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General NewsSpectacular Spawning Event Heralds Return of Pacific Herrings to Hokkaido’s Sea of Japan Coast
Large schools of Pacific herrings are making comeback on Hokkaido’s Sea of Japan coast, thanks to ef...
May 25, 2023
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Crime & CourtsEx-SMBC Nikko Officials Plead Not Guilty over Market Deceit
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Five former senior employees of SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. pleaded not guilty t...
May 25, 2023
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General NewsNTT West Reports Telephone, Internet Outages in Osaka
NTT West announced Thursday that communication services, including telephone and internet, have been...
May 25, 2023
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MusicPianist Martha Argerich Held Concert in Tokyo at Keio University
Internationally renowned Argentine pianist Martha Argerich held a concert at Keio University’s Mita ...
May 25, 2023
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Yomiuri EditorialThe Will of the People is Clear, but Will the Military Respect It?
The pro-military ruling parties suffered a crushing defeat in Thailand’s general election, indicatin...
May 25, 2023
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ReutersUniqlo to Exit Russia, Paving Way for Sale of Business
Japanese brand Uniqlo has decided to leave Russia after suspending its operation there last year, op...
May 25, 2023
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CompaniesLotte Eyes Japan-ROK Collaboration within Group
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Lotte Holdings Co., which operates in Japan and South Korea, plans to strengthe...
May 25, 2023
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Crime & CourtsMan Rearrested in Another Thallium Poisoning Case
Osaka, May 24 (Jiji Press)—Japanese police on Wednesday served a fresh arrest warrant for Kazuki Miy...
May 25, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
South Korea: An Escape from City Bustle, Seoul’s Book Shelters Offer More than Reading Materials
Odong Neighborhood Park, located in Wolgok-dong and Jangwi-dong in Seongbuk-gu, northern Seoul, is a...
May 25, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Review Excessive Workload Carried by Nation’s Educators
School teachers are exhausted from working long hours as a result of the large amount of work they h...
May 25, 2023
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Washington PostA School Restricted Amanda Gorman’s Book. Here’s What to Know.
As a wave of book challenges spreads across the country, poet Amanda Gorman said she felt "gutted" a...
May 25, 2023
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Books & LiteratureJapan Author Haruki Murakami Wins Spain’s Prestigious Award
PARIS, May 24 (Jiji Press) — Renowned Japanese writer Haruki Murakami has won this year’s Princess o...
May 25, 2023
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Washington PostDemocrats’ Worry Grows over White House Approach to Debt Talks
WASHINGTON - House Democratic lawmakers are voicing frustration over President Biden's approach to n...
May 25, 2023
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (May 25)
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May 25, 2023
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BaseballSeiya Suzuki, Kodai Senga: Cubs Beat Mets 4-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Marcus Stroman pitched eight efficient innings to help the Chicago Cubs beat the New ...
May 25, 2023