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Japan, MeToo and Oscar

Why a Japanese Oscar Contender Isn’t Being Shown in Japan

Shiori Ito’s searing indictment of Japan’s justice system in handling sexual assault cases is nominated for best documentary feature at Sunday’s Academy Awards.

BBC · 1d

Oscar-tipped Japanese MeToo film not shown in Japan

Shiori became the face of Japan's MeToo movement after she accused a prominent journalist, Noriyuki Yamaguchi, of rape. He denies the charges. Her acclaimed directorial debut, based on her memoir of the same name,

Yahoo · 1d

Japan's MeToo icon is up for an Oscar - but the film can't air in the country

Shiori became the face of Japan's MeToo movement after she accused a prominent journalist Noriyuki Yamaguchi of rape. Her acclaimed directorial debut, based on her memoir of the same name, is a retelling of her quest for justice after authorities found the evidence insufficient to pursue criminal charges.

The Week US on MSN · 11h

Why Japanese residents can't watch their country's Oscar-nominated #MeToo documentary

It's been nearly a decade since Shiori Ito became one of the faces of Japan's burgeoning #MeToo movement. Her documentary about that experience, 'Black Box Diaries,' is up for an Academy Award this year,

Japanese birth rate falls to record low

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Japan's Deepening Population Crisis Breaks 125-Year Record

Japan's population has dwindled for 15 consecutive years, as fewer people marry and have children. About 30 percent of Japanese are now 65 or older, compounding the demographic challenge and dragging on Asia's second-largest economy as it pulls itself out of a decades-long slump.

Reuters · 1d

Japan's births fell to record low in 2024

The number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low of 720,988 in 2024 for a ninth consecutive year of decline, the health ministry said on Thursday, underscoring the rapid ageing and dwindling of the population.

The Financial Times · 2d

Japan births fall to lowest in 125 years

The number of babies born in Japan last year fell to the lowest level since records began 125 years ago as the country’s demographic crisis deepens and government efforts to reverse the decline continue to fail.

Japan beats USWNT 2-1 to win SheBelieves Cup

CBSSports.com · 2d

USWNT vs. Japan score: Japan lift first SheBelieves Cup as Emma Hayes collects first loss as USA coach

Japan won the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday with a 2-1 win over the U.S. women's national team, handing the hosts their first loss since Emma Hayes took over as head coach in June. The visitors got off to a quick start by scoring just two minutes into the game,

BBC · 1d

Japan beat Hayes' US to win maiden SheBelieves Cup

Japan have appeared in five editions of the Former Chelsea boss Emma Hayes lost her first match as manager of the United States as Japan won the SheBelieves Cup. The US were bidding for a record-extending sixth successive title in the annual round-robin invitational tournament.

ESPN on MSN · 1d

Emma Hayes: USWNT future 'exciting' despite 1st loss vs. Japan

USWNT coach Emma Hayes played down the significance of the team's first loss since she took charge last year, when going down 2-1 to Japan in the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday.

Japan, AI and humanoid robot

Reuters · 1d

Aging Japan turns to AI robots to care for older people

As a dwindling working-age population is causing a severe shortage of care workers in Japan, the country is turning its eyes to robots for a solution. A Japanese university has designed an artificial intelligence (AI) driven humanoid robot called "AIREC" to carry out tasks such as changing diapers or preventing bedsores for older people who need critical care.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

AI Robots May Hold Key to Nursing Japan's Ageing Population

Hold Key to Nursing Japan's Ageing Population By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO (Reuters) - Recently in Tokyo an AI-driven robot leaned over a man lying on his back and gently put a hand on his knee and another on a shoulder and rolled him onto his side -- a manoeuvre used to change diapers or prevent bedsores in the elderly.

Al Jazeera on MSN · 16h

Japan’s nursing robots: Researchers pitch new technology to fill labour gaps

Japan turns to AI robots to tackle a looming care worker shortage—Researchers hope technology can bridge the gap in elderly care.

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Japan crews battle largest forest fire there in 30 years

Firefighters from around eastern Japan have joined in the effort to slow the largest forest fire in Japan in 30 years after ...

Japan’s birth rate fell for a ninth consecutive year in 2024 to hit a record low

The number of babies born in Japan last year fell for a ninth consecutive year to hit a record low, according to health ...

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Family, friends remember Seattle skier killed by avalanche in Japan

The ski community in Seattle and beyond is grieving after Kyle Watson, the founder of ADL Ski Club, was killed in an ...

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South Korea acting president hopes for "new chapter" in ties with Japan

Choi Sang-mok's comments came during a speech at the Independence Movement Day ceremony on Saturday (Mar 1), a holiday ...

Figure skating: Nakata becomes Japan's 7th junior men's world champ

Rio Nakata joined Japanese figure skating greats like Daisuke Takahashi, Yuzuru Hanyu and Shoma Uno as a world men's juni ...

Japan economic panel calls for 'bold steps' to spur investments

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's economic advisory panel called on Thursday for "bold policy steps" to promote ...

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Japan beats United States 2-1 for SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer title

Toko Koga scored early in the second half and Japan held on to beat the United States 2-1 on Wednesday night for the ...

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One of Japan’s Best Soufflé Pancake Specialists Just Opened a Cafe in LA

Takagi Coffee joins other Japanese chain restaurants expanding into the U.S. market with a first shop in Southern California.

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Japan battles biggest wildfire in decades

Japan was battling its largest wildfire in more than three decades on Saturday, one of several blazes that have killed one ...

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