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Japan Considering Sanctions On Belarus Over Its Support For Russian Invasion Of Ukraine

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday Japan is considering imposing sanctions on Belarus for its support of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a move that would be in line with steps by the United States and other countries.
"Belarus is supporting Russian military actions, and we stro...

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Small Japan Border Easing Stirs Hope, Worry For Foreigners

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ABC NEWS
 
Japan this week will ease its much criticized coronavirus border controls, but the new policy only allows 5,000 new entrants per day, up from 3,500, including Japanese nationals, beginning March 1
TOKYO -- Japan this week will ease tough coronavirus border controls that have been criti...

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Report: Russian Missile Hits Japanese Freighter In Black Sea

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NHK
 
A Japanese-owned cargo ship has been shelled in the Black Sea, south of Ukraine. One crewmember has been injured.
Reuters reports a Russian missile hit the ship's stern, causing the vessel to catch fire.
The Ukrainian defense ministry announced on its Facebook page that the Panama-registere...

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Celebrating With Corsages

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Those commuting to a welfare facility for people with disabilities in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, make corsages for those attending school graduations and entrance ceremonies in the spring.
They used paper and wires to make the corsages of paper roses in red, pink and white. T...

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Japan Seeks To Further Ease Border Controls As COVID 6th Wave Wanes

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KYODO NEWS
 
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday the Japanese government is considering further easing border restrictions as the country prepares to "exit the sixth wave" of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We hope to gradually increase international travel while taking into consideration the infe...

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Japan’s Emperor Turns 62, Reflects On Key Events

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Ahead of his 62nd birthday on Wednesday, the Emperor recently expressed his thoughts to the media at the Imperial Palace, speaking on matters including the lack of marriage ceremonies for Mako Komuro, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko.
“I feel s...

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Japan Imposes Sanctions On Russia Over Actions In Ukraine

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CNA
 
Japan is imposing sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday (Feb 23), terming Moscow's moves an unacceptable violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and international law.
Western nations on Tuesday imposed new sanctions on Russian banks and ...

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Serious Coronavirus Cases Rising In Japan

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NHK
 
 
New coronavirus infections are declining in many parts of Japan, but serious cases are increasing nationwide.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government on Monday reported 10,334 new cases, for a 6th straight day of week-on-week decline.
Seriously ill patients on ventilators or ECMO heart-lung mac...

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Olympics: Japan's Team Pursuit Title Defense Ends With Fall On Final Bend

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KYODO NEWS
 
Japan's Olympic title defense in the women's speed skating team pursuit ended in heartbreak Tuesday at the Beijing Games after Nana Takagi fell on the last bend of the final to hand the gold medal to Canada.
The three-woman team of Ayano Sato, Miho Takagi and her older sister Nana ca...

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Teen Murase Makes Japan History With Big Air Bronze

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Teenager Kokomo Murase sailed and twisted into Japanese sporting history when she became the youngest-ever Japanese female medalist at a Winter Olympics, finishing third in the snowboard big air event on Tuesday at the Beijing Games.
Murase scored 171.50 points over her two best ...

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