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A mysterious pile of bones could hold evidence of Japanese war crimes, activists say
TOKYO (AP) — Depending on who you ask, the bones that have been sitting in a Tokyo repository for decades could be either leftovers from early 20th century anatomy classes, or the unburied and unidentified victims of one of the country's most notorious war crimes. A group of...
Naomi Osaka is in a better place as she returns to the Olympics and Roland Garros at Paris Games
PARIS (AP) — Naomi Osaka is back at Roland Garros, a place that marked such a significant moment in her life — a moment of vulnerability, yes, and, in a way, of triumph, even if not in a traditional, "What was the score?" sense. Osaka spent time away from tennis in recent years,...
Japan's population falls for a 15th year with record low births and record high deaths
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s total population declined for the 15th straight year in 2023, dropping by more than a half-million people as the population ages and births remain low. Births in Japan hit a record low of 730,000 last year. The 1.58 million deaths last year were also a record...
Japan protests against Russia's entry ban on 13 mostly business leaders over sanctions
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's government said Wednesday it has protested against Russia's announcement that it is permanently banning 13 Japanese citizens, mostly business leaders of prominent companies including Toyota Motor Corp., in retaliation for Tokyo's sanctions over the Russian invasion of...
Stock market today: Asian stocks fall after a torrent of profit reports leaves Wall Street mixed
Asian stocks mostly fell on Wednesday as markets digested Japanese and Australian business data, after U.S. stocks held relatively steady as earnings reporting season ramped up for big companies. U.S. futures fell while oil prices were higher. Japan’s benchmark...
Anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson arrested in Greenland. He faces possible extradition to Japan
BERLIN (AP) — Greenland police said they apprehended veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson on an international arrest warrant issued by Japan. Watson, a 73-year-old Canadian-American citizen, is a former head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society...
Japanese and Taiwanese coast guards hold joint search and rescue drill off Japan's eastern coast
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese and Taiwanese coast guards conducted what is believed to be their first joint drill off Japan's eastern coast, officials said Friday, a move seen as an effort to expand maritime cooperation amid concern about China's increasingly assertive activity in regional seas. ...
Pacific island leaders agree to enhance Japan's role in the region amid growing China influence
TOKYO (AP) — Leaders of 18 Pacific island nations and areas agreed to an enhanced role of Japan in the region's development while opposing any attempted coercive activity, in a joint declaration adopted at their summit Thursday, as Tokyo seeks greater engagement to counter China's influence. ...
Japan's trade deficit for first half declines as exports recover
TOKYO (AP) — Japan posted a trade surplus in June, the first in three months, highlighting a recovery in exports, government data showed Thursday. For the first six months of this year, Japan’s trade deficit declined by more than half from the same period last year, to 3.23...
Simone Biles has moved past Tokyo. If critics can't, she says that's their problem, not hers
Simone Biles has spent the last three years moving past the Tokyo Olympics. The gymnastics superstar understands not everyone has. No matter how many national titles she wins or how times she stands atop the podium at the world championships, Biles knows she remains...
