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General NewsVisitors to Japan in August at 85% of Pre-COVID Level
Tokyo, Sept. 20 (Jiji Press)—The estimated number of visitors to Japan in August recovered to 85.6 p...
September 20, 2023
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Washington PostLetter from Republican Senators Slams Change in Dress Code Enforcement
All but three Republican senators published a letter to Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D...
September 20, 2023
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Washington PostGarland to Testify before Congress, with His Record in the Spotlight
With a few words late on a Friday in 2021, President Biden sent Justice Department leadership scramb...
September 20, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Digital Agency Given Guidance over My Number Mess
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Personal Information Protection Commission on Wednesday issued administrative g...
September 20, 2023
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ScienceBlack Hole Is Observed Snacking on Sun-like Star, Bite by Bite
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Black holes, celestial objects known for their gluttony, usually eat stars un...
September 20, 2023
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ScienceExperts: Lab-grown Meat Can Be Kosher, Halal
Lab-grown meat can be labeled kosher and halal as long as its cells are derived in methods compliant...
September 20, 2023
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Travel SpotsStreets Adorned With Moon Art in Tokyo’s Shimokitazawa Area; Giant White Rabbit Balloon Among Japanese, Foreign Creations
Moon-themed artworks are decorating the streets and open spaces around Shimokitazawa Station in Toky...
September 20, 2023
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Washington PostIn Wagner’s Largest African Outpost, Russia Looks to Tighten Its Grip
BANGUI, Central African Republic - Since the mercenaries of Russia's notorious Wagner Group first ar...
September 20, 2023
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Crime & CourtsEx-lawmaker GaaSyy Denies Some Charges in 1st Hearing
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Former Japanese lawmaker GaaSyy, charged with intimidating celebrities repeated...
September 20, 2023
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EconomyLand Prices Rising in Areas near Planned Semiconductor Plant Sites
With the average value of land showing a clear sign of recovery as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, a...
September 20, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Volunteer Probation Officer Shortage: Devise Ways to Prevent Rehabilitation Support System from Tapering off
There is a serious shortage of people willing to be volunteer probation officers who support the reh...
September 20, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Japan’s Low Birth Rate: Govt Must Confront Necessity of Securing Funding
The government’s advocation of unprecedented measures to address the nation’s low birth rate lacks r...
September 20, 2023
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ReutersAzerbaijan Pounds Karabakh as Russia and US Call for Calm
YEREVAN, Sept 20 (Reuters) – Azerbaijan on Wednesday pounded Nagorno-Karabakh, a breakaway region co...
September 20, 2023
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Defense & SecurityJapan, France Foreign Ministers Agree to Strengthen Cooperation; Kamikawa Makes Rounds at G7 Foreign Minister’s Meeting
NEW YORK — Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa met with French counterpart Catherine Colonna in New York ...
September 20, 2023
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Imperial FamilyJapan Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko Leave for Vietnam
Tokyo, Sept. 20 (Jiji Press)—Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko left Japan on We...
September 20, 2023