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Japan, U.S. must boost cooperation to ensure stable international order

There have been conspicuous moves by despotic countries that threaten the international order. To maintain global peace and prosperity, Japan and the United States must further strengthen their cooperation over various areas and issues.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 23, 2022

Olympic results should lead to further development of world-class athletes

Japanese athletes' spectacular showing at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics should not be a momentary event. Continued support is essential to nurture athletes capable of competing in the world.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 23, 2022

Ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe given Netaji Award 2022

Consul General of Japan in Kolkata Nakamura Yutaka received the honour on behalf of Mr. Abe

The Hindu · Jan 23, 2022

Think about measures to raise youth voter turnout

The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan on issues including the pandemic, foreign affairs and the economy. This is the ninth installment in a series of articles on how authoritative figures in various fields view these matters. The following was excerpted from remarks by Yumiko…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 22, 2022

Japan and Poland log record cases; Germany seven-day rate at new high – as it happened

Concerns about new Omicron offshoot in England; France to bring in strict restrictions for unvaccinated people

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2022

Tokyo hits record 10,000 COVID cases, Japan over 50,000 for first time

Tokyo recorded its fourth record number of daily COVID-19 infections on Saturday, breaking above 10,000, while Japan's exceeded 50,000 for the first time as the Omicron variant continues to spread rapidly.

Reuters · Jan 22, 2022

Japan can serve as bridge between nuclear, non-nuclear powers

Minoru Terada, a special adviser to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, spoke to The Yomiuri Shimbun about the government's efforts toward nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. The following is excerpted from his remarks.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 22, 2022

Kishida faces uphill battle to achieve goal of nuclear disarmament

The Japanese and U.S. governments have issued a joint statement on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), appealing for cooperation toward a world without nuclear weapons.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 22, 2022

Southern Japan earthquake injures 13, no tsunami warning

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 jolted southwestern Japan early on Saturday morning, injuring 13 people, the authorities and local media said.

Reuters · Jan 22, 2022

‘I cried all day’: the anguish of people locked out of Japan by Covid

Travel restrictions have stranded almost 150,000 students, workers and others hoping to join relatives

The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2022