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Politics & GovernmentUnification Church issue continues to roil Japan’s ruling party
Even after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party released on Thursday the results of a survey of its l...
September 11, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentTokyo unveils solar power initiative
The Tokyo metropolitan government has unveiled a policy that includes the mandatory installation of ...
September 10, 2022
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ReutersKing Charles proclaimed Britain’s monarch at historic ceremony
LONDON (Reuters) - King Charles was officially proclaimed as Britain's new monarch on Saturday at a ...
September 10, 2022
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Crime & CourtsTokyo Medical University ordered to pay more than ¥18 million over rigging exams
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Tokyo District Court on Friday ordered Tokyo Medical University to pay a to...
September 10, 2022
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US & CanadaBiden plans to attend funeral for U.K. queen
WASHINGTON (AFP-Jiji) — U.S. President Joe Biden said Friday that he will attend the funeral of Quee...
September 10, 2022
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Imperial FamilyEmperor expresses deep sorrow over passing of Britain’s queen
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Emperor, in a statement released by the Imperial Household Agency on Friday...
September 10, 2022
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Crime & CourtsUkrainian sues Japan firm over harassment
NARA (Jiji Press) — A 27-year-old Ukrainian woman filed a damages lawsuit against a Japanese firm wi...
September 10, 2022
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Crime & CourtsProsecutors question ex-Games head Mori
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tokyo prosecutors have questioned Yoshiro Mori, former president of the Tokyo O...
September 10, 2022
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EconomyIPEF trade ministers officially agree to enter into formal negotiations
LOS ANGELES — Ministers from 14 countries agreed Friday to enter into formal negotiations on the Ind...
September 10, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialBeloved monarch captivated world with her smile during 70-year reign
Queen Elizabeth II captivated not only the British people but also many others around the world wit...
September 10, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Establish effective support measures for struggling households
The prices of electricity, food and other items have continued to rise. It is hoped that the govern...
September 10, 2022
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Travel SpotsMie: Ama divers talk about their work on special tourist train
SHIMA, Mie — Ise-Shima in Mie Prefecture is known for female divers called ama who fish for shellfis...
September 10, 2022
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Japan In FocusYamaguchi: Indonesian monkey catchers
YAMAGUCHI — Four Indonesian technical interns received certificates of gratitude from the Yamaguchi ...
September 10, 2022
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Defense & SecurityRussian naval destroyer passed through the Soya Strait
The Defense Ministry said Friday a Russian Navy Udaloy I-class destroyer passed through the Soya St...
September 10, 2022
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Defense & SecurityGovt mulls adding coast guard expenditures to defense-related budget
The government has begun to consider adopting a method of calculating its defense budget that would ...
September 10, 2022