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The Japan News / Weekly Edition (10/21-10/27)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
October 20, 2022
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Climate Change
Twilight of the Tigris: Iraq’s mighty river drying up
BAGHDAD (AFP-Jiji) — It was the river that is said to have watered the biblical Garden of Eden and h...
October 20, 2022
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General News
Tokyo’s Adachi Ward offers public bath perks to donors
Make a contribution under the central government’s furusato nozei hometown tax system and receive th...
October 20, 2022
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Environment
Nestle pledges $1 billion to coffee sustainability plan
LONDON (Reuters) — Nestle will spend more than 1 billion Swiss francs ($1 billion) by 2030 on effort...
October 20, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Govt must promote new arrangement through careful explanations
Health insurance cards, which are firmly rooted in society, will shift to a new format. The governme...
October 20, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Tehran’s violent crackdown on people’s movement has limits
Iran’s latest protests can be described as people’s dissatisfaction having erupted over the country’...
October 20, 2022
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Markets
Yen briefly hits ¥150 per dollar
The yen briefly weakened to the ¥150 per dollar level on the Tokyo foreign exchange market on Thursd...
October 20, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
China: Nighttime activities in Shanghai to boost economy
While making big strides to build an international consumption center, Shanghai is exploring nightti...
October 20, 2022
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General News
Sky over Japan’s Chichibu Basin filled with rainbow-colored clouds
A sea of rainbow-colored clouds appeared over the Chichibu Basin in Saitama Prefecture early Thursda...
October 20, 2022
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Imperial Family
Empress Emerita turns 88
The Empress Emerita turned 88 on Thursday. These days she leads an orderly life at the Akasaka Estat...
October 20, 2022
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Film & TV
Deaf actors’ performances help expand opportunities
Opportunities for actors who are deaf are increasing as audiences increasingly embrace diversity, wh...
October 20, 2022
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General News
Ukrainians in Japan feel isolated, struggle to put down new roots
More than 2,000 Ukrainians had entered Japan as of mid-October, according to the Immigration Service...
October 20, 2022
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Music
Noughties hitmaker Hitomi Yaida let her heart lead the way on latest release
Hitomi Yaida’s new album “Alright” on Nippon Columbia hit store shelves last month, marking yet anot...
October 20, 2022
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Coronavirus
Japan lowers travel alert for all countries
The Foreign Ministry has lowered its travel alert for all countries and regions to Level 1, which as...
October 20, 2022
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Political Cartoons
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October 20, 2022