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July 6, 2022 | 9:55 AM

How to Be Likable in a Crisis

This dark, satirical comedy follows Makoto, a TV news host turned PR specialist, as he tries to dodge disasters

By Christina Zeiders

April 11, 2021 | 7:57 AM

A masterpiece from Hideki Matsuyama to take Masters lead

Matsuyama says he hopes to make Japan proud.

By Doug Ferguson/AP

January 22, 2021 | 7:51 AM

Japan tries to remain optimistic as COVID-19 threatens to cancel Tokyo Olympics

Japanese officials are swatting away rumors and reports that the government has concluded that, with the Tokyo Olympics 151 days away, and much of the country in a COVID-19 state of emergency, the games cannot be held.

By Anthony Kuhn/NPR

February 15, 2020 | 9:26 AM

Flights Offered to Stranded Cruise Ship Passengers

By The Associated Press

October 8, 2019 | 5:26 PM

US signs limited deal with Japan on ag, digital trade

While rewarding American farmers, the new U.S.-Japan mini-deal does not resolve differences over trade in autos. Trump has said the two countries continue to work on a more comprehensive agreement.

By Paul Wiseman/The Associated Press

March 29, 2019 | 5:12 AM

Post-Fukushima, Japan turns against nuclear power

By Susan Phillips/StateImpact Pennsylvania

March 14, 2019 | 1:11 PM

Amid global push to reduce carbon emissions, Japan looks past battery-powered electric cars and envisions a ‘hydrogen society’

By Susan Phillips/StateImpact Pennsylvania

October 1, 2015 | 8:00 AM

October’s pick-of-the-month: “Bloody Ridge and Beyond” by Marlin “Whitey” Groft and Larry Alexander

By witf.org

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