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EconomyHousehold spending marks 1st decrease in 6 months
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese household spending in November 2022 fell 1.2% from a year before in in...
January 11, 2023
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General NewsJapan university cheer squads struggling to survive
University cheer squads are in a battle for survival. Traditionally, such groups offer encouragement...
January 11, 2023
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TechnologyDigital healthcare draws attention at CES show
LAS VEGAS — Displays related to the use of digital technology for diagnosis and treatment drew much ...
January 11, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentU.S. to form island-response regiment on Okinawa
To deal swiftly with contingencies around Japan’s remote islands, the U.S. Marine Corps stationed in...
January 10, 2023
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Crime & CourtsSuspected shooter of ex-PM Abe to face indictment after end of psychiatric evaluation
The suspect in the shooting death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will soon face indictment afte...
January 10, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, U.S. to sign space development cooperation accord
WASHINGTON — The Japanese and U.S. governments aim to sign a comprehensive accord for cooperation in...
January 10, 2023
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General NewsMost Coming-of-Age Day ceremonies stick with 20-year-olds
The lowering of the legal age of adulthood to 18 last year has caused a gray zone for Coming-of-Age ...
January 10, 2023
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Defense & SecurityJapan-U.S. Security Treaty to be applied to outer space
Japan and the United States have decided that Article 5 of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty, which sti...
January 10, 2023
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General NewsSecurity drill conducted at the Univ. of Tokyo ahead of major exam
Looking to better respond to a repeat of a stabbing incident last year at the time of entrance exami...
January 10, 2023
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General NewsMSDF destroyer unable to navigate after loud impact sound
The Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Inazuma became unable to navigate Tuesday after possibly s...
January 10, 2023
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Associated PressChina suspends visas for South Koreans in retaliation
BEIJING (AP) — China suspended visas Tuesday for South Koreans to come to the country for tourism or...
January 10, 2023
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General NewsJapan’s travel program resumes with less financial support
The government’s nationwide travel support program, which is aimed at boosting domestic tourism, res...
January 10, 2023
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Wider WorldJapan’s Hayashi Denounces Riots in Brazil
BRASILIA (Jiji Press) — Visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on Monday denounced vio...
January 10, 2023
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CoronavirusJapan govt asks drugstores to prevent bulk purchases of fever reducers
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has asked drugstores and pharmacies to take measures to preve...
January 10, 2023
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General News5,000 run in ‘lucky men’ shrine race held for 1st time in 3 years
KOBE — A centuries-old race to select three “lucky men” took place at Nishinomiya Shrine in Nishinom...
January 10, 2023