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TroubleshooterI can’t forgive my husband for his post-retirement affair
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a homemaker in my late 70s. My husband and I are the same age, and we dat...
August 21, 2022
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Crime & CourtsMother, daughter stabbed with knife on Tokyo street
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A woman in her 50s and her teenage daughter were injured after being stabbed in...
August 21, 2022
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General NewsJapan’s education ministry eyes use of English digital textbooks from 2024
The Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry is considering using both digital an...
August 21, 2022
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Associated PressRussians down Ukrainian drones in Crimea as war broadens
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian authorities reported shooting down Ukrainian drones Saturday in Crimea,...
August 21, 2022
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General NewsSerendipitous discoveries in library ‘amphitheater’
KANAZAWA — New life has been breathed into the Ishikawa Prefectural Library in Kanazawa City followi...
August 21, 2022
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Associated PressChemical tanker, cargo ship crash near southwestern Japan
TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese chemical tanker ship crashed into a cargo ship off the coast of southwestern...
August 21, 2022
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Associated PressPro-Trump wins in blue states threaten GOP hopes in November
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Republicans have found success in Democratic strongholds like Maryland and Ma...
August 21, 2022
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Associated PressFinland asks: Does a prime minister have a right to party?
HELSINKI (AP) — In a leaked video, Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin is seen dancing and singing ...
August 21, 2022
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Japan In FocusShiga: Monks make splash for world peace
OMI-HACHIMAN, Shiga — Buddhist monks jumped from a beam extending over Lake Biwa to the surface abou...
August 21, 2022
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Travel SpotsFukui: Visitors pursue paleontology dreams
ONO, Fukui — Children energetically clink their hammers against rocks at a mountain facility in Ono,...
August 21, 2022
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Japan In FocusMie: F1 city Suzuka goes full throttle to attract fans
SUZUKA, Mie — Local people are utilizing Suzuka Circuit, where the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix t...
August 21, 2022
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PerspectivesNew book highlights disabled people’s experiences in World War II
Every year, the summer months see many articles and documentaries about World War II, but one subjec...
August 21, 2022
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General NewsIce maker banks on ornamental blocks to boost sales
Tokyo ice maker Onoda-Shoten Co. has increased production of ornamental ice blocks as part of effort...
August 21, 2022
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Books & LiteratureAutumn book month planned to boost Japan publishing industry
A monthlong book event will be held nationwide this autumn to promote books and reading to the publi...
August 21, 2022
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Crime & CourtsSources: Tokyo Games exec asked IOC to expedite approval of Aoki products
Haruyuki Takahashi, the former Tokyo Games organizing committee executive arrested on suspicion of a...
August 20, 2022