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Political PulseWork longer and save money to grow old in tomorrow’s Japan
Books by elderly women describing how to enjoy life with ingenuity and without spending much money h...
December 17, 2022
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Imperial FamilyBiography illustrates Prince Mikasa’s 100-year life
The biography of Prince Takahito of Mikasa, who was the youngest brother of Emperor Showa and died i...
December 17, 2022
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Defense & SecurityYomiuri-Gallup survey shows awareness of China, Russia threats
Many people in Japan and America appear to feel threatened by the actions of Russia and China, accor...
December 17, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentGovt plans to cut prices of half of prescription drugs in FY23
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government plans to cut official prices for 48% of all of about 19,400 pres...
December 17, 2022
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EnvironmentTokyo to require some new homes be equipped with solar panels
The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly on Thursday passed an ordinance requiring that a portion of newly bu...
December 16, 2022
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Defense & SecurityCabinet approves 3 key security documents with focus on counterstrike capabilities
The government approved three key security documents, which will guide the nation’s foreign and defe...
December 16, 2022
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BaseballRed Sox sign Japanese batting champ Masataka Yoshida
BOSTON (AP) — Former Boston pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka passed along some advice to Masataka Yoshida, ...
December 16, 2022
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Associated PressRussians find asylum lifeline to US, but at a high price
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (AP) — Phil Metzger promises to arrange entry to the United States for Russian-s...
December 16, 2022
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Defense & SecurityYomiuri-Gallup poll: Two-thirds of people in Japan, U.S. in favor of Japan strengthening defense
About two-thirds of people in Japan and the United States are in favor of Japan strengthening its de...
December 16, 2022
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Associated PressLandslide at Malaysia campground leaves 16 dead, 17 missing
BATANG KALI, Malaysia (AP) — A landslide Friday at a tourist campground in Malaysia left 16 people d...
December 16, 2022
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Politics & Government
Panel OKs childbirth allowance hike to ¥500,000
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A subcommittee of a health ministry panel broadly approved a plan on Thursday t...
December 16, 2022
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Defense & Security5 members of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces dismissed over sexual abuse
Five members of the Ground Self-Defense Force have been dismissed over the sexual abuse of a then-s...
December 16, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan pledges ¥117 bil. in biodiversity aid for 3 years
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan will provide ¥117 billion in financial assistance over three years from 2...
December 16, 2022
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Defense & SecurityRuling parties decide on tax reform plan
The Liberal Democratic Party and its ruling coalition partner Komeito decided Friday on a fiscal 202...
December 16, 2022
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Washington PostBest of classical music in 2022
After two years of pandemic-induced uncertainty, the world of classical music sprang back to bustlin...
December 16, 2022