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CoronavirusJapan Mulls Lowering COVID-19 Classification Around Early May
The government is considering lowering the classification of COVID-19 under the Infectious Diseases ...
January 21, 2023
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CoronavirusJapan to Consider Relaxing Indoor Mask-Wearing Guidelines
Now that the classification of COVID-19 will be lowered in spring to Category V, the government will...
January 21, 2023
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General NewsChina to partially lift ban on overseas group travel
The Chinese government, which has taken steps to change its zero-COVID policy, announced Friday that...
January 21, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentFukushima Promotes Local Food at Event in Washington
WASHINGTON — Fukushima Gov. Masao Uchibori held a sales promotion event in Washington on Thursday fo...
January 21, 2023
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AFP-JIJIIn Cold Davos, Warmer Days Seen for the World Economy
DAVOS, Switzerland — An air of optimism for the global economy blew through Davos last week after fe...
January 21, 2023
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CompaniesJapan Convenience Store Sales Hit Record High in 2022
TOKYO — Convenience store sales in Japan in 2022 rose 3.7% from the previous year to a record high o...
January 21, 2023
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RussiaRussia Claims Progress in Eastern Ukraine; Kyiv Craves Tanks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia claimed Friday to have captured a village in eastern Ukraine as part of ...
January 21, 2023
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Travel SpotsHokkaido Ice Hotel Reopens for Brief Winter Run
SAPPORO — Hoshino Resorts has opened the doors of its Ice Hotel for the season in Shimukappu, Hokkai...
January 21, 2023
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AFP-JIJINetflix’s Hastings Gives Up CEO Title; Peters Named Co-Chief
Netflix Inc. cofounder Reed Hastings is stepping aside as chief executive officer of the company he’...
January 21, 2023
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CompaniesTEPCO to Seek Govt Approval for Household Rate Hike
TOKYO — Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. plans to apply as early as this week for governme...
January 21, 2023
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Asia-PacificS. Korea: Quality, Accurate Translations of K-dramas, Movies are Needed to Reach More Fans
Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho made headlines by using his acceptance speech at the 2020 Golden...
January 21, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Issue Bonds for Financial Aid to Ukraine
TOKYO — The Japanese government is preparing to issue special bonds to a World Bank Group fund to he...
January 21, 2023
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Associated Press
Church of England Apologizes for Treatment of LGBTQ People
LONDON (AP) — The Church of England formally apologized Friday for its treatment of LGBTQ people, ev...
January 21, 2023
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Asia-PacificMalaysia: Actress Michelle Yeoh Wins Golden Globe
Michelle Yeoh made history on Jan. 11 after becoming Malaysia’s first-ever Golden Globe award winner...
January 21, 2023
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Asia-PacificThe AP Interview: Envoy Says Taiwan Learns from Ukraine War
WASHINGTON (AP) — Taiwan has learned important lessons from Ukraine’s war that would help it deter a...
January 21, 2023