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ObituariesIchiro Mizuki, ‘king of anime songs,’ dies at 74
Singer Ichiro Mizuki, known as the “king of anime songs,” passed away on Dec. 6, his agency announce...
December 12, 2022
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Travel SpotsShimane Prefecture: A treasure trove of sightseeing, nature and gourmet food
Facing the Sea of Japan in western Japan, Shimane Prefecture has become a popular travel spot for fo...
December 12, 2022
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Defense & SecurityJapan to equip PAC-3s with more advanced radar to counter hypersonic weapons
Discussions have begun on equipping the Air Self-Defense Force’s PAC-3 surface-to-air antimissile sy...
December 12, 2022
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Travel SpotsJapanese macaques enjoy a hot bath in Hokkaido
Japanese macaques bathe at the Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden in Hakodate, Hokkaido....
December 12, 2022
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Travel SpotsOkayama: Sparkling present
OKAYAMA — A huge illumination resembling a gift box is lighting up an office building and people who...
December 12, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialCooperation between ruling, opposition parties must be valued
The extraordinary session of the Diet has come to a close. While scandals involving Cabinet minister...
December 12, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Court order reflects the gravity of copyright infringement
A judicial warning has been issued that massive damages will be imposed for the unauthorized editing...
December 12, 2022
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Washington PostAfter the honeymoon, former detainees say, comes ‘surviving survival’
Jessica Buchanan was on the elliptical at her gym when televisions began alerting news that nearly b...
December 12, 2022
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Travel SpotsOita: Long bench promotes local delicacy
NAKATSU, Oita — A 10-meter-long bench called “Japan’s longest chair for pike conger” stands on the p...
December 12, 2022
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Washington PostFierce claims to Crimea highlight slim chance of Russia-Ukraine peace deal
After nine months of death and destruction, the key to Russia's war against Ukraine lies in the crag...
December 12, 2022
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Washington PostCongressional Republicans divided on attacking Trump investigations
WASHINGTON - Republicans in Congress are splintering over how aggressively to run interference for f...
December 12, 2022
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Crime & CourtsEx-SoftBank employee found guilty of stealing firm’s 5G secrets
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Tokyo District Court on Friday found a former SoftBank Corp. employee guilt...
December 12, 2022
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Crime & Courts22 Nagoya prison officers suspected of repeatedly assaulting inmates
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Justice Ministry said Friday that 22 correction officers are suspected of r...
December 12, 2022
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Washington PostYour selfies are helping AI learn. You did not consent to this.
Sure, that drunk selfie you posted on Instagram might be personally embarrassing. Now imagine that s...
December 12, 2022
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ReutersU.S. inflation will be much lower by end of 2023
Dec 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday forecast a substantial reduction i...
December 12, 2022