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Yomiuri EditorialEel Regulation Proposal: How should Japan Respond to Demands for Resource Protection?
How should the resource of eels, which are part of Japan’s traditional food culture, be protected...
August 20, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Support for Ukraine: European Unity Inhibits Rash Action by United States
A recurrence of the situation was narrowly avoided in which U.S. President Donald Trump, who is r...
August 20, 2025
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General NewsTICAD 9 Side Event in Yokohama Focuses on Food Security
YOKOHAMA — The Sasakawa Peace Foundation held a panel discussion on food security in Yokohama on ...
August 20, 2025
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Defense & SecurityDefense Ministry to Request Record ¥8.8 Trillion Budget for Fiscal 2026 Amid Concerns over China’s Expanding Influence
The Defense Ministry plans to request a record-breaking budget of about ¥8.8 trillion for fiscal ...
August 20, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentLDP Lawmakers Seeking Leadership Race Will Need to Write in, Says Party Committee
The Liberal Democratic Party plans to ask its lawmakers who want to hold the party’s next preside...
August 20, 2025
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General NewsTwo Firefighters Killed in Osaka Fire Believed to Have Suffocated Just 10 Minutes After Arriving at Building
OSAKA — The two firefighters who died while battling a fire in Osaka’s popular Dotonbori area are...
August 20, 2025
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General News
Events to Deepen Understanding of Africa Held in Yokohama in Conjunction with 9th Conference on African Development
Various events are being held in Yokohama to deepen understanding of Africa in conjunction with T...
August 20, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentIndian Prime Minister Modi to Visit Japan from Next Week; Will Hold Summit with Ishiba on Bilateral Security, Economy
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba informed Liberal Democratic Party executives about Indian Prime Min...
August 20, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentIshiba Meets Gates in Tokyo, Pledges ¥81.2 Billion to International Vaccination Organization Gavi
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met Microsoft Corp. founder Bill Gates during his Japan visit at th...
August 20, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (August 20)
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August 20, 2025
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SumoSumo Scene / Sumo’s Special Prizes Reflect Tournament’s Level of Excitement, with 5 Taking Home Awards from Nagoya
Before the champion set out on his victory parade at last month’s Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, t...
August 20, 2025
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BaseballOhtani Hits 44th Homer and Call Has Big Night as Dodgers Pound Rockies 11-4
DENVER (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit his 44th home run and Alex Call matched a career high with four h...
August 20, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Falls a 2nd Day, Led Lower by Chip Shares (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average slid for a second day on Wednesday, coming...
August 20, 2025
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Associated PressIndia’s Modi Meets China’s Top Diplomat as Asian Powers Rebuild Ties
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed “steady progress” in improving relati...
August 20, 2025
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Associated PressQatar Urges a Gaza Ceasefire after a ‘Positive Response’ from Hamas
JERUSALEM (AP) — A key mediator on Tuesday stressed the urgency of brokering a ceasefire in the G...
August 20, 2025