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Former BIT Mining CEO Accused of Bribing Diet Member; Allegations Related to Bid for Integrated Resort Project
A former chief executive officer of 500.com (now BIT Mining Ltd.) has been indicted on charges of...
December 1, 2024
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Victims of Fire at Japan Lawmaker Inoguchi’s Home Identified
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The two victims of a recent fire at Japanese lawmaker Kuniko Inoguchi’s home...
December 1, 2024
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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Car Involved in Collision During Visit to Tottori
The car carrying Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba had contact with a security guard vehicle in front...
December 1, 2024
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Tokyo Police Works with Muji to Design Stylish Bicycle Helmets; Project Intends to Address Low Rate of Helmet Use in Tokyo
With helmet use low among cyclists, Tokyo police are now working with Ryohin Keikaku Co., which p...
December 1, 2024
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JAL Plane’s Right Rear Tire Punctures While Landing at Kagoshima Airport; No Passengers or Crew Injured
A Japan Airlines Flight 647 from Haneda Airport suffered a puncture in its right rear tire while ...
November 30, 2024
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Bear Attacks Employee at Supermarket in Northern Japan City Akita
A supermarket employee in Akita City was attacked by a bear in the store at around 6:20 a.m. on S...
November 30, 2024
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Santa Claus Arrives in Japan from Finland; Poses for Photos at Narita Airport, Creating Festive Atmosphere
CHIBA — The man officially recognized by the Santa Claus Foundation of Finland as Santa Claus arr...
November 29, 2024
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Ceramic Artist Given Funds To Restore Quake-Hit Kiln; Suzuyaki Maker Vows To Foster Young Craftspeople
SUZU, Ishikawa — Craftsman Takashi Shinohara, who makes traditional pottery called suzuyaki, rece...
November 29, 2024
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Japanese Doctor Nakamura Remembered in Kabul 5 Years On; Nakamura Sports Complex’s Future Uncertain
KABUL — A memorial ceremony was held for Japanese doctor and humanitarian Tetsu Nakamura in Kabul...
November 29, 2024
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Cloud Sea Captivates Viewers to Mountain in Japan’s Yamagata Prefecture; Phenomenon Peaks Between Mid-October, November
A sea of clouds delighted early morning visitors to Nanyo Sky Park on Mt. Jubuichi in Nanyo, Yama...
November 29, 2024
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M4.8 Quake Hits Japan’s Ishikawa Pref.; Epicenter Is Off the Prefecture; No Tsunami Expected
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit Ishikawa Prefecture at 5:31 p.m. on Thursday, according to the Jap...
November 28, 2024
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2 Die in Fire at Lawmaker Kuniko Inoguchi’s Condo in Tokyo; Deceased Thought to be Husband Takashi and Their Daughter (UPDATE 1)
Two people died in a fire that broke out at a lawmaker’s condominium in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, at ar...
November 28, 2024
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2 People Killed in Kawasaki Apartment Building Fire; Reported to Have Broken Out on 13th Floor
An old man and old woman were killed in a fire that broke out on the 13th floor of a 14-story apa...
November 28, 2024
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Japanese Prosecutor Apologizes to Hakamata after Acquittal
HAMAMATSU (Jiji Press) — The head of a public prosecutors’ office in Shizuoka Prefecture on Wedne...
November 27, 2024
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Akihiro Seita Receives Yomiuri Prize for Health Care Work; Has Devoted Over 30 Years to Helping People in Middle East, Especially Palestinian Refugees
Dr. Akihiro Seita, who has worked for more than 30 years to provide health care for people mainly...
November 26, 2024
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