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Figure SkatingWonder wall
Images of 10 figure skaters including Shoma Uno and Mao Asada adorn a wall at the Chukyo University ...
December 30, 2022
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CoronavirusFor the first time in three years, Japan is now experiencing flu season nationwide.
Japan has entered the influenza season nationwide, the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry said Wedne...
December 30, 2022
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Defense & SecurityJapan, U.S. planning January meeting of foreign, defense chiefs
Arrangements are being made to hold a Japan-U.S. Security Consultative Committee meeting of the two ...
December 29, 2022
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EconomyTokyo stocks sink deeper as markets factor in China COVID worries
TOKYO — Tokyo stocks continued to slide Thursday, following U.S. shares’ broad-based drop amid rekin...
December 29, 2022
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EconomyINTERVIEW: Sekisui House Pres. Eager to Expand Overseas Biz
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Sekisui House Ltd. President Yoshihiro Nakai has expressed eagerness to expand ...
December 29, 2022
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CompaniesNichi-Iko set for ¥98.5 bil. in debt relief
TOYAMA — Financially troubled generic drug maker Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical Co. said it will receive u...
December 29, 2022
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EconomyGovt begins soliciting bids for 4 offshore wind power projects
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government on Wednesday began soliciting companies to operate offshore wind...
December 29, 2022
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Asia-PacificChinese carrier aircraft conducted 260 takeoff, landing drills
Aircraft based on the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning conducted a total of about 260 takeoff and l...
December 29, 2022
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CoronavirusJapan seeks to decide by end of March on whether to lower COVID classification
The government will seek to decide by the end of March whether to lower the official classification ...
December 29, 2022
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General NewsMade with love and hope
HIRAIZUMI, Iwate — A large shimenawa straw rope is hung at the gate of Motsuji temple in Hiraizumi, ...
December 29, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Beijing must stop illegal activities immediately
It is highly likely that China’s “overseas police” activities have infringed on the sovereignty and ...
December 29, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Save young people from the horrors of abuse
It is unacceptable for parents to threaten their children by telling them things like “You’ll go to ...
December 29, 2022
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Imperial FamilyPrincess Kako turns 28 as public appearances increase
Princess Kako, the younger daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, turned 28 on Thursday. This year, as ...
December 29, 2022
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Asia-PacificLack of info on China’s COVID outbreak stirs global concerns
BEIJING (AP) — Moves by the U.S., Japan and others to mandate COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving...
December 29, 2022
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General NewsBicycle trend boosts demand for parking solutions
In September, Katsushika Ward in Tokyo opened a new bicycle parking lot that can accommodate over 40...
December 29, 2022