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Temperatures Hit 30.2C in Japan’s Miyazaki Prefecture
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, 30.2C was observed in Saito City, Miyazaki Prefectu...
March 26, 2025
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Political Cartoons
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March 26, 2025
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General News
Govt Welcomes Unification Church Court Ruling in Japan; Religious Organization Expected to File Immediate Appeal
The government welcomed the court’s decision to grant its motion to dissolve the Unification Chur...
March 26, 2025
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AFP-JIJI
Japan’s Imabari Shipbuilding Loses Foreign Technical Intern Certification
Yomiuri Shimbun file photoTokyo branch of Imabari Shipbuilding Co. in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo Jiji Press...
March 26, 2025
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Donald Keene’s Legacy
Photo Exhibit Highlights Donald Keene’s Ties to Kyu-Furukawa Gardens, with Bonus Section Tracing His Life in Pictures
A photo exhibit about Donald Keene and the Kyu-Furukawa Gardens in Kita Ward, Tokyo, has opened a...
March 26, 2025
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General News
Cherry Blossoms Officially Blooming in Japan’s Saga; Full Bloom Likely to Come in About 1 Week
Cherry trees started flowering in Saga on Tuesday, according to the Saga district meteorological ...
March 26, 2025
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Perspectives
74-Year-Old Japanese Mountaineer Promotes Eco Practice to Protect Hometown Mountains: “Take Everything Home with You”
NAGANO — Yoshitomi Okura, a 74-year-old mountaineer from Iida, Nagano Prefecture, advocates “eco ...
March 26, 2025
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Reuters
Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Rises as Trump Signals Flexibility in New US Tariffs
TOKYO, March 26 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday as investors held on t...
March 26, 2025
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General News
Tohoku Shinkansen Line Suspended between Tokyo, Morioka Stations Due to Strong Wind
The Tohoku Shinkansen line between Tokyo and Morioka stations has been suspended since 10:30 a.m....
March 26, 2025
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Outside Contributors
U.S. Startups Can Help Support New Japanese AI Applications; Synthetic Data One Way to Boost Learning by AI
My guest and I raised our first beers with a “kampai” toast at Andy’s Shin Hinomoto in November 2...
March 26, 2025
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Washington Post
Columbia Student Protester Sues U.S. to Prevent Deportation
A Columbia University student who came to the United States at the age of 7 from South Korea sued...
March 26, 2025
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Washington Post
Why Russia May Have Won a Concession in U.S.-Led Talks with Grain Deal
The United States agreed Tuesday to help Russia sell its grain and fertilizer on the world market...
March 26, 2025
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Washington Post
Why Government Workers and Military Planners All Love Signal Now
Days after Donald Trump took office, Jonathan Kamens realized he couldn’t speak freely in his two...
March 26, 2025
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Reuters
Death Toll in South Korea Wildfires Rises to 16
SEOUL, March 26 (Reuters) - At least 16 people have died as multiple wildfires rage across South ...
March 26, 2025
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Washington Post
Trump Signs Executive Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship in Federal Elections
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday requiring people to provide documents pr...
March 26, 2025