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General NewsArtificial pond reflects Himeji Castle ahead of World Heritage anniversary
An artificial pond reflects the illuminated keep of Himeji Castle in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, on We...
December 2, 2022
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Soccer World CupJapan beats Spain 2-1 as both teams advance at World Cup
DOHA (AP) — Japan scored twice early in the second half to come from behind to defeat Spain 2-1 on T...
December 2, 2022
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General NewsDrying times
Freshly made soba noodles are dried at a factory in Shintoku, Hokkaido, where production is at its p...
December 2, 2022
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DeliciousSeasonal flavors, luxury ingredients make kakigori shaved ice popular even in winter
Winter may be coming, but the number of stores specializing in kakigori shaved ice has continued to ...
December 1, 2022
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Crime & CourtsTokyo court: Legal provisions that don’t recognize same-sex marriage are constitutional
Provisions in laws such as the Civil Code that do not allow same-sex marriage are constitutional, th...
December 1, 2022
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Asia-PacificJiang Zemin relied on patriotism for China’s stability
Jiang Zemin’s visit to Japan in November 1998 left bitter memories for the Japanese. On the gr...
December 1, 2022
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EnvironmentBlue whales may ingest 10 mil. pieces of microplastic daily
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — As Earth’s largest animals, blue whales are mighty big eaters, gulping tons o...
December 1, 2022
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TechnologyDrone taxi takes 1st spin near Paris
PARIS (Reuters) — An electric helicopter with multiple rotors took its first flight in conventional ...
December 1, 2022
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General NewsConvenience stores, railway companies get on board energy-saving drive
Convenience store chains and railway companies are among the businesses helping to reduce power cons...
December 1, 2022
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ScienceSperm count is declining at accelerating rate worldwide
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — Sperm count among men worldwide is falling at an accelerated rate after halving o...
December 1, 2022
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Science
Born this way: Rats move to beat of Lady Gaga
TOKYO (AFP-Jiji) — Nodding along to catchy music is not just a human habit, according to Japanese sc...
December 1, 2022
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CoronavirusKato requests review of COVID classification
Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Katsunobu Kato has asked an advisory body to consider a review of...
December 1, 2022
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Science
41-yr-old Briton becomes European Space Agency’s 1st ‘parastronaut’
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — The European Space Agency announced five new career astronauts as well as history...
December 1, 2022
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FashionCenturies-old tie-dyeing brightens modern attire
Arimatsu-Narumi shibori, a traditional tie-dyeing technique practiced for more than 400 years, has b...
December 1, 2022
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Cultural ViewpointsKids and gifts: Cultural differences in displaying and articulating emotions
A recent article in The New York Times was titled, “Please Don’t Make Me Open That Gift in Public.” ...
December 1, 2022