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Politics & Government
Govt Aims to Have Insurance Cover Expenses for Childbirth
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government has started talks to extend the public medical insurance to cove...
March 29, 2023
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Political Cartoons
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March 29, 2023
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Reuters
Miki House Taps ‘Made in Japan’ Appeal for $760 Kids Pyjamas as Home Market Shrinks
TOKYO, March 29 (Reuters) – Japan’s Miki House, a maker of luxury baby and children’s goods in a cou...
March 29, 2023
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Associated Press
King Charles III Keeps Eye on Prize after Tour Starts Late
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s new king will make his debut on the world stage Wednesday, three days later ...
March 29, 2023
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General News
¥2.1 Bil. Left by Deceased with no Relatives in Japan
Money held by municipal governments across Japan after being left behind by people who died with no...
March 29, 2023
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Obituaries
Actress Tomoko Naraoka Dies at 93
Actress Tomoko Naraoka died from pneumonia at a Tokyo hospital on March 23. She was 93. Naraoka, wh...
March 29, 2023
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General News
Japan’s Elementary School Textbooks to See More Digital Content
Coming soon to elementary schools in Japan are QR codes in all textbooks. From the academic year th...
March 29, 2023
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Politics & Government
QR Codes to Grace Pages of Every Elementary School Textbook
All textbooks for elementary schools will include QR codes to access video, audio and other resource...
March 29, 2023
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General News
Kyoto Sightseeing Boat Accident Leaves 1 dead, 1 missing
KYOTO — An oar-powered sightseeing boat carrying 25 passengers and four boatmen on the Hozu River in...
March 29, 2023
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General News
Buoyant School Backpack Developed for Tsunami Protection
SENDAI (Jiji Press) — A central Japan company has developed a “randoseru” backpack for elementary sc...
March 29, 2023
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Politics & Government
New START Contributes to U.S.-Russia Strategic Stability: Matsuno
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The U.S.-Russia New START arms control treaty contributes to the strategic stabil...
March 29, 2023
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Reuters
Taiwan President Defiant after China Threatens Retaliation for US Trip
TAOYUAN, Taiwan/BEIJING, March 29 (Reuters) – External pressure will not stop Taiwan engaging with t...
March 29, 2023
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Associated Press
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy: Any Russian Victory could be Perilous
ON A TRAIN FROM SUMY TO KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Tuesday ...
March 29, 2023
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General News
Spring Pilgrimage Season Arrives on Japan’s Shikoku Island
Pilgrims descend stone steps at Yakuoji temple in Minami, Tokushima Prefecture. People making the fa...
March 29, 2023
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Travel Spots
Tateyama Alpine Route Takes Shape Ahead of Tourist Season
The winding Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route takes shape ahead of the spring tourist season in the snow-...
March 29, 2023