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General NewsShizuoka, JR Tokai remain apart on maglev talk
SHIZUOKA (Jiji Press) — The heads of the Shizuoka prefectural government and Central Japan Railway C...
September 15, 2022
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General NewsJapanese university pageants move away from focus on looks
University beauty pageants that used to choose the most attractive woman and man are starting to cha...
September 15, 2022
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General NewsFukuoka yakuza group graying after crackdown
KITAKYUSHU — Members of a Kitakyushu-based yakuza group are graying, just like the rest of Japanese ...
September 15, 2022
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General NewsPro-Russia hackers claim to have temporarily brought down Japanese govt websites
A pro-Russia hacker group has claimed to be involved in attacks on Japanese government and company w...
September 14, 2022
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CompaniesHonda eyes carbon neutral motorbike biz by 2040s
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Honda Motor Co. said Tuesday that it aims to achieve carbon neutrality in its m...
September 14, 2022
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Other SportsWrestlers Shidochi, Ozaki earn gold at world championships
BELGRADE — Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Mayu Shidochi won her third women’s wrestling world champions...
September 14, 2022
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ScienceWHO launches drive to fight bacterial meningitis in Africa
HARARE (AP) — The World Health Organization on Thursday said it is launching a $1.5 billion campaign...
September 14, 2022
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TechnologyNASA fixing moon rocket leaks, hoping for September launch try
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is replacing leaky seals in its moon rocket at the pad in hopes of ...
September 14, 2022
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Travel SpotsDeep red “coral grass” a sight to be seen at Lake Notoro in Hokkaido
The clusters of Salicornia europaea, called akkeshiso in Japanese but more commonly known as sangoso...
September 14, 2022
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Asia-PacificChina’s COVID curbs hit mental health of youth
HONG KONG (Reuters) — Zhang Meng had a breakdown last December. The 20-year-old found herself sobbin...
September 14, 2022
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Defense & SecurityAttack drones to be tested for defense of remote islands
The Defense Ministry is planning to introduce Israeli- and U.S.-made attack drones to Self-Defense F...
September 14, 2022
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CompaniesYebisu beer brewing to return to Ebisu birthplace in Tokyo
Sapporo Breweries Ltd. announced Monday the firm will reopen a brewery at Yebisu Garden Place in Shi...
September 14, 2022
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Defense & Security2 Chinese destroyers pass through contiguous zone off Amami-Oshima island
The Defense Ministry said Tuesday that two Luyang II-class missile destroyers of the Chinese Navy pa...
September 14, 2022
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Imperial FamilyEmperor, Empress to attend queen’s funeral
The Emperor and Empress will attend Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral, scheduled to be held Monday in ...
September 14, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (September 14)
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September 14, 2022