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General NewsMegumi Yokota’s Brother Urges Japan-North Korea Talks for Swift Return of Japanese Abductees
Takuya Yokota, a representative of the Association of Families of Victims Kidnapped by North Kore...
April 5, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentKishida to Tout Japan’s Defense Spending in U.S. Speech; Outline Highlights Bilateral ‘Tomodachi’ Relationship
In his address to the U.S. Congress next week, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will note that the in...
April 5, 2024
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Defense & SecurityJapan’s Self-Defense Forces Eye Joining Balikatan Exercises; U.S.-Philippine Drills Involved Over 17,000 Personnel Last Year
WASHINGTON — Full-scale participation by Japan’s Self-Defense Forces is being considered for annu...
April 5, 2024
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Defense & SecurityJapan PM says Importance of Japan-U.S. Ties Won’t Change; Kishida Hopes Toyota Plant Shows Japan’s Economic Influence in U.S.
With the outcome of the election becoming increasingly uncertain, Kishida plans to use his state ...
April 5, 2024
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Asia-PacificDeath Toll Rises to 10 in Taiwan Earthquake; Rescue Efforts Continue for People Stranded at Taroko Gorge
Hualien, Taiwan — The death toll from the powerful earthquake in Taiwan has risen to 10 as of Fri...
April 5, 2024
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Imperial FamilyLDP Shows Understanding on Imperial Succession Plan; Former Male Members Could Be Adopted Back into Imperial Family
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday expressed understanding for a plan to use the ado...
April 5, 2024
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US & CanadaU.S. Experts Report Calls for Integrated U.S.-Japan Alliance
Washington, April 4 (Jiji Press)—A group of U.S. bipartisan experts on U.S.-Japan relations relea...
April 5, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentLDP Demands Ryu Shionoya Submit Notice of Leaving Party by April 13; Failure to Do So Means Expulsion
The Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday demanded former education minister Ryu Shionoya to submi...
April 5, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialEarthquake in Taiwan: Provide as Much Support as Possible to Damaged Areas
Taiwan has been hit by another major earthquake. It is hoped that Japan, as a neighbor that share...
April 5, 2024
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LDP’s Decision to Take Disciplinary Action: Will This Lead to Party Revitalization?
Although the ruling Liberal Democratic Party appears to have taken responsibility to some extent ...
April 5, 2024
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Defense & SecurityU.S. to Deploy Medium-Range Missile System in Indo-Pacific; Aiming to Strengthen Deterrence Against China
The U.S. military plans to deploy medium-range missiles in the Indo-Pacific region, Gen. Charles ...
April 5, 2024
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Associated PressYellen Calls for Level Playing Field for U.S. Workers and Firms during China Visit
GUANGZHOU, China (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called Friday for a level playing fi...
April 5, 2024
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Defense & SecurityKishida to Outline Future Vision for Japan-U.S. Ties in U.S. Congressional Address; Seeks to Boost Defense, Security Cooperation
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida intends to convey his vision for the future relationship between Jap...
April 5, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Slumps in Worst Week Since Dec 2022 as Tech Tumbles (Update 1)
TOKYO, April 5 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average tumbled nearly 2% to a three-week low on ...
April 5, 2024
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BaseballShohei Ohtani Showered with Sunflower Seeds in Celebration for His 1st Homerun Since Joining Dodgers
CHICAGO - Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani caught a shower of sunflower seeds on his face after hitt...
April 5, 2024