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Coronavirus
Two Lions Die After Infection With Coronavirus in Japan
Two lions have died after contracting the novel coronavirus at Adventure World, a theme park in Shi...
March 9, 2023
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Politics & Government
Yoon set to visit Tokyo in Japan-ROK milestone / Restart of reciprocal visits eyed
The governments of Japan and South Korea are planning the resumption of reciprocal visits by their t...
March 9, 2023
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Defense & Security
Japan, U.K., Italy Defense Ministers to Meet in Tokyo
Japan, the United Kingdom and Italy have finalized a plan to hold defense ministerial talks in Toky...
March 9, 2023
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Music
Pink Lady Mie Presents Duo’s Top Songs in New Light
To mark the 40th anniversary of her solo debut, vocalist Mie — one half of pop idol duo Pink Lady — ...
March 9, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
India Leads World in Internet Shutdowns for 5th Year in a Row
India imposed by far the highest number of internet shutdowns in the world in 2022, internet advocac...
March 9, 2023
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Elections
980 Races Expected in Japan’s Upcoming Local Elections
A total of 980 local leadership and assembly races are expected to be held in the upcoming unified ...
March 9, 2023
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Companies
Japan Regulator Casts Doubt on TEPCO Nuclear Plant Restart
Issues in the inspection of TEPCO’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant are making it difficult f...
March 9, 2023
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Baseball
Fans Get Early Start on Hot WBC Memorabilia
Hundreds of fans wait in a long, winding line for the souvenir shop at Tokyo Dome on Thursday mornin...
March 9, 2023
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Associated Press
DeSantis’ New Disney World Board Hints at Future Controversy
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The first meeting of the new board of Walt Disney World's government —...
March 9, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Exciting to Watch Top-Tier Ballplayers Pit Power, Skills against Each Other
The 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) has begun, pitting nations and regions against each other to d...
March 9, 2023
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Associated Press
Jill Biden Calls on Men to Support Women Fighting for Rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden on Wednesday praised a group of women from around the world, including ...
March 9, 2023
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Economy
Japan’s Lower House Approves Ueda as Next BOJ Chief
TOKYO, March 9 (Reuters) - Japan's lower house of parliament on Thursday approved the government's a...
March 9, 2023
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Associated Press
Report: 6-year-old Won’t Be Charged after Shooting Teacher
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Authorities in the Virginia city where a 6-year-old shot and wounded his teache...
March 9, 2023
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Politics & Government
NHK Party Leader Quits amid Strife over Absent Upper House Member
Takashi Tachibana resigned as leader of the NHK Party on Wednesday, announcing the move at a press c...
March 9, 2023
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Associated Press
U.S. probes Tesla Autopilot, Steering Wheels That Can Come Off
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety regulators are turning up the heat on Tesla, announcing investigations in...
March 9, 2023