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Yomiuri EditorialJapan-South Korea Summit: Tokyo, Seoul Should Maintain Smooth Start for New Era of Relations
South Korea’s willingness to advance bilateral relations with Japan has been clearly conveyed. Th...
August 24, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Prototype Developed by Rapidus: Steady Progress Shown toward Mass Production of Advanced Chips
Japan’s industrial competitiveness is greatly affected by cutting-edge semiconductors. It can be ...
August 24, 2025
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Defense & SecurityIshiba Inspects U.K. Aircraft Carrier in Yokosuka; Also Visits Japanese Destroyer Kaga
YOKOSUKA, Kanagawa — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday inspected the British Navy aircraf...
August 24, 2025
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General NewsTohoku Shinkansen Resumes Services After Suspension Due to Train Malfunction (Update 2)
Tohoku Shinkansen services have been suspended between Tokyo and Morioka stations since Sunday af...
August 24, 2025
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Environment2 Years Since Start of Treated Water Release, Fukushima Monitoring Shows No Abnormalities in Ocean
Sunday marked two years since the release of treated water into the ocean began at Tokyo Electric...
August 24, 2025
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Asia-PacificSouth Korea Looks to Cozy Up to U.S. by Way of Japan, Leaving Some of Lee’s Supporters Discontent
“It seems I am the first South Korean president to stop in Japan for their first diplomatic visit...
August 24, 2025
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General NewsFamily Pray for 3 Children Killed in Drunk-Driving Accident; Ogamis Say They Hope Similar Tragedies Will Not Recur
FUKUOKA — The mother who lost her three children in an infamous drunk driving accident in Fukuoka...
August 24, 2025
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TroubleshooterMy Boyfriend Is Great Most of the Time but Can Sometimes Be Very Harsh
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a woman in my 20s working in the food service industry and I need advice...
August 24, 2025
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General NewsAwa Odori Dance Festival in Tokyo’s Koenji Delights Spectators; 5,000 Dancers Take Part in 66th Edition Expected to Attract 1 Mil. Visitors through Sunday
About 5,000 performers staged the Awa Odori dance around JR Koenji Station in Suginami Ward, Toky...
August 24, 2025
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General NewsMemorial Service Held for Those Who Died in Soviet Internment; Ceremony Marks the Anniversary of Order Transferring Prisoners of War to Siberia
A memorial service was held on Saturday at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Chiyoda Ward, ...
August 24, 2025
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TechnologyJapan Medical Research Entity to Enhance Program for Genetic Study of Newborns with Illnesses Whose Causes Are Unknown
The Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) plans to enhance its program for stu...
August 24, 2025
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General NewsShare of Female Managers in Japan Still Short of Govt Target
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The share of women in managerial positions at Japanese companies hit a recor...
August 24, 2025
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TroubleshooterI’ve Loved Music Since I Was a Kid and Want to Stake My Future on It
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a teenage girl in high school. Thanks to the influence of my parents, I ...
August 24, 2025
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Other SportsJapan Team Wins Gold Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships
Japan's team poses with their gold medals after the group all-around final at the 41st FIG Rhythm...
August 24, 2025
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Defense & SecurityJapan, Norway Confirm Defense Cooperation
YOKOSUKA, Kanagawa (Jiji Press) — Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and Norwegian State Defe...
August 24, 2025