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Political PulseKishida Should Not Gamble on the Sincerity of North Korea
Since the start of the year, we have seen a North Korean charm offensive aimed at Japan, and Japa...
March 9, 2024
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General NewsForeign Newspaper Carriers in Tokyo Begin Neighborhood Patrol during Deliveries
Eight foreign students who work as newspaper carriers at Yomiuri Shimbun sales locations known as...
March 9, 2024
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Imperial FamilyCrown Prince, Crown Princess Welcome Brunei’s Royal Couple at Haneda Airport; State Guests in Japan Until Monday
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko welcomed Brunei’s Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Bil...
March 9, 2024
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Social Series13 Years Since the Great East Japan Earthquake / Decommissioning of Fukushima Nuclear Plant in 40 Years Seems Doubtful; Three Mile Island Cleanup to Take Nearly 60 Years
This is the fourth installment of a series that explores the current reality in areas affected by...
March 8, 2024
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General NewsImport Bans for Counterfeit Products Increased for the Third Consecutive Year Last Year, Including Fake Shohei Ohtani Jersey
The number of counterfeit branded products imported in 2023 and stopped by customs nationwide for...
March 8, 2024
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Asia-PacificIndian Foreign Minister Seeks Stronger Ties With Japan; Countries Share Concern Over Territorial Moves by China
“Given the recent changes in Japanese defense and security policy, I see a lot of potential to en...
March 8, 2024
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EconomyJapan Logs ¥438 Billion Current Account Surplus in January
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan posted a current account surplus of ¥438.2 billion in January against ...
March 8, 2024
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Washington PostJudge Cannon Sets Hearing Next Week in Trump Documents Case
U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon ordered a hearing next week for legal arguments in the loomi...
March 8, 2024
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Washington PostRupert Murdoch is Engaged Again. No, Seriously.
Now that he’s no longer running Fox, Rupert Murdoch probably has extra time on his hands. But he’...
March 8, 2024
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Crime & CourtsLawsuits Filed in Japan to Overturn Dual Surname Ban
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Twelve plaintiffs Friday filed lawsuits in Japan against laws that prohibit ...
March 8, 2024
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Washington PostMigrant Drownings in Pacific Ocean Soared after Border Wall Expansion
The number of migrants who drowned in the Pacific Ocean trying to reach the United States rose sh...
March 8, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentLDP to Punish Its Lawmakers for Violations of Political Funds Control Law; Factions to Be Banned in Current Form
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday gave its support to draft amendments to its inter...
March 8, 2024
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Washington PostSweden Finally Joins NATO in Expansion Spurred by Putin’s Ukraine War
Sweden officially joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Thursday, a historic shift tha...
March 8, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentUpper House Ethics Council Meeting on Political Fund Scandals Arranged for March 14 or 15; 32 Lawmakers May be Questioned
The House of Councillors’ Deliberative Council on Political Ethics voted unanimously Friday to ho...
March 8, 2024
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CompaniesNissan Unfairly Reduces ¥3 Bil. in Payments to Suppliers
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Nissan Motor Co. has unfairly reduced a total of about ¥3,020 million in pay...
March 8, 2024