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VOX POPULI: Is pity for Japan being felt during the Takaichi-Trump summit?

Asahi News 21 Mar 2026
What to do? ... Perry (1794-1858) of the U.S ... And to be frank, I was somewhat relieved ... --The Asahi Shimbun, March 21 ... Written by veteran Asahi Shimbun writers, the column provides useful perspectives on and insights into contemporary Japan and its culture.
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Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Hormuz, Kyodo reports

Asahi News 21 Mar 2026
Iran is ‌ready to let Japanese-related vessels pass ⁠through the Strait ⁠of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies, ⁠Kyodo news reported, citing Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi ... U.S ... .
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BTS returns with comeback concert in Seoul after four-year hiatus

Asahi News 21 Mar 2026
The performance at Gwanghwamun Square launches a monthslong global tour spanning dozens of shows across the United States, Europe and Asia ... It will be streamed live on Netflix ... “It’s been a while — I’m very excited,” she said.
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Japan must seek a new global order in world ruled by strength

Asahi News 21 Mar 2026
Many people may have been shocked to see their national leader praising as the one creating peace and prosperity throughout the world the individual who has brought confusion to the international community through a first strike on another nation ... .
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Takaichi returns home to tough issues after Trump summit

Asahi News 21 Mar 2026
WASHINGTON—Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi cemented her friendly personal relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump in their summit here on March 19 ... Takaichi was noticeably nervous at the start of her meeting with Trump at the White House ... side ... .
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Coast Guard search office in fatal capsizing that killed 2

Asahi News 21 Mar 2026
NAGO, Okinawa PrefectureJapan Coast Guard officials searched the office of a citizens’ group overseeing two boats that capsized off the coast of Henoko here in which a boat captain and a high school student died ... Marine Corps Air Station Futenma ... .
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SUMO/ Kirishima wins 3rd Emperor's Cup despite loss to Aonishiki

Asahi News 21 Mar 2026
The defeat on the 14th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament being held at Edion Arena Osaka left Kirishima with a 12-2 record, but his two closest challengers—yokozuna Hoshoryu and maegashira no ... .
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Study: Living in area with strict gender roles can harm psyche

Asahi News 21 Mar 2026
Seemingly harmless phrases such as “act like a man” or “that’s not ladylike” may exert a heavier toll than once believed, particularly for Japan’s older adults ... ASSESSING EACH COMMUNITY ... Participants lived in 61 municipalities across the country.
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Jellyfish of new species, found off Okinawa, likely use lures to catch fish

Asahi News 21 Mar 2026
A new species of jellyfish that uses its long tentacles as “fishing lures” has been discovered off Kumejima island in Okinawa Prefecture, researchers said ... Multiple jellyfish of the same species were later found in the surrounding waters.
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Singer Ado reveals ‘true face’ in her first autobiographical novel

Asahi News 21 Mar 2026
Vivarium ... and released on Feb ... In an interview with The Asahi Shimbun before the book’s release, Ado said she chose “Vivarium” as the title of the novel because it refers to an ecosystem similar to a miniature garden re-creating a natural habitat.
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Trump calls for Japan, NATO to 'step up' on Iran as oil prices bite

Asahi News 20 Mar 2026
investments favored by Trump. But Trump defended an Iran operation that took U.S. allies by surprise and also used the meeting to renew pressure on U.S. allies from Asia to Europe ... doesn't need any help ... "We don't need much. We don't need anything ... .
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Japan, US announce energy projects, critical minerals action plan

Asahi News 20 Mar 2026
WASHINGTON--The United States and Japan announced expanded cooperation at a summit on Thursday, including Japanese investment of up to $73 billion in U.S ... Here are some details ⁠of the projects based on joint fact sheets issued from the summit. ... .
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‘Chainsaw Man’ fans pilgrimage to telephone booth in Tokyo

Asahi News 20 Mar 2026
Tourists lined up along a main street in Tokyo’s famed Jinbocho book town on a chilly night, raising their smartphones toward a nondescript phone booth. A single pale pink flower sat atop the familiar green public telephone inside ... Reze Arc.” ... .
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