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Washington Post
Think America is a ‘Christian nation’? George Washington didn’t.
At the White House's Hanukkah celebration Monday night, President Biden attested to the "permanence"...
December 22, 2022
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Markets
Tokyo stocks rebound on buybacks
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tokyo stocks snapped their five-session losing streak Thursday thanks to buybac...
December 22, 2022
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Washington Post
Budget deal falls far short on Biden’s promise of climate aid
This is a tale of two Megs: Meghan Markle and Megan Thee Stallion, the actress-turned-duchess and th...
December 22, 2022
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Washington Post
What Meghan and Megan tell us about the abuse of Black women
This is a tale of two Megs: Meghan Markle and Megan Thee Stallion, the actress-turned-duchess and th...
December 22, 2022
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Crime & Courts
Ex-Aoki execs plead guilty to bribery over Tokyo Games
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Three former executives of Japanese apparel maker Aoki Holdings Inc. on Thursda...
December 22, 2022
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Politics & Government
Ruling party rattled by scandals involving LDP lawmakers
Another resignation, another blow for the Liberal Democratic Party. Kentaro Sonoura resigned as a Ho...
December 22, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Deepen surveys, research to provide adequate support
The number of children who have difficulty with learning, building interpersonal relationships and o...
December 22, 2022
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Weekly Edition
The Japan News / Weekly Edition (12/23-1/5)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
December 22, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Where did large sum of money from fundraising go?
A series of political and money scandals involving Diet members has worsened the public’s distrust. ...
December 22, 2022
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Crime & Courts
Japan ex-lawmaker indicted on charges of underreporting fundraising income
A summary indictment was filed Thursday against former House of Representatives member Kentaro Sonou...
December 22, 2022
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Economy
Govt expects 1.5% growth in FY2023
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government on Thursday adopted an official projection that the country’s gr...
December 22, 2022
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General News
¥280.3 billion left out of Tokyo Games expense report
A total of ¥280.3 billion in athlete training and facility maintenance costs was not included in the...
December 22, 2022
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Defense & Security
4 China vessels enter Japanese territorial waters
Four Chinese Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters around the Senkaku Islands, Oki...
December 22, 2022
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Climate Change
Large-scale offshore wind farm begins operation
AKITA — Commercial operation of Japan’s first large-scale offshore wind farm began at Noshiro Port i...
December 22, 2022
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General News
Police officers attempted cover-up of wrong-way driving
OSAKA — Two police officers in Osaka Prefecture have been disciplined for driving a police car the w...
December 22, 2022