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Imperial FamilyEmperor, Empress of Japan Fly to Kanazawa to Attend Festival to Foster Exchanges Transcending Generations, Regions and Disabilities
The Emperor and the Empress attended the opening ceremony of the Ishikawa Hyakumangoku Cultural Fest...
October 16, 2023
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General News51 Japanese Arrive in South Korea After Fleeing From Israel; Evacuee Tells of Explosions, Fear Amid Escape
SEOUL — Japanese nationals evacuated from Israel on a South Korean military transport plane have arr...
October 16, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, Vietnam Set to Agree on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Japan and Vietnam are planning to upgrade their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partners...
October 16, 2023
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CompaniesDisney Turns 100: Global Entertainment Powerhouse Now at Turning Point
NEW YORK — The Walt Disney Co. celebrated its 100th anniversary on Monday. Over that century, it has...
October 16, 2023
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ReutersRussia Joins China’s Restrictions on Fish and Seafood Imports from Japan
MOSCOW, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Russia has joined China's restrictive measures imposed on imports of fish...
October 16, 2023
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ObituariesJapan Singer Shinji Tanimura of Alice Folk Rock Band Dies at 74; Known for Hits ‘You’re rollin’ thunder,’ ‘Subaru’ (Update 1)
Shinji Tanimura, a singer-songwriter with the popular folk rock band Alice, has died at 74....
October 16, 2023
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ReutersEgypt, US, Israel Agree Ceasefire in Southern Gaza, Opening of Rafah Crossing at 0600 GMT – Security Sources
CAIRO, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Egypt, Israel and the U.S. agreed to a ceasefire in southern Gaza to begin...
October 16, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentKishida Cabinet Approval Rating Falls to Lowest Level Since Inauguration at 34%
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet approval rating is 34%, almost unchanged from last month at 3...
October 16, 2023
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Japan In FocusBeautiful, Elaborate Amezaiku Sweets Soothe the Soul
Rabbits holding flowers, poodles with collars and parakeets in bright colors — all perched on sticks...
October 16, 2023
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MarketsChina’s Yuan Hits Two-week Low as C.Bank Ramps up Liquidity Injection
SHANGHAI, Oct 16 (Reuters) - China's yuan weakened against the dollar on Monday, hitting two-week lo...
October 16, 2023
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Asia-PacificCambodia Attracts Record Foreign Investment Growth
Despite global and regional economic downturns due to ongoing geopolitical conflict, Cambodia contin...
October 16, 2023
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CompaniesImported EVs Account for 9% of Foreign Vehicle Sales
Imported electric vehicles accounted for 9% of all domestic imported vehicle sales in the first half...
October 16, 2023
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ObituariesSuzanne Somers, of ‘Three’s Company,’ Dies at 76
Suzanne Somers, the effervescent blonde actor known for playing Chrissy Snow on the television show ...
October 16, 2023
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General NewsNorthern Pika, ‘Survivors of the Ice Age,’ Prepare For Winter
Northern pika are busy gathering food in preparation for weathering through winter at Daisetsuzan Na...
October 16, 2023
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Crime & CourtsFour Children and Their Father Found Dead in Car Submerged Offshore Central Japan; Police Investigating Cause
TSU — The bodies of five people were found Sunday in a car that fell into the sea off Minami-Ise, Mi...
October 16, 2023