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General NewsYomiuriland Unveils Thrilling ‘WaiWai Jungle’ Waterpark Attraction
A new area called WaiWai Jungle opened at Pool WAI, the summer-exclusive waterpark of Yomiuriland am...
July 3, 2023
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General News(Update 2) Large Explosion in Shimbashi, Central Tokyo, 4 Injured
A large explosion occurred in a building in Shimbashi, central Tokyo, followed by a fire, according ...
July 3, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, EU to Sign Deal to Strengthen Semiconductor Cooperation
Japan and the European Union will sign a memorandum to strengthen cooperation over semiconductors, f...
July 3, 2023
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Washington PostTreasury Secretary to Make First Trip to China Seeking Better Relations
Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen jets to Beijing this week in a test of the Biden administration's...
July 3, 2023
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Washington PostUkraine Says Putin Is Planning a Nuclear Disaster. These People Live Nearby.
TOMAKIVKA, Ukraine - The risk of a major disaster at the nearby Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant ter...
July 3, 2023
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CoronavirusSurvey: Only 49％ of Students Remove Masks during PE Class
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A recent survey has shown that 68% of students in Japan, from sixth graders to ...
July 3, 2023
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General NewsJICA to Help Ease Traffic Jams in Bangkok
BANGKOK (Jiji Press) — The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has launched in Bangkok a d...
July 3, 2023
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EconomyRoadside Land Prices Up 1.5％ over Moderate Economic Recovery
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prices of land facing roads in Japan as of Jan. 1 rose 1.5% from a year before ...
July 3, 2023
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Washington PostJustice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Bold Debut and Independent Streak
In a rare public speech this spring, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson talked to law schoo...
July 3, 2023
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Washington PostThousands of L.A.-Area Hotel Workers Strike for Higher Pay
Several thousand hotel workers in greater Los Angeles went on strike Sunday over pay and staffing le...
July 3, 2023
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EnvironmentThreat to Whales Complicates U.S. Research into Seaweed for Biofuel
CAPE COD BAY, Mass. (Reuters) — In Cape Cod Bay, 10-year-old Pilgrim and her calf skim the water’s g...
July 3, 2023
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General NewsRice Paddy Art of Shohei Ohtani in His Hometown
Rice paddy art depicting Los Angeles Angels standout Shohei Ohtani is seen in his hometown of Oshu, ...
July 3, 2023
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Defense & SecurityJapan-EU Eye Strategic Dialogue on Security, Space Issues
BRUSSELS — Japan and the European Union are considering establishing regular ministerial-level talks...
July 3, 2023
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ReutersImproving Japan Business Mood Signals Steady Economic Recovery
TOKYO, July 3 (Reuters) - Japanese business sentiment improved in the second quarter as raw material...
July 3, 2023
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EnvironmentScientist Works with Ex-Poachers to Restore Reefs
SPERMONDE ISLANDS, Indonesia (Reuters) — For nearly two decades, Indonesian marine scientist Syafyud...
July 3, 2023