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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeNoto Quake Evacuees Urged to Leave Secondary Sites Soon; Hotels Want to Free Up Rooms Ahead of Tourist Surge
KAGA, Ishikawa — The Ishikawa prefectural government has begun briefings for people taking shelter a...
February 9, 2024
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CompaniesBudget Carrier Air Japan Poised to Start Flights to Bangkok; New Airline to Focus on Southeast Asia Routes
New budget carrier Air Japan, a subsidiary of ANA Holdings Inc., will start flights between Narita A...
February 9, 2024
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General NewsSota Fujii Ryuo Wins Third Osho Title, Sets New Record with 20 Consecutive Victories
Shogi master Sota Fujii Ryuo has won his third consecutive Ohso title, defeating eighth-dan challeng...
February 8, 2024
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Asia-PacificSouth Korean Islanders Anxious over North’s Provocations; Surrounding Waters Shelled for Three Days in January
YEONPYEONG ISLAND, South Korea — People living on Yeonpyeong, a remote South Korean island in the Ye...
February 8, 2024
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Asia-PacificS. Korea’s Yoon Praises Kishida as Honest Leader
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Fumio ...
February 8, 2024
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ReutersNorth Korea Scraps All Economic Cooperation with South Korea
SEOUL, Feb 8 (Reuters) - North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly has voted to scrap all agreements w...
February 8, 2024
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ReutersTaiwan Stops New Group Trips to China amid Tourism, Air Route Spat
TAIPEI, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan told its travel agents on Wednesday to stop organizing new group to...
February 8, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentKishida Resolved to Ink Peace Pact with Russia
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday underlined a determination to conclud...
February 8, 2024
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Crime & CourtsCrimes in Japan Rise for 2nd Straight Year
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The number of criminal offenses recognized by police in Japan in 2023 jumped 17...
February 8, 2024
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (2/9-2/15)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
February 8, 2024
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Washington PostTrapped between Two Wars, Ukrainians in Gaza Plead for An Exit
Two years ago, with Russia pummeling Ukraine and nowhere else to flee, 24-year-old Yulia saw her hus...
February 8, 2024
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ReutersBOJ Rules Out Rapid Rate Hikes, Signals Ending Risky Asset Buying
NARA, Japan, Feb 8 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan will likely end its risky asset purchases but avoid...
February 8, 2024
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Travel SpotsBerry Picking and Japanese Sweets of Fresh, Juicy Local Strawberries Offered in Izunokuni, Japan’s Shizuoka Pref.
IZUNOKUNI, Shizuoka — Strawberry picking season has begun in Izunokuni, one of the biggest productio...
February 8, 2024
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General NewsTokyo Ward Unveils System for Evacuation Shelter Info on Digital Boards; Aimed at Assisting Commuters Unable to Return Home
The Chiyoda Ward Office and Mitsubishi Estate Co. unveiled Wednesday a system providing information ...
February 8, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialNorthern Territories Issue: Unacceptable for Russian Control to Be A Fait Accompli
Russia is strengthening various measures to make its illegal occupation of the northern territories ...
February 8, 2024