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New Generation Giving Analog Photography a Shot; Companies Marrying Old Technology with New Developments
Film cameras as well as instant cameras are making a comeback among the younger generation. The uniq...
October 17, 2023
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Escaped Osaka Zoo Chimpanzee Caught After Falling from Tree
A chimpanzee that escaped from its cage at Osaka Tennoji Zoo on Tuesday morning was caught at around...
October 17, 2023
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Ex-NTT West Unit Worker Leaks 9 Million Sets of Customer Info
OSAKA (Jiji Press) — A unit of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corp. said Tuesday that a former ...
October 17, 2023
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Hokkaido Hit by Cold Weather, Snowfall; Sapporo Sees Lowest Autumn Temperature
SAPPORO — A cold weather front passing over Hokkaido brought low temperatures, with snowfall falling...
October 17, 2023
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Remembering Shinji Tanimura: ‘Subaru’ Singer Built Bridge Between Japan and China
Renowned singer-songwriter Shinji Tanimura, whose grand compositions and heartfelt vocals have touch...
October 17, 2023
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Newspaper Assn Urges Copyright Law Revision Regarding AI; Shield from Unauthorized Machine Learning Sought
The Japan Newspaper Publishers and Editors Association called for an early revision of the Copyright...
October 17, 2023
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Fans Gather at Johnny’s Shops Before Company Changes Name Due to Sexual Abuse by Late Founder
OSAKA — Johnny & Associates Inc. has changed its name to Smile-Up. Inc. on Tuesday, dropping the nam...
October 17, 2023
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Chimpanzee Escapes Cage at Osaka Zoo; Veterinarian Bitten in Face, Visitors Evacuated
A chimpanzee escaped from its cage at Osaka Tennoji Zoo on Tuesday morning, forcing the zoo to temp...
October 17, 2023
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Local Govts Increasingly Going Digital for Forms
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A growing number of local governments have adopted digital technology for over-...
October 17, 2023
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6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan’s Miyako Island, Okinawa Pref.
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.0 struck Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture at 7:42 ...
October 16, 2023
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IAEA Begins Fukushima Seawater Radioactivity Monitoring for First Time Since Treated Water Released into Ocean; Chinese Ministry’s Institute Participating
The International Atomic Energy Agency on Monday began analyzing radioactivity in the vicinity of th...
October 16, 2023
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3 New Maiko Entertainers Debut Together in Kyoto
KYOTO — Three new maiko novice female entertainers have made their debut in the Gion Higashi distric...
October 16, 2023
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Unification Church Regrets Govt’s Dissolution Request
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Unification Church at a press conference Monday expressed disappointment ov...
October 16, 2023
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51 Japanese Arrive in South Korea After Fleeing From Israel; Evacuee Tells of Explosions, Fear Amid Escape
SEOUL — Japanese nationals evacuated from Israel on a South Korean military transport plane have arr...
October 16, 2023
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Northern Pika, ‘Survivors of the Ice Age,’ Prepare For Winter
Northern pika are busy gathering food in preparation for weathering through winter at Daisetsuzan Na...
October 16, 2023
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