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BaseballOhtani extends career-high hitting streak to 18 in loss to A’s
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Pinch hitter Tony Kemp had an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning, ca...
October 4, 2022
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Defense & SecurityJ-Alert issued in Hokkaido, Aomori
The J-Alert warning system was triggered in Hokkaido, Aomori and other prefectures on Tuesday mornin...
October 4, 2022
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General NewsBody found in Japan river; clothing resembles that of missing child
A body believed to be that of a child was found in the Edogawa river that flows between Tokyo and Ch...
October 4, 2022
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Imperial FamilyCrown Prince meets Bhutan royals
Crown Prince Akishino and his family hosted Bhutan’s Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck and her two son...
October 4, 2022
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Travel SpotsKyoto: Torii gates lit up at Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine
KYOTO — People admire the Senbon Torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine in Kyoto. About 200 ando...
October 4, 2022
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Crime & CourtsKadokawa chairman indicted on charges of bribery related to Tokyo Games
Tsuguhiko Kadokawa, chairman of the publishing giant Kadokawa Corp., has been indicted on charges of...
October 4, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (October 4)
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October 4, 2022
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BaseballOrix repeats as PL champion on historic tiebreaker after win on dramatic final day
The Orix Buffaloes did not have total control over their own destiny, but when the dust cleared and...
October 4, 2022
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EconomyConsumer prices in Japan’s capital rise at fastest pace since 2014
TOKYO (Reuters) — Core consumer prices in Japan’s capital, a leading indicator of nationwide inflat...
October 4, 2022
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BaseballSwallows’ Munetaka Murakami caps batting triple crown with 56th home run
Tokyo Yakult Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami became the first player in 18 years to win a battin...
October 4, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to retaliate for treatment of consul in Russia by expelling Russian counterpart
Tokyo is making arrangements to expel a Russian consul in retaliation for Moscow doing the same to a...
October 4, 2022
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RussiaRussian TV protester listed as wanted fugitive
LONDON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Russian TV journalist Marina Ovsyannikova, famous for staging an on-air pr...
October 4, 2022
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General NewsReturn to limelight in sight for penguin after successful cataract operation
An elderly king penguin is making such good progress after a rare operation to remove cataracts and ...
October 4, 2022
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Defense & SecurityN. Korea launch ‘unfortunate’ and ‘destabilizing’ but path to dialogue open-U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia described North Korea’s firing of a ball...
October 4, 2022
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DeliciousSavor authentic Chinese food without a passport
Restaurants that offer authentic dishes from China and other countries are becoming increasingly pop...
October 4, 2022