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CoronavirusJapan not to restrict people’s movement during 8th COVID-19 wave
TOKYO, Nov. 9 (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government has no plans to restrict people’s movement if a...
November 10, 2022
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ArtAdding touch of color with Ukrainian dyeing craft Pysanky
Pysanky are traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs, easily recognizable from their eye-catching colorful ...
November 10, 2022
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Associated PressBiden hails Democrats’ ‘strong night,’ acknowledges concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden claimed vindication the day after the midterm elections, sayin...
November 10, 2022
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Associated PressRussia claims pullout from occupied city; Ukraine skeptical
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia's military said Wednesday it will withdraw from the only Ukrainian regio...
November 10, 2022
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Associated PressFacebook parent Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, 13% of workforce
Facebook parent Meta is laying off 11,000 people, about 13% of its workforce, as it contends with fa...
November 10, 2022
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General NewsDepression caused by ‘SOGI’ harassment at work recognized as labor accident
A transgender office worker who developed depression due to so-called SOGI harassment in their offic...
November 10, 2022
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General NewsPeanuts sundried in Chiba Prefecture
Workers spread peanuts in nets to sun dry them at a nut-processing facility in Yachimata, Chiba Pref...
November 10, 2022
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CompaniesReturn of labor shortage sees rise of unmanned convenience stores
Major convenience store operators are gradually increasing the number of stores with unmanned paymen...
November 9, 2022
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General NewsM5.0 quake jolts Kanto, Tohoku regions; no tsunami expected
A magnitude 5.0 quake jolted the Kanto and Tohoku regions early Wednesday evening, the Japan Meteoro...
November 9, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida says govt to submit bill on damage by religious groups to current Diet session
In connection with issues involving the Unification Church, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated Tues...
November 9, 2022
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Crime & Courts6th court finds July upper house election constitutional
HIROSHIMA (Jiji Press) — The Hiroshima High Court on Wednesday became the sixth court to find the Ho...
November 9, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentGovernment adopts ¥28.9 trillion draft extra budget
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government Tuesday approved a draft fiscal 2022 second supplementary budget...
November 9, 2022
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BaseballOrix skipper Nakajima named winner of Shoriki Award
Orix Buffaloes manager Satoshi Nakajima, who led the Pacific League club to its first Japan Series t...
November 9, 2022
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Imperial FamilyEmperor, Empress attend senior citizens federation anniversary
The Emperor and Empress attended a ceremony commemorating the Japan Federation of Senior Citizens Cl...
November 9, 2022
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EconomyMETI presents multiple proposals to keep nuclear plants in operation over 60 years
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry presented several proposals to a panel of experts on Tuesda...
November 9, 2022