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Politics & GovernmentMany links between senior politicians and Unification Church mere formality
At least 31 high-ranking government officials have had links with the Unification Church and over 70...
August 29, 2022
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Asia-Pacific1st made-in-India aircraft carrier to be commissioned by New Delhi on Sept. 2
NEW DELHI — India will commission its first domestically built aircraft carrier, the INS Vikrant, on...
August 28, 2022
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ReutersU.S. warships transit Taiwan Strait, first since Pelosi visit
WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Two U.S. Navy warships sailed through international waters in the Tai...
August 28, 2022
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ObituariesSanyutei Kino, rakugo storytelling master, dies at 93
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Sanyutei Kino, who had the longest career among active professional rakugo stor...
August 28, 2022
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CoronavirusTokyo confirms 15,834 new coronavirus infection cases
Tokyo logged 15,834 new cases of novel coronavirus infection on Sunday, marking the seventh consecut...
August 28, 2022
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General NewsAtomic bomb survivors voice anger over breakdown of NPT meeting
Hibakusha survivors of the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki have expressed their anger abou...
August 28, 2022
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Washington PostOnce unthinkable, Democrats now see narrow path to keeping the House
Democrats are voicing growing confidence about limiting losses in the House and potentially even sal...
August 28, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentNuclear disarmament on Kishida’s mind for Hiroshima G7 summit next year
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has condemned Russia for blocking the adoption of the final document dr...
August 28, 2022
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General NewsFacilities to convey eruption disaster open at Mt. Ontake
Two visitor centers were opened at Mt. Ontake, a 3,067-meter mountain straddling Nagano and Gifu pre...
August 28, 2022
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Travel SpotsAkita fireworks festival held for 1st time in 3 years
DAISEN, Akita — About 18,000 fireworks illuminated the night sky as a prominent festival was held in...
August 28, 2022
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CompaniesToyota president promotes hydrogen-engine performance in Belgium
Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda drove one of the company’s hydrogen-powered vehicles and pr...
August 28, 2022
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General NewsKappa flyers seeking witness reports posted in Iwate
“We are looking for kappa.” “About 60 centimeters tall, sex unknown.” Flyers designed like wanted po...
August 28, 2022
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General NewsKaraoke establishment offers sewing machine class
A coronavirus-stricken karaoke establishment is offering a sewing machine class in Nagoya to capture...
August 28, 2022
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BaseballIchiro expresses gratitude entering Mariners Hall of Fame
SEATTLE (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki was inducted into the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame on Saturday night, ...
August 28, 2022
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General NewsUkraine war keeps Japanese fishers from regular saury haul
NEMURO, Hokkaido — Hauls of saury have begun to arrive at Hanasaki Port in Nemuro, Hokkaido, which h...
August 28, 2022