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SumoThe Sumo Scene / For Popular Ex-Ozeki Asanoyama, This Drop in Rank Was Not of His Own Doing
As the long summer vacation comes to an end, we can start preparing for the Autumn Grand Sumo Tou...
September 4, 2024
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Other SportsInoue Remains Undisputed World Super-Bantam Champ after Doheny Quits with Injury
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese boxing superstar Naoya Inoue remained the undisputed world super-bantamweig...
September 4, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Falls Most in a Month as US Slowdown Fears Resurface (Update 2)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell more than 4% on Wednesday, as chip-related st...
September 4, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsPara Swimmer Takayuki Suzuki Wins Bronze Medal in Men’s 200m Freestyle S4 at Paris Paralympics
PARIS — Para swimmer Takayuki Suzuki won the bronze medal in the men’s 50-meter breaststroke SB3 ...
September 4, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsJapan Falls to Brazil in Women’s Goalball Quarterfinals
Japan lost to Brazil with 2-0 in the women’s goalball quarterfinal at the Paris Paralympics on Tu...
September 4, 2024
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Asia-PacificTaiwan Military Report Warns of China’s Capabilities; Landing Called Possible, But Full Invasion Less Likely
TAIPEI — Taiwan’s annual military report contains analysis that although the Chinese military has...
September 4, 2024
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FashionEnvironmentally Friendly Attire Showcased at Tokyo Fashion Week; Brand Displays Clothes Dyed with Low-Water Technology
Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo for the spring and summer 2025 season opened on Monday, with about 30 ...
September 4, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentSolar Panel Recycling Could Soon Be Mandatory in Japan; Mass Disposal in 2030s Poses Environmental Threat
The government plans to make it mandatory to recycle solar panels, it has been learned. While the...
September 3, 2024
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Associated PressPope Opens Asia Odyssey with Stop in Indonesia to Rally Catholics, Hail Religious Freedom Tradition
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Pope Francis arrived in Indonesia on Tuesday at the start of the longes...
September 3, 2024
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Associated PressFierce Storm Blows out of Northern Philippines after Leaving 14 Dead in Landslides and Floods
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A fierce storm was blowing out of the northern Philippines Tuesday aft...
September 3, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsKarasawa Fisnishes in 4th in 1,500 T11 Final; Does Not Add Medal to 5,000 T11 Silver
Kenya Karasawa missed out on a medal in the men’s 1,500-meter T11 final at the Paris Paralympics ...
September 3, 2024
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EnvironmentJapan Declares Eradication of Mongoose on Amami-Oshima
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Environment Ministry on Tuesday declared the eradication of non-native m...
September 3, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentFaction Led by Kishida Faction Dissolves
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The ruling party faction formerly led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tue...
September 3, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentYoshimasa Hayashi Enters Race for President of Japan’s LDP; Chief Cabinet Secretary Also Ran for Post in 2012
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi announced his candidacy for the ruling Liberal Democrat...
September 3, 2024
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ReutersClimate Change Puts Kimchi at Risk in S. Korea
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) — South Korea’s famous kimchi is falling victim to climate chang...
September 3, 2024