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ElectionsFocus Shifts to Saitama, Aichi Prefectures after Komeito Ends Tokyo Campaign Deal with LDP
Saitama and Aichi prefectures are expected to be critical in determining whether the Liberal Democra...
May 30, 2023
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General NewsHealth Ministry to Survey Medical Use of AI Across Japan
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry will launch a nationwide survey on the situation of artificia...
May 30, 2023
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Crime & CourtsNagano Attack Suspect ‘Attempted Suicide’ During Police Standoff
NAKANO, Nagano Prefecture — The man arrested in connection with a shooting and knife attack Thursday...
May 29, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentPrime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Son to Resign as PM Secretary on Thursday
Prime Minister Fumiio Kishida’s eldest son will resign from secretary to the prime minister in charg...
May 29, 2023
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General NewsShogi Star Fujii Defends Eio Title
MIYAKO, Iwate (Jiji Press) — Professional shogi star Sota Fujii defended the title of Eio for the ch...
May 29, 2023
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MarketsTokyo Stocks Hit Fresh 33-year High on Debt Ceiling Deal in U.S.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tokyo stocks rose sharply Monday following a breakthrough in U.S. debt ceiling ...
May 29, 2023
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Defense & SecurityN. Korea Intends to Launch ‘Satellite’ Sometime between May 31-June 11, Japan Govt. Says
The Japanese government said Monday morning that North Korea had given notice that it intends to lau...
May 29, 2023
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Defense & SecurityJapan Self-Defense Forces Ordered to Prepare for Destruction of North Korean Missile
Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada on Monday ordered the Self-Defense Forces to prepare to destroy a N...
May 29, 2023
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Defense & SecurityJapan Destroyer Arrives in S. Korea with Rising Sun Flag
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — A Japanese destroyer arrived at Busan Port in southeastern South Korea on Monda...
May 29, 2023
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General NewsNara’s Deer Bowed Less Frequently during Pandemic
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Nara Park deer in Nara City bowed less frequently during the height of the ...
May 29, 2023
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GlobalDjibouti’s Hosting of U.S., China Bases is Strategic for Survival
DJIBOUTI / JOHANNESBURG — Japan and many other countries used Djibouti, a small African country, as ...
May 29, 2023
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General NewsBike Helmet Production Picks Up Speed After Law Revised
NAGOYA — Factories manufacturing bicycle helmets are working to increase production after a revised ...
May 29, 2023
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General NewsRiders Forced to Walk Down Fujiyama After Roller Coaster Stalls 70m in the Air
A large roller coaster at Fuji-Q Highland in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, stalled while it was...
May 29, 2023
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Japan In FocusFragrant Roses Bloom in Niigata Pref. Festival
NAGAOKA, Niigata — A festival of fragrant roses was held at Echigo Hillside Park in Nagaoka, Niigata...
May 29, 2023
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General NewsJapan Political Party Offers Ideas to Help Brick-and-Mortar Bookstores
To help bookstores across Japan overcome the challenges they face, a group of Liberal Democratic Par...
May 29, 2023