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Social Series50 years on / Steady improvements made on remedying Okinawa’s educational lag
This year, Okinawa marks the 50th anniversary of its return to Japan. This fifth and final installme...
January 28, 2022
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CoronavirusTokyo logs over 16,000 new cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government reported 16,538 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus ...
January 27, 2022
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Manga & AnimeVoice behind ‘Demon Slayer’ hero chats about the series’ appeal
Empowering scenes of swordsmen risking their lives in a crusade against demonkind abound in the newe...
January 27, 2022
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CoronavirusJapan puts 18 more prefectures under COVID-19 pre-emergency
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government’s COVID-19 pre-emergency designation took effect in 18 more pref...
January 27, 2022
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General NewsTeenager turns herself in over suspected cheating on Japan’s nationwide university exam
A 19-year-old female has turned herself in to the Kagawa Prefectural Police on Thursday in connectio...
January 27, 2022
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TechnologyJapan, U.S. join hands on fast reactor project despite differing goals
Japan and the United States have agreed to cooperate in the development of a next-generation fast re...
January 27, 2022
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General NewsSnow monsters
Snow-covered alpine trees stretch as far as the eye can see in Yamagata, where fine weather attracte...
January 27, 2022
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Associated PressUS offers no concessions in response to Russia on Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration and NATO told Russia on Wednesday there will be no U.S. o...
January 27, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsJapan women’s ice hockey team leads the way to Beijing
The Japan women’s ice hockey team flew to Beijing on Thursday morning, ahead of other Japanese athle...
January 27, 2022
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General News75% of 3rd-year junior high school students get news from social media
Three in four students in the third year of junior high school get news from social media, according...
January 27, 2022
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Asia-PacificKishida awaits confirmation on N. Korean projectiles
Japan is awaiting confirmation on the types of projectiles launched by North Korea early Thursday an...
January 27, 2022
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TechnologyTalks advance on Japanese role in Wyoming fast reactor project
The Japan Atomic Energy Agency and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. signed Wednesday a memorandum o...
January 27, 2022
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Associated PressFed plans to raise rates starting in March to cool inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it will begin a series of interest-rat...
January 27, 2022
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Defense & SecurityU.S. spy drones likely to be deployed to western Japan air base
The U.S. military’s MQ-9 reconnaissance drones are being considered for deployment to a Maritime Sel...
January 27, 2022
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CoronavirusRailroad firms answering demand for ‘third workplaces’
As the novel coronavirus continues its rapid spread, railroad companies in western Japan are steppin...
January 27, 2022