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Indigenous community haunted by U.S., Canadian military presence in JapanThe presence of U.S. military bases on Okinawa, regularly used by Canadian Armed Forces members, is coming under criticism from locals who are Indigenous to those lands.WorldDec 5
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World’s 1st drug to regrow teeth enters clinical trialsToregem Biopharma is slated to begin clinical trials in July of next year after it succeeded growing new teeth in mice five years ago.HealthSep 25
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Japan launches ‘moon sniper’ landing craft, X-ray telescope into spaceThe X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission, or XRISM, will measure the speed and makeup of what lies between galaxies, according to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.WorldSep 6
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Japan’s PM vows to help fishing industry hurt by China’s seafood banChina imposed a blanket ban on Japanese aquatic products after Japan started releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean.WorldAug 30
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Japan complains of Chinese harassment calls over Fukushima water releaseA spokesman for China's foreign ministry said it was not aware of the matter when asked about the harassment accusations at a regular briefing on Monday.WorldAug 28
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Japan’s release of treated nuclear wastewater sparks fears among neighboursMany foreign experts said the release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea will have a negligible impact on the environment and human health.WorldAug 24
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Japan to start releasing treated Fukushima wastewater into ocean this weekThe controversial plan, approved two years ago, has faced criticism from China and local fishing groups, who fear reputational damage and a threat to their livelihood.WorldAug 21
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U.S., Japan, South Korea form historic defence pact to counter ChinaU.S. President Joe Biden, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed at Camp David to deepen military and economic ties.WorldAug 18
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As Japan’s population falls at record pace, more nationals are living abroadThe population of Japanese citizens decreased at the fastest pace ever while the number of foreign residents rose to a record at nearly 3 million people, government data showed.WorldJul 25
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People around the world are dying in ‘unprecedented’ heavy rains this weekCountries around the globe are seeing heavy rainfall and flooding, just days after a heat wave last week smashed global heat records.WorldJul 11
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