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CompaniesReal Estate Giants Charge Ahead with EV Charger Installation Efforts; Strong Growth in Demand Expected
Real estate giants’ efforts to install electric vehicle chargers at condominiums are heating up, ...
July 3, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentGovt Doubles Number of Staff at Cybersecurity Center; Govt Software Now Being Checked Round-the-clock
The government has expanded its cybersecurity center, doubling the number of employees to about 1...
July 3, 2024
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Defense & SecurityJapan’s Defense Ministry to Use AI to Search for Targets; Says Weapons Systems Still Need Human Judgment
The Defense Ministry decided Tuesday on its first basic policy on artificial intelligence, which ...
July 2, 2024
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TennisNaomi Osaka Wins at Wimbledon for the First Time in 6 Years, and Coco Gauff Moves On, Too
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Naomi Osaka had not won a match at Wimbledon in six years. Hadn't even ...
July 2, 2024
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General NewsJapanese Vessel Embarks for Trial Fishing in Russia’s 200-Nautical-Mile Zone; Japan to Pay ¥25 Mil. in Fishing Fees to Russia
NEMURO, Hokkaido — A Japanese vessel left Hanasaki Port in Nemuro, Hokkaido, on Monday for trial ...
July 2, 2024
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General NewsShogi Star Sota Fujii Becomes Youngest to Gain ‘Eisei’ Status
NAGOYA (Jiji Press) — Japanese shogi star Sota Fujii on Monday became the youngest player to earn...
July 2, 2024
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ReutersJapan Interest Rates Could Rise to 0.5％ by March 2025, Says Mizuho Bank CEO
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan (BOJ) could hike interest rates twice by the end of March 202...
July 2, 2024
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ScienceNew Japanese Satellite Daichi-4 Can Observe Wider Area; Scientists Can See Post-Disaster Damage, Volcanic Activity
The Advanced Land Observing Satellite-4, or Daichi-4, has successfully entered orbit following th...
July 2, 2024
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Crime & CourtsFather of Accused Killer: Calling Police Would Be ‘Betrayal’; Parents of Runa Tamura are Accused of Abetting Murder, Body Disposal
SAPPORO — The father of a 30-year-old woman charged with killing and beheading a man in Sapporo l...
July 2, 2024
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ScienceSuccess Launching H3 Rockets Boosts Japan’s Reputation; Lower Costs Vital to Competing in Global Satellite Market
For Japan to increase its presence in the global market for satellite launches, it is essential t...
July 2, 2024
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ReutersJapan Stock Ownership by Foreigners Rises to Record 31.8%
TOKYO, July 2 (Reuters) - Overseas investors owned a record 31.8% of Japanese stocks as of end-Ma...
July 2, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialGeneral Shareholder Meetings: Management Appointments Now Source of Serious Confrontations
Shareholders have been gaining a greater voice in corporate management. It is hoped that manageme...
July 2, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Benikoji Supplements: Quickly Reorganize Investigation System
It must be said that Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. has been lacking a sense of crisis over a probl...
July 2, 2024
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ElectionsJapan’s LDP Relieved over Koike’s Lead in Tokyo Election; Renho Struggles to Attract Voters with No Party Preference
The poll also found that Renho, an independent running with the full support of the main oppositi...
July 2, 2024
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Associated PressDriver Involved in Big Deadly Car Accident in South Korea Will Face Accidental Homicide Charge
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A driver whose car struck pedestrians waiting at a crowded intersection...
July 2, 2024