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Lawyers Convey Feelings of Families Who Lost Relatives in Japan Tour Boat Accident
SAPPORO — “Not a day goes by that I don’t cry,” said a lawyer quoting a family member who lost a rel...
April 22, 2023
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Japan Universities Vie for Subsidies to Promote World-Class Research
Ten Japanese universities, including the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University, have applied for ...
April 22, 2023
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GSDF Confirms Death of 8th Division Head Who Was Aboard Missing Copter
The Ground Self-Defense Force announced Friday it confirmed the death of Lt. Gen. Yuichi Sakamoto, t...
April 21, 2023
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Private Jets to Get Easier Access to Japan’s Airports
In a bid to attract more wealthy foreign visitors, the tourism ministry plans to make it easier for...
April 21, 2023
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Replacement for Missing GSDF Division Chief Named Following Helicopter Accident
Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Yasunori Morishita has announced the names of two offi...
April 21, 2023
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Getting More Sleep among Aims of Govt Health Plan
Here’s a government policy many won’t be losing sleep over. The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry ...
April 20, 2023
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Record 10% of New Nurses in Japan Quit within 1 Year
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A record 10.3% of new graduate nurses in Japan quit their jobs within a year of...
April 20, 2023
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Summer Weather Felt Across Much of Japan
With a high pressure system hovering over the Japanese archipelago, temperatures rose from western J...
April 20, 2023
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Shared Workspace Saunas Prove Hot Topic in Japan
An increasing number of shared workplaces are installing sauna baths amid a spike in popularity amon...
April 20, 2023
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Japan Archive Offers Free Access to Documentary Films Online
Japan’s historic silent films can now be viewed online for free through the National Film Archive of...
April 20, 2023
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Trainee Program to Focus on Securing Manpower
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A Japanese government panel of experts on Wednesday proposed the launch of a ne...
April 19, 2023
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Japan Panel to Discuss Introduction of Joint Child Custody
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A Japanese government panel agreed on Tuesday to hold discussions on introducin...
April 19, 2023
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Sixth Body Likely from Missing Chopper Found
Tokyo, April 18 (Jiji Press)—A sixth body, apparently that of one of the 10 people aboard a Japanes...
April 19, 2023
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Hay Fever Committee to Compile Steps Including Cedar Removal
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has instructed a cabinet-level meeting on hay fever at its first meetin...
April 19, 2023
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Finance Ministry to Issue Kansai Expo Commemorative Coins
The Finance Ministry will issue coins commemorating the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, ministry officials h...
April 19, 2023
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