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Politics & GovernmentJapan Prime Minister Hopefuls Start Angling for Fumio Kishida’s Post; Kono, Takaichi Show Interest
Lawmakers aiming to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began preparing Thursday to secure suppo...
August 15, 2024
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General NewsMassive Power Outage Hits Japan’s Osaka, Neighboring Areas; Blackout Affected over 200,000 Homes, Train Services
A massive power outage hit parts of Osaka and neighboring areas on Thursday morning, affecting ho...
August 15, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentKishida Makes Ritual Offering at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine
Tokyo, Aug. 15 (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a “tamagushi” ritual off...
August 15, 2024
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US & CanadaBiden Praises Kishida’s Leadership in Bolstering Ties
Washington, Aug. 14 (Jiji Press) — U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday praised Japanese Prime M...
August 15, 2024
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ReutersJapan Ends Megaquake Advisory on Nankai Trough Disasters
TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Japan on Thursday ended its call for higher-than-usual risks of a major...
August 15, 2024
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General NewsPrayers Offered For Japan’s War Dead at Tokyo Cemetery; Site Enshrines Unidentified Remains of 370,700 People
Many families of the victims and others visited the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery for the war ...
August 15, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentCalls to Dissolve Lower House in Autumn Gain Momentum; LDP Hopes to Showcase Diverse Policies to Voters
Calls for the dissolution of the House of Representatives soon after the Liberal Democratic Party...
August 15, 2024
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General NewsImperial Couple, Kishida Attend Memorial for War Dead; Annual Mourning Ceremony Restored to Pre-Pandemic Form
The national memorial service to honor those who died in World War II was held at the Nippon Budo...
August 15, 2024
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General NewsTyphoon Ampil Expected to Bring Heavy Rain in Tokyo, Neighboring Areas; JMA Advises Caution Against Storms, Waves
Typhoon Ampil developed and moved northward near the Ogasawa Islands on Thursday and is expected ...
August 15, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialKishida to step down: Make LDP presidential election opportunity for revitalization / Compete on policies and insights to restore trust
Even if Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, were ...
August 15, 2024
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (8/16-8/22)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
August 15, 2024
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General NewsWWII Submariner Remembers Comrades Lost in Suicide Attacks; Japan’s 96-Year-Old Makes Yearly Memorial Journey
For almost 20 years, former submariner Kunshiro Kiyozumi had made an annual trip each spring to c...
August 15, 2024
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ObituariesGena Rowlands, Acting Powerhouse and Star of Movies by Her Director-husband, John Cassavetes, Dies
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft and a guiding ligh...
August 15, 2024
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ReutersCIA Director Will Be in Qatar for Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Source Says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns will be in Qatar f...
August 15, 2024
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General NewsJapan’s High Schoolers Learn about Animal Husbandry in Australia; Prepare to Be Ambassadors for Livestock Industry
High school students from across Japan studying livestock production recently visited Australia, ...
August 15, 2024