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EconomyCurrent account surplus plunges 96.1% in Aug.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s current account surplus in August plunged 96.1% from a year before to ¥...
October 12, 2022
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Japan In FocusChiba: Museum unlocks Japan’s medical history
INZAI, Chiba — For an eye-opening insight into the history of medicine in Japan, take a trip to the ...
October 12, 2022
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Associated PressUN, G7 decry Russian attack on Ukraine as possible war crime
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces showered Ukraine with more missiles and munition-carrying drones...
October 12, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan-led framework for greenhouse gas reduction to be launched at COP27
A Japan-led offset credit trading framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will be launched at t...
October 12, 2022
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Political SeriesKishida’s first-year report card / Suga, Nikai cast cold eye on Kishida Cabinet
Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga was in an unusually good mood at dinner on the evening of Sept....
October 12, 2022
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Social SeriesTourism industry eyes recovery as Japan opens doors to individual travelers
The Yomiuri ShimbunVisitors are seen in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Oct. 8. By Kentaro Kuroki an...
October 11, 2022
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CompaniesNissan decides to pull out of production in Russia
Nissan Motor Co. announced Tuesday that it had decided to withdraw from automobile production in Rus...
October 11, 2022
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ReutersUkraine leader to make case to G7 for more arms after deadly Russia strikes
KYIV, Oct 11 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is expected to ask the leaders of the G7 grou...
October 11, 2022
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Associated PressS. Korea says it has ability to intercept North’s missiles
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's military said Tuesday it's capable of detecting and intercep...
October 11, 2022
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MusicSinger-songwriter Yumi Matsutoya makes Oricon history
Singer-songwriter Yumi Matsutoya, 68, became the first person in Oricon Inc.’s history to have at le...
October 11, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan airports bustle with foreign tourists as entry restrictions eased
Border control measures were greatly eased on Tuesday, including the elimination of the ban on indiv...
October 11, 2022
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General NewsExile member Akira becomes ‘ambassador’ for hometown, thrills students at old school
SHIZUOKA — A member of the popular idol group Exile thrilled students at his old elementary school w...
October 11, 2022
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Associated PressTourists flock to Japan after COVID restrictions lifted
TOKYO (AP) — Eager to admire colorful foliage, eat sushi and go shopping, droves of tourists from ab...
October 11, 2022
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Asia-PacificForeign minister’s visits underline Japan’s focus on ASEAN
KUALA LUMPUR — Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi has concluded his visits to major countries of the...
October 11, 2022
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EconomyKishida to discuss decarbonization with auto industry officials
SUZUKA, Mie — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and relevant Cabinet ministers will exchange views with a...
October 11, 2022