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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Support Manufacturing Technology for Space-grade Semiconductors
The government is set to support accelerating technology that manufactures space-grade semiconductor...
February 4, 2024
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General NewsHeavy Snow Forecast in Kanto-Koshin Regions; Alert-Level Snowfall Possible Even in Central Tokyo (Update 1)
This is due to the impact of a low-pressure system moving from the southern coast of Honshu to the e...
February 4, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Step Up Efforts to Host Int’l Conferences, Biz Events
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The Japan Tourism Agency will strengthen its measures, such as introducing a new ...
February 4, 2024
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General NewsChina Actively Preparing to Shine at Next Year’s Osaka Expo; Seeks to Enhance Image, Perhaps Lay Groundwork for 2035 Bid
Many countries are lagging in their preparations for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, but China’s proacti...
February 4, 2024
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General NewsSteller’s Sea Eagle Found Dead in Hokkaido; Lead Poisoning Likely Cause
SAPPORO — A Steller’s sea eagle, which was found dead in Ashoro, Hokkaido, is believed to have died ...
February 4, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeProducts from Quake-Hit Hokuriku Popular at Dept. Stores
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Events at Japanese department stores to sell products from the country’s Hokuriku...
February 4, 2024
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Washington PostRachmaninoff’s Last Living Piano Student Lives in Pa. She’s 99.
Child piano prodigy Ruth Slenczynska received an urgent telegram in 1934: Famed pianist and composer...
February 4, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentTurmoil Ahead for 2 LDP Factions Continuing Activities
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Two factions in Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party face a rocky road ahead a...
February 4, 2024
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Defense & SecurityJapan, U.S., South Korea Swiftly Share Radar Info for First Time, Letting Japan Track North Korean Missile More Quickly
Japan, the United States and South Korea immediately shared radar information for the first time whe...
February 4, 2024
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Washington PostSenegal’s President Delays Elections Indefinitely
DAKAR, Senegal - Senegalese President Macky Sall on Saturday announced that elections scheduled for ...
February 4, 2024
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Washington PostU.S. Strikes in Syria and Iraq Kill Dozens of Militants
JERUSALEM - U.S. strikes against Iran-linked militants in Iraq and Syria killed dozens of fighters a...
February 4, 2024
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Washington PostHouse to Vote on Standalone Israel Aid Bill, Setting Up Showdown with Senate
House Republicans are planning to vote on a bill next week that would give billions in military assi...
February 4, 2024
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General NewsSapporo Snow Festival Returns in Full Force; Sculptures Include ‘Golden Kamuy’ Characters
The Sapporo Snow Festival kicked off Sunday, with all three venues of the festival in use after some...
February 4, 2024
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DeliciousMore Interest Leads to Home-Cooked Washoku Overseas
Atsuko Ikeda, a cooking specialist based in London, held a Japanese home cooking class and taught th...
February 4, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialWidening Middle East Conflict: U.S., Iran Should Avoid Direct Clashes
The U.S. military has carried out airstrikes on sites in Iraq and Syria that pro-Iran groups are sai...
February 4, 2024