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Associated PressUkraine Says F-16s Shot Down Some Missiles in Latest Russian Barrage That Killed 5
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired dozens of missiles and drones across Ukraine for a second day o...
August 28, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialAirspace Violation: China Must Stop Dangerous Provocations
Does China intend to threaten Japan not only from the sea but also from the air? This infringemen...
August 28, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Children of Foreign Nationalities: Japanese-Language Education Needs to Be Enhanced Urgently
A certain level of Japanese language proficiency is essential for children of foreign nationaliti...
August 28, 2024
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Japan In FocusLake Kurobe Cruise Boat to End Service this Season; Attracting Many Tourists with Commemorative Event
TATEYAMA, Toyama — To prepare for the Garve sightseeing boat service coming to an end later this ...
August 28, 2024
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General NewsPowerful Typhoon Shanshan Nears Japan’s Southern Kyushu; Evacuation Advisory Issued for 118,000 Households (UPDATE1)
With powerful Typhoon Shanshan, also known as Typhoon No. 10, approaching, the Japan Meteorologic...
August 28, 2024
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Associated PressBiden Adviser Meets with Qatari Leaders to Discuss Israel-Hamas Negotiations
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's top Middle East adviser on Tuesday held talks in Doha wit...
August 28, 2024
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Travel SpotsJapan Tourism / Roadside Rest Area in Tokyo’s Okutama Area Filled with Fun Things to do for Whole Day; Enjoy Hot Springs, Muscat Ice Cream
I drove a car from Ome, on the outskirts of Tokyo, to Kosuge, a village in eastern Yamanashi Pref...
August 28, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentGovt Seeks Okinawa Promotion Budget of ¥282 bil.; Futenma Air Station Relocation Remains Contentious
The government has made final adjustments to its fiscal 2025 budget request, setting the Okinawa ...
August 28, 2024
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General News2 Still Missing in Aichi Pref. Mudslide; Evacuation Order Issued for Households Nearby (Update 1)
GAMAGORI, Aichi — A mudslide down a hill in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture, destroyed a house where t...
August 28, 2024
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General NewsCentral Japan City to Help Foreign Students Cope by Facilitating Online Classes from Their Home Countries
KAKEGAWA, Shizuoka — When the city of Kakegawa found that foreign children were struggling in sch...
August 28, 2024
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (August 28)
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August 28, 2024
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General NewsMold Forces Closure of Hokkaido High School; Contractors Will Remove Infestation, Clean School Building
NEMURO, Hokkaido — Hokkaido Nemuro High School, in the city of Nemuro, eastern Hokkaido, is to be...
August 28, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Edges Higher on Weaker Yen before Nvidia Earnings (Update 1)
TOKYO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average closed higher on Wednesday amid a weaker y...
August 28, 2024
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BaseballSeiya Suzuki Hits a Tying Two-Run Drive for His 19th Homer This Season: Cubs Beat Pirates 9-5 to Move above .500
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Seiya Suzuki and Dansby Swanson homered during Chicago's five-run fourth inning...
August 28, 2024
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General NewsLikely Yasukuni Graffiti Suspect Held in China in Another Case
Beijing, Aug. 28 (Jiji Press) — Chinese regional public security authorities have detained a Chin...
August 28, 2024