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General News
Japan Reviews Hunting Regulations to Combat Bear Attacks; Hunters May Be Allowed to Fire in Urban Areas Without Police Order
An expert panel discussing a review of gun hunting regulations, in a bid to deal with bears that ...
May 9, 2024
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Defense & Security
ASDF C-2 Transport Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Niigata Airport after Problem During Flight
An Air Self-Defense Force C-2 transport plane made an emergency landing at Niigata Airport due to a ...
May 9, 2024
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Reuters
Nissan Upbeat on Annual Profit Despite Challenges
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nissan Motor 7201.T expects to beat analyst estimates with a 5.5% rise ...
May 9, 2024
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General News
Japan Town to Block View of Mt. Fuji at Popular Photo Spot for Safety; Residents Avoid Area Fearing Accidents
KOFU — The massive popularity of the foot of Mt. Fuji as a tourist attraction has brought benefit...
May 9, 2024
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Economy
BOJ Policymakers Suggested Reducing JGB Purchases at April Meeting
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Many Bank of Japan policymakers at the central bank’s April 25-26 policy-setti...
May 9, 2024
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Music
Weigle, YNSO Impress with ‘Elektra,’ Orchestral Concerts
Sebastian Weigle’s sixth year as the principal conductor of the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra...
May 9, 2024
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Weekly Edition
The Japan News / Weekly Edition (5/10-5/16)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
May 9, 2024
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Crime & Courts
Olympic Medalist Erick Wainaina Referred to Prosecutors for Slapping Teen, Train Station Employee in Tokyo
Olympic marathon medalist Erick Wainaina was referred to prosecutors Thursday for slapping the fa...
May 9, 2024
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Olympics & Paralympics
Paris Olympic Flame Arrives in France by Ship from Greece
MARSEILLE, France — The Olympic flame of the Paris Olympics, which will start on July 26, arrived...
May 9, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Phaseout of Coal-Fired Power Plants: Make Use of Japan-Originated Decarbonization Technology
There is a growing international trend of calls for the phaseout of coal-fired thermal power plan...
May 9, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Children Who Require Ongoing Medical Care: Generous Support Needed throughout Their Adult Lives
It is important to ensure that children who require medical assistance in their daily lives and t...
May 9, 2024
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General News
Central Japan Councillor ‘Harassed’ Australian Mayor’s Daughter; Lewd Behavior Alleged At Sister-City Event
Norio Nagata, the vice chairman of the Minokamo city council in Gifu Prefecture, was accused of s...
May 9, 2024
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General News
JR East Freezes Plan to Mothball More Station Ticket Offices; Partly Due to Surging Number of Overseas Visitors to Japan
East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) has paused its plan to slash the number of ticket offices that s...
May 9, 2024
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Technology
U.K. Women’s Codecracking Army Gets Belated Recognition
CAMBRIDGE, England (AFP-Jiji) — During World War II, dozens of women Cambridge University student...
May 9, 2024
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Politics & Government
Japan to Offer Southeast Asian Countries Flood Risk Maps; Satellite Data Should Help Improve Public Safety
Japan’s land ministry plans to start providing flood risk maps to Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia a...
May 9, 2024