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Politics & GovernmentJapan to aid universities seen making world-leading findings
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government adopted legislation on Friday to recognize and financia...
February 25, 2022
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ReutersRussia cracks down on home front as its troops invade Ukraine
MOSCOW (Reuters) — Police on Thursday detained more than 1,600 Russians who protested against Russia...
February 25, 2022
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ReutersUkraine envoy to Japan requests more munitions to defend against Russian missiles
TOKYO (Reuters) — Ukraine’s ambassador to Japan said on Friday his nation needs more anti-aircraft m...
February 25, 2022
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Other SportsYusuke Azuma: Influential teenage game-changer
At the tender age of 18, Yusuke Azuma joined baseball star Shohei Ohtani and other notables on Forbe...
February 25, 2022
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Other SportsNot all fun and games for pro e-sports players
Becoming a professional e-sports player has become a dream job for many children today. The Yomiuri...
February 25, 2022
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Associated PressWorld leaders slap sanctions on the Kremlin over invasion
BRUSSELS (AP) — World leaders Thursday condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as “barbaric” and quic...
February 25, 2022
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Associated PressUkraine president orders full military mobilization
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered a full military mobilizatio...
February 25, 2022
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General NewsNew-style sauna facilities gaining traction in Japan
The sauna industry is heating up in Japan. An increasing number of people are sweating it out in new...
February 25, 2022
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General NewsAI might be key to averting nursing care crisis
This fiscal year is being called year zero for so-called scientific nursing care, which utilizes tec...
February 25, 2022
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General NewsCelebrating with corsages
KYOTO — Those commuting to a welfare facility for people with disabilities in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Pre...
February 24, 2022
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Associated PressRussia attacks Ukraine as defiant Putin warns U.S., NATO
KYIV (AP) — Russian troops launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine on Thursday, as President Vladi...
February 24, 2022
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Reuters
EU to hit Russia with new sanctions over ‘barbaric’ attack on Ukraine
BRUSSELS (Reuters) — European Union leaders will impose new sanctions on Russia, freezing its assets...
February 24, 2022
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General NewsHundreds of children removed from foster families in Japan due to worsening relationships
Out of the about 1,500 children removed from foster family placements per fiscal year in 2019 and 20...
February 24, 2022
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (2/25-3/3)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
February 24, 2022
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General NewsTroubled girl finds foster families incompatible
“I wonder if I can ever be part of a family,” said a 19-year-old girl from the Kanto region who move...
February 24, 2022