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Crime & CourtsYoung Railway Fan Faces Charges of Stopping Trains to Get Photos
NUMAZU, Shizuoka — A Kanagawa Prefecture teenager who allegedly caused the stoppage of a number of t...
June 13, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Prime Minister Eyes Middle East Tour in July
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning to visit Gulf countries in the Middle East in mid- or late ...
June 13, 2023
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DeliciousPopular Fukuoka Donuts Offer Unique Textures
FUKUOKA — Donuts that offer a variety of unique flavors are gaining popularity in Fukuoka. Confectio...
June 13, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentKishida Under Fire for My Number ID Card Problems
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida came under fire from opposition parties for problems linked to My Numbe...
June 13, 2023
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (June 13)
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June 13, 2023
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BaseballShohei Ohtani’s 2nd HR Leads Off 12th as Angels Rally for 9-6 Win at Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Shohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch of the 12th inning, going deep for ...
June 13, 2023
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Defense & SecurityConstruction of GSDF Osprey Facility Starts in Saga
SAGA — Construction of a facility for the planned deployment of Ground Self-Defense Force Osprey tra...
June 13, 2023
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Defense & SecurityJapan to Signal Delay in Tax Hike for Defense Spending
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government is coordinating with the ruling parties to signal in its upcomin...
June 13, 2023
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MarketsNikkei Retakes 33,000 for 1st Time in 33 Years
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The benchmark Nikkei stock average soared over 500 points early Tuesday afterno...
June 13, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Plans to Designate 25 Fields to Keep Patents Secret
TOKYO (Jiji Press)—The Japanese government plans to designate 25 technology fields to keep patents o...
June 13, 2023
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Associated PressWoman Declared Dead in Ecuador Revives during Her Wake; Health Authorities Investigate
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A 76-year-old woman who was declared dead at a hospital in Ecuador astonished ...
June 13, 2023
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General NewsChatGPT Operator CEO Tells Japan Students AI Will Evolve Further
TOKYO (Jiji Press)—Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT operator OpenAI, told Japanese students on Monday that...
June 13, 2023
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Yomiuri EditorialPrime Minister, LDP’s Judgment Being Questioned over Legislation
Will the content of this bill protect the safety of women? Will it not cause confusion in places of ...
June 13, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Rise in Measles Cases Shows Need for Vigilance Not Only for COVID-19
Cases of measles have been confirmed one after another in Japan. Since the COVID-19 pandemic started...
June 13, 2023
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Washington PostCNN Needs a New Leader after Chris Licht. Will Anyone Want the Job?
For the second time in just over 15 months, David Zaslav is on the hunt for someone to take on one o...
June 13, 2023