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Imperial FamilyEmperor Attends Japan-U.K. Friendship Reception In London; Gives Speech In English Predicting Growth In Relationship
LONDON — The Emperor attended a reception organized by five Japan-U.K. friendship associations, i...
June 25, 2024
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Imperial FamilyEmperor Visits Thames Barrier Facility In London; Giant Floodgates Are Relevant To His Research On Aquatic Issues
LONDON — The Emperor observed the Thames Barrier, a movable flood defense facility on the Thames ...
June 25, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Embassy in China Warns Nationals following Knife Attack
Suzhou, China (Jiji Press)—The Japanese Embassy in Beijing has warned Japanese nationals to be on...
June 25, 2024
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ElectionsTokyo Governor Koike Also Targeted by Threat
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—A threatening message warning of an attack using sulfuric acid to blind Tokyo ...
June 25, 2024
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Crime & CourtsJapanese Mother, Child Attacked with Knife in China
Shanghai (Jiji Press)—A Japanese mother and her child were attacked with a knife by an apparent C...
June 25, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Business-To-Business Service Inflation Hits 2.5％ in May
TOKYO (Reuters) - The price Japanese companies charge each other for services rose 2.5% in May fr...
June 25, 2024
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Crime & CourtsMan Sent to Prosecutors on Suspicion of Stealing from Mainly Indian Restaurants; He Says Shops Run by Non-Japanese Tend to Have Insufficient Security System
Nara prefectural police sent an unemployed man to prosecutors Monday on suspicion of stealing cas...
June 25, 2024
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Associated PressMusic Record Labels Sue AI Song-Generators Suno and Udio for Copyright Infringement
BOSTON (AP) — Big record companies are suing artificial intelligence song-generators Suno and Udi...
June 25, 2024
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Associated PressWikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Will Plead Guilty in Deal with US and be Freed from Prison
WASHINGTON (AP) — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will plead guilty to a felony charge in a deal...
June 25, 2024
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General NewsUkrainian Ex-Combat Medic Receives Rehabilitation at Yokohoma Hospital; Heals Wounded Soul in Japan
YOKOHAMA — Former Ukrainian combat medic Igor Kholodylo was told he would never run again due to ...
June 25, 2024
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CompaniesToyota to Open Lexus Charging Stations in Japan to Other EV Users; Company Aims to Have 100 Charging Bases by 2030
Toyota Motor Corp. has announced that electric vehicle charging stations currently only available...
June 25, 2024
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ElectionsNHK Party Leader Receives Police Warning on Election Poster; Putting up Ads of Adult Entertainment Business on Poster Board
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police issued a verbal warning on Saturday to NHK Party leader Takashi Tac...
June 24, 2024
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ElectionsStrategies Emerge Amid Campaign for Tokyo Governor; Koike Focuses on Official Duties, Renho on Speeches
Candidates took to the streets in rainy weather to make speeches on Sunday, the first Sunday sinc...
June 24, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialInquiring About Sex Crime Records: Ensuring Children’s Safety Should Be Top Priority
To protect children from sex crimes, it is important to properly implement a newly established sy...
June 24, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Okinawa Memorial Day: Specific Measures Vital to Defend Peace
Still today, many lives are being senselessly taken in Ukraine and the Palestinian territory of G...
June 24, 2024