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Politics & GovernmentGovt Plans Public-Private Info-Sharing on Cyber-Attacks; Railways, Utilities to Help Guard Against ‘Hybrid Warfare’
The government has decided to establish a consultative body as a step toward introducing an “acti...
May 21, 2024
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General NewsGirl, About 2, Dies after Her Neck Gets Caught in Car Window; She Was in Back Seat, with Mother in Car
A girl, about 2, died after her neck got caught in a car window in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, on Tuesday...
May 21, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialInauguration of New President Lai: China, Taiwan Should Explore Dialogue to Ease Tensions
Taiwan, where democracy and fair politics have taken root, has a growing presence in East Asia. ...
May 21, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Death of Raisi: Possible Destabilization in Iran Is Concerning
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died suddenly when a helicopter that he was in crashed.
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Asia-PacificNew Taiwan President Quick to Meet Japanese Guests after Inauguration; Visit by Japanese Lawmakers Condemned by China’s Ambassador
TAIPEI — Taiwan’s newly inaugurated President Lai Ching-te showed the importance he places on Jap...
May 21, 2024
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BaseballFreeman’s Grand Slam, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Solid Start Power Dodgers to 6-4 Victory over Diamondbacks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman's grand slam keyed a six-run third inning, Yoshinobu Yamamoto ...
May 21, 2024
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ReutersKFC Holdings Japan Receives $863 Mln Offer from Carlyle-Backed Fund
TOKYO, May 20 (Reuters) - Fast food operator KFC Holdings Japan said on Monday that a Carlyle Gro...
May 21, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Meets Families of Those Possibly Kidnapped by North Korea; Vows Swift Return of All Abductees
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi met with relatives of those possibly abducted by North ...
May 21, 2024
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CompaniesSpoon Emitting Electricity to Amplify Saltiness to be Sold to 200 Randomly Selected Customers; Kirin Holdings Co.’s Online Store to Accept Reservations Until June 2
Kirin Holdings Co. has launched a spoon that enhances salty and umami flavors by emitting a weak ...
May 21, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentKishida Extends Condolences over Death of Iranian President Raisi; Japan Observing Impact on Middle East
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed his condolences Monday over the death of Iranian President...
May 21, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Changes Course to Fall as Investors Pause Buying (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average surrendered early gains to end lower on Tuesday, a...
May 21, 2024
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Washington PostChina Makes Some of the Hottest New EVs. Most Aren’t Sold in the U.S.
Chinese-made electric vehicles aren’t widely available yet in the United States - and may never b...
May 21, 2024
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General NewsM6.0 Earthquake Shakes Ogasawara Islands, Measuring 4 in Japanese Seismic Scale of 7 in Ogasawara Village
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook the Ogasawara islands, Tokyo, on Tuesday morning, measuring 4 in...
May 21, 2024
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May 21, 2024
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Baseball‘Constantly Learning’ Shota Imanaga Off to Impressive Start with the Chicago Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — The road for Shota Imanaga from Japan to the major leagues included at least one s...
May 21, 2024