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Japan In FocusKochi: Clay figure sheds light on old tattoo customs
KONAN, Kochi — The head of a clay figurine with four lines carved into its cheeks to represent tatto...
July 24, 2022
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Other SportsJapan storms into 4×400 relay final at worlds
The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan anchor Yuki Joseph Nakajima carries the baton down the stretch of the 4...
July 24, 2022
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Japan In FocusLeap of faith: Frog parade returns to Nara temple
YOSHINO, Nara — A parade featuring a frog performance was held for the first time in three years at ...
July 24, 2022
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ScienceJAXA launches observation rocket for hypersonic engine test
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, successfully launched an obser...
July 24, 2022
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Crime & CourtsSuspect used fertilizer to make gunpowder for Abe shooting
The suspect in the fatal shooting of Shinzo Abe produced the gunpowder used in the attack by mixing ...
July 24, 2022
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Manga & AnimeJapanese manga artist Hagio inducted to U.S. Comic Hall of Fame
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Moto Hagio has been inducted to the Hall of Fame for the Will Eisner Co...
July 24, 2022
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General NewsKuma River rafting returns to Hitoyoshi
Wooden boats filled with tourists returned o the Kuma River in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, for t...
July 24, 2022
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Associated PressGovernor declares emergency over wildfire near Yosemite
WAWONA, Calif. (AP) — A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday...
July 24, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsCeremony marks 1 year of Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A ceremony was held on Saturday to mark one year since the opening ceremony for...
July 24, 2022
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Associated PressBiden likely has highly contagious COVID-19 strain
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden likely contracted a highly contagious variant of the coronavir...
July 24, 2022
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Associated PressRussia hits Ukraine’s Black Sea port despite grain deal
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles hit Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa just hours after Moscow ...
July 24, 2022
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TroubleshooterCOVID-19 keeps me away from others and I find myself liking it
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a woman in my 60s. I’ve been blessed with a good life, whether thinking ab...
July 24, 2022
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Associated PressUN health agency chief declares monkeypox a global emergency
LONDON (AP) — The expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an “extraordinary” situa...
July 24, 2022
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Japan In FocusHiroshima: Baumkuchen reflects island’s wartime history
HIROSHIMA — Baumkuchen, a baked confection born in Germany, was first made in Japan just after World...
July 24, 2022
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TroubleshooterI self-harm because my new manager stresses me out
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a female company employee in my 30s. In April, a new manager was transferr...
July 24, 2022