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CoronavirusNew coronavirus infections top 233,000, record high for 2nd day
The number of new cases of coronavirus infection confirmed in Japan on Thursday exceeded 233,000 for...
July 28, 2022
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General NewsUkrainian volunteers send ‘mom’s cooking’ to soldiers on the battlefield
IVANO-FRANKIVSK, Ukraine — An increasing number of Ukrainians are making packages of borscht and sen...
July 28, 2022
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Crime & CourtsAoki created official attire, sold suits for Tokyo Games
In addition to selling suits with the Olympic emblem, Aoki Holdings Inc., a major apparel company, w...
July 28, 2022
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General NewsUNESCO decision on Sado mine heritage listing likely to be delayed
The Sado Gold Mine in Sado, Niigata Prefecture, is unlikely to be added to the list of World Heritag...
July 28, 2022
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Associated PressCanada says pope’s apology to Indigenous not enough
QUEBEC CITY (AP) — The Canadian government made clear Wednesday that Pope Francis’ apology to Indige...
July 28, 2022
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Associated PressRussia steps up strikes on Ukraine amid counterattacks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces on Thursday launched massive missile strikes on Ukraine’s Kyiv a...
July 28, 2022
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Washington PostWith tears, relatives see names of the dead on Korean War memorial
Marine Corps Pfc. Walter P. Cribben was frantic. His identical twin, Pvt. James J. Cribben, was with...
July 28, 2022
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Washington PostFed hikes rates by three-quarters of a percentage point to fight inflation
WASHINGTON – Taking aim at stubborn inflation, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rate...
July 28, 2022
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (7/29-8/4)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
July 28, 2022
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BaseballYanagita earns MVP as Pacific sweeps series
Another big blast helped the Pacific League sweep the two-game All-Star series against the Central L...
July 28, 2022
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Asia-PacificS. Korea’s Park vows to find solution to labor row with Japan
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin on Wednesday stressed the need to find a...
July 28, 2022
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Asia-PacificSouth Korea / Hit Netflix drama ‘Squid Game’ nominated for 14 Emmy awards
Netflix’s South Korean megahit “Squid Game” has been nominated for 14 awards at the 74th Primetime E...
July 28, 2022
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Other SportsOpening ceremony held for summer inter-high championships
The opening ceremony for the summer national high school championships was held Thursday at the Ast...
July 28, 2022
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General NewsNPO leader hopes to promote intercultural cohesion in Japan
A growing number of children in Japan have foreign roots, with one or both parents having a non-Japa...
July 28, 2022
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Coronavirus
Tokyo to log more than 40,000 COVID-19 cases for the 1st time
Tokyo is expected to log more than 40,000 new novel coronavirus infection cases Thursday, surpassing...
July 28, 2022