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Asia-Pacific
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into Sea of Japan
North Korea fired what appears to be a ballistic missile at about 8:07 a.m. Wednesday from an inland...
January 5, 2022
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Politics & Government
Govt to delete child discipline provision in Civil Code revision, specify prohibition of physical punishment
Amid concerns over child abuse, a Civil Code provision that allows parents the right to discipline t...
January 5, 2022
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General News
Tokyo sees heavy snowfall and coldest weather of the season
The greater Tokyo area experienced the coldest weather of the season Friday morning, a day after a h...
January 5, 2022
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Reuters
Kazakhstan government resigns after violent protests over fuel price
ALMATY (Reuters) — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev accepted the government’s resignation on W...
January 5, 2022
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General News
Bluefin tuna sells for ¥16.88 mil. at Tokyo fish market
A 211-kilogram bluefin tuna from Oma, Aomori Prefecture, took the top price of ¥16.88 million early ...
January 5, 2022
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Companies
Mitsubishi Estate to sell homes made from only Japan-grown wood
Beginning in April, Mitsubishi Estate Co. will sell single-story houses made exclusively from Japan-...
January 5, 2022
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Defense & Security
New domestic drone meant to boost Japan’s data protection
A new drone jointly developed by the government and the private sector has been released, as part of...
January 5, 2022
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General News
Helping disabled artists reach consumers
OSAKA — Efforts to support artistic endeavors by people with disabilities are gaining steam. In addi...
January 5, 2022
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Economy
Japan eyes regulations for online sellers posing as individuals
The government plans to draw up guidelines by the end of this fiscal year to regulate business opera...
January 5, 2022
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Reuters
WHO sees more evidence that omicron causes milder symptoms
GENEVA (Reuters) — More evidence is emerging that the omicron coronavirus variant is affecting the u...
January 5, 2022
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Associated Press
Biden urges concern but not alarm in US as omicron rises
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden urged concern but not alarm Tuesday as the United States set r...
January 5, 2022
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Reuters
North Korea fires apparent ballistic missile, Japan says
TOKYO (Reuters) — North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile off its east coast on Wednesday, a...
January 5, 2022
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Delicious
Spoiling coffee lovers with new home appliances
Business is percolating for a new line of coffee makers that provide the enjoyment of an authentic b...
January 4, 2022
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Japan In Focus
Pizza oven unites Hiroshima island residents
MIHARA, Hiroshima — Residents of Sagishima in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture, made a pizza oven using ...
January 4, 2022
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Delicious
Bring your family together for homemade dumplings
What dish is most associated with family gatherings? For food researcher Wu Wen, the answer is clear...
January 4, 2022