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CompaniesJapan’s video game giants profit from back catalogs
Video game giants are increasing their earning power thanks to the strategy of developing establishe...
June 21, 2022
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ElectionsParties emphasize soaring prices, security policy in election pledges
Reflecting the situation both at home and abroad, political parties have emphasized measures to cope...
June 20, 2022
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EconomyBOJ and govt closely coordinating on FX, Kuroda says after meeting PM
TOKYO (Reuters) – Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Monday the central bank hoped to re...
June 20, 2022
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ReutersUkraine president expects Russia attacks to intensify with EU summit this week
KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy predicted Russia will escalate its attacks ...
June 20, 2022
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EconomyFew alterations in govt’s economic view for June
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government kept its basic economic assessment unchanged Monday des...
June 20, 2022
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Crime & CourtsOsaka Court backs denial of same-sex marriage
OSAKA (Jiji Press) — A court in western Japan rejected a damages claim by three same-sex couples aga...
June 20, 2022
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Defense & SecurityKishida mulls summit with South Korea, Australia, New Zealand on sidelines of NATO talks next week
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has begun to consider gathering the leaders of South Korea, Australia a...
June 20, 2022
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General NewsCensus: 20,000 foreign residents in Japan have not graduated beyond elementary school
Elementary school was the highest education level achieved by about 20,000 foreign residents in Japa...
June 20, 2022
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General NewsPolice preparing for possible Mt. Fuji eruption
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — National Police Agency has started making full-fledged preparations for a possi...
June 20, 2022
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CompaniesDaihatsu to sell special edition Copen to commemorate the model’s 20th anniversary
Daihatsu Motor Co. announced Sunday that its special edition Copen mini sports car will hit the mar...
June 20, 2022
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ReutersN. Korea abruptly stops importing COVID containment goods from China
BEIJING (Reuters) - North Korea abruptly stopped importing COVID-19 prevention and control products...
June 20, 2022
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CompaniesKHI to develop components for hydrogen-powered aircraft
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. will develop key components for next-generation hydrogen-powered air...
June 20, 2022
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ReutersUkraine president expects Russia attacks to intensify with EU summit this week
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy predicted Russia will escalate its attacks...
June 20, 2022
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General NewsNara temple decorates with refreshing “hydrangea bowls”
Blue and purple hydrangea flowers float in glass bowls filled with water at an annual event at Hann...
June 20, 2022
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ReutersColombia elects former guerrilla Petro as first leftist president
BOGOTA/BUCARAMANGA (Reuters) - Leftist Gustavo Petro, a former member of the M-19 guerrilla movemen...
June 20, 2022