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EconomyUeda Replaces Kuroda as BOJ Governor
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Economist Kazuo Ueda replaced Haruhiko Kuroda as governor of the Bank of Japan ...
April 10, 2023
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Associated Press‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Is a Box Office Smash
Audiences said let’s go to the movie theater for “ The Super Mario Bros. Movie ” this weekend. ...
April 10, 2023
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General NewsDeer in Japan’s Kamikochi Region Stoke Fears of Environmental Damage
MATSUMOTO, Nagano Pref. — Concerns are rising over possible damage to the natural environment in Kam...
April 10, 2023
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Associated PressDeSantis to Make 1st Public Appearance in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to make his first public appearance in South ...
April 10, 2023
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EconomyIMF Head Shares Hopes for Japan’s Leadership, Cites Fragmentation Risk
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva express...
April 10, 2023
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BaseballKiermaier, Chapman Both Drive in 5, Jays Beat Angels in 10
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Matt Chapman is used to wild getaway games at Angel Stadium....
April 10, 2023
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Travel SpotsJapan Selects 11 ‘Model Tourism Destinations’ to Promote Regional Areas
The Japan Tourism Agency has designated 11 locations across the nation as “model tourism destination...
April 10, 2023
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GolfJon Rahm Rallies to Win the Masters as Spanish Stars Align
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Jon Rahm turned the longest day into his sweetest victory, starting Sunday with ...
April 10, 2023
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Japan In FocusNara: Goldfish Breeders Keep Up Centuries-Old Tradition
YAMATO-KORIYAMA, Nara — Scenes of goldfish breeding ponds have come to be one of the symbols of Nara...
April 10, 2023
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ElectionsEx-LDP Lawmaker Gotoda Wins Governor’s Race in Tokushima
TOKUSHIMA — Former House of Representatives member Masazumi Gotoda, 53, won his first gubernatorial ...
April 9, 2023
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ElectionsJapan Ruling Party Election Chief Hails ‘Great Significance’ of LDP Taking Governorships
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s Election Strategy Committee head said Sunday that victories in...
April 9, 2023
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ElectionsKanagawa Gov. Yuji Kuroiwa Wins Reelection, Apologizes Over Recently Disclosed Affair
Kanagawa Gov. Yuji Kuroiwa, 68, was reelected in Sunday’s gubernatorial race, defeating three newcom...
April 9, 2023
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ElectionsIshin Parties Stay Strong in Kansai, Win Osaka, Nara Elections
Regional party Osaka Ishin won Osaka’s gubernatorial and mayoral elections held Sunday as part of th...
April 9, 2023
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TechnologyJapan Universities Restrict Students’ Use of ChatGPT
Universities are taking action regarding students’ use of ChatGPT, an interactive AI application tha...
April 9, 2023
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General NewsNo ‘Rescue Signal’ Detected from Missing GSDF Helicopter
Authorities have been unable to detect a “rescue signal” from the emergency locator transmitter (ELT...
April 9, 2023