General News
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76 Additional Deaths Possibly Linked to Murky Supplements
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Seventy-six new deaths are suspected of having links with the use of Kobayas...
June 29, 2024
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Japan Takes Step Toward Preventing Donated Organs from Being Declined; Low Profitability a Factor in Hospitals Not Performing Surgeries
The plan of three university hospitals preparing to perform heart transplants marks a key step to...
June 29, 2024
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3 Universities in Japan Prepare to Start Performing Heart Transplants; Move Aimed at Easing Strain on Medical Transplant System
Three university hospitals in Japan plan to start performing heart transplants, a development exp...
June 28, 2024
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Pure Gold Yukichi Fukuzawa ¥10,000 Bills on Sale to Commemorate Japan’s New Banknotes; Available in Matsuzakaya Ueno Shop in Tokyo, Online
New banknotes will enter circulation Wednesday, with the new ¥10,000 bill to feature “the father ...
June 28, 2024
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Japan Names Unemoto as 1st Female Prosecutor-General
Tokyo, June 28 (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government Friday decided to appoint Naomi Unemoto, he...
June 28, 2024
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Originator Profile Charter Established, Defines Principles For OP Technology to Confirm Sources of Online Information
The charter was compiled by the Drafting Committee established last November as an advisory body ...
June 28, 2024
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Originator Profile Charter Containing Basic Principles of Technology Established, To Take Effect on Monday
The Originator Profile Collaborative Innovation Partnership (OPCIP) on Thursday unveiled a charte...
June 28, 2024
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Drill Held on 30th Anniversary of Matsumoto Sarin Attack in Japan; Aum Shinrikyo Cult Attack in the City Killed 8, Injured 600
MATSUMOTO, Nagano — A drill that simulated the response to a terrorist attack involving the highl...
June 27, 2024
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Bandai Namco to Display Life-Size Gundam at Expo Pavilion; Company’s Pavilion to Showcase World of Popular Anime Series
A life-size Gundam statue will be on display at Bandai Namco Holdings Inc.’s pavilion at the 2025...
June 27, 2024
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Heavy Rains Expected in Northern Kyushu and Yamaguchi Areas from Tonight through Tomorrow Morning; Japan Meteorological Agency Calls for Caution Against Landslides, Flooding
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced Thursday that heavy rainfall is expected in Fukuo...
June 27, 2024
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Ex-Johnny’s Member Calls for Victim Protection at U.N. Panel
Berlin (Jiji Press)—A former member of the Japanese talent agency previously known as Johnny & As...
June 27, 2024
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8 Airports to Receive More Air Traffic Controllers in Emergency Measure; Committee Proposes Measures After Haneda Crash
The transport ministry has announced that it will increase the number of air traffic controllers ...
June 26, 2024
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Three people found dead in Mt. Fuji; Another Climber Hospitalized in Separate Incident
Three people who were found collapsed near a crater of Mt. Fuji have been pronounced dead, the Sh...
June 26, 2024
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Yamanashi Pref. Town May Replace Mt. Fuji View-Blocking Screen; Considering Installing More Resilient Brown One Instead
FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi — The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, is con...
June 26, 2024
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Risk of Heat Wave in Japan Higher Than Usual July-Sept.; Meteorological Agency Calls for Preventative Measures for Heatstroke
A higher-than-usual risk of a heat wave is expected from July to September as the North Pacific H...
June 26, 2024
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