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The Japanese snowball fight game vying to be an Olympic sport
The game's federation emphasizes the "mental challenge," as players on both teams pelt their opponents while taking cover behind shelters.
Source: The Japan Times
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Eileen Gu wins Olympic gold in women's freeski halfpipe
Gu, who now has three Olympic golds and three silvers in total, produced a dazzling performance in the second round to wow the judges.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
Japan’s tallest tower transforms into a cherry blossom-viewing spot, complete with pink projections and themed drinks. As the cherry blossom-loving crowds prepare to descend upon Japan’s plethora of s
Source: SoraNews24
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Victims from Toyama mourned 15 years after New Zealand quake
The 12 Japanese students were studying at a language school in the country when a quake hit and the building that housed the school collapsed.
Source: The Japan Times
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South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands
The tiny islets, known as Takeshima in Japan and Dokdo in South Korea, which controls them, have long been a source of tension between the neighboring countries.
Source: The Japan Times
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U.S. to pause two key travel programs amid shutdown, report says
The PreCheck and Global Entry programs that speed airport security checks for some travelers would be temporarily suspended from Sunday.
Source: The Japan Times
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U.S. and Japan discuss China’s ‘destabilizing’ nuclear buildup and testing
The allies’ Extended Deterrence Dialogue came amid growing tensions with China over Beijing’s push to expand and modernize its nuclear arsenal — an issue broached at the talks.
Source: The Japan Times
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Ambassador views U.N. funding woes as reform chance
"Japan wants to play a constructive role in creating an efficient and effective United Nations," says Kazuyuki Yamazaki, Japan's ambassador to the U.N.
Source: The Japan Times
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Ukraine may expect Japan to help advance peace talks
"Ukraine has high expectations for the Takaichi administration," said former Ambassador to Ukraine Kuninori Matsuda.
Source: The Japan Times
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Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by Chinese Navy
An Australian government source said all interactions with foreign ships and aircraft "were safe and professional."
Source: The Japan Times
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