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General NewsOsaka: Osaka-Kansai Expo-themed monorail cars launched
Monorail cars adorned with 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo-themed images run near the Expo’70 Commemorative P...
November 9, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, China coordinating in-person summit
The Japanese and Chinese governments are coordinating efforts to hold a summit between Prime Ministe...
November 9, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentExpert panel in Japan approves standards for ‘right to question’ Unification Church
In preparation for an investigation into the religious group widely known as the Unification Church,...
November 8, 2022
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General NewsFood, beverage items for better sleep booming
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The market for food and beverage products that are claimed to help improve the ...
November 8, 2022
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Crime & CourtsEx-nursery head found guilty over boy’s death in bus
FUKUOKA (Jiji Press) — The Fukuoka District Court on Tuesday sentenced a former nursery school head ...
November 8, 2022
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Defense & SecurityGovt. to create ‘comprehensive defense budget’ framework to meet 2％ target
The government plans to compile defense-related budget requests under a new “comprehensive defense b...
November 8, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentSparks fly after lawmaker linked to Unification Church gets new post
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has appointed as head of its COVID-19 task force Daishiro Yamagi...
November 8, 2022
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Kabuki / Noh / RakugoKabuki star Danjuro’s celebratory performances kick off in Tokyo
Kabuki performances to commemorate Ichikawa Danjuro Hakuen as the 13th person in the line of actors ...
November 8, 2022
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ScienceJAXA conducts engine firing test on H3 rocket
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) conducted an engine firing test on its new H3 rocket a...
November 8, 2022
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DeliciousAfter decade of work, researchers develop shishito peppers that are guaranteed to be mild
KOCHI — Shishito, a mild Japanese green pepper, can be found in various kinds of dishes served at ea...
November 8, 2022
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General NewsTokyo launches new system to recognize LGBTQ couples
Tokyo launched a system Nov. 1 officially recognizing couples where at least one of the individuals ...
November 8, 2022
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General NewsCash reward offered for materials that assist Morioka Castle restoration
MORIOKA – The Morioka city government is offering a reward of up to ¥10 million for architectural pl...
November 8, 2022
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Washington PostMeta expected to join tech industry’s growing list of layoffs
In recent weeks, several big-name technology companies have announced staff cuts or hiring freezes. ...
November 8, 2022
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Washington PostRepublicans sue to disqualify thousands of mail ballots in swing states
Republican officials and candidates in at least three battleground states are pushing to disqualify ...
November 8, 2022
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Washington PostTrump spooks GOP with talk of presidential launch on eve of vote
Former president Donald Trump set off a scramble Monday in the Republican Party after he threatened ...
November 8, 2022