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General News
At least 1 injured from M4.9 quake northeast of Tokyo
CHIBA – A woman in her 20s sustained a minor head injury when an earthquake Wednesday caused part of...
November 10, 2022
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Cultural Viewpoints
Autobiographical memories, ‘linguacultures’ and words in specific languages
Some years ago, I was at a party with a Japanese woman, whom I’ll call “Yoko.” As an adult, Yoko had...
November 10, 2022
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Associated Press
Sean Penn loans Oscar to Zelenskyy until Ukraine wins war
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Actor Sean Penn, who is making a documentary about Russia's invasion of Ukraine...
November 10, 2022
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Associated Press
GOP nudges closer to House win; Senate could hinge on runoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans inched closer to a narrow House majority Wednesday, while control of t...
November 10, 2022
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Defense & Security
Japan, U.S. Foreign, Defense Ministers to meet in Jan.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Foreign and defense ministers from Japan and the United States are expected to ...
November 10, 2022
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Coronavirus
Japan not to restrict people’s movement during 8th COVID-19 wave
TOKYO, Nov. 9 (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government has no plans to restrict people’s movement if a...
November 10, 2022
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Art
Adding touch of color with Ukrainian dyeing craft Pysanky
Pysanky are traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs, easily recognizable from their eye-catching colorful ...
November 10, 2022
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Associated Press
Biden hails Democrats’ ‘strong night,’ acknowledges concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden claimed vindication the day after the midterm elections, sayin...
November 10, 2022
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Associated Press
Russia claims pullout from occupied city; Ukraine skeptical
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia's military said Wednesday it will withdraw from the only Ukrainian regio...
November 10, 2022
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Associated Press
Facebook parent Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, 13% of workforce
Facebook parent Meta is laying off 11,000 people, about 13% of its workforce, as it contends with fa...
November 10, 2022
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General News
Depression caused by ‘SOGI’ harassment at work recognized as labor accident
A transgender office worker who developed depression due to so-called SOGI harassment in their offic...
November 10, 2022
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General News
Peanuts sundried in Chiba Prefecture
Workers spread peanuts in nets to sun dry them at a nut-processing facility in Yachimata, Chiba Pref...
November 10, 2022
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Companies
Return of labor shortage sees rise of unmanned convenience stores
Major convenience store operators are gradually increasing the number of stores with unmanned paymen...
November 9, 2022
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General News
M5.0 quake jolts Kanto, Tohoku regions; no tsunami expected
A magnitude 5.0 quake jolted the Kanto and Tohoku regions early Wednesday evening, the Japan Meteoro...
November 9, 2022
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Politics & Government
Kishida says govt to submit bill on damage by religious groups to current Diet session
In connection with issues involving the Unification Church, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated Tues...
November 9, 2022