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General NewsHiroshima marks 77th anniversary of atomic bombing
HIROSHIMA — Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui called on the world to “immediately render all nuclear but...
August 6, 2022
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Imperial FamilyCrown prince, princess visit children’s innovation exhibition
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko visited a children’s invention and innovation exhibit...
August 6, 2022
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Asia-PacificU.S. Navy conducts nuclear-powered aircraft carrier drill
The U.S. Navy on Friday conducted a military exercise centered around the USS Ronald Reagan, a nucle...
August 6, 2022
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General NewsKishida, U.N. chief affirm cooperation for nuclear abolition
HIROSHIMA — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday agreed with U.N. Secretary General Antonio Gute...
August 6, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida plans ‘large-scale’ reshuffle of Cabinet on Wednesday
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is also president of the Liberal Democratic Party, has resolved to...
August 6, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (August 6)
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August 6, 2022
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ArtExhibition of works from Imperial collection opens in Tokyo
A special exhibition featuring 82 artworks associated with the Imperial family opened Saturday at a ...
August 6, 2022
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Japan In FocusBeer-hall tram resumes after hiatus
OKAYAMA — A beer garden-themed streetcar, which gives passengers a chance to enjoy beer while taking...
August 6, 2022
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BaseballKoshien tournament starts with no limits on spectators
NISHINOMIYA, Hyogo — With no restrictions on attendance for the first time in three years but some c...
August 6, 2022
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Japan In FocusHello Kitty facilities enter Guinness World Records
AWAJI, Hyogo — Hello Kitty Apple House in Awaji, Hyogo Prefecture, is the world’s largest “apple-sha...
August 6, 2022
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Japan In FocusFirefighter reproduces rescue equipment as paper models
OMUTA, Fukuoka — Designs for paper models of firefighting vehicles and equipment have been made avai...
August 6, 2022
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EconomyNew Sakhalin-2 Operator Set Up in Russia
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A new company was set up in Russia Friday to take over operations at the Sakhal...
August 6, 2022
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General News3rd Monkeypox Case Confirmed in Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A man in his 20s who belongs to the U.S. military’s Yokota base in Tokyo has te...
August 6, 2022
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Crime & CourtsSecurity Team Failed to Communicate Lack of Guard Behind Abe
Tokyo, Aug. 5 (Jiji Press)—The on-site commander for security for the late former Japanese Prime Min...
August 6, 2022
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Asia-PacificSouth Korea / Only 6.3% of S. Korea’s board members are women: Survey
Women occupied only about 6.3% of corporate board positions at South Korea's 353 largest companies i...
August 6, 2022