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EconomyBlack Friday sales taking root in Japan
Black Friday sales are becoming increasingly popular in Japan. As more and more companies become inv...
November 27, 2022
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Defense & SecurityJapan seeks over ¥40 tril. for next 5-year defense plan
Defense spending is planned to be set at more than ¥40 trillion in the next five-year defense progra...
November 27, 2022
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General NewsTokyo Games committee, Dentsu suspected of sharing information with would-be bidders for test events
In an attempt to manipulate the bidding process, the Tokyo Games organizing committee and advertisin...
November 27, 2022
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ScienceJapan’s space exploration agency aims to establish observatory on moon
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and other organizations are planning to establish an o...
November 27, 2022
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General NewsPreparations for winter
Squirrels busily searching for food to overwinter are seen in a park in Obihiro, Hokkaido....
November 27, 2022
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General NewsIntl passengers at Kansai Airport surge to 300,000 after border controls eased
The number of international passengers at Kansai International Airport in October jumped to about 30...
November 27, 2022
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TroubleshooterMy husband suddenly wants to get divorced after just marrying last year
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a woman in my 20s. I got married last year and live with my husband and o...
November 27, 2022
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Troubleshooter
I want to divorce my wife for being incompetent with housework
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a male teacher in my 60s. My wife is a homemaker, but I do the laundry and...
November 27, 2022
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CompaniesSony to use paper, bamboo materials in packaging
Sony Corp. will focus on using eco-friendly materials for product packaging instead of plastics from...
November 27, 2022
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Associated PressGerman government seeks to ease rules for naturalization
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's socially liberal government is moving ahead with plans to ease the rules for...
November 27, 2022
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Soccer World CupFlashes of Arab unity at World Cup after years of discontent
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — For a brief moment after Saudi Arabia's Salem Aldawsari fired a ball from just in...
November 27, 2022
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Associated PressWildlife conference boosts protection for sharks, turtles
PANAMA CITY (AP) — An international wildlife conference moved to enact some of the most significant ...
November 27, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialCurb extreme population shifts, seek suitable level for each nation
The world’s population has exceeded 8 billion. While the population will continue to grow, mainly in...
November 27, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Leverage restoration to pass Ryukyu culture to younger generations
It is a legacy that symbolizes the history and culture of Okinawa. Traditional techniques and crafts...
November 27, 2022
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Travel SpotsMorning sightseers fueling rebound in Kyoto tourism
KYOTO — Tourists keen to visit Kyoto attractions but equally keen to avoid big crowds are increasing...
November 27, 2022