to-lead-global-efforts-to-rebuild-ukraine
February 23, 2023, 9:53 PM
With Friday marking one year since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, calls have been mounting for Japan, this year's chair of the Group of Seven countries, to take the…
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Japan snaps skid with 3-0 win over Canada in SheBelieves Cup
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/japan-snaps-skid-with-3-0-win-over-canada-in-shebelieves
February 23, 2023, 12:16 AM
Japan snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-0 victory over Canada on Wednesday in the SheBelieves Cup.
Japan had not scored in four straight matches, including two…
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Man City 1-1 held at Leipzig in Champions League
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/man-city-held-at-leipzig-in-chanmpions-league
February 22, 2023, 10:31 PM
RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol scored a second-half header, cancelling out Riyad Mahrez's strike to earn a 1-1 with Manchester City in their Champions League last 16 clash…
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Ecuador prosecutor asks for corruption charges against former president
https://japantoday.com/category/world/ecuador-prosecutor-asks-for-corruption-charges-against-former-president1
February 22, 2023, 10:01 PM
Ecuador's attorney general on Wednesday said she will ask for charges against former President Lenin Moreno and three dozen others for alleged corruption surrounding the construction of the…
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Murray advances in Doha with marathon win over Zverev
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/murray-advances-in-doha-with-marathon-win-over-zverev
February 22, 2023, 9:58 PM
Andy Murray teetered on the brink before beating Alexander Zverev in a marathon that lasted more than three hours on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Qatar…
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Ice landing
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February 22, 2023, 9:15 PM
Steller's sea eagles gather on drift ice off Rausu in Hokkaido on Wednesday.
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Irish Oscar nominee 'The Quiet Girl' speaks clearly
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/review-irish-oscar-nominee-%27the-quiet-girl%27-speaks-clearly
February 23, 2023, 9:55 PM
Though gently restrained and delicately crafted, “The Quiet Girl” has managed to make plenty of noise. Colm Bairead's modestly scaled drama, his directorial debut, is the highest-grossing Irish-language…
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Eugene Levy, very gingerly, explores world for travel show
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/eugene-levy-very-gingerly-explores-world-for-travel-show
February 23, 2023, 9:55 PM
There are celebrities with TV travel shows who just can't wait to show you where they came from or push the limits of their bodies or go out…
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After averting Six Nations strike, Wales want to silence the laughter against England
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/after-averting-six-nations-strike-wales-want-to-silence-the-laughter-against-england
February 22, 2023, 9:58 PM
Wales captain Ken Owens said he hoped the country would no longer be the "laughing stock" of rugby now Saturday's Six Nations international against England had been confirmed…
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PGA Tour holding last Honda Classic as a new sponsor awaits
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/pga-tour-holding-last-honda-classic-as-a-new-sponsor-awaits
February 22, 2023, 9:58 PM
Someone will be getting a big check this week at the Honda Classic.
And then someone will be writing a big check to take over the Honda Classic.…
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Canada says it thwarted recent air, maritime surveillance attempts by China
https://japantoday.com/category/world/canada-says-it-thwarted-recent-air-maritime-surveillance-attempts-by-china1
February 22, 2023, 10:00 PM
Canada is aware of recent air and maritime surveillance attempts by China and has thwarted such efforts since last year, the Canadian defense ministry said on Wednesday, after…
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Stars of thriller 'Infinity Pool' share on-set fun
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/stars-of-thriller-%27infinity-pool%27-share-on-set-fun
February 22, 2023, 9:54 PM
Mia Goth and Alexander Skarsgard on Wednesday said they had a blast making Canadian director Brandon Cronenberg's "provocative" and "visceral" thriller "Infinity Pool", on show at the Berlinale…
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MLB curtails infield shift; hopes for more singles, speed
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/mlb-curtails-infield-shift-hopes-for-more-singles-speed
February 22, 2023, 9:58 PM
Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell needed to add some pop to his lineup a couple years ago, so he put a few more big bodies in his four-man infield,…
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Winner comes forward to claim $1.35 bil Mega Millions jackpot
https://japantoday.com/category/world/winner-comes-forward-to-claim-1.35b-mega-millions-jackpot
February 22, 2023, 10:01 PM
The winner of a $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot — the fourth largest in U.S. history — has come forward to collect the prize, state officials said Wednesday.…
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Space telescope uncovers massive galaxies near cosmic dawn
https://japantoday.com/category/world/space-telescope-uncovers-massive-galaxies-near-cosmic-dawn
February 22, 2023, 10:01 PM
Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang, suggesting the early universe may have had a…
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Djokovic hopes to play in U.S. despite being unvaccinated
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/djokovic-hopes-to-play-in-us-despite-being-unvaccinated
February 22, 2023, 9:58 PM
Novak Djokovic has asked American authorities for special permission to enter the United States to play tennis tournaments in California and Florida despite being unvaccinated against the coronavirus,…
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