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Travel SpotsTokyo: Gem-like illuminations light up Yomiuriland amusement park
Gem-like illuminations light up Yomiuriland amusement park on Thursday night on the first day of “Je...
October 21, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialThoroughly prepare for spread of coronavirus, seasonal flu
There are fears that an eighth wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic is going to coincide with an o...
October 21, 2022
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Companies10 more Mitsubishi Electric execs punished over quality scandal
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Mitsubishi Electric Corp. on Thursday announced punishments for 10 more incumbe...
October 21, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (October 21)
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October 21, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentReiwa topknot? Kishida parries Inose’s mask jape in Diet colloquy
Lawmaker Naoki Inose of Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) took off his mask when asking a...
October 21, 2022
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ArtKatanuki art opens creative door for all
Prepare a colorful mat, and on top place a work of paper cutting, or paper from which interesting sh...
October 21, 2022
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Manga & AnimeYoung Taiwan mangaka evokes nostalgia for ’70s Japanese pop music
Taiwan manga artists possess an amazing ability to draw. Japan became aware of this fact first thro...
October 21, 2022
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Associated PressWHO Syria boss accused of corruption, fraud, abuse, AP finds
LONDON (AP) — Staffers at the World Health Organization’s Syria office have alleged that their boss ...
October 21, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Excessive speed of yen’s depreciation cannot be ignored
The yen’s depreciation has yet to be halted. On Oct. 20, it fell briefly to the ¥150 level against t...
October 21, 2022
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Associated PressUS: Iranian troops in Crimea backing Russian drone strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Thursday that Iranian troops are “directly engaged on the gro...
October 21, 2022
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Associated PressRussian, Ukrainian troops gird for major battle in Kherson
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian and Ukrainian troops appeared Thursday to be girding for a major battle...
October 21, 2022
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General NewsDisplaced kids get a helping hand in Toyoko area of Shinjuku
For the past several years, many young people with nowhere else to go have hung out in the Toyoko ar...
October 21, 2022
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Economy
Japan core consumer prices up 3.0 % in Sept.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s core consumer price index in September rose 3.0 ％ from a year earlier, ...
October 21, 2022
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General NewsRabbits raring to hop into 2023
Rows of rabbits ready to ring in the New Year appear to stand at attention at a porcelain manufactur...
October 21, 2022
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Associated PressSunak, Mordaunt, Johnson? Contenders who could replace Truss
LONDON (AP) — Liz Truss' resignation as British Prime Minister on Thursday triggered another leaders...
October 21, 2022