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General NewsResidents Return to Island Hit by 2024 Noto Quake; Much Cleanup Work Ahead as Ferry Service Resumes
WAJIMA, Ishikawa — About 50 people sailed to Hegurajima Island in the Sea of Japan aboard the pas...
July 31, 2025
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CompaniesCanon Opens Semiconductor Manufacturing Systems Factory North of Tokyo; Improving Processes with Nanoimprint Technology
Canon Inc. unveiled its new factory in Utsunomiya primarily for manufacturing lithography systems...
July 31, 2025
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General NewsHopes Rise for More Nuclear Power in Japan after Hokkaido Reactor Passes Safety Screening
The No. 3 reactor at the Tomari nuclear power plant in Hokkaido could be restarted as early as 20...
July 31, 2025
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EconomyBOJ Keeps Policy Unchanged, Raises Inflation Outlooks
Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press)—The Bank of Japan decided to keep its monetary policy unchanged Thurs...
July 31, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialTsunami Warnings for Japanese Archipelago: Strive to ‘Fear Properly’ Based on Accurate Information
The Japanese archipelago could see a massive earthquake anywhere and at any time, and tsunami cou...
July 31, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Special Defense Inspection: MSDF Personnel’s Wrongdoing a Betrayal of the People
The collusive relationship between the Maritime Self-Defense Force and major defense industry com...
July 31, 2025
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CompaniesTEPCO to Invest ¥220 Billion to Enhance Data Center Distribution Grids in Chiba Prefecture on Demand from AI Use
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. has decided to invest ¥220 billion through the early ...
July 31, 2025
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General NewsUnverified Information on Tsunami Spreads on Social Media; Japan Govt Urges Caution over Misinformation
False footage and unverified information spread on social media following tsunami warnings issued...
July 31, 2025
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Other SportsKenshiro Teraji, Japanese Boxer, Loses World Belts on Split Decision
YOKOHAMA — Japan’s Kenshiro Teraji was deprived of his world flyweight titles when he was defeate...
July 31, 2025
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Economy1,010 Food, Beverage Prices to Rise in Japan in August
Tokyo, July 31 (Jiji Press) — A total of 195 major Japanese food and beverage makers will raise t...
July 31, 2025
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Crime & CourtsJSB: J Soul Brothers III Member’s Case Sent to Prosecutors on Suspicion of Assault, Threatening to Kill Taxi Driver
Police referred to prosecutors on Thursday the case of a J Soul Brothers III member suspected of ...
July 31, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (July 31)
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July 31, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Gains as BOJ Policy Decision Lacks Surprises (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, July 31 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average gained on Thursday as the Bank of Japan k...
July 31, 2025
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General NewsTsunami Advisory Lifted Mainly for West, Central Japan; Advisory Remains in Effect for Pacific Coasts of Hokkaido, Tohoku Region
The Japan Meteorological Agency lifted the tsunami advisory that had been in effect for the north...
July 31, 2025
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BaseballDarvish Sharp for 7 Innings, Sheets Homers and the Padres Beat the Mets 5-0 for 3-Game Sweep
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish pitched seven impressive innings for his first win of the season, Gav...
July 31, 2025