Add this leg massager to your self-care routine
https://japantoday.com/category/features/new-products/add-this-leg-massager-to-your-self-care-routine
March 18, 2024, 3:50 AM
It’s normal to see a significant step count increase when you move to Japan. The vast network of train lines, buses and cycling culture can make driving a…
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Man falls to his death from hot-air balloon over Melbourne
https://japantoday.com/category/world/a-man-has-fallen-to-his-death-from-a-hot-air-balloon-in-australia
March 18, 2024, 4:07 AM
A man fell to his death from a hot-air balloon Monday as it passed over suburban Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city.
The hot-air balloon took off from Melbourne’s northern…
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2nd man is charged in connection with 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn in 'The Wizard of Oz'
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/a-second-man-is-charged-in-connection-with-2005-theft-of-ruby-slippers-worn-in-%27the-wizard-of-oz%27
March 18, 2024, 12:43 AM
A second man has been charged in connection with the 2005 theft of a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz," according…
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Alcaraz tops Medvedev to repeat as Indian Wells champion
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/desert-domination-alcaraz-tops-medvedev-to-repeat-as-indian-wells-champion
March 18, 2024, 3:00 AM
World number two Carlos Alcaraz cruised home in a 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 victory over Daniil Medvedev on Sunday to win a second straight Indian Wells ATP title, both…
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N Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward eastern waters
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/seoul-says-north-korea-fires-missile-toward-the-north%27s-eastern-waters
March 18, 2024, 5:11 AM
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters Monday morning, its neighbors said, days after the end of the South Korean-U.S. military drills that the North views…
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Badminton silver
https://japantoday.com/category/picture-of-the-day/badminton-silver
March 17, 2024, 9:59 PM
Japan's Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida, left, pose with their silver medals after the final of the women's doubles at the All England Open Badminton Championships against South…
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Trump says he favors abortion ban after certain number of weeks
https://japantoday.com/category/world/trump-says-he-favors-abortion-ban-after-certain-number-of-weeks
March 18, 2024, 5:11 AM
Donald Trump said Sunday he favors a national abortion ban after a certain number of weeks, with exceptions -- but did not confirm how many weeks, leaving his…
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Swiatek swamps Sakkari 6-4, 6-0 to win Indian Wells title for Tour-leading 20th match win of year
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/swiatek-swamps-sakkari-6-4-6-0-to-win-indian-wells-title-for-tour-leading-20th-match-win-of-year
March 17, 2024, 9:52 PM
Iga Swiatek flinched when the celebratory streamers shot into the sky. It was the only thing that bothered the world's top-ranked woman.
“I just thought it's going to…
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Indonesia's Christie wins first All England badminton title
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/indonesia%27s-christie-wins-first-all-england-badminton-title
March 17, 2024, 9:52 PM
Indonesia's Jonatan Christie beat compatriot Anthony Sinisuka Ginting 21-15, 21-14 to win his first All England Open men's singles badminton title in Birmingham on Saturday.
Victory also gave…
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Ito hailed by Reims coach for 'mental strength' despite sexual assault claim
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/ito-hailed-by-reims-coach-for-%27mental-strength%27-amid-sexual-assault-claim
March 17, 2024, 9:51 PM
Reims coach Will Still praised "key player" Junya Ito for the Japanese star's mental strength after he put off-field troubles to one side to score the winner as…
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FA Cup thriller as Man United beats Liverpool 4-3 to ease pressure on Ten Hag
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/man-united-beats-liverpool-4-3-after-extra-time-to-advance-to-fa-cup-semifinals
March 17, 2024, 9:51 PM
There’s still some fight left in Manchester United.
With the season hanging in the balance, Erik ten Hag’s team produced one of the most important wins of his…
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‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ repeats at No. 1 on North American box office charts
https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/%E2%80%98kung-fu-panda-4%E2%80%99-repeats-at-no.-1-on-the-box-office-charts
March 17, 2024, 9:48 PM
“ Kung Fu Panda 4 ” stayed at the top of the North American box office in its second weekend in theaters. The Universal and DreamWorks Animation movie…
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U.S. military operations across Sahel are at risk after Niger ends cooperation
https://japantoday.com/category/world/us-military-operations-across-the-sahel-are-at-risk-after-niger-ends-cooperation
March 17, 2024, 9:53 PM
The United States scrambled on Sunday to assess the future of its counterterrorism operations in the Sahel after Niger's junta said it was ending its yearslong military cooperation…
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21 dead in Afghanistan after bus collides with tanker
https://japantoday.com/category/world/21-dead-in-afghanistan-after-bus-collides-with-tanker
March 17, 2024, 9:53 PM
At least 21 people were killed and 38 injured on Sunday when a bus collided with a fuel tanker truck and burst into flames in southern Afghanistan.
