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CompaniesJTB returns to black ink in April-Sept.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Travel agency JTB Corp. said Friday that it logged a net profit of ¥6,733 milli...
November 20, 2021
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General NewsTokyo assembly member indicted for driving without a license, refuses to resign
Tokyo metropolitan assembly member Fumiko Kinoshita was indicted without arrest Friday on a charge o...
November 20, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to reduce leave allowances for virus-hit workers
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The labor ministry said Friday it will reduce the amounts of special employment...
November 20, 2021
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General News
Shinkansen train exclusive for vaccinated passengers operated
OSAKA (Jiji Press) — West Japan Railway Co., or JR West, on Saturday operated a Shinkansen bullet tr...
November 20, 2021
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Defense & Security
Chinese Navy ship entered Japanese waters
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Defense Ministry said Friday that a Chinese navy ship intruded into Jap...
November 20, 2021
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General NewsRed moon in ‘almost total’ lunar eclipse across Japan
A partial lunar eclipse was observed across Japan on Friday evening. In what was called an “almost t...
November 20, 2021
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Politics & Government
Japan govt OKs ¥78.9 trillion stimulus package ¥78.9 trillion
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government adopted on Friday a new stimulus package worth ¥78.9 tr...
November 20, 2021
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Associated PressHouse OKs $2T social, climate bill in Biden win; Senate next
WASHINGTON (AP) — A fractious House handed President Joe Biden a marquee victory Friday by approving...
November 20, 2021
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Associated PressJury finds Rittenhouse not guilty in Kenosha shootings
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges Friday after testifying he acted ...
November 20, 2021
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Manga & AnimeManga boldly proclaims power of justice, courage via superb storytelling
I would once again like to take up another big name mangaka that I haven’t yet introduced in this co...
November 19, 2021
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Defense & Security
¥500 billion fund to reinforce economic security
In a move intended to reinforce the nation’s economic security, the government intends to establish ...
November 19, 2021
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General NewsPlant enthusiast teaches self-healing through botany in Tokyo
A therapeutic class centered on flora is becoming popular in Tokyo, where people rarely experience t...
November 19, 2021
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BaseballOhtani voted AL MVP for 2-way season, Harper wins NL honor
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani was unanimiously voted American League MVP on Thursday for a two-way s...
November 19, 2021
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CoronavirusWHO’S 1st COVID signal was media report
Do you remember when you first recognized the outbreak of COVID-19? Probably, we knew it with some c...
November 19, 2021
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Associated PressKids in Kabul suffering from malnutrition
KABUL (AP) — In Kabul’s main children’s hospital, 2½-year-old Guldana is sitting up in her bed, but ...
November 19, 2021