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CompaniesGerman-style Vocational Program Launches for First Time in Japan
The first German-style vocational program, combining hands-on and classroom learning, was launche...
April 20, 2024
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General NewsTokyo Hits Mid-June Temperature of 26.1 C Saturday; Tochigi, Gunma, Kanagawa, Chiba Also Feel the Heat
Central Tokyo logged 26.1 C on Saturday afternoon, almost the equivalent of temperatures in mid-J...
April 20, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentKishida, U.S. Envoy Confirm Cooperation on Global Issues
Tokyo, April 19 (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. Ambassador to the U...
April 20, 2024
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Japan In FocusOkayama: Distinctive Coworking Space Supervised by Architect Kengo Kuma Opens
KIBI-CHUO, Okayama — A coworking space with a layout and design overseen by world-famous architec...
April 20, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentKamikawa Leads G7 Discussions on Indo-Pacific Security, Concerned Over Diminished Attention to China, North Korea After Chair Transition
CAPRI, Italy – Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, who was participating in the Group of Seven foreig...
April 20, 2024
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General NewsAirliner of ANA Subsidiary Makes Two Emergency Go-Arounds at Yonago Airport in Tottori Pref.; JTSB Investigates, Calls Incident ‘Serious’
An airliner belonging to ANA Wings Co., a subsidiary of ANA Holdings Inc., made two emergency go-...
April 20, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialSituation in the Middle East: Do not let retaliatory attacks escalate
If the military conflict between regional powers Israel and Iran intensifies, war will spread th...
April 20, 2024
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Japan In FocusKagoshima: Officers Receive Habu Snake Repelling Training; Get Tips on Finding, Catching Them
AMAMI, Kagoshima — New police officers assigned to the Amami Police Station in Kagoshima Prefectu...
April 20, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Decrease in the number of bookstores: Protect important cultural centers
Bookstores are important cultural centers where people meet books. A book that happens to be pick...
April 20, 2024
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BaseballFrancisco Lindor Slugs Tiebreaking 2-run Homer, Mets Knock off the Dodgers for 5th Straight Win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Francisco Lindor hit a tiebreaking two-run home run in the seventh inning and ...
April 20, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentLDP Finalizes View on Keeping Imperial Family from Shrinking; Diet Discussions Could Start in Early May
The Liberal Democratic Party on Friday compiled its view on how to ensure the Imperial family mai...
April 20, 2024
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Travel SpotsNew Tokyo Area Stations Fuse Past and Present
The JR Keiyo Line has been running along the northern shore of Tokyo Bay for over 30 years. But i...
April 20, 2024
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General NewsNew Substances Detected in Benikoji Supplement Ingredients; Health Ministry Finds More Than Puberulic Acid
In the wake of health damage suffered by users of a Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. supplement made...
April 20, 2024
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ObituariesAllman Brothers Band Co-Founder and Legendary Guitarist Dickey Betts Dies at 80
Dickey Betts, who died Thursday at age 80, really was born a ramblin' man.
...April 20, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentLiberal Democratic Party’s Taro Aso Seeks to Build Ties with Donald Trump in New York Ahead of U.S. Presidential Election
Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Taro Aso will visit the United States from Monday to Thur...
April 20, 2024