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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (December 22)
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December 22, 2022
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CoronavirusTokyo logs 18,820 COVID cases
Another 18,820 people tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Tokyo on Thursday, the Tokyo metr...
December 22, 2022
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Washington PostThink America is a ‘Christian nation’? George Washington didn’t.
At the White House's Hanukkah celebration Monday night, President Biden attested to the "permanence"...
December 22, 2022
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MarketsTokyo stocks rebound on buybacks
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tokyo stocks snapped their five-session losing streak Thursday thanks to buybac...
December 22, 2022
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Washington PostBudget deal falls far short on Biden’s promise of climate aid
This is a tale of two Megs: Meghan Markle and Megan Thee Stallion, the actress-turned-duchess and th...
December 22, 2022
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Washington PostWhat Meghan and Megan tell us about the abuse of Black women
This is a tale of two Megs: Meghan Markle and Megan Thee Stallion, the actress-turned-duchess and th...
December 22, 2022
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Crime & CourtsEx-Aoki execs plead guilty to bribery over Tokyo Games
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Three former executives of Japanese apparel maker Aoki Holdings Inc. on Thursda...
December 22, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentRuling party rattled by scandals involving LDP lawmakers
Another resignation, another blow for the Liberal Democratic Party. Kentaro Sonoura resigned as a Ho...
December 22, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialDeepen surveys, research to provide adequate support
The number of children who have difficulty with learning, building interpersonal relationships and o...
December 22, 2022
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (12/23-1/5)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
December 22, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Where did large sum of money from fundraising go?
A series of political and money scandals involving Diet members has worsened the public’s distrust. ...
December 22, 2022
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Crime & CourtsJapan ex-lawmaker indicted on charges of underreporting fundraising income
A summary indictment was filed Thursday against former House of Representatives member Kentaro Sonou...
December 22, 2022
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EconomyGovt expects 1.5% growth in FY2023
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government on Thursday adopted an official projection that the country’s gr...
December 22, 2022
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General News¥280.3 billion left out of Tokyo Games expense report
A total of ¥280.3 billion in athlete training and facility maintenance costs was not included in the...
December 22, 2022
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Defense & Security4 China vessels enter Japanese territorial waters
Four Chinese Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters around the Senkaku Islands, Oki...
December 22, 2022