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General NewsAI-based, real-time multilingual translations available
A decade ago, communicating with people from other countries without worrying about language differe...
July 22, 2022
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Wider WorldTunisian president criticized for attempting to lead country back to dictatorship
Tunisian President Kais Saied announced a draft to amend the Constitution to increase presidential ...
July 22, 2022
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Books & LiteratureLittle surprise as women win Japan’s prestigious literary prizes
The Akutagawa and Naoki literature prizes, which are given out twice annually, announced this year’s...
July 21, 2022
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CoronavirusTokyo coronavirus cases top 30,000 for 1st time
Tokyo logged more than 30,000 new cases of novel coronavirus infection on Thursday, the first time i...
July 21, 2022
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General NewsForeign visitors to Japan top 500,000 in Jan.-June
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan came to 507,600 in January-Ju...
July 21, 2022
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Washington PostOfficials reorganize HHS to boost pandemic response
The Biden administration is reorganizing the federal health department to create an independent divi...
July 21, 2022
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Washington PostWhere does Larry Hogan go from here?
Wednesday morning was grim in Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s orbit. As he travels the country to test ...
July 21, 2022
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Associated PressWhat to watch as Jan. 6 panel returns to prime time
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee is headed back to prime time for its eighth hearing — p...
July 21, 2022
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CoronavirusInsufficient proof behind rejection of Shionogi COVID-19 drug
A COVID-19 pill developed by Shionogi & Co. has failed to win fast-track emergency approval because ...
July 21, 2022
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Associated PressFuneral held for Ivana Trump; ex-president pays tribute
NEW YORK (AP) — Ivana Trump, the 1980s style icon and businesswoman who helped Donald Trump build th...
July 21, 2022
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (7/22-7/28)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
July 21, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
Angkor authority clarifies photo rules
The Apsara National Authority (ANA) denied that it had banned the use of camera tripods in the Angko...
July 21, 2022
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Asia-PacificSouth Korea: Metaverse offices are the future of work, according to Zigbang execs
Local property technology firm Zigbang made a bold decision last year to relocate its Seoul headquar...
July 21, 2022
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Defense & SecurityJCG captain ‘thought cannon wasn’t loaded’
In the wake of the accidental firing of a 20mm cannon by a Japan Coast Guard patrol vessel in Okinaw...
July 21, 2022
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Defense & SecurityChina navy ship enters Japanese waters
A Chinese Navy ship sailed through Japanese territorial waters near Kagoshima Prefecture on Wednesd...
July 21, 2022