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Associated PressIndonesia to Deport Japanese Man Accused of Role in $90 Million Investment Fraud
BATAM, Indonesia (AP) — A Japanese man accused of helping to run a $90 million investment scam wi...
March 13, 2024
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Associated PressPresident Joe Biden Has Won Enough Delegates to Clinch the 2024 Democratic Nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, who took office aiming to steady a nation convulsed by the...
March 13, 2024
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Japan In FocusAomori Pref. Local Performing Arts Festival Attracts 400 People; Performances Include Traditional ‘Wild Horse’ Dance
IMABETSU, Aomori — A festival was held that featured local performing arts for a performance in I...
March 13, 2024
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Ramen of JapanHonma / Owner Hailing from Ramen Kingdom Yamagata Offers Variety of Dishes Fit for Royalty; Locally Sourced Ingredients Key to Authenticity
There’s a particular ramen restaurant near Komagome Station on the JR Yamanote Line. The owner, who...
March 13, 2024
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General NewsJapan’s Kairos Rocket Explodes Immediately after Launch; Rocket’s Developer Vows to Press On (UPDATE 3)
KUSHIMOTO, Wakayama--The first launch of the KAIROS rocket developed by Space One Co. exploded im...
March 13, 2024
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Associated PressPentagon to Give Ukraine $300 Million in Weapons Even as It Lacks Funds to Replenish US Stockpile
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon will rush about $300 million in weapons to Ukraine after finding s...
March 13, 2024
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General NewsBeware of Sleeping In Public; Number of Thefts, Accidents Involving Drunken Nappers on Rise Across Japan
A growing number of intoxicated people are having their pockets picked after falling asleep on th...
March 13, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Contribute ¥2.9 Bil. to IAEA for Nuclear Safety, Marine Monitoring Initiatives; Includes Support for Ukraine, Pacific Island Countries
The government intends to provide about ¥2.9 billion in support to the International Atomic Energ...
March 13, 2024
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EuropeEstonian Foreign Minister Urges Use of Russia’s Frozen Assets for Ukraine; Democracy ‘Not Granted’ in Today’s World
Efforts to promptly support Ukraine are indispensable, including taking steps to supply ammunitio...
March 12, 2024
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Companies“Monster Hunter: World” Hits 25 Mil. Units Sold, a Capcom Record, on Strong Download Sales in Emerging Markets
Global sales of action game “Monster Hunter: World” have surpassed 25 million units, Capcom Co. s...
March 12, 2024
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Film & TVJapanese Films’ Success in U.S. Likely to Spur Overseas Strategy among Japan Firms; Movie Exports up 600％ over Decade
The success of Japanese films “Godzilla Minus One” and “Kimitachi wa Do Ikiruka” (“The Boy and th...
March 12, 2024
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GlobalJapan’s Call for Rule of Law Contributed to Tomoko Akane’s Election as ICC President; Japan Is Largest Financial Contributor to ICC
THE HAGUE — Factors that contributed to the recent election of International Criminal Court Judge...
March 12, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, Brunei to Upgrade Ties to Strategic Partnership
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Brunei Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah have...
March 12, 2024
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Defense & SecurityJapan Govt Increasingly Wary of Additional North Korean Satellite Launches; Tokyo to Enhance Cooperation with Washington, Seoul
The Japanese government is becoming increasingly wary of any additional launches by North Korea o...
March 12, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentLDP OKs Rules Banning Traditional Factions
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Liberal Democratic Party on Tuesday adopted new internal rules prohibiti...
March 12, 2024