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Defense & SecurityU.S. Army Eyes Stationing New Multi-Domain Unit in Japan; Chief of Staff Emphasizes ‘Japan’s Sovereign Decision’
WASHINGTON — Japan has been proposed as a candidate location for a new U.S. Army unit for multi-doma...
October 6, 2023
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CompaniesNisshin Oillio to Raise Prices of Products Including Sesame Oil; Causes Include Political Unrest in Africa, High Import Prices
The Nisshin Oillio Group, Ltd. announced Thursday that it will raise the prices of 13 products for h...
October 5, 2023
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ReutersNorwegian Author Jon Fosse Wins 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature
STOCKHOLM, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Norwegian author and dramatist Jon Fosse won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Li...
October 5, 2023
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General NewsExhibitors Reveal 2025 Osaka Expo Pavilion Concepts; Themes Include High-Speed Communication and Environmental Protection
Seven of the 13 private-sector companies and organizations that will have pavilions at the 2025 Osak...
October 5, 2023
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BaseballEx-MLB Pitcher Trevor Bauer, Woman Who Accused Him of Assault in 2021 Settle Legal Dispute
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former major league pitcher Trevor Bauer and a woman who accused him of beating a...
October 5, 2023
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MarketsJapan Faces Tough Task to Stop Yen’s Slide Thru Interventions
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan faces a tough task ahead to stop the yen’s slide against the dollar throu...
October 5, 2023
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General NewsShibuya Mayor Asks Foreign Visitors to Stay Away during Halloween
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Ken Hasebe, mayor of Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward, spoke to foreign media on Thursday a...
October 5, 2023
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (10/6-10/12)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
October 5, 2023
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Defense & SecurityJapan Land Minister Asks Court to Order Okinawa Prefecture to Approve Henoko Design Changes Related to Futenma Air Base Relocation
Land minister Tetsuo Saito filed a lawsuit on Thursday demanding that Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki be o...
October 5, 2023
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ReutersTyphoon Koinu Brushes Past Taiwan with Lashing Rain; 190 People Hurt
TAITUNG, Taiwan (Reuters) — Typhoon Koinu brushed past southern Taiwan on Thursday, injuring 190 peo...
October 5, 2023
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ReutersBritain Proposes Ban on Cigarettes for Younger Generations
MANCHESTER, England, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Britain's government on Wednesday proposed banning younger ge...
October 5, 2023
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Soccer World Cup2030 World Cup Set to Be Hosted by Spain-Portugal-Morocco with 3 South American Countries Added
GENEVA (AP) — The 2030 men's soccer World Cup is set to feature games in six countries on three cont...
October 5, 2023
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Yomiuri EditorialQuitting Jobs for Caregiving: Help Workers Balance Nursing Support and Employment
A situation in which workers in their prime have no choice but to leave their jobs to care for famil...
October 5, 2023
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Associated PressBiden Suggests He Has a Path around Congress to Get More Aid to Ukraine and Plans Major Speech
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a likely roadblock from House Republicans on aid for Ukraine, President Joe...
October 5, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
U.S. Political Turmoil: Congress Should be Aware of Damage to International Community
There is concern that the chaos in U.S. politics could undermine U.S. leadership in the internationa...
October 5, 2023