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General News1st puffer fish auction of 2023 takes place in Yamaguchi Pref.
SHIMONOSEKI, Yamaguchi — The New Year’s first auction of puffer fish took place at the Haedomari tem...
January 5, 2023
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Defense & SecurityKishida to reaffirm stronger Japan-U.S. ties in Biden meeting
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is keen to confirm and deepen the Japan-U.S. alliance during his upcomi...
January 5, 2023
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Yomiuri EditorialTimes of political difficulty call for fortitude and finesse / Stable footing no excuse for complacency
There are a mountain of issues that need to be addressed, such as a declining population and soaring...
January 5, 2023
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EconomyBOJ’s JGB buying hits 6-yr high in 2022
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Bank of Japan bought ¥111,060.7 billion in Japanese government bonds in mon...
January 5, 2023
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EconomyBOJ Seen Raising Inflation Forecasts for FY 2022-2024
Tokyo, Jan. 4 (Jiji Press)—The Bank of Japan is expected to revise up its inflation forecasts for fi...
January 5, 2023
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General NewsTokyo Shibuya Ward’s website likely hacked
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward on Wednesday said that its official website largely remain...
January 5, 2023
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Companies3 Major Japan Automakers Post Lower U.S. Sales in 2022
Las Vegas, Jan. 4 (Jiji Press)—Three major Japanese automakers Wednesday reported lower U.S. vehicle...
January 5, 2023
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Companies4 Major Japanese Dept. Stores Enjoy Sales Growth in Dec.
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Four major Japanese department store operators Wednesday reported same-store sale...
January 5, 2023
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General NewsJapan traffic deaths hit record low in 2022
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan saw 2,610 fatalities from traffic accidents in 2022, down by 26 from the ...
January 5, 2023
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (January 5)
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January 5, 2023
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ReutersAmazon CEO says job cuts to exceed 18,000 roles
Jan 4 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc's AMZN.O layoffs will now increase to more than 18,000 roles as par...
January 5, 2023
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Japan In FocusKeio founder Fukuzawa’s perspective on display
Last year marked 150 years since the founder of Keio University Yukichi Fukuzawa (1835-1901) publish...
January 5, 2023
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Washington PostDozens of Russian soldiers killed in massive Donetsk missile strike
Dozens of Russian soldiers were killed in a massive missile strike early on New Year's Day in Ukrain...
January 5, 2023
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Washington PostA family finds swastikas in the lawn as antisemitism surges
The 11-year-old girl in gray sweatpants and a hoodie walked down the porch steps then froze. She st...
January 5, 2023
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Washington PostRussian commanders blamed for heavy losses in New Year’s Day strike
RIGA, Latvia - The deaths of scores of Russian troops in a devastating strike on New Year's Day has ...
January 5, 2023