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Imperial Family
Emperor, Empress visit Okinawa exhibition
The Emperor and Empress on Tuesday visited the National Archives of Japan in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, to...
June 15, 2022
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Elections
Upper house election date set
The government decided at an extraordinary Cabinet meeting on Wednesday to hold the House of Council...
June 15, 2022
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Politics & Government
Govt to set up Japanese version of CDC
The government is to include the establishment of a Japanese version of the U.S. Centers for Disease...
June 15, 2022
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General News
Porsche slams into kindergarten fence in Sendai
SENDAI — A Porsche slammed into a kindergarten fence in Sendai on Tuesday afternoon, police said, bu...
June 15, 2022
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General News
Colorful reflections
Children walk past colorful umbrellas adorning the walls and hanging from the ceiling that are refle...
June 15, 2022
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Defense & Security
Japan, U.S., ROK to conduct missile drills during RIMPAC exercise
SEOUL/WASHINGTON — Drills planned by Japan, South Korea and the United States to detect and track ba...
June 15, 2022
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Art
Digital artist Yusuke Shigeta brings stories to life dot by dot
FUNABASHI, Chiba — An exhibition featuring leading works of digital artist Yusuke Shigeta is being h...
June 15, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Public broadcaster must make every effort to substantially lower rate
It is only natural for NHK to substantially reduce its receiving fees. NHK must maximize the return ...
June 15, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Dedicated activities increased confidence of Japan
The significance of the Self-Defense Forces’ contribution to post-conflict nation-building is great....
June 15, 2022
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Washington Post
Video contradicts police in Texas boy’s shooting death, family says
The family of a 13-year-old San Antonio boy who was shot and killed by police earlier this month say...
June 15, 2022
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Washington Post
Jan. 6 panel divided over whether to issue criminal referral of Trump
After nearly a year of presenting a relatively united front to the world, divisions among lawmakers ...
June 15, 2022
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Associated Press
2022 midterms: What to watch in S Carolina, Nevada and Maine
WASHINGTON (AP) — Primary voters on Tuesday will decide the fate of two South Carolina Republicans w...
June 15, 2022
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Travel Spots
Green maple leaves charm visitors to Tofukuji temple in Kyoto
KYOTO - Every autumn, Kyoto transforms to a rich tapestry of temples and red maple leaves. But if yo...
June 15, 2022
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Associated Press
So long, Internet Explorer. The browser is finally retiring
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Internet Explorer is finally headed out to pasture. As of Wednesday, Microsoft ...
June 15, 2022
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Associated Press
Former Kurdish rebel has key role in Sweden’s NATO bid
STOCKHOLM (AP) — When Turkey’s president rails against “terrorists” in the Swedish Parliament, Amine...
June 15, 2022