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Politics & GovernmentPrime Minister Kishida’s omotenashi hospitality includes Hiroshima lemon soda
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made every effort to entertain U.S. President Joe Biden during his firs...
May 26, 2022
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Kabuki / Noh / Rakugo‘Demon Slayer’ to be adapted for noh, kyogen
The popular manga “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” by Koyoharu Gotoge will be adapted for the tradit...
May 26, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialSupreme Court seeks immediate improvement of system
It is problematic that Japanese nationals living overseas are not currently allowed to participate i...
May 26, 2022
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Film & TVWim Wenders to direct ‘stylish restroom’ movie
Multi-award-winning filmmaker Wim Wenders is to direct a film about high-end Japanese restrooms. The...
May 26, 2022
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CompaniesANA Holdings sees record operating profit within 5 years
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — ANA Holdings Inc. will set a target of posting a record group operating profit ...
May 26, 2022
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Associated PressRussia says it will pay foreign debt in rubles after US ban
Russia says it will pay dollar-denominated foreign debt in rubles, a move that is likely to be seen ...
May 26, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Move swiftly to establish specific counterattack capabilities
Is North Korea trying to demonstrate its missile attack capabilities? The country has fired a series...
May 26, 2022
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ReutersU.S. concerned China is seeking rushed deals with Pacific island nations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is concerned that China is seeking to reach agreements with...
May 26, 2022
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Associated PressUK’s Prince Charles visits Ukrainian refugees in Romania
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Britain’s Prince Charles traveled to Romania’s capital Wednesday to visit r...
May 26, 2022
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ReutersU.S. says it imposes sanctions on Moscow-backed Iranian oil smuggling network
The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on what it described as a Russian-backed oil smuggl...
May 26, 2022
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Associated PressRussia takes steps to bolster army, tighten grip on Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin issued an order Wednesday to fast track Russia...
May 26, 2022
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Associated PressScars of war seem to be everywhere in Ukraine after 3 months
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) — Piano music wafted from an apartment block on a recent spring evening in ...
May 26, 2022
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EconomyConveyor-belt sushi chains raising prices amid seafood soaring costs
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Conveyor-belt sushi chains in Japan are moving to raise prices of their dishes ...
May 26, 2022
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Associated PressTurkish FM makes rare visit to Israel as nations mend ties
JERUSALEM (AP) — Turkey’s foreign minister visited Israel on Wednesday as part of ongoing efforts to...
May 26, 2022
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Associated PressIndian court sentences Kashmiri leader to life in prison
NEW DELHI (AP) — An Indian court sentenced a Kashmiri separatist leader to life in prison on Wednesd...
May 26, 2022