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General NewsMeguro Parasitological Museum attracts praise from Bill Gates
A research facility in Meguro Ward, Tokyo, that specializes in parasites has been drawing a lot of ...
September 18, 2022
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RussiaWith humble diplomacy, Putin struggles to maintain influence over ex-Soviet states
Pool photo via APRussian President Vladimir Putin, left, awards Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyo...
September 17, 2022
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General NewsMedical costs hit record ¥44.2 trillion in FY2021
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Medical costs in Japan in fiscal 2021 rose 4.6% from the previous year to a rec...
September 17, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (September 17)
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September 17, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialCracks appear in efforts to present ‘united front’ between China, Russia
Even though Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping confirmed their countr...
September 17, 2022
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Associated PressBiden meets with families of Whelan, Griner at White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden met Friday with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner an...
September 17, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Give bold support to young generation for child-rearing
To help young people have the hope to embark on marriage and raise children, it is important to bold...
September 17, 2022
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ReutersChina’s Vice President Wang Qishan to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral
Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan will attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral at the invitation of the Br...
September 17, 2022
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Associated PressBiden calls South Africa a vital voice despite Russia stance
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden praised South Africa as a vital voice on the global stage as h...
September 17, 2022
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ReutersU.S. vows continued deployment of strategic assets after N. Korea nuclear law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and South Korea on Friday denounced North Korea's first-use...
September 17, 2022
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Travel SpotsOsaka: Multilingual visitor center opens in Dotonbori
OSAKA — A newly opened multilingual facility in Osaka’s Dotonbori district is offering tourists the ...
September 17, 2022
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General NewsJapan lawyers’ group demands dissolution order against Unification Church
The education minister was called on to ask a court to order the dissolution of the Unification Chur...
September 17, 2022
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Defense & SecurityJapan eyes hikes in corporate taxes to cover defense spending
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government and the ruling bloc will start discussing hikes in corporate, fi...
September 17, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida to visit N.Y. for U.N. General Assembly speech
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit New York from Monday to attend a U.N. G...
September 17, 2022
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Japan In FocusMie: Bamboo and shovel produce curious sight
NABARI, Mie — At first glance, it looks as though a bamboo shoot has sprouted a shovel midway up its...
September 17, 2022