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Kabuki / Noh / RakugoRakugoka Sanyutei Enraku passes away
Sanyutei Enraku VI, who gained popularity as a member of the popular TV show Shoten, died of lung ca...
September 30, 2022
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General News1st snow atop Mt. Fuji
This season’s first snow is spotted atop Mt. Fuji on Friday, four days later than last year and two ...
September 30, 2022
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ScienceRussia ‘likely’ to take part in Intl Space Station until 2028
MOSCOW (Reuters) — Yury Borisov, head of Russia’s Roscosmos space agency, said on Sept. 21 that Russ...
September 30, 2022
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Asia-PacificTaiwan emphasizes close relations with Japan despite severed diplomatic ties
TAIPEI — A Taiwan foreign ministry spokesperson stressed Thursday that Japan and Taiwan have close r...
September 30, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (September 30)
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September 30, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese lawmakers wary of Japan-China diplomacy amid rising bilateral tensions
Japan and China marked the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations Thursday, d...
September 30, 2022
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Travel SpotsOkinawa: Traditional dance performance changes with times
OKINAWA— Among traditional rituals in Okinawa Prefecture, at least one ritual is flourishing. Eisa, ...
September 30, 2022
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General News4.4 magnitude earthquake rocks northern Kanto
An earthquake with estimated magnitude of 4.4 occurred at a depth of about 50 kilometers in the sout...
September 30, 2022
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Washington PostIn Zaporizhzhia, Russia controlled a referendum but not hearts or minds
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine – As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepared to declare his annexation of Za...
September 30, 2022
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Crime & CourtsKappa Sushi operating firm president arrested for illegally obtaining data of rival firm
The president of Kappa Sushi’s operating company was expected to be arrested Friday on suspicion of ...
September 30, 2022
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General NewsMinistry officials apologize to ex-GSDF member over sexual harassment
The Defense Ministry said Thursday that multiple acts of sexual harassment against a former female m...
September 30, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Take firm action over Russia’s treatment of Japanese diplomat
It is totally unacceptable to infringe on consular status, which is protected by an international t...
September 30, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Threat of tactical nuclear weapons cannot be left unchecked
North Korea has repeatedly test-fired ballistic missiles that are difficult to intercept with exist...
September 30, 2022
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BaseballShohei Ohtani has no-hitter broken up in 8th vs Athletics
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani took a no-hitter into the eighth inni...
September 30, 2022
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General NewsKishida tells ministers to consider fresh measures for overseas students
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed Cabinet ministers to work on new promotional measures to fac...
September 30, 2022