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Politics & Government
CDPJ’s Gemba to attend; LDP’s Murakami to skip Abe’s state funeral
Former Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan said he plans...
September 21, 2022
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Politics & Government
CDPJ lawmakers slam members planning to attend state funeral
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan lawmakers have condemned fellow members who plan to atten...
September 21, 2022
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Imperial Family
Japan’s Emperor, Empress return from Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
The Emperor and Empress arrived at Haneda Airport in Tokyo on Tuesday on a government plane from the...
September 21, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan eyes bill for hotels to refuse guests who avoid infection prevention measures
Hotels and ryokan traditional Japanese inns will be able to refuse to accommodate guests if they do...
September 21, 2022
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Political Cartoons
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September 21, 2022
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Politics & Government
Medical institutions to be obligated to consult prefectures on dealing with infectious diseases
Draft amendments to the Infectious Diseases Law would require all medical institutions to respond to...
September 21, 2022
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Politics & Government
About 700 international guests to attend Abe’s state funeral
About 700 guests from overseas are expected to attend former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s state funer...
September 21, 2022
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Defense & Security
Japan to conduct joint fighter drill with Germany in Japan
The Defense Ministry said Tuesday that Japan and Germany will carry out a joint drill with their fig...
September 21, 2022
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Art
Annual Shoso-in exhibition to showcase 59 items
NARA — The Nara National Museum will hold the 74th exhibition of Shoso-in treasures from Oct. 29 to ...
September 21, 2022
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Washington Post
U.N. chief says world is ‘gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction’
NEW YORK - U.N. Secretary General António Guterres said Tuesday that a breakdown in global cooperati...
September 21, 2022
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General News
For ex-F1 racer Suzuki, historic Suzuka track holds mixed memories
Back in 1990, Aguri Suzuki became the first Japanese racer to finish on the podium in a race on the ...
September 21, 2022
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Washington Post
FEMA faces deep mistrust as it vows to help Puerto Rico respond to Fiona
Five years after the federal government bungled its response to catastrophic Hurricane Maria in Puer...
September 21, 2022
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Washington Post
Russia moves toward annexing Ukraine regions in a major escalation
RIGA, Latvia - Russia pushed ahead Tuesday with plans to annex occupied regions of Ukraine, as Mosco...
September 21, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Promote swift supply and spread information about vaccinations
Inoculations with new vaccines tailored to the omicron variant of the novel coronavirus have started...
September 21, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Next-generation energy source holds great promise for Japan
Securing stable energy sources is a long-term challenge for Japan. The potential for innovative new ...
September 21, 2022