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Politics & GovernmentJapan Mulls Collecting Funds to Combat Low Birthrate By Adding to Medical Insurance Premiums
The government plans to fund its “extraordinary measures to combat the declining birth rate” by addi...
November 9, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentCriticism of Possible Raises for Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Cabinet Members Could Mean Amounts Will Be Voluntarily Returned to Public Coffers
Growing criticism of draft legislation that would raise the salaries of public servants including Pr...
November 9, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentG7 Ministers Work Out Agreement on Israel-Gaza conflict
It was not always plain sailing, but the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven nations managed to ...
November 9, 2023
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MarketsJapan’s Nikkei Rebounds Sharply From Two-Day Loss on Earnings Boost
TOKYO(Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average made strong gains on Thursday, snapping a two-day loss...
November 9, 2023
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Yomiuri EditorialUnification Church Press Conference: Isn’t Offer Just a Way to Evade Responsibility?
It is hard to believe that the Unification Church is sincerely facing up to the serious damage cause...
November 9, 2023
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Climate ChangeEurope’s Wind Power Goal Hits New Snag: Security
NYSTED WIND FARM, Denmark (Reuters) — As Europe turns to renewable sources to diversify energy suppl...
November 9, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting: Leaders’ Ability to Implement Crises-Aversion Measures Is Tested
Hatred and division are spreading throughout the international community. It is crucial for the Grou...
November 9, 2023
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EnvironmentSatellite Dishes Come Back as Solar Powerhouses
LEUK, Switzerland (Reuters) — High in the Alps, two Swiss companies are repurposing obsolete satelli...
November 9, 2023
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Politics & Government
Kishida Nixes Dissolution of Lower House by Year-End; Says Focused Solely on Tackling Economic, Other Key Issues
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday said he did not intend to dissolve the House of Representat...
November 9, 2023
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PerspectivesForest Bathing at Mt. Mitake; A Serene Day Hike in Western Tokyo
Ask about hiking spots in Tokyo, and you’ll likely first be directed to Mt. Takao. But for the sligh...
November 9, 2023
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (November 9)
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November 9, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Strengthen Semiconductor, AI Infrastructure; Over ¥2 Trillion to be Earmarked in Supplementary Budget
The government plans to earmark about ¥2.06 trillion in its supplementary fiscal 2023 budget to stre...
November 9, 2023
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CompaniesBigmotor May Lose Insurance Agency Registration; Japan’s Financial Watchdog Begins Revocation Discussions
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has begun discussions about revoking Bigmotor Co.’s insurance ag...
November 9, 2023
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General NewsBear Attacks Man in Rural Area of Akita Prefecture; Man Suffers Hand Injuries
A cattle breeder was attacked by a bear in Daisen, Akita Prefecture, on Wednesday morning. ...
November 9, 2023
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EconomyJapan April-Sept. Current Account Surplus Hits Record High
Tokyo, Nov. 9 (Jiji Press)—Japan’s current account surplus in April-September tripled from a year be...
November 9, 2023