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Associated PressA Surge in Rail Traffic on North Korea-Russia Border Suggests Arms Supply to Russia, Think Tank Says
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Recent satellite photos show a sharp increase in rail traffic along the No...
October 9, 2023
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Imperial FamilyJapan Imperial Couple Visit Sweet Potato Company in Kagoshima
Kanoya, Kagoshima Pref., Oct. 9 (Jiji Press)—Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have visit...
October 9, 2023
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RugbyDespite Loss, Coach Joseph Leaves Legacy of Strong Unity in Japan Rugby Team
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph had nothing but praise for his team after being knocked out of the Rug...
October 9, 2023
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Wider WorldClimate Change Takes Heavy Toll on Mental Health in Bangladesh
DHAKA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — As Ripon Mondal’s family try to recover from the drought that r...
October 9, 2023
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General NewsTohoku Shinkansen Operations Resumed; 6 Passengers Injured after Touching Chemical Liquid in Train (UPDATE 1)
Tohoku Shinkansen operations were resumed between Tokyo and Sendai stations. Around noon on Monday,...
October 9, 2023
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RugbyArgentina, Fiji Complete Rugby World Cup Quarterfinals Lineup. Portugal Makes History
PARIS (AP) — Argentina and Fiji completed the quarterfinal lineup at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday. ...
October 9, 2023
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Other Sports2023 Asian Games: Final Day; Japan Looks to Youth at Paris Olympics after Mixed Asian Games
Japan is looking to its young talent to impress at next year’s Paris Olympics after finishing a dist...
October 9, 2023
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RugbyJapan’s Rugby World Cup Ends with Loss to Argentina
NANTES, France — Japan was eliminated from the Rugby World Cup after losing 39-27 to Argentina in a ...
October 9, 2023
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Other SportsJapan’s Hashimoto Wins Third Gold in High Bar at Gymnastics Worlds
Japan’s Daiki Hashimoto won his third title at the world gymnastics championships on Sunday, taking ...
October 9, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese, Australian Leaders Vow to Team Up on Decarbonization
Melbourne (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Australian counterpart, Anthony...
October 9, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s PM Fumio Kishida Condemns Hamas Attack on Israel
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Sunday condemned the massive attack on I...
October 9, 2023
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Other SportsKenyan Kiptum Sets World Record to Win Chicago Marathon; 2:00:35
Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum shattered the men’s world record to win Sunday’s Chicago Marathon in two hours...
October 9, 2023
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Japan In FocusTokyo Port Bowl: Showa-style Design Still Creating a Fun Atmosphere after 50 Years
As I was walking down Shibaura Unga-dori street from the east exit of Tamachi Station in Minato Ward...
October 9, 2023
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RugbyArgentina to Play Wales in World Cup Quarter-Final after Beating Japan
AP Photo/Jeremias GonzalezArgentina’s Mateo Carreras scores a try during the Rugby World Cup P...
October 9, 2023
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General NewsRussian Man Found Collapsed on Daisetsuzan Mountain Trail in Hokkaido; Rescued by Helicopter, Later Confirmed Dead
A climber found a collapsed man on the trail connecting Mt. Mamiya (2185 meters) and Mt. Asahidake (...
October 9, 2023