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Japan In FocusBotanist Makino spent his golden years in Tokyo
World-famous Japanese botanist Tomitaro Makino (1862-1957) spent his last 30 years in Nerima Ward, T...
May 10, 2022
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Japan In FocusAomori: Marathon held after cancellation for two years
AOMORI — The Aomori Sakura Marathon was held April 17 after being canceled for two consecutive years...
May 10, 2022
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Japan In FocusAichi: Replica of castle steep staircase open to climb
NAGOYA — An exhibit featuring a replica of a section of the staircase of Nagoya Castle’s tower keep ...
May 10, 2022
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Asia-PacificJapan says S.Korea wants to work on improving ties
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan and South Korea have agreed that their frayed relationship can be improved, ...
May 10, 2022
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Japan In FocusTrio of monuments record horror wreaked by tsunami on Iwate Pref. coast
KAMAISHI, Iwate — Eleven years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, ...
May 10, 2022
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Japan In FocusTokyo: Edogawa Rampo home offers peek behind scenes
The Edogawa Rampo Residence in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, is where famed mystery novelist Edogawa Rampo (1...
May 10, 2022
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Asia-PacificChinese drills sound alarms in Japan, Taiwan
The Chinese navy conducted takeoff and landing exercises on the Liaoning aircraft carrier in waters ...
May 10, 2022
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Asia-PacificU.S. to launch Indo-Pacific framework in May
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press)—The official launch of the U.S.-proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is ...
May 10, 2022
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General NewsOkinawan festival held in Tokyo to commemorate 50th anniversary of return
A festival of Okinawan performing arts was recently held at the National Theatre in Chiyoda Ward, To...
May 10, 2022
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General NewsSpate of balcony falls involving children prompts Japan govt to issue safety call
To help prevent serious accidents, the Consumer Affairs Agency is calling on people to ensure young ...
May 10, 2022
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ReutersUkraine’s Odesa douses fires after Russian Victory Day strikes
KYIV/KHARKIV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Firefighters battled blazes in Odesa until early hours on Tuesday...
May 10, 2022
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Associated PressXi promotes Communist Party youth wing ahead of key congress
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday promoted the role of the ruling Communist Par...
May 10, 2022
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Defense & SecurityOkinawa gov. wants dialogue with central govt on base issue
NAHA (Jiji Press) — Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki renewed his demand Monday that the central governm...
May 10, 2022
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Associated PressWarhol’s ‘Marilyn’ auction nabs $195M; most for US artist
NEW YORK (AP) — Andy Warhol’s “Shot Sage Blue Marilyn” sold for a cool $195 million on Monday, makin...
May 10, 2022
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May 10, 2022