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The Japan News / Weekly Edition (4/14-4/20)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
April 13, 2023
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Defense & Security
North Korean Missile Launch Triggers J-Alert in Hokkaido
North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile that fell into the Sea of Japan on Thursday morn...
April 13, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Taiwan’s Ruling DPP Nominates Lai for President
Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party on Wednesday chose Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te, 63, as ...
April 13, 2023
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General News
Yellow Dust Observed in Central Tokyo for 1st Time in 2 Years
Yellow dust was observed in central Tokyo on Thursday morning for the first time in two years, as a ...
April 13, 2023
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Politics & Government
G7 Finance Ministers Pledge to ‘Take Action’ to Stabilize Global Financial System
WASHINGTON — G7 finance ministers and central bank governors adopted Wednesday a joint statement ple...
April 13, 2023
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Science
Easy, Tiger: Study Maps Big Cats’ Personalities
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — Ask any pet owner if their beloved companion has a personality and you’ll most of...
April 13, 2023
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General News
Steroids Found in Health Tea Sold in Japan For Hay Fever Relief
Steroids have been detected in a health tea sold to relieve hay fever symptoms, the National Consume...
April 13, 2023
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General News
5 Dead After Fire in Aomori Pref. House; Police Suspect Arson
AOMORI — Five bodies were discovered after a fire destroyed a two-story house in Aomori Prefecture e...
April 13, 2023
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Science
New Orchid Species Discovered in Japan
TOKYO (AFP-Jiji) — A new species of orchid with delicate, glass-like blooms has been discovered by J...
April 13, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Korean Wartime Requisitioned Worker Plaintiffs Get ‘Third-Party’ Payments
A South Korean government-affiliated foundation this month paid an amount equivalent to compensation...
April 13, 2023
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Environment
Dutch Refinery to Feed Airlines’ Thirst for Clean Fuel
ROTTERDAM (AFP-Jiji) — Scaffolding and green pipes envelop a refinery in the port of Rotterdam where...
April 13, 2023
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Companies
Toyota to Launch New Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cell ‘Crown’ Model
Toyota Motor Corp. plans to launch a hydrogen-powered fuel cell version for the new Crown Sedan in a...
April 13, 2023
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General News
ChatGPT: Translator, Writer and Purveyor of Misinformation
ChatGPT uses new learning models called transformers, which were developed by Google in 2017. They a...
April 13, 2023
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Politics & Government
G7 to Seek Ban on Satellite Destruction Tests, Government Sources Say
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized nations plan to call on the international c...
April 13, 2023
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Books & Literature
Haruki Murakami’s 1st novel in 6 years goes on sale in Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Renowned Japanese writer Haruki Murakami’s first full-length novel in around si...
April 13, 2023