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EconomyCore Machinery Orders Rise 1.6% in Dec.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s seasonally adjusted core machinery orders in December went up 1.6% from...
February 16, 2023
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Asia-PacificKorean Defense Paper Describes Japan as Close Neighbor
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — South Korea’s Defense Ministry described Japan as a close neighbor in its bienn...
February 16, 2023
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MusicYomiuri Orchestra Presented National Arts Festival Grand Prize
The Agency for Cultural Affairs National Arts Festival grand prize in the music category for Kanto r...
February 16, 2023
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Wider WorldTurkey Quake Death Toll Worsened by Shoddy Construction in ‘Man-Made Disaster’
ANTAKYA, Turkey — The severe damage caused by the earthquake that hit southern Turkey on Feb. 6 is i...
February 16, 2023
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Asia-PacificAfter Japan Suspects Spy Balloons, China Warns of U.S. Pressure
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin expressed opposition Wednesday to the Japanese gov...
February 16, 2023
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Defense & SecurityJapan to Give OK to Shooting Down Foreign Balloons
When a foreign balloon or other aerial object intrudes into Japanese airspace, the use of weapons by...
February 16, 2023
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EconomyJapan Visitor Numbers Recover to More than Half of Pre-Pandemic Level
The number of foreign visitors to Japan in January is estimated to be about 1,497,300, which is 55.7...
February 16, 2023
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Associated PressChina’s Top Diplomat Starts Weeklong Europe Tour in Paris
PARIS (AP) — China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, had talks with French President Emmanuel Macron about th...
February 16, 2023
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Associated PressTrump Pick Malpass Stepping Down as Head of the World Bank
WASHINGTON (AP) — David Malpass is stepping down as president of the World Bank, nearly four years a...
February 16, 2023
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Yomiuri EditorialExpand Sales Channels by Making Use of Internet
Japan’s exports of agricultural, forestry and fisheries products and foods are growing steadily. It ...
February 16, 2023
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General NewsPollen Season Begins in 21 of Japan’s Prefectures
The pollen season has begun in 21 of the nation’s prefectures, Weathernews Inc. announced Wednesday....
February 16, 2023
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EnvironmentGlobal ‘Skyglow’ Study Shows Extent of Light Pollution
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Light pollution caused by the incessant nighttime glow of electric lights app...
February 16, 2023
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (February 16)
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February 16, 2023
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Asia-Pacific
Vietnam Ranks Among Top 10 Best Places for Budget Honeymoon
Vietnam has been listed among the top 10 best places to go for a budget honeymoon in 2023 by the pre...
February 16, 2023
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Reuters1 Killed, 3 Hurt in Shooting at El Paso, Texas Shopping Mall
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Police in El Paso, Texas, say one person was killed and three other people wer...
February 16, 2023