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Associated PressRussian Massacre Suspects’ Homeland Is Plagued by Poverty and Religious Strife
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The four men charged with the massacre at a Moscow theater have been iden...
March 26, 2024
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BaseballShohei Ohtani Says He Never Bet on Sports, Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara Stole Money, Told Lies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani said Monday he never bet on sports or knowingly paid any gamblin...
March 26, 2024
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Defense & SecurityStronger Command Authority Eyed for U.S. Forces Japan to Enhance Coordination With Self-Defense Forces
The U.S. government is preparing to strengthen the command authority of U.S. forces in Japan, in ...
March 26, 2024
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SumoTakerufuji Endures Ankle Injury To Deliver Memorable Match; Secures Historic Win
OSAKA — Takerufuji became the first wrestler in 110 years to win a grand sumo tournament champion...
March 26, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentKishida: Nothing Has Been Decided for Meeting with N. Korean Leader Kim
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that nothing has been decided for a summit meeting between hims...
March 25, 2024
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Defense & SecurityDefense Minister Minoru Kihara Attends Ceremony to Launch 3rd Island Defense Regiment; Emphasizes Importance of Strengthening Defense
Defense Minister Minoru Kihara on Sunday attended a ceremony to launch the 3rd Amphibious Rapid D...
March 25, 2024
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Associated PressNorth Korea Says Japan’s Prime Minister Offered to Meet with Leader Kim Jong Un Soon
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Monday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida offe...
March 25, 2024
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ReutersUS Eyes Change to Military Command in Japan as China Threat Looms, Sources Say
TOKYO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida w...
March 25, 2024
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Cultural ViewpointsBeyond the Paper Screen / Homemaking on the Go Never Really Stops
It was a typical day in Oregon in mid-May: drizzles, clouds, five minutes of sunshine, drizzles a...
March 25, 2024
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EconomyBOJ Jan. Meeting Discussed Policy after Negative Rate Lifting
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Bank of Japan policymakers at their meeting in January discussed proactively...
March 25, 2024
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Travel SpotsJapan’s Towada-Hachimantai National Park Chosen as ‘Tourism Resource’ to Attract High Quality Hotels
The Environment Ministry has selected Towada-Hachimantai National Park’s Lake Towada area as a m...
March 25, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentCabinet Approval Rating Almost Unchanged at 25％; BOJ Monetary Policy, Shunto Wage Negotiations Topics in Latest Survey
The approval rating of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet stood at 25% in a recent Yomiuri Sh...
March 25, 2024
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General NewsHand-dyed Banners for Children’s Day Prepared by Saga Pref. Artists
Artisans color banners for Children’s Day on May 5 at a workshop in Ogi, Saga Prefecture, as the ...
March 25, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentForeign Minister Kamikawa Ranked 3rd in List of LDP Leader Hopefuls; Former LDP Secretary General Takes 1st Place
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa was ranked third in list of politicians in a nationwide public opi...
March 25, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Moscow Terrorism: Russia Misjudged Threat While Prioritizing Aggression against Ukraine
Terrorism that indiscriminately kills and injures innocent people is utterly unforgivable. It could ...
March 25, 2024