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Politics & Government
Japan aims to set global standard to assess consumer-side CO2 emissions savings
A global standard for evaluating the estimated emissions reduced from using green goods or services,...
September 29, 2022
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Politics & Government
Vowing to carry on Abe’s diplomatic legacy, Kishida wraps up ‘funeral diplomacy’
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida concluded his so-called funeral diplomacy on Wednesday, having held 38 ...
September 29, 2022
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General News
Japanese fact-checking body set to counter online misinformation
The Safer Internet Association, a Tokyo-based nonprofit organization, said Wednesday it will launch ...
September 29, 2022
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Technology
Apple picks Globalstar for emergency satellite service
Apple Inc. on Sept. 7 selected Globalstar Inc. as its partner for a feature that would allow iPhone ...
September 29, 2022
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Books & Literature
Writer Yu Miri wins 5th Berkeley Japan Prize
Writer Yu Miri has won the fifth Berkeley Japan Prize, which is awarded to individuals who have made...
September 29, 2022
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Science
Saudi plans to send female astronaut to space
DUBAI (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Thursday it will launch a training program with the goal of sending i...
September 29, 2022
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Imperial Family
Emperor meets heads of state from 7 countries
The Emperor held meetings at the Imperial Palace on Wednesday with heads of state from seven countri...
September 29, 2022
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Baseball
‘Judge-ment’ day as Yankees slugger hits 61st home run
TORONTO (Reuters) – New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge smashed his 61st home run of the year on We...
September 29, 2022
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Washington Post
Amazon gives the Kindle a stylus and has a new way to track your sleep
Amazon is hoping to deepen its reach into your home, with new products to track your sleep, operate ...
September 29, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Return to origins of pledge of friendship / Beijing’s hegemonic behavior unacceptable
Fifty years have passed since the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China. Alt...
September 29, 2022
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Washington Post
Hurricane Ian wallops Florida, leaving at least 1.6 million without power
TAMPA - One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the United States slammed into southwest Flor...
September 29, 2022
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General News
Imperial guards on heightened alert as Imperial family visits to regional areas set to resume
Police in charge of guarding the Imperial family have been on increased alert as the family members ...
September 29, 2022
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Art
Builder gives clients commemorative works by disabled artists
Shimizu Corp., a major construction company based in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, is offering its clients paint...
September 29, 2022
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Political Cartoons
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September 29, 2022
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Reuters
Zelenskiy works the phone to rally support against Russia, thanks allies
KYIV, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called a number of foreign leaders...
September 29, 2022