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Travel SpotsFloat Procession Held During Gion Festival in Kyoto; Colorful Floats Adorn City’s Myako-Oji Avenue
A colorful float is pulled along the Miyako-Oji avenue in Kyoto during a procession at the Gion M...
July 17, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialFalse Information Online: Govt Must Ensure Operators Take Effective Countermeasures
The spread online of false information cannot be left unchecked. The government should develop a...
July 17, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Furue Wins Major Title: Victory Shows Japan Female Golfers’ Strengths on World Stage
The brilliant come-from-behind victory was like watching a drama. Japanese female golfers have b...
July 17, 2024
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EnvironmentWill the Seine River Be Suitable for Olympic Swimming?
PARIS (Reuters) — The Seine River will be a central element of the Paris 2024 Olympics, with the ...
July 17, 2024
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Climate Change
Alaska Glaciers May Hit Irreversible Melting Point Sooner than Expected
Glaciers in the Juneau Icefield in southeastern Alaska are melting at a faster rate than previous...
July 17, 2024
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BaseballPirates Phenom Paul Skenes Completes Remarkable Year as Pro
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Paul Skenes capped a remarkable 53-week run as a professional on Tuesday nigh...
July 17, 2024
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Japan In FocusTomioka Silk Mill Celebrates 10th Anniversary of World Heritage Listing; Commitment to Preserving Site Reaffirmed
TOMIOKA, Gunma — A ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of the registration of Tomioka Sil...
July 17, 2024
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Japan In FocusNorthern Japan Art Museum Finally Reopens After 2 Years; Akita Ranga Art to be Showcased Year-Round at Museum
AKITA — The Akita Senshu Museum of Art has finally reopened after two years, and a ceremony was h...
July 17, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsJapan Para Athletes Vow to Fight at Olympics Inauguration Ceremony; Crown Prince Akishino Encourages All to Build International Goodwill
Athletes chosen to represent Japan at next month’s Paralympic Games in Paris vowed to fight the g...
July 17, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentPacific Island Leaders in Tokyo to Oppose Change to Status Quo, Eyeing China; Draft Statement Underscores Threat of Climate Change
A leaders’ declaration to be adopted at the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting on Thursday is expect...
July 17, 2024
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ReutersTrump Says Taiwan Should Pay for Defense, Sending TSMC Stock Down
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan should pay the United States for its defense as it does not give the co...
July 17, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Reverses Gains as Chip-Related Shares Drop (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average reversed gains on Wednesday, as investors sold chi...
July 17, 2024
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Crime & CourtsKaishu Sano, Japan’s National Soccer Team Member, Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault; Two Others Also Taken into Custody
A 23-year-old member of the national soccer team has been arrested with two others for allegedly ...
July 17, 2024
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ReutersIsraeli Strikes across Gaza Kill at Least 57, Palestinian Health Officials Say
CAIRO/GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli forces battled Hamas-led fighters in several parts of the Gaza Str...
July 17, 2024
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Associated PressDonald Trump Is Feted by His Former Rivals in a Show of Republican Unity after Rally Shooting
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump was celebrated Tuesday at the Republican National Convention by for...
July 17, 2024