Thursday, March 23, 2023
Working from home or watching the game? Social media buzzes as Japan wins WBC
TOKYO -- As Japan's Shohei Ohtani closed out the final of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) at around 11:40 a.m. on March 22 Japan time, a stream of ce Full article
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Japan
- Japan defense minister vows to end harassment in SDF after sexual assault indictments
- GSDF chief Yoshida to become Japan's top uniformed officer
- G7 summit can send strong message against nuke war: ex-US lawmaker
- Man confesses to Mainichi he helped shooter in 1995 attempted murder of Japan police chief
- Rising cost of electricity affecting people in Japan most: Mainichi poll
- Giant panda postbox unveiled at west Japan theme park
World
- South Korea says North Korea test-fires cruise missiles
- Japan PM Kishida vows to support Poland through financial assistance
- Ignoring experts, China's sudden zero-COVID exit cost lives
- Marcos defends US military presence in Philippines, which China opposes
- 11 killed as strong earthquake rattles Pakistan, Afghanistan
- Muslim authorities say Ramadan fasting to begin Thursday
Business
- Japan land prices up for 2nd yr in post-COVID rebound
- Japan-led maglev project in US east faces cost, regulatory hurdles
- Gov't keeps view on Japan economy, vigilant against volatile markets
- Japan unveils fresh $15 billion inflation relief package
- Tokyo stocks surge as bank failure worries recede
- US to allow Japan-provided materials in EV tax credit scheme
Sports
- Baseball: Japan beat US for 3rd WBC championship
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- 2-way superstar Shohei Ohtani named World Baseball Classic MVP as Japan claim victory
- Sumo: Midorifuji sees lead shrink following 1st loss in Osaka
- Figure skating: Riku Miura, Ryuichi Kihara top pairs short program at worlds
- Boxing: Naoya Inoue hurts hand, world title bout with Fulton postponed
Arts & Entertainment
- Japanese pop star Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, actor Shono Hayama tie the knot
- Former Johnny & Associates VP Hideaki Takizawa creates new talent company
- Yutaka Yoshida, Aki join Japan comedy royalty as new heads of Yoshimoto Shinkigeki theater
- Fashion model Jessica Michibata arrested over suspected drug possession in Tokyo
- Hiroshima modern art museum reopens after renovations
- Japan Coast Guard officer grabs world record for longest dead hang
Lifestyle & Health
- Rising cost of electricity affecting people in Japan most: Mainichi poll
- People flock to Tokyo's Ueno Park for cherry blossom parties after restrictions lifted
- News Navigator: What are legionella bacteria and the health hazard at Japan inn?
- Japan city to provide camel-color school bags instead of black for boys, red for girls
- 68% continue to wear masks in Japan despite gov't easing rules: Mainichi poll
- Baby seals born a day apart gain admirers while playing, relaxing at Japan aquarium
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