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Tokyo's Koto Ward by-election a race unlike any other
In a district especially disillusioned with boys' club politics, candidates in the Tokyo 15th district by-election are striving to prove themselves as anything but the usual politician. The constituents — haunted by the memories of a political misconduct scandal involving their previous representative, combined with a slush funds scandal that the ruling Liberal Democratic Party found itself embroiled in — are looking for a breath of fresh air, resulting in a rare and unusual sight for Japan: a female-driven election.
New JAL chief concerned about yen’s ‘excessive’ weakness
The continual decline of the yen against the U.S. dollar in recent weeks has been “excessive,” sparking concerns that it is discouraging outbound travel from Japan, especially among younger Japanese travelers, Japan Airlines' new chief executive said.
Passengers at Narita Airport soar 72% in fiscal 2023
The overall passenger count at Narita International Airport, near Tokyo, in fiscal 2023 jumped 72% from the previous year to 35,259,433, the airport's operator said Thursday.
Britain and Australia call for WADA review amid China scandal
The anti-doping authorities of Britain and Australia have called for a review of WADA's processes following the global body's handling of failed drug tests in Chinese swimming.