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General NewsDoctor Yellow Shinkansen Shrine to be Displayed in Nagoya from Jan. 2 to Jan. 29
The Doctor Yellow Shrine, with a yellow torii gate, will be displayed at SCMAGLEV and Railway Park i...
December 31, 2023
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Associated PressMexico and Venezuela Restart Repatriation Flights amid Pressure to Curb Soaring Migration to U.S.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico and Venezuela announced Saturday that they have restarted repatriation fli...
December 31, 2023
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TroubleshooterI Don’t Find My Grandchild Cute. Am I Abnormal?
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a man in my 60s living on a pension. My first grandchild was born last yea...
December 31, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Boost Ties with Africa, with Eye on China
Tokyo, Dec. 31 (Jiji Press)—The Japanese government is intensifying its diplomatic efforts with Afr...
December 31, 2023
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CompaniesRehiring of Former Employees on Rise in Japan
Tokyo, Dec. 31 (Jiji Press)—A growing number of Japanese companies are moving to rehire former empl...
December 31, 2023
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Troubleshooter
I’m Losing Sleep over My Disheveled High School Daughter
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a female company worker in my 40s. I need your advice about my messy high ...
December 31, 2023
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ObituariesComedian Toshio Sakata, Known as ‘Aho no Sakata,’ Dies at 82
Toshio Sakata, a comedian popularly known by the nickname “Aho no Sakata” (Sakata the Idiot) with su...
December 31, 2023
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Associated PressNetanyahu Says Gaza War on Hamas Will Go on for ‘Many More Months,’ Thanks US for New Weapons Sales
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that Israel's war o...
December 31, 2023
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General NewsSex Abuse Consultations for Men on Rise after Johnny’s Scandal
Tokyo, Dec. 30 (Jiji Press)—Tokyo police have been receiving an increasing number of requests for s...
December 31, 2023
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ReutersNorth Korea Plans for Three More Reconnaissance Satellites as It Sets Policy Goals (Update 1)
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea says policy goals for next year includes launching three additional mi...
December 31, 2023
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Asia-PacificHitachi Zosen Deposited ¥6.6 Mil. to Court after Losing Lawsuit; S. Korean Plaintiff Expresses Intent to Receive It
SEOUL — Hitachi Zosen Corp. deposited money with a South Korean high court after losing a 2019 lawsu...
December 31, 2023
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General News‘I Want to See Otaki in My Dreams’; Reminiscing on an Old Friend
MORIOKA — Saturday marked 10 years since the death of Japanese musician Eiichi Otaki at age 65. He i...
December 31, 2023
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Crime & CourtsSignboard Stolen at Kosetsuken, Calligraphy Store Favored by Tanizaki and Mushakoji
A historic calligraphy supply store called Kousetsuken had a wooden signboard in the shape of a brus...
December 30, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentNew Japan Research Center to Probe Risks Associated with Generative AI Models
The government plans to establish a new research center as early as next April to study risks associ...
December 30, 2023
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Associated PressFederal Agency Orders Recall of Hazardous Magnetic-ball Kits Sold at Walmart.com
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal agency on Friday recalled toys sold at Walmart.com containing powerfu...
December 30, 2023