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General NewsForests absorbing less CO2 as aging trees left uncared for
Although the forest area in Japan hardly changed, the amount of greenhouse gases absorbed by forest...
July 18, 2022
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General NewsThai tourists get warm welcome in Gunma Prefecture
MAEBASHI — Tourists from Thailand recently got an enthusiastic welcome in the town of Minakami, as m...
July 17, 2022
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ArtScenic Ome ryokan inn transformed into art museum
OME, Tokyo — A private art museum in front of Mitake Station on the JR Ome Line was once a ryokan tr...
July 17, 2022
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General NewsYamahoko float parade returns in Kyoto’s Gion festival
KYOTO (Jiji Press) — A procession of decorative “yamahoko” floats was held in Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri ...
July 17, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialSystem reform can lead to ensuring job opportunities
It is hoped that opportunities to work will be increased for persons with disabilities as well, acc...
July 17, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Protect small theaters that nurture filmmakers’ talent
Japan has produced many internationally acclaimed filmmakers. It is hoped that diversity in films w...
July 17, 2022
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Crime & CourtsNational Public Safety Commission chief visits Abe shooting site
NARA — Cabinet member Satoshi Ninoyu, acting in his capacity as chairperson of the National Public ...
July 17, 2022
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Crime & CourtsSuspect sent letter to blogger hinting at Abe killing
The suspect in the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a letter hinting that he ...
July 17, 2022
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General NewsGifu City launches program to fill shortage of cormorant fishing boatmen
Looking to preserve the traditional tourist attraction of cormorant fishing amid a shortage of boa...
July 17, 2022
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General NewsMiniature books on show in Akita Prefecture city
AKITA — An exhibition showcasing about 900 miniature books has opened in Yokote, Akita Prefecture. ...
July 17, 2022
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Manga & AnimeLife-size Gundam in Yokohama reboots
YOKOHAMA — The Gundam Factory Yokohama (GFY) reopened Saturday following a two-month closure for req...
July 17, 2022
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Other SportsHistory-making Sani Brown finishes 7th in 100 at worlds
Hours after becoming the first Japanese in history to make the final of the men’s 100 meters at a Wo...
July 17, 2022
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General News
Fukushima beach reopens after 12 years
NARAHA, Fukushima — The Iwasawa swimming beach in Naraha, Fukushima Prefecture, reopened Saturday fo...
July 17, 2022
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ReutersSri Lanka’s ousted president says he ‘took all possible steps’ to prevent crisis
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka’s ousted president, who fled overseas last week to escape a popular up...
July 17, 2022
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ReutersRussian officials visited Iran to view drones, says U.S. official
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - The United States believes that Russian officials visited an airfie...
July 17, 2022