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Politics & GovernmentWealth distribution toned down in government policy drafts
The wealth distribution that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida talked up at the beginning of his administ...
June 1, 2022
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EconomyYamanashi Pref. to produce hydrogen as its local specialty using abundant sunshine
Yamanashi, which prides itself on having some of the longest sunshine hours of any prefecture, is pu...
June 1, 2022
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General NewsPraying for peace
Darmua dolls painted in blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, await shipment from the D...
June 1, 2022
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Washington PostDissecting Kevin McCarthy’s case for bucking the Jan. 6 panel’s subpoena
It comes as precisely zero surprise that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and his GOP...
June 1, 2022
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Washington PostAs Luhansk falls to the Russians, civilians are desperate to evacuate
BAKHMUT, Ukraine – Larisa Strelnikova arrived in this once peaceful town in an armored bus last week...
June 1, 2022
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Washington PostTaiwan offered hope after they fled Hong Kong. Now, they’re leaving again.
TAIPEI, Taiwan – The day after his bookshop officially closed, Carver Law sat in the small store met...
June 1, 2022
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ReutersChina says it conducted ‘readiness patrol’ around Taiwan
BEIJING (Reuters) - The Chinese military said on Wednesday it had conducted a combat “readiness pat...
June 1, 2022
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Kabuki / Noh / RakugoEbizo to assume prestigious Kabuki name Danjuro in Nov.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo XI is set to become Ichikawa Danjuro XIII, said to ...
June 1, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Establish adequate system to provide relief after crimes
Victims of crimes and bereaved families can suffer severe physical and mental harm, making it diffic...
June 1, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan government eyes creation of health crisis management agency
The government may include the creation of a health crisis management agency in measures to be annou...
June 1, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (June 1)
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June 1, 2022
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Music
‘Song monster’ Aya Shimazu transcends genres
The Yomiuri ShimbunAya Shimazu sings heartily. By Jin Kiyokawa / Yomiuri Shimbun [posttime] JST,&ens...
June 1, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
China must not use visit by top U.N. human rights official to end the issue
If China wishes to deny its human rights abuses, then it should show the actual situation as it is. ...
June 1, 2022
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MarketsJapanese shares rise led by automakers
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese shares rose on Wednesday, with automakers leading the rally after a posi...
June 1, 2022
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General NewsJapan court rules against Hokkaido N-plant restart
SAPPORO (Jiji Press) — A Japanese district court Tuesday ruled against restarting operations at Hokk...
June 1, 2022