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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (March 9)
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March 9, 2023
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (3/10-3/16)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
March 9, 2023
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General NewsOusted WHO Official Takeshi Kasai Has Background in Emergency Medicine
Ousted World Health Organization official Takeshi Kasai is a doctor with a background in emergency ...
March 9, 2023
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Asia-PacificSouth Korea to Announce Normalization of GSOMIA Intelligence-sharing Pact
SEOUL — The administration of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol plans to announce the normalizati...
March 9, 2023
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CoronavirusTwo 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 & GovernmentYoon 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 & SecurityJapan, 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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MusicPink 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-PacificIndia 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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Elections980 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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CompaniesJapan 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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BaseballFans 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 PressDeSantis’ 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 PressJill 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