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CompaniesSweet bean paste gaining popularity in U.S., Europe
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Sweet bean paste, a key ingredient in traditional Japanese confectionery, has b...
January 3, 2023
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DeliciousGummy candies with harder textures win new fans
Convenience stores and supermarkets have increasingly put a certain type of candy on their shelves: ...
January 3, 2023
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ReutersAsia shares skid on China woes, yen hits 6-month high
SYDNEY (Reuters) — Asian share markets slipped on Tuesday amid concerns the rapid spread of coronavi...
January 3, 2023
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DeliciousLocal govt official makes tarts to boost industry
UTSUNOMIYA — To promote Tochigi Prefecture’s agricultural products, a government official with a swe...
January 3, 2023
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EconomyDepartment stores cross fingers for sales recovery
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese department store chains, welcoming a third New Year’s Day since the st...
January 3, 2023
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General NewsForeign trainees forced to pay huge fees to mediators
Foreign trainees in Japan’s technical intern program come to this nation after paying huge fees to m...
January 3, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentSensing crisis, U.S. looks to push Japan-ROK cooperation
Japan and South Korea are considering the immediate sharing of information related to North Korean m...
January 3, 2023
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Olympics & ParalympicsTokyo Games committee to be completely terminated in March
A liquidating corporation that has taken over the operations of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics o...
January 2, 2023
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ReutersNorth Korea’s Kim sacks No. 2 military official
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea has sacked Pak Jong Chon, the second most powerful military official a...
January 2, 2023
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Washington PostHungry and on the march as the climate heats up: Termites in Australia
TENNANT CREEK, Australia - In a forgotten restaurant behind a gas station in this country's red cent...
January 2, 2023
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Washington PostInside Louisiana’s forced prison labor and a failed overhaul attempt
BATON ROUGE - Breakfast at Louisiana's state Capitol includes fresh coffee, cookies and egg sandwich...
January 2, 2023
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Washington PostThe country moved on from covid. This homeless shelter is stuck in it.
Each night, as the temperature plummets and dozens seek refuge inside Arlington County, Va.'s larges...
January 2, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s labor ministry to investigate financial burden on foreign trainees
The labor ministry plans to launch its first on-site investigation of overseas organizations that di...
January 2, 2023
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Defense & SecurityJapan-ROK radar link envisioned for clearer picture of DPRK missiles
Tokyo and Seoul have begun mulling the possibility of instantly sharing radar information that detec...
January 2, 2023
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General NewsAward-winning pianists Kyohei Sorita and Aimi Kobayashi announce marriage, pregnancy
Popular pianists Kyohei Sorita and Aimi Kobayashi have married and are expecting a child, the two an...
January 2, 2023