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General NewsChemical Leaks Linked to U.S. Bases Leave Japan Grappling for a Solution
High levels of a group of chemicals used to make products that repel water and oil and resist heat, ...
July 16, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentChina Considers its Opposition to the Release of ‘Treated water’ as ‘Diplomatic Card’ in Dealing with Japan
JAKARTA--Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and China’s top diplomat Wang Yi engaged in a heated ex...
July 16, 2023
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Other SportsInui Brings 1st Gold Medal to Japan in World Aquatics C’ships
Yukiko Inui won the women's solo technical routine final in Artistic Swimming at the Fukuoka 2023 Wo...
July 15, 2023
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Business SeriesEconomic security issues / Use Strategies and Defensive Measures to Enter Huge Atypical Market
In February, the Beijing embassies of 11 countries and regions including Japan, France, the United S...
July 15, 2023
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General NewsRobotic Arm for Fukushima Fuel Debris Removal Unveiled
FUKUSHIMA — A robotic arm that will be used to remove melted nuclear fuel from the No. 2 reactor of...
July 15, 2023
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EconomyJapan likely to resume FTA negotiations with 6 Gulf countries
The government has begun arrangements to resume negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with t...
July 15, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentSudanese in Japan to be Granted Special Visa Status Due to Instability Back Home
The government will grant Sudanese in Japan a “designated activities” visa, a status that allows the...
July 15, 2023
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Crime & CourtsBrazil Police Arrest Suspect in Murder of Wife, Child in Japan
SAO PAULO (Jiji Press) — Brazilian federal police said Friday that they have arrested a 34-year-old ...
July 15, 2023
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ReutersSouth Korea President Yoon Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine – Yonhap
SEOUL, July 15 (Reuters) - South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol was visiting Ukraine for the first ...
July 15, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
South Korea: K-pop High School to Open in Busan
A high school specializing in educating students in K-pop and related performances will open in Busa...
July 15, 2023
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General NewsMinami-Aso Railway Services Fully Resume after 2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes
KUMAMOTO — The operation of the Minami-Aso Railway, based in Takamori, Kumamoto Prefecture, fully re...
July 15, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentGovt to Forgo Hearings on Alleged Sexual Abuse by Johnny Kitagawa
A government council set up to discuss measures on preventing sexual abuse among children and young ...
July 15, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Repeal Provides Tailwind for Exports of Japan’s Agricultural, Marine Products
The European Union has announced that it will completely abolish its import restrictions on Japanese...
July 15, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
The International Community Must Intensify Pressure on Pyongyang
A situation must not be allowed in which North Korea possesses nuclear missiles capable of striking ...
July 15, 2023
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General NewsU.N. Human Rights Council Team to Visit Japan, Meet Ex-Johnny’s Members
GENEVA — The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) announced Thurs...
July 15, 2023