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Imperial FamilyEmperor, Empress attend event for war-bereaved families group
The Emperor and the Empress on Monday attended an event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the fo...
September 13, 2022
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ObituariesNew Wave film director Jean-Luc Godard has died
PARIS (Reuters) – Film director Jean-Luc Godard, the godfather of France’s New Wave cinema, died on ...
September 13, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan govt eyes subsidies for universities to reorganize science, engineering faculties from FY23
The government plans to start providing financial support in fiscal 2023 to encourage universities t...
September 13, 2022
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General NewsReelected Okinawa governor faces difficulties in pushing U.S. base issue
The relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Air Station within Okinawa Prefecture is continuing ...
September 13, 2022
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EconomyJapan producer prices climb 9% in August
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Producer prices in Japan jumped 9.0% in August from a year before due to soarin...
September 13, 2022
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ObituariesJapan’s oldest man dies at 112 years old
Mikizo Ueda, Japan’s oldest man at 112 years old, died on Friday. The city of Nara, where Ueda lived...
September 13, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan unveils the logo for its Digital Garden City Nation Initiative
The government’s has unveiled the logo for its Digital Garden City Nation Initiative, a central pill...
September 13, 2022
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General NewsChild’s tragic death spurs Japanese authorities to strengthen countermeasures
A growing number of municipalities are implementing measures to protect the lives of small children,...
September 13, 2022
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Associated PressQueen hailed in Scotland as a ‘constant in all our lives’
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — As Queen Elizabeth II’s four children walked silently behind, a hearse ca...
September 13, 2022
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Associated PressUS leaders avoid victory dance in Ukraine combat advances
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. leaders from President Joe Biden on down are being careful not to declare a p...
September 13, 2022
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Defense & SecurityActive cyber defense framework could one day protect Japan
Japan’s cyber defense is said to be vulnerable, so the government is exploring the introduction of a...
September 13, 2022
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Reuters‘Succession,’ ‘Ted Lasso’ repeat as winners of top Emmy awards
LOS ANGELES, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Media dynasty drama "Succession" and feel-good comedy "Ted Lasso" t...
September 13, 2022
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General NewsJapan plans to scrap cap on international arrivals
The government plans to scrap the cap on international arrivals and relax other coronavirus pandemic...
September 13, 2022
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General NewsWorking moms top 75% for first time in Japan
The proportion of working mothers in child-rearing households exceeded 75% for the first time in 202...
September 13, 2022
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Washington PostUkraine extends battlefield gains as Kremlin reels from setback
KYIV, Ukraine - Blue-and-yellow flags were raised in more liberated towns and villages in northeast ...
September 13, 2022