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Politics & GovernmentCDPJ leader Edano to resign over election setback
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yukio Edano expressed his intention to step down as ...
November 2, 2021
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Crime & CourtsTrain attacker wanted to kill people on Halloween
The suspect arrested for a knife attack on a Tokyo train on Sunday told police he decided to commit ...
November 2, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentWith eye on upper house election, Kishida to replace LDP secretary general
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has decided to appoint Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to replace Ak...
November 2, 2021
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ElectionsNumber of women elected to lower house seats drops below 10%
The number of women in the 465-member House of Representatives dropped below 10% following Sunday’s ...
November 2, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentKishida’s ability to realize policy goals to be tested
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida repeatedly expressed his theme of “implementing policies” at a press co...
November 2, 2021
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Associated PressLeaders dial up doomsday warning to kick-start climate talks
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — World leaders turned up the heat and resorted to end-of-the-world rhetoric ...
November 2, 2021
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Climate ChangeNo issue more pressing than future health of our planet
I was invited to speak at two important world gatherings — the G20 Summit in Rome and the COP26 meet...
November 2, 2021
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Associated PressAt least 3 dead after high rise in Nigeria collapses
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A 21-story apartment building under construction collapsed in an upscale area ...
November 2, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialKishida must respond to mandate by steadily achieving results / Advance pending foreign, security issues
The government must respond to the public’s mandate by putting its policies into practice and compil...
November 2, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan eyes domestic production of fuel tanks for LNG-powered ships
The transport ministry plans to conduct research on the domestic production of fuel tanks for liquef...
November 2, 2021
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CompaniesMaterials manufacturers turn to camping goods amid pandemic
With the growing popularity of camping, which can be enjoyed while maintaining social distance amid ...
November 2, 2021
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Climate ChangeKishida Leaves for Glasgow for Climate Summit
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida left for Glasgow, Scotland, Tuesday morni...
November 2, 2021
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General NewsFans offered new ways to ‘push’ their favorite idols
Avid fans of certain entertainers or anime characters enjoy showing support for their idols through ...
November 2, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentWriter Ogawa, Tokyo Games gold medalists to get Medals of Honor
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government said Tuesday that it will give Medals of Honor to 808 p...
November 2, 2021
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MuseumsMuseum offers a universe to discover in Mitaka
Time seems to stand still at Mitaka Picture Book House in the Astronomical Observatory Forest in Mit...
November 2, 2021