Anthony Kuhn
Stories
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World
Japan's government is mired in the worst corruption scandal in three decades
Japan's government is mired in the worst corruption scandal in three decades. The prime minister is struggling with allegations that ruling party politicians violated campaign finance laws.
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Movies
'Oppenheimer' will screen in Japan in 2024, distributors say
The decision to release the movie profiling the American scientist follows criticism that the film largely ignored the impact of the bombings that killed more than 200,000 people in Japan.
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World
What North Korea's shift toward Russia means for its global strategy
Since the collapse of nuclear talks between Pyongyang and Washington in 2019, analysts see a major shift in North Korea's foreign relations. It has turned increasingly to Moscow.
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World
U.S. military Osprey aircraft crashes off coast of southwestern Japan
Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported that rescuers found three people near the crash site, but their condition is unknown.
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Environment
In Japan, overtourism is raising concerns about the environment at Mt. Fuji
Large numbers of tourists are visiting Mt. Fuji again, causing problems with local municipalities and worry over the environment of the World Heritage site.
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World
Japan's Supreme Court hands down a landmark transgender rights decision
The court ruled unanimously that compulsory sterilization surgery for people who seek to legally change their gender is unconstitutional.
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World
Japan seeks to revoke the Unification Church's legal status after Abe killing
Japan's government has asked a court to remove the legal standing and tax breaks of the Unification Church, which was tied to the shocking assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last year.
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Environment
Worries over seafood safety mount as Japan releases Fukushima water into the Pacific
Local fishermen and the government of neighboring China are among the critics of Japan's decision to release water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.
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World
North Korea says a U.S. soldier crossed its border because of the racism in America
The report from the government-owned and -run news agency marks North Korea's first public confirmation of the incident since 23-year-old Travis King crossed the border in July.
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Sports
Shohei Ohtani's hometown in Japan knew he was a prodigy since Little League
"He made it big all due to his own efforts. We had nothing to do with it," Ohtani's former coach, Shoji Asari, says of the Los Angeles Angels' superstar. Asari emphasized fun over winning.