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ReutersBlinken Postpones China Trip over ‘Unacceptable’ Chinese Spy Balloon Violation
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed a visit to China that had b...
February 4, 2023
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AFP-JIJIPutin Warns West over Arms Deliveries to Kyiv
MOSCOW (AFP-Jiji) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday vowed a decisive response to any co...
February 4, 2023
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Companies5 Major Banks’ Net Profits Fall in April-Dec.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The combined consolidated net profits of five major banking groups in April-Dec...
February 4, 2023
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Political PulseBeing an Astronaut Takes Personal Qualities, not just Technical Skill
Astronauts who explore the mysteries of space as representatives of humankind have always been popul...
February 4, 2023
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Companies
Hino to Post ¥55 billion Net Loss for Fiscal ’22
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tokyo stocks are expected to move on a firm note this week thanks to receding u...
February 4, 2023
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AFP-JIJITrial of 47 Pro-democracy Protesters to Begin in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AFP-Jiji) — The trial of 47 of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy figures begins Mo...
February 4, 2023
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General NewsGive and Take: Clothing-Swap Services Gain Ground in Japan
Stores and online platforms that facilitate clothing swaps are becoming increasingly popular. In rec...
February 4, 2023
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General NewsString of Robberies Rouses Interest in Home Security
The series of robberies reported over the past month have aroused public interest in home security m...
February 4, 2023
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AFP-JIJIEnvoy: Taiwan Working to Avoid Conflict with China
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — Taiwan aims to deter threats from China and prevent conflict with the coun...
February 3, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Reclassifies 4 Remote Border Islands as Low-Tide Elevations
The government has reclassified four remote border islands, including Seppu-Minami-Kojima Island off...
February 3, 2023
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General NewsGovt Eyes Measures to Tackle Part-Time ‘Income Barriers’
As labor shortages become an increasingly pressing issue amid the economic recovery from the COVID-1...
February 3, 2023
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Crime & CourtsHearings for 2 Suspects Continue in Philippines, Making Extradition of 4 Suspects Before Feb. 8 Difficult
MANILA — Two of four Japanese men suspected of physically remote involvement in a recent string of r...
February 3, 2023
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Imperial FamilyCarriage Processions to Resume for New Ambassadors Visiting Emperor
Horse-drawn carriage processions for new foreign ambassadors to Japan will most likely restart in Ma...
February 3, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Will Fed’s Smaller Increase Help Ease Inflation?
U.S. inflation, which has been at a historically high level, is showing signs of easing. It is hoped...
February 3, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Use Early Warnings to Help Mitigate Quake Impact at High-Rise Buildings
High-rise condominiums and other buildings are at risk of peculiar patterns of shaking when a major ...
February 3, 2023