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General NewsSyphilis cases surging in Japan
More than 8,000 syphilis cases have been diagnosed in Japan this year through Sept. 4, surpassing th...
September 15, 2022
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Crime & CourtsLeader’s diversification of Kadokawa Corp. led to pursuit of Tokyo 2020 sponsorship
One of arrested Kadokawa Corp. Chairman Tsuguhiko Kadokawa’s pursuits was for his company to become ...
September 15, 2022
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Climate ChangeEU satellite monitor says 2022 Europe’s hottest summer on record
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — The summer of 2022 was the hottest in Europe’s recorded history, with the contine...
September 15, 2022
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (9/16-9/22)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
September 15, 2022
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CoronavirusGovt panel: Flu may spread along with COVID-19
A Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry advisory body monitoring the status of the pandemic said Wednes...
September 15, 2022
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Washington PostLong vilified as the ‘other woman,’ Camilla eases into British affection
LONDON - As King Charles III signed the visitors book at the 18th Century Hillsborough Castle in Bel...
September 15, 2022
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Washington PostMissing people, buried bones at center of Oklahoma mystery
OKLAHOMA CITY - The caller had news but warned LaVonne Harris not to get her hopes up. Harris's son,...
September 15, 2022
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Defense & SecurityJapan gets U.S. support for its stance to mull counterstrike capabilities
WASHINGTON — Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada met with his U.S. counterpart Lloyd Austin in the Unit...
September 15, 2022
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ScienceNicole Mann says she is proud to be 1st Native American woman in space
Nicole Aunapu Mann has waited nine long years for her chance to go into space. And if all goes acco...
September 15, 2022
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Other SportsSusaki, Morikawa grab gold at wrestling worlds
Yui Susaki celebrates after her victory in the 50-kilogram final at the wrestling world championship...
September 15, 2022
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Crime & CourtsAlways ‘surrounded by yes-men,’ Japanese publishing bigwig caught up in Tokyo 2020 bribery probe
The bribery scandal involving sponsors of the 2020 Tokyo Games has led to several arrests, including...
September 15, 2022
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Politics & Government¥1.55 tril. spent on TPP measures, but many targets going unmet
The government spent about ¥1.55 trillion on measures in fiscal 2015-20 to soften the impact of the ...
September 15, 2022
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CoronavirusJapan aims to complete inoculations with new vaccines by end of 2022
The government is aiming to administer new COVID-19 vaccines to everyone who wants to receive them b...
September 15, 2022
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Washington Post‘Untrustworthy and ineffective’: Panel blasts governments’ covid response
A global panel of experts Wednesday blamed the World Health Organization, the U.S. government and ot...
September 15, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (September 15)
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September 15, 2022