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ObituariesSeiji Mataichi, Former Leader of the Social Democratic Party, Dies at 79
Former Social Democratic Party leader and former member of the House of Councillors, Seiji Mataichi,...
September 18, 2023
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Asia-PacificCumulative Debt of Chinese Local Governments Tops 100 Trillion Yuan
GUANGZHOU/BEIJING — China’s local governments are in critical fiscal condition. Their cumulative de...
September 18, 2023
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ReutersChina Complains to Germany After Foreign Minister Calls Xi A ‘Dictator’
BEIJING, Sept 18 (Reuters) - China has complained to Germany after its foreign minister labeled Pres...
September 18, 2023
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RugbyJapan Puts Up Brave Fight but England Runs Away with Game in Second Half of Match at Rugby World Cup in France
NICE, France — Japan’s national team fought bravely against England but ended up losing 34-12 to the...
September 18, 2023
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Defense & SecurityExclusive: China Installs Survey Buoy in Japan’s EEZ near Senkaku Islands (Update 1)
The Japanese government has protested to China after confirming that it deployed another oceanograph...
September 18, 2023
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General News1st Survey Conducted on Sunken Wartime Japanese Aircraft Carrier
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — An international team has conducted the first-ever survey of the now-defun...
September 18, 2023
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EconomyLogistics Robots Increasingly Being Deployed in Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — An increasing number of companies in Japan are introducing robots that automati...
September 18, 2023
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Imperial FamilyEmperor, Empress Attend Hokkaido Marine Convention
AKKESHI, Hokkaido (Jiji Press) — The Emperor and the Empress attended the 42nd annual national marin...
September 18, 2023
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Yomiuri EditorialRespect for the Aged Day: Create a Society in Which Motivated Senior Citizens Can be Active
The average life expectancy for Japanese people is climbing, further enhancing the presence of senio...
September 18, 2023
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U.S.-Vietnam Relations: China Threat Paves Way to Upgrading of Bilateral Ties
Vietnam has upgraded its relationship with the United States, with which it once engaged in warfare,...
September 18, 2023
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BaseballThe Angels Playing without Injured Stars Shohei Ohtani Have Lost Five Straight Games and Drop to 4-12
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels were assured their eighth consecutive losing season, f...
September 18, 2023
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ReutersChina’s Wang Yi Visits Russia Ahead of Possible Xi-Putin Meeting
BEIJING, Sept 18 (Reuters) - China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, begins on Monday a four-day trip to Russ...
September 18, 2023
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ReutersBiden Aide Held Hours of ‘Constructive’ Talks with Chinese Diplomat
WASHINGTON/BEIJING, Sept 17 (Reuters) - White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan met with...
September 18, 2023
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Wider WorldAustralian Schools Lead Revival of Fading Indigenous Languages
COFFS HARBOUR, Australia (Reuters) — Whirling barefoot in a sand circle, Clark Webb leads a class of...
September 18, 2023
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Travel SpotsSunPatiens in Full Bloom Adorn Highland in Aichi Prefecture
TOYONE, Aichi — About 17,000 plants of SunPatiens flowers are in full bloom at Chausuyama Kogen High...
September 18, 2023