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BaseballMarwin Gonzalez Signs with Japanese Team Orix Buffaloes
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Orix Buffaloes have announced the signing of Marwin Gonzalez, who played last s...
February 16, 2023
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (2/17-2/23)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
February 16, 2023
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ObituariesKomeito Politician Toshiko Hamayotsu Dies
Toshiko Hamayotsu, former Komeito acting representative, died in November 2020, the party announced ...
February 16, 2023
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Asia-PacificBoy Rescued from Thailand Cave Dies in U.K.
LONDON (AFP-Jiji) — One of 12 boys dramatically rescued from a Thai cave in 2018 has died in Britain...
February 16, 2023
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Associated PressPeru Reopens Machu Picchu after Agreement with Protesters
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru's Machu Picchu, an Inca-era stone citadel nestled in its southeastern jungle,...
February 16, 2023
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Asia-PacificSouth Korea Defense Paper Calls North ‘Enemy’
SEOUL (Reuters) — South Korea released its latest defense white paper on Thursday, describing North ...
February 16, 2023
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General NewsJapan Airport Opponents Clash With Riot Police
NARITA, Chiba — Skirmishes broke out Wednesday evening as authorities began the forcible removal of ...
February 16, 2023
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Defense & Security‘Chinese Balloons’ Flew Near Japan’s Important Facilities
The three objects strongly suggesting Chinese surveillance balloons confirmed in Japan’s airspace si...
February 16, 2023
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Washington PostAs Hope Runs Out for Quake Survivors, a Turkish Family Awaits Closure
ISLAHIYE, Turkey - The patch of land not 100 yards from Sakine Demir's home has become a viewing dec...
February 16, 2023
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Washington PostAlarmed by DeSantis, Black Leaders Protest and Prepare for 2024
On Wednesday, long after the 75-year-old considered his marching days over, Oliver was back in front...
February 16, 2023
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Washington PostFive Hours at the Unofficial Starbucks of New York Fashion Week
NEW YORK - Around 1 p.m. last Saturday, the Starbucks at 405 Broadway comes to a near-standstill. Tw...
February 16, 2023
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CompaniesAll 4 Major Japan Beer Makers Log Sales Growth in 2022
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — All of Japan’s four major beer brewers have reported consolidated sales growth ...
February 16, 2023
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Asia-Pacific‘Responsibility’ is the Most Important Quality Among Job Applicants
Demonstrating a sense of responsibility during a job interview will boost one’s chance of getting hi...
February 16, 2023
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EconomyCore Machinery Orders Rise 1.6% in Dec.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s seasonally adjusted core machinery orders in December went up 1.6% from...
February 16, 2023
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Asia-PacificKorean Defense Paper Describes Japan as Close Neighbor
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — South Korea’s Defense Ministry described Japan as a close neighbor in its bienn...
February 16, 2023