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General News
Horse Racing Fans Send Fresh Meals to Retired Stars
An online service called “Nama Bokuso Bank,” or “fresh fodder bank,” has quickly gained popularity a...
March 19, 2023
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Troubleshooter
My Son Seems to be a Shell of His Former Self after Separation from His Wife
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a female part-time worker in my 50s. I’m seeking your advice regarding my ...
March 19, 2023
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Japan In Focus
Fukuoka: Residents Recreate Bygone U.S. Base Recipes
FUKUOKA — Recipes created by the wives of U.S. military personnel have been translated and reproduce...
March 19, 2023
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Environment
Japan Begins Process to Return Crested Ibis to Wild on Mainland
This year marks 20 years since the native-born Japanese crested ibis (see below) was declared extinc...
March 19, 2023
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Defense & Security
Kishida, Scholz Confirm Efforts to Continue Support for Ukraine
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held summit talks in Tokyo on Saturda...
March 18, 2023
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Politics & Government
Kishida to Expand ODA in Move Toward Free and Open Indo-Pacific
Japan will expand its official development assistance (ODA) to developing and emerging economies in ...
March 18, 2023
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Politics & Government
Kishida, Scholz to Confirm Cooperation for G7 Summit in Hiroshima
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday at the prime ...
March 18, 2023
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Reuters
Germany to Seek Closer Ties with Japan amid Supply Chain Tension
TOKYO – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz touched down in Japan on Saturday with six of his ministers, l...
March 18, 2023
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Politics & Government
Kishida Vows to Improve Parental Leave Benefits
Prime Minister Fumio Kihida has announced plans to overhaul the parental leave system, including a m...
March 18, 2023
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Companies
Tokyo-area Train Fares Raised by ¥10
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — East Japan Railway Co., or JR East, Tokyo Metro Co. and other railway operators...
March 18, 2023
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Economy
Japanese Government and Bank of Japan Vow Cooperation amid Global Market Turmoil
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Officials from the government and the Bank of Japan on Friday affirmed they wil...
March 18, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Young Afghans Train to Be Midwives for Villages
FOLADI VALLEY, Afghanistan (Reuters) — In a small village circled by velvety white snow-topped mount...
March 18, 2023
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Baseball
Samurai Japan Practice in Miami Ahead Of Mexico Semifinal
MIAMI — Five Samurai Japan players, including Chiba Lotte Marines hard-throwing hurler Roki Sasaki, ...
March 18, 2023
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Markets
Tokyo Stocks Likely to Be Determined by Outcome of Fed’s Policy-Setting Meeting
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The direction of the Tokyo stock market this week is likely to be determined by...
March 18, 2023
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General News
Japan Prefecture to Grant Schoolkids 3 Days’ Leave Each Year
Public school students in Aichi Prefecture will from fiscal 2023 get up to three weekday holidays a ...
March 18, 2023