11/07/2025
South China Morning Post
"Japan, US join forces to mine deep-sea rare earths amid China’s dominance "
Both sides will seek joint projects to fortify supply chains, in a move analysts say could counter China’s grip on rare earths... Read the article. New Tab
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11/13/2025
Sans Doute
"Zohran Mamdani: Mayor of New York "
Il est difficile de penser à un poste moins enviable que la mairie de New York, fonction qui incombera à Zohran Mamdani le premier janvier. Ville de plus de huit millions d’habitan... Read the article. New Tab
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11/13/2025
新京报
"日本“熊出没”已致13人身亡，创历史新高 "
日本全国范围内熊出没和伤人事件数量正持续上升。据日本环境省统计，2023财年，日本共发生熊袭击人事件198起，219人受到伤害，其中死亡6人，这三个数字在当时都创下历史最高纪录。而2025财年还没结束... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston11/13/2025
Financial Times
"Japan and China spar over Taiwan as Donald Trump tilts global ‘chessboard’ "
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11/14/2025
NBC NEWS
"A 'dirty neck,' 'evil witch': Why a furious China is unleashing on Japan's new leader "
Both countries have summoned each other's ambassadors after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could draw a military response from Tokyo.... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Jeff Kingston11/17/2025
Stars and Stripes
"Temple University Japan launching adult study abroad program in Kyoto "
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11/19/2025
The Japan Times
"A dictionary revision illustrates how Japanese keeps on evolving "
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11/19/2025
Die Zeit
"Hat sich Japans Sanae Takaichi einfach verplappert? "
Wird Japan der Schutzmacht USA helfen, falls China Taiwan angreift? Sanae Takaichi bringt Chinas Führung zum Wüten. Für die Äußerung gibt es drei Erklärungsansätze.... Read the article. New Tab
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11/21/2025
France24
"China's fury over Japan's Taiwan remarks: Cancelled flights, concerts and seafood ban "
We analyse the renewed tensions between China and Japan, who have been locked in an escalating diplomatic row. The spat was set off by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's suggestion ea... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by James D.J. Brown11/22/2025
Kyodo News
"FOCUS: No quick solution likely for China-Japan row, Tokyo needs calm approach"
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Comments by Jeff Kingston11/22/2025
NBC NEWS
"Japan's first female leader wrestles with sumo's ban on women"
The country’s top leaders often present trophies to champions of the national sport. But like other women, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is barred from entering the sacred ring.... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Hiromi Murakami11/22/2025
LA PRESSE
"Comment moins dépendre des États-Unis ? "
Dans la course mondiale au réarmement, le Japon a une longueur d’avance sur le Canada. Mais contrairement à chez nous, où les investissements annoncés soulèvent peu de débats, le r... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Benoit Hardy-Chartrand11/24/2025
TIME
"How the China-Japan Rift Could Cost Both Countries "
On Nov. 7, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that an attack on Taiwan could constitute an existential threat to Japan and warrant a forceful response, prompting stro... Read the article. New Tab
Comments by Paul Nadeau11/25/2025
JIME Center – The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan
"トルコ：韓国大統領との会談で原子力・インフラ分野で覚書締結 "
2025年11月24日、韓国の李在明（イ・ジェミョン）大統領がトルコを公式訪問し、エルドアン大統領と首脳会談を行った。会談では、原子力技術および道路インフラでの協力に関する覚書（MoU）を締結したほか... Read the article. New Tab
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11/26/2025
60 Kompas
"China and Japan Caught in a Long Diplomatic Dispute"
After two weeks have passed, China and Japan remain embroiled in intense diplomatic disputes with no signs of de-escalation. The domestic reputations of the leaders are at stake. J... Read the article. New Tab
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11/26/2025
The Japan Times
"As bathroom behavior changes, these Japanese expressions can help explain why "
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Written by Yaeko Kabe11/30/2025
TIME
"How Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Torpedoed Ties With China"
The fallout from new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan continues to send shockwaves. The row erupted because Takaichi overturned Japan’s carefully cultiva... Read the article. New Tab
Written by Jeff KingstonNovember
The Guardian
"As Japan experiences a surge in bear attacks, survivors share grisly stories of blood, bites and broken bones "
A record 13 people have died in bear attacks in Japan this year – with experts blaming food shortages as the animals venture further into residential areas... Read the article. New Tab
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