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Olympics & ParalympicsFlag Bearer Emura Vows to ‘Compete Without Regrets’; World No. 1 Eyes Medals at Paris Olympics
PARIS — Fencer Misaki Emura waved the Japanese national flag at the opening ceremony of the Paris...
July 28, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsJudoka Natsumi Tsunoda Wins Gold; Japan’s First Medal of 2024 Paris Olympics
Natsumi Tsunoda won the gold medal in the women’s 48-kilogram category in judo at the Paris Olymp...
July 28, 2024
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ScienceRejection of Tsuruga Nuclear Plant Reactivation Could Have Negative Effects on Attempts to Mitigate Power Shortages
Japan’s electricity supply will remain tight going forward, as it is likely that the Nuclear Regu...
July 28, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Kishida to Hold 1st Summit with 5 Central Asian Nations in Kazakhstan; Japan Seeks to Strengthen Commitments to Region
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to hold the first summit between Japan and five Central Asian ...
July 27, 2024
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SumoTerunofuji Bid for 10th Career Title Hits Snag
Yokozuna Terunofuji had a chance to clinch his 10th career title with a day to spare at the Nagoy...
July 27, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsIkee, Hirai Advance to Semifinals in 100-meter Butterfly at Paris Olympics
Rikako Ikee advanced to the semifinals, finishing 14th overall in the preliminary round of the wo...
July 27, 2024
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (July 27)
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July 27, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, China, Split Over Unresolved Issues, Agree on Promoting Ties; Both Sides Committed to Settling Unresolved Issues
VIENTIANE — The foreign ministers of Japan and China agreed in talks in Vientiane on Friday to pr...
July 27, 2024
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EnvironmentA Tunisian Village’s Fight for Running Water
SBIKHA, Tunisia (AFP-Jiji) — In front of a small mosque in central Tunisia, women queue at one of...
July 27, 2024
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ScienceWorld’s Tiniest Bird Hums in Cuban Haven
PALPITE, Cuba (AFP-Jiji) — The wings of the world’s tiniest birds are a near-invisible blur as th...
July 27, 2024
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Climate ChangeUnusual Rainfall Brings Winter Flowers to Atacama Desert
COPIAPO, Chile (AFP-Jiji) — Large swaths of the Atacama desert, the driest on the planet, have be...
July 27, 2024
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EnvironmentSnail Sightings Become Rarer in Rainy Season
OTSU (Jiji Press) — Snail sightings during the rainy season in Japan are becoming rarer as dry an...
July 27, 2024
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Travel SpotsFukuoka: Concierge Serve Up Food Stall Info to Foreign Visitors; Yatai Owners Lure Them with High-Quality Dishes
FUKUOKA — A “yatai concierge” service that introduces the charms of Fukuoka’s open-air food stall...
July 27, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsTeam Japan Sets Sail for Battle of Dreams; Japan, Other Nations Cruise into Opening Ceremony in Paris, France
PARIS — Team Japan was the 93rd delegation to sail into the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer O...
July 27, 2024
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Travel SpotsMie: Shima Resort Takes Outdoor Attractions to New Heights; Visitors Slide Down 620-Meter-Long Zip Line
SHIMA, Mie — The outdoor attractions at the Shima Green Adventure resort, including the longest z...
July 27, 2024