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Associated Press
Soldiers declare military junta in control in Burkina Faso
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — More than a dozen mutinous soldiers declared Monday on state televi...
January 25, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Fully consider residents’ wishes to expedite relocation of Futenma base
The relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Futenma Air Station in Okinawa Prefecture to the Henoko dis...
January 25, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Govt, political parties must deepen debate over spread of infections
Infections with the novel coronavirus have been spreading rapidly. The government and the ruling and...
January 25, 2022
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Elections
Japan’s government, ruling parties hope Nago election victory will expedite air station’s relocation
Relief was the prevailing emotion within the government and the ruling parties as incumbent Taketoyo...
January 24, 2022
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Delicious
Salted lemon dishes brighten up winter months
Lemons typically turn yellow as autumn moves into winter. Here’s hoping that the cheerful-looking fr...
January 24, 2022
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Delicious
Vending machine to offer fried oysters overseas
HIROSHIMA — “One day, fried oysters could replace hot dogs as America’s favorite food,” oyster farme...
January 24, 2022
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Coronavirus
Quasi-emergency measures to come for Osaka, 17 more prefs
The government is planning to announce quasi-emergency measures for Osaka and 17 additional prefectu...
January 24, 2022
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Global
New U.S. envoy arrives
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — New U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel arrived at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport wit...
January 24, 2022
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Markets
Tokyo stocks turn modestly higher on U.S. futures rise
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tokyo stocks staged a modest rebound Monday thanks to a rise in U.S. index futu...
January 24, 2022
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Science
Tonga volcano’s eruption heat likely generated atmospheric waves linked to tsunami
The Jan. 15 eruption of an undersea volcano off Tonga marked the first time since modernized observa...
January 24, 2022
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Political Series
Utilize private sector’s strengths, increase mobility of bureaucrats
The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan on issues including the pandemic,...
January 24, 2022
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Elections
LDP-backed candidate wins Nago mayoral race amid military base issue
NAGO, Okinawa — The incumbent backed by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito was reelecte...
January 24, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Concrete measures vital to achieving goal for primary balance surplus
The nation’s fiscal condition is deteriorating rapidly, as a result of measures taken against the no...
January 24, 2022
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General News
Shinjuku schools introduce staggered start times as coronavirus spreads
All 39 elementary and junior high schools in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, on Monday began staggering times ...
January 24, 2022
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General News
Document found in Paris details aftermath of Soviet invasion of Manchuria
A document has been found in Paris describing the circumstances under the Soviet occupation of Manch...
January 24, 2022