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Perspectives
LEGEND / Kenji Kimihara: Running Opens Up New Paths in Life; the Legendary Runner Tells the Story of His Life
Kenji Kimihara has run 74 full marathons and finished all of them without dropping out. Running opened up a new path in his life. The legendary mar...
August 22, 2024
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General News
Retrieval of Fukushima No. 1 NPP’s Nuclear Fuel Debris Temporarily Suspended Due to Procedural Error
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. suspended procedures to retrieve radioactive nuclear fuel debris from a reactor at the Fukushima No. 1 ...
August 22, 2024
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General News
JAEA Shows Off Fukushima N-Plant Debris Analysis Equipment; Holds Demonstration of Remote Controlled Machinery
The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) on Tuesday demonstrated to the press its equipment for analyzing radioactive fuel debris, in advance of the p...
August 22, 2024
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Science
TEPCO to Commence Groundbreaking Fukushima Debris Extraction; Marking New Phase in Decommissioning
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. (TEPCO) is set to begin a trial extraction of melted fuel debris from the No. 2 reactor at the Fukushim...
August 17, 2024
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General News
Museum in Japan Touts Itself as Base for Search for UFOs; Cosmo Isle Hakui Exhibits Authentic Space Exploration Items
HAKUI, Ishikawa — This year has seen an abundance of feel-good stories about space, with the landing of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's lu...
August 16, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Kishida to step down: Make LDP presidential election opportunity for revitalization / Compete on policies and insights to restore trust
Even if Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, were to be reelected to head the party, it would be dif...
August 15, 2024
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake
Japan Lawyer Helps Disaster Victims Rebuild Their Lives, Explaining Complex Support Systems and Providing Legal Advice
A lawyer from Shizuoka Prefecture is working hard to help victims of the major earthquake that hit the Noto Peninsula on New Year’s Day, explaining...
August 14, 2024
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General News
Booking Cancellation, Beach Closure … Megaquake Advisory Hits Tourist Spots Ahead of Bon period; Disaster Kits in High Demand
Tourist spots have been hit by unexpected cancellations of accommodation bookings and beach closures ahead of the peak summer holiday season follow...
August 10, 2024
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Travel Spots
Boat Tour on Fukushima Pref. River Promises Time-Travel-Like Experience; Tourists Enjoy Beautiful Views of Otherworldly Mist and Natural Landscapes
Surrounded by a fantastic mist, a boat glides down the Tadami River, which flows between the towns of Kaneyama and Mishima in Fukushima Prefecture....
August 2, 2024
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Politics & Government
Japan, China, Split Over Unresolved Issues, Agree on Promoting Ties; Both Sides Committed to Settling Unresolved Issues
VIENTIANE — The foreign ministers of Japan and China agreed in talks in Vientiane on Friday to promote a mutually beneficial relationship based on ...
July 27, 2024
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Science
Tsuruga N-Reactor Fails to Meet Japanese Safety Standards
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Regulators concluded Friday that the No. 2 reactor of Japan Atomic Power Co.’s nuclear power plant in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefectur...
July 27, 2024
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Asia-Pacific
Taiwan Set to End Ban on Japanese Food Imports; All Imports of Japanese Food Products into Taiwan to be Approved Conditionally
TAIPEI — Taiwanese authorities announced plans to completely abolish import restrictions on Japanese food products on Tuesday.
...July 26, 2024
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Olympics & Paralympics
Olympics Start with Soccer Win, Rugby Loss for Japan; Mito Gets 2 Goals in 5-0 Victory over Paraguay
PARIS — The group stage of Olympic men’s soccer and the pool stage of men’s rugby sevens kicked off on Wednesday at the Paris Olympics, leading up ...
July 25, 2024
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General News
M 4.8 Temblor Hits Japan’s Ibaraki Pref., Surrounding Areas; No Tsunami Expected
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit Ibaraki Prefecture and surrounding areas at 10:07 a.m. on Monday. Its epicenter was in the sea near Ibaraki Prefectu...
July 22, 2024
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Olympics & Paralympics
Shaken but Not Stirred, Japan Badminton Pair Aims for Paris Gold; Experiencing Earthquake Gave Long-Time Friends Mental Strength to Succeed
In a Toyama Prefecture gym last May, the badminton doubles team of Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi were involved in a fierce rally during a practice...
July 20, 2024