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Asia-PacificIn Hong Kong, designers try out new assistant: AI fashion maven AiDA
At the Fashion X AI show in Hong Kong, attendees noticed a certain “alien” quality about the new clo...
January 7, 2023
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Japan In FocusOita: Beppu Tower gets spruced up
BEPPU, Oita — Beppu Tower, a piece of architecture that represents Oita Prefecture’s hot spring reso...
January 7, 2023
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Japan In FocusVolcanic island shows heart-shaped reef only in winter
MATSUE — A heart-shaped reef has resurfaced on the shore of Daikonshima Island situated in Lake Naka...
January 7, 2023
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Japan In FocusSagi-ike Pond gets airing out
NARA — Sagi-ike Pond in Nara Park is being drained and dried out under the sun in order to improve t...
January 7, 2023
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Japan In FocusPandas to depart for China next month amid thanks
SHIRAHAMA, Wakayama — Giant pandas Eimei, Ouhin and Touhin will leave their current home at a theme ...
January 7, 2023
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Japan In FocusWater quality to be improved in noted pond
NARA — With Kofukuji Temple’s five-story pagoda reflecting on its surface, Sarusawa Pond is one of N...
January 7, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentNishimura calls for stronger ties with partners
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, in a speech in W...
January 7, 2023
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Political PulseWith integrated studies, teach children less to let them learn more
Many of you may think that a teacher’s role is to teach. You may also think that children primarily ...
January 7, 2023
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General NewsMore international sign language interpreters needed for Tokyo Deaflympics in 2025
Preparations are getting into full swing for the 2025 Deaflympics, an international sporting event f...
January 7, 2023
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General NewsJapan to join international efforts against drug-resistant bacteria
Japan will participate in an international clinical trial to identify treatments against infections ...
January 7, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentAfter challenges of 2022, Kishida looks ahead to economic, constitutional goals
How will Prime Minister Fumio Kishida deal with mounting challenges, both domestic and global? The Y...
January 6, 2023
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CoronavirusMore than 30 million people in Japan have been infected with novel coronavirus
The cumulative total number of people infected with the novel coronavirus in Japan topped 30 million...
January 6, 2023
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Crime & CourtsMan arrested after hit-and-run victim’s smartphone ends up on car roof, helps trace his location
TAKAMATSU — A 54-year-old man was arrested Friday on suspicion of a hit-and-run in Takamatsu after t...
January 6, 2023
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BaseballAngels 2-way superstar Ohtani to appear in WBC
Nippon Professional Baseball announced Friday that Shohei Otani of the Los Angeles Angels, Munetaka ...
January 6, 2023
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General NewsAcrobatic feats demonstrated at New Year event
Members of the Edo Shobo Kinenkai perform acrobatic stunts at Tokyo Big Sight in Koto Ward, Tokyo, o...
January 6, 2023