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MarketsJapan’s Nikkei Rallies Broadly Amid Wall Street Gains, China Spending
Japan's Nikkei share average rose strongly on Wednesday, continuing its rebound from a three-week lo...
October 25, 2023
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (October 25)
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October 25, 2023
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CompaniesNidec Posts Record Profits for Fiscal 1st Half
KYOTO (Jiji Press) — Nidec Corp. on Monday reported record revenue and profits for its fiscal first ...
October 25, 2023
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Social SeriesShoso-in through Foreign Eyes / Awe-inspiring Shoso-in Treasures Made Cameo in Sherlock Holmes Story
The 75th Annual Exhibition of Shoso-in Treasures will start Saturday at the Nara National Museum, sh...
October 25, 2023
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General NewsLGBTQ+ Hopes High in Japan As Top Court to Rule on Trans Surgery Law
An unprecedented ruling by a Japanese court this month is buoying hopes in the transgender community...
October 25, 2023
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Japan In FocusSecluded ‘Lamp Inn’ Hot Springs in Aomori Restored after Torrential Rains
KUROISHI, Aomori — Aoni Onsen hot spring, known nationwide as “Rampu no Yado” or “Lamp Inn,” in Kuro...
October 25, 2023
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ReutersChina Ousts Defense Minister, the Second Senior Leader to Leave in Three Months
BEIJING, Oct 24 (Reuters) – China removed its defense minister on Tuesday, the second ousting of a s...
October 25, 2023
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EconomyStaff-free Stores Continue to Multiply, Broaden Offerings Despite Pandemic’s End
During the COVID-19 pandemic, unmanned shops drew interest as a way to prevent infection and cater t...
October 25, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Mentions Constitutional Revision, Imperial Succession in Likely Bid to Attract Conservatives
The Constitution was among the items Prime Minister Fumio Kishida mentioned in his policy speech, ur...
October 25, 2023
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Crime & CourtsUniversity of Tokyo PC Infected with Malware in July 2022; Possible Leak of Students’ Addresses, Grades
A computer at the University of Tokyo had been infected with malware, possibly leaking up to 4,341 f...
October 24, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentKishida Stakes All on Plan for Japanese Income Tax Cut; Move is Questioned Even Within Ruling LDP
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida declared his intention to make every effort to tackle rising prices and...
October 24, 2023
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Crime & CourtsSuspect in 1980 N. Korea Abduction Reportedly Dead; Victim Was Lured from Osaka with Promise of Job
One of two men suspected of abducting a Japanese citizen in a 1980 case linked to North Korea has re...
October 24, 2023
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ReutersJapan’s Cosmo Calls Another Shareholder Vote in Activist Defense
TOKYO, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Cosmo Energy Holdings 5021.T said on Tuesday it would call another shareho...
October 24, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Eyes ¥40,000 in Tax Reductions; Govt Aims to Implement Measures As Early As Next Spring
A proposal to reduce income and other taxes by a fixed amount of ¥40,000 per year and to provide low...
October 24, 2023
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ReutersJapan, Denmark to Collaborate on Floating Offshore Wind Technology
TOKYO, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Japan and Denmark are set to agree later on Tuesday to join hands in resea...
October 24, 2023