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Film & TV
New film depicts prejudice faced by Brazilians in Japan
The sadness and anger of Brazilians facing discrimination in Japan, and the bond they form with a Ja...
January 12, 2023
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Sumo
February is real beginning of New Year for giants of raised ring
In Japan, there is a saying that “New Year’s Day is the key to the rest of the year.” However, in th...
January 12, 2023
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Reuters
Sandwich chain Subway eyes sale- source
Sandwich chain Subway is exploring a sale of its business, a source told Reuters on Wednesday. The ...
January 12, 2023
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Washington Post
McCarthy takes speaker perch as GOP stares down new mission: governance
WASHINGTON – Republicans successfully passed their first priority as the new majority Monday, establ...
January 12, 2023
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Washington Post
A 6-year-old is accused of shooting someone at school. He isn’t the first.
The prosecutor sat at a small table across from a 6-year-old boy, watching him color. The kid smiled...
January 12, 2023
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Washington Post
Talk of prosecuting women for abortion pills roils antiabortion movement
Alabama’s attorney general became the most prominent Republican official yet to suggest that pregnan...
January 12, 2023
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Washington Post
Trump campaign officials got subpoena asking new questions about Jan. 6
A wide-ranging subpoena sent to Trump campaign officials last month shows new areas of investigative...
January 12, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Beijing seen shifting stance over control over IT giants
BEIJING — The Chinese Communist Party and the government is increasingly believed to be loosening it...
January 12, 2023
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Defense & Security
Kishida, Sunak Sign Japan-Britain Security Pact
London, (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his British counterpart, Rishi Sunak,...
January 12, 2023
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Manga & Anime
Monk elucidates Buddhism through manga
KYOTO — Life is trying for many commuters in Japan. Some are worried about their workplace relations...
January 12, 2023
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Music
Music can’t be defeated, Original Love musician declares in 1st album in 3½ years
“Why doesn’t everyone just dance and shout to the music once in a while?” musician Takao Tajima said...
January 12, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Massive job cuts signal turning point for information technology sector
U.S. tech giants have announced a series of drastic workforce reductions. It can be said that the ma...
January 12, 2023
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General News
New Year’s goldfish market held in Aichi Pref.
Some of the most beautiful and colorful fish in Japan are seen in all their glory at this year’s fi...
January 12, 2023
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Political Cartoons
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January 12, 2023
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General News
Accident involving 20 vehicles in Nara Pref. injures at least 15
At least 15 people were injured in an accident involving 20 vehicles on the Keinawa Expressway in Ka...
January 12, 2023