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Politics & GovernmentLDP to End Seasonal Allowances of ‘Ice’ and ‘Mochi’ Money in Factions
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party intends to stop party factions from giving their members an allo...
January 23, 2024
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Kabuki / Noh / RakugoKabuki Stars Nakamura Tokizo, Nakamura Baishi to Change Names in June
Kabuki actors Nakamura Tokizo V, 68, will change his name to Nakamura Manju and his first son, Nakam...
January 23, 2024
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Political SeriesHidden funds: Consequences of a corrupt practice / Loopholes in Political Funds Law Lead to Fundraising Scandal
Every spring, a 64-year-old futon store owner in Hashima, Gifu Prefecture, has visited the local off...
January 23, 2024
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (January 23)
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January 23, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeOnly 20％ of Quake-Hit Evacuees Willing to Move to Secondary Shelter Sites Such as Hotels, Inns
KANAZAWA — More than 10,000 people are still living in evacuation centers three weeks after the mass...
January 23, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialU.K. Post Office Scandal: Fujitsu’s Responsibility to Supervise Subsidiary Part of the Question
Any misconduct at an overseas subsidiary can undermine the credibility of its parent company. This c...
January 23, 2024
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Cooperation among Opposition Parties: Is Calling for More Benefits, Lower Burdens Their ‘Missions’?
Opposition parties cannot win public support just by talking about expanding the provision of benefi...
January 23, 2024
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US & CanadaJapan, U.S. to Discuss Ways to Utilize Russian Assets
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan and the United States will discuss ways to utilize Russian assets that ha...
January 23, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeHeavy Snow Expected in Areas Affected by Japan’s Noto Peninsula Earthquake from Tuesday Evening
Heavy snow was expected from Tuesday evening in the Hokuriku and Chugoku regions, including areas af...
January 23, 2024
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EconomyKishida Calls for Larger Pay Increases This Spring
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday called for larger pay increases this spr...
January 23, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeNoto Airport to Reopen for Commercial Flights Saturday
TOKYO, Jan. 23 (Jiji Press) — Commercial flight operations using Noto Airport, in a central Japan re...
January 23, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Collaborate with Turkmenistan on Decarbonization; Eyes Improving Ties with Central Asian Countries
Japan and Turkmenistan agreed on Monday to strengthen cooperation in the fields of decarbonization a...
January 23, 2024
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TechnologyJapan Lunar Lander May Begin Recharging in Few Days
TOKYO, Jan. 22 (Jiji Press)—A small unmanned Japanese probe that failed to recharge after landing on...
January 23, 2024
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Manga & AnimeCultural Affairs Agency to Launch Research on Preserving Original Manga Drawings
The Cultural Affairs Agency decided to examine the conditions of original drawings by leading manga ...
January 23, 2024
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CompaniesRapidus Opens Office in Northern Japan’s Hokkaido
CHITOSE, Hokkaido, Jan. 22 (Jiji Press) — Rapidus Corp. opened an office on Monday in Chitose, Hokka...
January 23, 2024