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Yomiuri EditorialComing-of-Age Day: New Adults Must Pave Way in Era of Declining Population
As an individual adult, what do you aspire to in these uncertain times? On this day of celebration, ...
January 8, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Arrest of Lawmaker Ikeda: Uncover Full Picture of Factions’ Systematic Wrongdoings
The special investigation squad of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has arrested an Abe ...
January 8, 2024
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Crime & CourtsConcern over Destruction of Evidence Behind Reason to Arrest Ikeda in Political Funds Scandal
Investigations of a series of political funds scandals involving the ruling Liberal Democratic Party...
January 8, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeGap in Debris, Rainwater May Have Saved Elderly Woman; Doctor Describes Rescue as ‘Ray of Hope’
A gap in the debris and rainwater may have helped a woman in her 90s survive for about 124 hours und...
January 8, 2024
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SoccerAomori Yamada Wins All Japan High School Soccer Tournament
Aomori Yamada High School won the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament at the National Stadium in...
January 8, 2024
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ReutersAsia Shares Ebb into the Red as Inflation, Earnings Loom Large
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian shares slipped into the red on Monday as Chinese stocks extended their rece...
January 8, 2024
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Reuters
Dollar Extends Gain Ahead of US Inflation Data
SINGAPORE, Jan 8 (Reuters) - The dollar edged broadly higher on Monday as risk appetite remained sub...
January 8, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeMan Grieves for Wife, Son Lost in Noto Peninsula Earthquake; Holiday Celebration with Grandparents Destroyed by Disaster
Monday marked one week since the massive earthquake that hit the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture,...
January 8, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeMany Noto Peninsula Quake Victims Likely Crushed to Death; 161 People Confirmed Dead, Over 28,000 Living in Shelters
Many of the victims of the Jan. 1 Noto Peninsula Earthquake are believed to have been crushed to dea...
January 8, 2024
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AFP-JIJIN. Korea Conducts Live-Fire Drills Near Maritime Border
SEOUL (AFP-Jiji) — North Korea conducted live-fire drills on its western coast, Seoul’s military sai...
January 8, 2024
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ReutersToyota Motor: To Restart Vehicle Plants in Japan from Monday
TOKYO, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor 7203.T will restart its Japanese vehicle plants on Monday as o...
January 8, 2024
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EuropeUkraine Shows Solidarity with Japan over Jan. 1 Quake
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Sunday expressed solidarity with Ja...
January 8, 2024
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CompaniesHonda Motor Mulling Construction of EV Plant in Canada; Also Eyeing In-House Production of Vehicle Batteries
Honda Motor Co. is considering building an electric vehicle plant in Canada, The Yomiuri Shimbun has...
January 8, 2024
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Associated Press‘Oppenheimer’ Dominates Golden Globes, ‘Poor Things’ Upsets ‘Barbie’ in Comedy
Christopher Nolan's blockbuster biopic “Oppenheimer” dominated the 81st Golden Globes, winning five ...
January 8, 2024
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Japan In FocusTokyo Store Displays Masks Worn by Professional Wrestlers
The area around JR Suidobashi Station is dotted with shops associated with professional wrestling. T...
January 8, 2024