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MarketsYen rises past ¥130 per dollar for 1st time in 7 months
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The yen strengthened past ¥130 per dollar in thin trading on Tuesday, during th...
January 3, 2023
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Yomiuri EditorialControl by superpowers through use of force unacceptable / Strengthen unity to protect freedom, cooperation
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has changed the world drastically. Invasion of another country by a nuc...
January 3, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentChoppy waters expected in upcoming Diet session
The government and the ruling parties are likely to come up against some challenges in the upcoming ...
January 3, 2023
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CompaniesSweet bean paste gaining popularity in U.S., Europe
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Sweet bean paste, a key ingredient in traditional Japanese confectionery, has b...
January 3, 2023
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DeliciousGummy candies with harder textures win new fans
Convenience stores and supermarkets have increasingly put a certain type of candy on their shelves: ...
January 3, 2023
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Reuters
Asia shares skid on China woes, yen hits 6-month high
SYDNEY (Reuters) — Asian share markets slipped on Tuesday amid concerns the rapid spread of coronavi...
January 3, 2023
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DeliciousLocal govt official makes tarts to boost industry
UTSUNOMIYA — To promote Tochigi Prefecture’s agricultural products, a government official with a swe...
January 3, 2023
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EconomyDepartment stores cross fingers for sales recovery
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese department store chains, welcoming a third New Year’s Day since the st...
January 3, 2023
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General NewsForeign trainees forced to pay huge fees to mediators
Foreign trainees in Japan’s technical intern program come to this nation after paying huge fees to m...
January 3, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentSensing crisis, U.S. looks to push Japan-ROK cooperation
Japan and South Korea are considering the immediate sharing of information related to North Korean m...
January 3, 2023
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Olympics & ParalympicsTokyo Games committee to be completely terminated in March
A liquidating corporation that has taken over the operations of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics o...
January 2, 2023
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ReutersNorth Korea’s Kim sacks No. 2 military official
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea has sacked Pak Jong Chon, the second most powerful military official a...
January 2, 2023
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Washington PostHungry and on the march as the climate heats up: Termites in Australia
TENNANT CREEK, Australia - In a forgotten restaurant behind a gas station in this country's red cent...
January 2, 2023
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Washington PostInside Louisiana’s forced prison labor and a failed overhaul attempt
BATON ROUGE - Breakfast at Louisiana's state Capitol includes fresh coffee, cookies and egg sandwich...
January 2, 2023
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Washington PostThe country moved on from covid. This homeless shelter is stuck in it.
Each night, as the temperature plummets and dozens seek refuge inside Arlington County, Va.'s larges...
January 2, 2023