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EconomyJapanese Automakers Struggle to Compete in Chinese Market
BEIJING — Japanese carmakers are finding it difficult to compete in China, the world’s largest auto ...
September 8, 2023
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General NewsJohnny Kitagawa’s Accusers Express Mixed Reactions Over Agency’s Comments
Noriyuki Higashiyama, a Johnny & Associates Inc. star who was named the new president of the scanda...
September 8, 2023
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General NewsTyphoon Yun-yeung Heads toward Kanto-Koshin, Heightened Alert for Linear Precipitation Bands
Typhoon No. 13, also known as Typhoon Yun-yeung, caused a linear precipitation band that triggered h...
September 8, 2023
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SumoYokozuna Terunofuji Withdraws from Sept. Sumo Tournament
Yokozuna Terunofuji has withdrawn from the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, which is set to kick off Su...
September 8, 2023
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RugbyThe Rugby World Cup Is about to Open in France. Here’s What to Know about the Sport and Its History
The Rugby World Cup gets underway in France on Friday and will feature 20 countries from five contin...
September 8, 2023
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General NewsSompo Japan Chief to Resign over Bigmotor Scandal
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. said Friday its president, Giichi Shirakawa, will st...
September 8, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentG7 Lower House Leaders Talk Ukraine, Energy Security in Tokyo
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Lower house leaders from the Group of Seven major democracies had discussions o...
September 8, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentEducation Ministry Asks Court to Fine Unification Church
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The education ministry on Thursday sent out to Tokyo District Court a notice as...
September 8, 2023
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Climate ChangeLake Titicaca’s Water Levels Fall to Historic Lows
HUARINA, Bolivia (AFP-Jiji) — Pedro de la Cruz stood beside his stranded boat and supplicated his Go...
September 8, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentUkraine Parliament Speaker Asks Japan for Air Defense System
Ukraine’s Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk asked Japan to provide an air defense system during a...
September 8, 2023
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EnvironmentLondon Vehicle Pollution Toll Zone Expands Despite Controversy
LONDON (AFP-Jiji) — London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone expanded on Aug. 29 to become the largest pollu...
September 8, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentG7 Ministers to Craft Guidelines for AI Developers through Hiroshima Framework
Ministers of Group of Seven countries agreed to establish international guidelines for developers of...
September 8, 2023
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Yomiuri EditorialASEAN Meetings: Will China Continue to Further Undermine its Own Trustworthiness?
China’s repeated and unjustified accusations against Japan seem to be increasing the distrust of Bei...
September 8, 2023
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Washington PostNearly Every Presidential Center Calls for Protecting Democracy
Foundations representing nearly every former president from Herbert Hoover to Barack Obama released ...
September 8, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Arrest of Lawmaker Akimoto: It is Despicable to Take Bribes in Reward for Diet Questions
A politician had a cozy relationship with a specific company and even received personal funds. This ...
September 8, 2023