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In Forced Sterilization Case, ‘Cold’ Precedent Rejected; Supreme Court Crafts Exception to Statute of Limitations
The defunct Eugenic Protection Law, which subjected disabled people and others to forced steriliz...
July 5, 2024
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1 in Every 10 Young People in Japan Experiences Groped
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — One in every 10 young people in Japan has been a victim of molestation, a Ca...
July 4, 2024
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Akita Pref. Bear Warning Poster is “Too Cute” to Convey Danger Animal Poses; Govt Sending Mixed Messages
AKITA — A poster that warns people to be vigilant about bears looks a little too cute to convey t...
July 4, 2024
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Japanese Summer Kimono Sales Up as Festival Season Nears; People Choosing to Also Wear Yukata at Concerts, on Daily Outings
Stores selling yukata are competing for customers as the summer festival season nears, and demand...
July 4, 2024
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Earthquake Hits Chiba Prefecture; No Tsunami Expected
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Chiba Prefecture at 12:12 p.m. on Thursday, registering as a 4 ...
July 4, 2024
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Tech to Combat Disinformation on Natural Disasters Adopted by Japan Communications Ministry; Aims to Identify Fake Content on Internet
The Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry announced Tuesday that it has adopted six projec...
July 3, 2024
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Victims Mourned 3 Years after Major Mudslide in Atami
ATAMI, Shizuoka (Jiji Press) — A ceremony was held in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Wednesday, t...
July 3, 2024
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Japan Begins Circulating New Banknotes; New Bills Contain Advanced Anti-counterfeiting Measures (UPDATE 1)
Shortly after 8 a.m. on Wednesday, one-meter-tall stacks of the newly designed bills were loaded ...
July 3, 2024
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Japanese Vessel Embarks for Trial Fishing in Russia’s 200-Nautical-Mile Zone; Japan to Pay ¥25 Mil. in Fishing Fees to Russia
NEMURO, Hokkaido — A Japanese vessel left Hanasaki Port in Nemuro, Hokkaido, on Monday for trial ...
July 2, 2024
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Shogi Star Sota Fujii Becomes Youngest to Gain ‘Eisei’ Status
NAGOYA (Jiji Press) — Japanese shogi star Sota Fujii on Monday became the youngest player to earn...
July 2, 2024
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Junior High Schoolers Get Ready for Prince Takamado English Speech Contest
Junior high school students across Japan are preparing to compete in the 76th H.I.H. Prince Takam...
July 2, 2024
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Ferry Ran Aground in Tomakomai West Port, Hokkaido; 140 Passengers and Crew Not Injured
The ferry Silver Breeze, 8,901 tons, ran aground at Tomakomai West Port in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, a...
July 2, 2024
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Tokyo Woman Offers Unique Service for Pregnant or Sick People Who Want Their Favorite Stuffed Animals to Travel Instead of Them
Kimiko Suzuki, 47, of Adachi Ward, Tokyo, offers a unique service in which she takes pictures of ...
July 2, 2024
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Japan Roadside Land Prices Up for 3rd Year in Row
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Prices of land facing roads in Japan as of Jan.. 1 rose 2.3 pct from a year be...
July 1, 2024
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Reinvestigation Finds Hokkaido Girl’s Suicide Caused by Bullying
ASAHIKAWA, Hokkaido (Jiji Press) — The suicide of a 14-year-old junior high school girl in Asahik...
July 1, 2024
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