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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Provide ¥810 Billion in Infrastructure Aid to African Nations, Seeks to Reduce China’s Influence in Continent
The government plans to provide up to $5.5 billion (about ¥810 billion) to African nations to fin...
August 22, 2025
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Japan In FocusU.K. Ambassador to Japan Julia Longbottom Dedicates Tea to Shrine at Top of Mt. Fuji in Traditional Event
FUJINOMIYA, Shizuoka — British Ambassador to Japan Julia Longbottom recently climbed Mt. Fuji to ...
August 22, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentIshiba Brings Best of Japan, Africa Together at Banquet Dinner, Expresses Hope for ‘Harmonizing’
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his wife Yoshiko on Thursday hosted a banquet dinner, which he ...
August 22, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJustice Ministries of Japan, Tanzania Sign Memorandum on Legal Cooperation, Aiming to Boost Economic Development
The Justice Ministry announced Thursday that it has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Tanza...
August 22, 2025
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CompaniesNissan Likely to Sell HQ Building to KKR for About ¥90 Bil. as Management Restructuring Costs Pile Up
Nissan Motor Co. is likely to sell its headquarters building in Yokohama to U.S. investment fund ...
August 22, 2025
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ScienceRare Ceremonial Heads Shed Light on ‘Warriors of the Clouds’
CHACHAPOYAS, Peru (Reuters) — Archaeologists in Peru’s Amazon region have uncovered two rare, 1,0...
August 22, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan-ROK Parliamentarian Groups Meet, Discuss Agenda for November’s General Meeting
Members of Japanese and South Korean parliamentarian groups for promoting friendly ties between t...
August 22, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Shares Rise as Higher Yields Buoy Banks, Weak Yen Lifts Autos (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Japanese shares rose on Friday, with higher bond yields buoying banks a...
August 22, 2025
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TechnologyChina Deploys Robot Antelope in Tibet to Surveil Real Herds
BEIJING (Reuters) — To the wolves of Tibet, China’s first ‘robot antelope’ may look as appetizing...
August 22, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (August 22)
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August 22, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentUpper House Election: LDP May Delay Review of Upper House Election Results Until Early Sept.; Review Committee’s Work Expected to Take Longer Than Originally Thought
The Liberal Democratic Party is considering postponing the release of its report examining the fa...
August 22, 2025
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Crime & CourtsMan Arrested After Woman Fatally Stabbed in Kobe Apartment Elevator (Update 1)
KOBE — A man in his 30s who allegedly stabbed a woman to death in Kobe was arrested Friday, accor...
August 22, 2025
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Associated PressChina Races to Build World’s Largest Solar Farm to Meet Emissions Targets
TALATAN, China (AP) — Chinese government officials last month showed off what they say will be th...
August 22, 2025
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Associated PressPope Leo’s First International Trip Could Be to Lebanon, Cardinal Says
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is planning to visit Lebanon this year on his first foreign visit, the c...
August 22, 2025
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Associated PressChina Is Expanding into Digital Currencies, Hoping to Promote Use of Its ‘People’s Money’
BANGKOK (AP) — China has been expanding use of digital currencies as it promotes wider use of its...
August 22, 2025