Traffic…
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Netanyahu snaps back against growing U.S. criticism after being accused of losing his way on Gaza
https://japantoday.com/category/world/netanyahu-rails-against-us-criticism-and-says-israel-won%27t-stop-until-%27total-victory%27-is-achieved
March 18, 2024, 3:32 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu railed Sunday against growing criticism from top ally the United States against his leadership amid the devastating war with Hamas, describing calls for…
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EU announces $8 billion aid package for Egypt as concerns mount over migration
https://japantoday.com/category/world/european-union-announces-8-billion-package-of-aid-for-egypt
March 17, 2024, 9:53 PM
The European Union on Sunday announced a 7.4 billion-euro ($8 billion) aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighboring countries could…
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Ohtani may be S Korea's most-beloved Japanese athlete
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/ohtani-may-be-south-korea%27s-most-beloved-japanese-athlete.-his-charm%27s-winning-over-historic-rivals
March 17, 2024, 9:50 PM
Shohei Ohtani may be South Korea's most-beloved Japanese athlete, a testament to his charm in softening any lingering animosity between the two neighbors.
Since his arrival in South…
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Timon Haugan wins men's slalom at World Cup finals
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/timon-haugan-leads-men%27s-slalom-at-world-cup-finals-aims-to-give-norway-1st-win-of-season
March 17, 2024, 9:52 PM
Timon Haugan held on to his first-run lead to win the men's slalom at the World Cup finals Sunday, giving the Norwegian ski team its first victory of…
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Shooting in Washington leaves 2 dead, 5 injured
https://japantoday.com/category/world/overnight-shooting-kills-2-and-wounds-5-in-washington-d.c.-police-say
March 17, 2024, 9:53 PM
Two people have been killed and five others injured in a shooting in the nation’s capital early Sunday.
Police were looking for a single gunman after the seven…
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Filipino woman admits to killing sister, Japanese niece
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/filipino-woman-admits-to-killing-sister-japanese-niece-police
March 18, 2024, 12:00 AM
A Filipino woman has admitted to killing her sister and Japanese niece, who were initially reported missing but whose bodies were found last week in Quezon province, south…
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Russia says Ukraine launched far-ranging drone attacks on final day of Russia's presidential vote
https://japantoday.com/category/world/ukraine-launches-far-ranging-drone-attacks-on-final-day-of-russia%27s-presidential-vote
March 18, 2024, 3:26 AM
Ukraine launched a new wave of attacks inside Russian territory Sunday, killing at least two people, including a teenager, according to local officials, as Russians cast ballots on…
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Putin basks in electoral victory that was never in doubt even as Russians quietly protest
https://japantoday.com/category/world/putin-poised-to-rule-russia-for-6-more-years-after-an-election-with-no-other-real-choices
March 18, 2024, 3:33 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin basked in a victory early Monday that was never in doubt, as partial election results showed him easily securing a fifth term after facing only token…
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Japan business lobby chief hopes for gov't efforts to end deflation
https://japantoday.com/category/business/japan-business-lobby-chief-hopes-for-gov%27t-efforts-to-end-deflation
March 18, 2024, 12:00 AM
The head of Japan's biggest business lobby on Sunday expressed hope that the government of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will take necessary measures to fully combat the country's…
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Japan completes 4th round of Fukushima treated water discharge
https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-completes-4th-round-of-fukushima-treated-water-discharge
March 17, 2024, 9:47 PM
The release of the fourth batch of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea concluded Sunday, with the next round possibly…
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Woman indicted for murder of 79-year-old mother in Okinawa Prefecture
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/woman-indicted-for-murder-of-79-year-old-mother-in-okinawa-prefecture
March 17, 2024, 7:33 AM
The Naha District Public Prosecutors Office has indicted a 48-year-old woman for the murder of her 79-year-old mother in Nanjo City last November.
Prosecutors made the decision after…
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Man arrested after crashing car into house in Aomori Prefecture, injuring two residents
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/man-arrested-after-crashing-car-into-house-in-aomori-prefecture-injuring-two-residents
March 17, 2024, 9:46 PM
Police in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, said Sunday they have arrested a 55-year-old man on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and dangerous driving resulting in injury…
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LDP amends party rules to toughen penalties for fund violations
https://japantoday.com/category/politics/urgent-ldp-amends-party-rules-to-toughen-penalties-for-fund-violations
March 17, 2024, 7:32 AM
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, headed by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, revised internal rules on Sunday to toughen penalties for lawmakers involved in political funds scandals, as public…
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Alcaraz rallies from set down after 3-hour rain delay to end Sinner's winning streak at Indian Wells
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/alcaraz-rallies-from-set-down-after-3-hour-rain-delay-to-end-sinner%27s-winning-streak-at-indian-wells
March 17, 2024, 2:51 AM
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 to end the Italian’s 19-match winning streak and advance to the BNP Paribas Open final on Saturday night.
Alcaraz retained…
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UNICEF says essential aid container looted at Haiti port
https://japantoday.com/category/world/unicef-says-essential-aid-container-looted-at-haiti-port
March 17, 2024, 2:46 AM
The U.N. children's agency said on Saturday one of its aid containers at Haiti's main port, stocked with "essential items for maternal, neonatal and child survival," was looted,…
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Flyhalves shine in Super Rugby, chasing All Blacks, Wallabies spots
https://japantoday.com/category/sports/flyhalves-shine-in-super-rugby-chasing-all-blacks-wallabies-spots
March 17, 2024, 9:52 PM
The performance of Damian McKenzie for the Chiefs against the Fijian Drua on Saturday again has highlighted the high quality of flyhalves in Super Rugby Pacific this season.…
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