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Companies4 Major Japanese Dept. Stores Enjoy Sales Growth in Dec.
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Four major Japanese department store operators Wednesday reported same-store sale...
January 5, 2023
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General NewsJapan traffic deaths hit record low in 2022
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan saw 2,610 fatalities from traffic accidents in 2022, down by 26 from the ...
January 5, 2023
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (January 5)
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January 5, 2023
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ReutersAmazon CEO says job cuts to exceed 18,000 roles
Jan 4 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc's AMZN.O layoffs will now increase to more than 18,000 roles as par...
January 5, 2023
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Japan In FocusKeio founder Fukuzawa’s perspective on display
Last year marked 150 years since the founder of Keio University Yukichi Fukuzawa (1835-1901) publish...
January 5, 2023
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Washington PostDozens of Russian soldiers killed in massive Donetsk missile strike
Dozens of Russian soldiers were killed in a massive missile strike early on New Year's Day in Ukrain...
January 5, 2023
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Washington PostA family finds swastikas in the lawn as antisemitism surges
The 11-year-old girl in gray sweatpants and a hoodie walked down the porch steps then froze. She st...
January 5, 2023
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Washington PostRussian commanders blamed for heavy losses in New Year’s Day strike
RIGA, Latvia - The deaths of scores of Russian troops in a devastating strike on New Year's Day has ...
January 5, 2023
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EconomyJapan pins hope on V-shaped recovery in inbound travel
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Demand for travel to Japan, which had plummeted amid the novel coronavirus cris...
January 5, 2023
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Washington PostA search for answers amid a life-and-death scramble on an NFL field
Shortly past the midway point of the first quarter, draped in the spectacle of Monday Night Football...
January 5, 2023
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Associated PressWHO worried about surge of COVID in China amid lack of info
GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday the agency is “concerned abou...
January 5, 2023
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General NewsGovt striving to keep local ‘washoku’ culture alive
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government is working to promote “washoku,” or traditional cuisine...
January 5, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentKishida calls for wage hikes exceeding inflation
ISE, Mie (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday asked companies to implement wage ...
January 5, 2023
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Associated PressBest of CES 2023: An OLED TV that streams content wirelessly
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tech companies of all sizes are showing off their latest products at CES, formerly ...
January 5, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentTokyo to give ¥5,000 monthly per child
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Tokyo metropolitan government plans to provide households with children age...
January 5, 2023