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Wider WorldEmigres Find Haven in Old Armenian Textile Factory
TUMANYAN, Armenia (Reuters) — A disused Armenian textile factory has become a sanctuary for artists ...
October 26, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Parliamentary Vice Min. Yamada Quits over Affair
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government on Thursday accepted the resignation of Taro Yamada, a member of...
October 26, 2023
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Wider WorldHospital in Southern Gaza Strip Near Collapse as Israel Pounds Area with Airstrikes
JERUSALEM — The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, where Israel has been carrying out heavy airs...
October 26, 2023
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General NewsS. Korean Supreme Court Rules Stolen Statue Belongs to Japanese Temple
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — South Korea’s Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a Buddhist statue stolen fro...
October 26, 2023
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Crime & CourtsJapan Supreme Court’s Transgender Ruling Sparks Joy, Worry; Questions Remain About One Requirement of Relevant Law
Wednesday’s top court decision was seen by some as a step forward in eliminating the suffering and p...
October 26, 2023
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (10/27-11/2)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
October 26, 2023
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CompaniesJapan Mobility Show Focuses On Value of Travel, Reflects Once-In-Century Transformation of Auto Industry
The 2023 Japan Mobility Show clearly illustrates the once-in-a-century transformation taking place i...
October 26, 2023
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Yomiuri EditorialQuestion-and-Answer Session: Is Diet a Place to Compete over Lavish Spending of Funds?
The Diet cannot fulfill its duty if political parties merely compete over the scale of benefits and ...
October 26, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Gender Change Case : Establish a System that Does Not Confuse Society
A situation must be avoided in which society is confused as a result of easing conditions for a chan...
October 26, 2023
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General NewsJapan-Israel Direct Flights Suspended; Japanese Urged to Leave as Soon as Possible
Direct flights between Japan and Israel have been suspended for the time being, with the last flight...
October 26, 2023
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Travel Spots‘Princess Mononoke’ Area of Ghibli Park in Central Japan Shown to Press, Set to Open on Wednesday
A press preview of a new area inspired by the animated film “Mononoke Hime” (“Princess Mononoke”) to...
October 26, 2023
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Set for Worst Day in 3 Weeks as Chip Stocks Tumble
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average slumped on Thursday and was on course for its worst d...
October 26, 2023
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Social SeriesShoso-in through Foreign Eyes / International Exchanges May Help Solve Mysteries on Treasures
The 75th Annual Exhibition of Shoso-in Treasures will start Saturday at the Nara National Museum, sh...
October 26, 2023
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TechnologyWastewater Beer Aims to Help Quench U.S. Drought
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP-Jiji) — With its golden hue and light fruity flavor, the beer being sipped by Aar...
October 26, 2023
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General NewsRina Gonoi, Sexually Abused in Japan’s Self-Defense Forces, Celebrates Time Mag Recognition
NEW YORK — Former Self-Defense Force officer Rina Gonoi — picked as one of Time magazine’s “TIME100 ...
October 26, 2023