Japan

Avatar: The Way Of Water' Failed To Top The Box Office In This 1 Country

The sequel to the highest-grossing movie of all time still reportedly earned $550 million from global ticket sales.
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Japan's Lack Of Protections For LGBTQ Couples Is Unconstitutional, Court Rules

The plaintiffs and their lawyers welcomed the ruling as “ground breaking” and urged the government to promptly mitigate the problem.
By MARI YAMAGUCHI, AP

Japan Hailed As 'Winners On And Off Pitch' After Admirable Move From World Cup Fans

Supporters in Qatar went the extra mile to hold off on celebrating to make sure they respected the venue.
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Tokyo Allows Partnership Certificates For Same-Sex Couples

The certificate allows same-sex couples to be treated the same as married couples when making use of certain public services.
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'Yu-Gi-Oh!' Creator Drowned While Saving Child, Mother And U.S. Soldier: 'He's A Hero'

"He died trying to save someone else," U.S. Major Robert Bourgeau said of Kazuki Takahashi.
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Japanese Former Leader Abe Honored At Divisive State Funeral

Japan’s assassinated hawkish former leader, Shinzo Abe, has been honored by a rare state funeral that was full of militaristic pomp.
By Mari Yamaguchi, AP

Harris To Lead U.S. Delegation To Japan For Abe's Funeral

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot to death in July.
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U.S. Gymnast Sunisa Lee Wins Gold!

U.S. gymnast Sunisa Lee just made history as the first Hmong American to win a gold medal at an Olympic Games.
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Japan’s National Police Chief To Resign Over Shinzo Abe Assassination

National Police Agency Chief Itaru Nakamura's announcement came as his agency released a report on how it failed to protect Abe's life on July 8.
By Mari Yamaguchi, AP

Trans Woman Can't Be Considered Parent Of Her Own Child, Rules Tokyo Court

The court said the woman is the legal parent of a daughter born before her transition but not one who was born afterward.
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