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FashionThird Time’s the Charm: Can H&M Strike It Lucky in Ginza?
The Swedish fast fashion brand H&M first hit Japan on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, or around 15 years a...
June 2, 2023
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General NewsHeavy Rain Drenches Kochi Pref., Raising Risk of Landslides, Flooding
The Japan Meteorological Agency said Friday that a linear precipitation band occurred in Kochi Prefe...
June 2, 2023
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Associated PressJordan’s Crown Prince Weds Scion of Saudi Family in Ceremony Packed with Stars and Symbolism
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan’s crown prince married the scion of a prominent Saudi family on Thursday...
June 2, 2023
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Associated PressDiablo IV’ Is almost here. What to Know about the Video Game’s Coming Release
WASHINGTON (AP) — The release of “Diablo IV” is right around the corner. Early access for the highly...
June 2, 2023
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Associated PressOath Keeper Who Guarded Roger Stone before Jan. 6 Attack Gets More than 4 Years in Prison
WASHINGTON (AP) — A member of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group who was part of a security ...
June 2, 2023
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Associated PressMoney Stored in Venmo and Other Payment Apps Could Be Vulnerable, Financial Watchdog Warns
NEW YORK (AP) — Customers of Venmo, PayPal and CashApp should not store their money with those apps ...
June 2, 2023
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General NewsTokyo’s New Subscription Service for Diapers Eases Burden on Parents and Nursery Schools
Tokyo’s Toshima Ward has introduced a subscription service for diapers at all of its municipal nurs...
June 2, 2023
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Associated PressTrump and DeSantis Jab at Each Other on Campaign Trail in 1st Dueling Appearances as 2024 Candidates
GRIMES, Iowa (AP) — Former President Donald Trump kept up a steady drumbeat of criticism of his chie...
June 2, 2023
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CompaniesIn-person Job Interviews with Students on Rise
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — More and more firms are shifting back to in-person job interviews with college ...
June 2, 2023
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Associated PressBiden Says He Got ‘Sandbagged’ after He Tripped and Fell Onstage at Air Force Graduation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — President Joe Biden quipped that he got "sandbagged" Thursday after h...
June 2, 2023
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Defense & SecurityJapan Self-Defense Forces Stay on Alert With Second North Korean Launch Believed Imminent
The government is keeping the Self-Defense Forces on alert, in response to North Korea’s declaration...
June 2, 2023
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Asia-PacificNorth Korean Satellite Chasing Two Objectives
SEOUL — North Korea’s launch of a “military reconnaissance satellite” ended in failure Wednesday, bu...
June 2, 2023
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Other SportsHonda to Showcase Decarbonization Technology in F1 Return
With a return to the top level of automobile racing, Honda Motor Co. aims to demonstrate its carbon-...
June 1, 2023
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General NewsSota Fujii, 20, Youngest Ever to Take Shogi Meijin Title
Twenty-year-old challenger Sota Fujii defeated shogi Meijin titleholder Akira Watanabe, 39, on Thurs...
June 1, 2023
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Defense & SecurityJapan to Upgrade Aegis Destroyer Intercept Capabilities
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — New Aegis destroyers to be deployed to the Maritime Self-Defense Force are set ...
June 1, 2023