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May 26, 2022
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Washington Post
EPA proposes protections for world’s biggest sockeye salmon fishery
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will protect waters in Alaska that...
May 26, 2022
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Crime & Courts
Not allowing justice review by Japanese abroad ruled unconstitutional
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled a law unconstitutional for not allowing Ja...
May 26, 2022
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Reuters
Russia offers fast-track citizenship to residents of occupied Ukraine
LONDON (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Wednesday simplifying the process fo...
May 26, 2022
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Politics & Government
Kishida touts diplomatic success as election comes into view
Buoyed by a flurry of high-profile meetings with international leaders, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida...
May 26, 2022
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Politics & Government
Prime Minister Kishida’s omotenashi hospitality includes Hiroshima lemon soda
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made every effort to entertain U.S. President Joe Biden during his firs...
May 26, 2022
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Kabuki / Noh / Rakugo
‘Demon Slayer’ to be adapted for noh, kyogen
The popular manga “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” by Koyoharu Gotoge will be adapted for the tradit...
May 26, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Supreme Court seeks immediate improvement of system
It is problematic that Japanese nationals living overseas are not currently allowed to participate i...
May 26, 2022
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Film & TV
Wim Wenders to direct ‘stylish restroom’ movie
Multi-award-winning filmmaker Wim Wenders is to direct a film about high-end Japanese restrooms. The...
May 26, 2022
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Companies
ANA Holdings sees record operating profit within 5 years
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — ANA Holdings Inc. will set a target of posting a record group operating profit ...
May 26, 2022
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Associated Press
Russia says it will pay foreign debt in rubles after US ban
Russia says it will pay dollar-denominated foreign debt in rubles, a move that is likely to be seen ...
May 26, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Move swiftly to establish specific counterattack capabilities
Is North Korea trying to demonstrate its missile attack capabilities? The country has fired a series...
May 26, 2022
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Reuters
U.S. concerned China is seeking rushed deals with Pacific island nations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is concerned that China is seeking to reach agreements with...
May 26, 2022
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Associated Press
UK’s Prince Charles visits Ukrainian refugees in Romania
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Britain’s Prince Charles traveled to Romania’s capital Wednesday to visit r...
May 26, 2022
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Reuters
U.S. says it imposes sanctions on Moscow-backed Iranian oil smuggling network
The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on what it described as a Russian-backed oil smuggl...
May 26, 2022