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Poll: Japanese Feeling Close to Russia at Record Low
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The proportion of Japanese people with positive feelings toward Russia hit a r...
February 4, 2023
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Japan Govt Panel Calls for Raising Consent Age to 16
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A Japanese government panel proposed Friday that the age of consent be raised ...
February 4, 2023
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Give and Take: Clothing-Swap Services Gain Ground in Japan
Stores and online platforms that facilitate clothing swaps are becoming increasingly popular. In rec...
February 4, 2023
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String of Robberies Rouses Interest in Home Security
The series of robberies reported over the past month have aroused public interest in home security m...
February 4, 2023
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Govt Eyes Measures to Tackle Part-Time ‘Income Barriers’
As labor shortages become an increasingly pressing issue amid the economic recovery from the COVID-1...
February 3, 2023
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Kunieda to Be Considered for People’s Honor Award
Recently retired wheelchair tennis player Shingo Kunieda will be considered for the People's Honor A...
February 3, 2023
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2 Missing after Cargo Ships Collide in Seto Inland Sea
Two crew members are missing after a collision between cargo ships Thursday night in the Kurushima S...
February 3, 2023
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S. Korean Court Denies Temple’s Ownership of Statue Stolen from Japan
DAEJEON, South Korea (Jiji Press) — A South Korean high court on Wednesday dismissed claims of owner...
February 2, 2023
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Bad Weather Hits Travel in Hokkaido
A quick-forming, low-pressure weather system hit Hokkaido from Wednesday to Thursday, causing hundre...
February 2, 2023
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Year’s 1st Bonito Catch Landed at Chiba Prefecture Port
This year’s first bonito catch is landed at Katsuura Port in Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture, on Wednesda...
February 2, 2023
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News in Pictures / Frosty Weather Observed Across Japan
Last week, the nation experienced the coldest weather of the season so far, with temperatures droppi...
February 2, 2023
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Ukrainian Officials Observe Landmine Removal Equipment in Yamanashi Pref.
YAMANASHI — Officials from the Ukrainian state emergency service visited Yamanashi Prefecture to wat...
February 2, 2023
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Ministry Puts Off Criminal Complaint Against Unification Church Over Adoption Arrangements
A potential criminal complaint against the Unification Church over adoption arrangements among its f...
February 1, 2023
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Agency Adds Alerts for Long-Period Earthquake Motion
The Japan Meteorological Agency added long-period earthquake motion, which strongly shake high-rise ...
February 1, 2023
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Former Prime Minister Abe’s Memoir to Be Released Feb. 8
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s memoir “Abe Shinzo: Kaikoroku,” in which he reflects on his long ...
February 1, 2023
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JAL, ANA Cancel Flights During 3-day Holiday Weekend due to Blizzard
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Record-Breaking Snow Cripples Public Transport in Hokkaido; 7,000 People Stay Overnight at New Chitose Airport
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