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Markets
Yen rises past ¥130 per dollar for 1st time in 7 months
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The yen strengthened past ¥130 per dollar in thin trading on Tuesday, during th...
January 3, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Control by superpowers through use of force unacceptable / Strengthen unity to protect freedom, cooperation
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has changed the world drastically. Invasion of another country by a nuc...
January 3, 2023
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Politics & Government
Choppy waters expected in upcoming Diet session
The government and the ruling parties are likely to come up against some challenges in the upcoming ...
January 3, 2023
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Companies
Sweet bean paste gaining popularity in U.S., Europe
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Sweet bean paste, a key ingredient in traditional Japanese confectionery, has b...
January 3, 2023
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Delicious
Gummy candies with harder textures win new fans
Convenience stores and supermarkets have increasingly put a certain type of candy on their shelves: ...
January 3, 2023
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Reuters
Asia shares skid on China woes, yen hits 6-month high
SYDNEY (Reuters) — Asian share markets slipped on Tuesday amid concerns the rapid spread of coronavi...
January 3, 2023
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Delicious
Local govt official makes tarts to boost industry
UTSUNOMIYA — To promote Tochigi Prefecture’s agricultural products, a government official with a swe...
January 3, 2023
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Economy
Department stores cross fingers for sales recovery
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese department store chains, welcoming a third New Year’s Day since the st...
January 3, 2023
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General News
Foreign trainees forced to pay huge fees to mediators
Foreign trainees in Japan’s technical intern program come to this nation after paying huge fees to m...
January 3, 2023
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Politics & Government
Sensing crisis, U.S. looks to push Japan-ROK cooperation
Japan and South Korea are considering the immediate sharing of information related to North Korean m...
January 3, 2023
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Olympics & Paralympics
Tokyo Games committee to be completely terminated in March
A liquidating corporation that has taken over the operations of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics o...
January 2, 2023
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Reuters
North Korea’s Kim sacks No. 2 military official
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea has sacked Pak Jong Chon, the second most powerful military official a...
January 2, 2023
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Washington Post
Hungry and on the march as the climate heats up: Termites in Australia
TENNANT CREEK, Australia - In a forgotten restaurant behind a gas station in this country's red cent...
January 2, 2023
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Washington Post
Inside Louisiana’s forced prison labor and a failed overhaul attempt
BATON ROUGE - Breakfast at Louisiana's state Capitol includes fresh coffee, cookies and egg sandwich...
January 2, 2023
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Washington Post
The country moved on from covid. This homeless shelter is stuck in it.
Each night, as the temperature plummets and dozens seek refuge inside Arlington County, Va.'s larges...
January 2, 2023