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Japan In FocusHiroshima: Access to World Heritage isle becomes more convenient
HATSUKAICHI, Hiroshima — The train station nearest to the ferry terminal for Miyajima island in Hiro...
July 16, 2022
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Japan In FocusNagasaki: Tax system lets railway fan become stationmaster
SHIMABARA, Nagasaki — A 48-year-old man from Tokyo was appointed as the stationmaster of Shimabara R...
July 16, 2022
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General NewsGovt launches preparations for Abe’s state funeral
With the state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe scheduled to be held at the Nippon Budok...
July 16, 2022
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General NewsKyiv Ballet kicks off Japan tour with 22 dancers flown in from across Europe
Kyiv Ballet’s Japan tour has kicked off in Maebashi with 22 dancers flying in from the many parts o...
July 16, 2022
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General NewsSkills of artisans in Tokyo tapped for hydrogen-powered Olympic torch
For the first time in the history of the Olympics, clean-burning hydrogen has been harnessed to prov...
July 16, 2022
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Other SportsYamanishi repeats as world champion in men’s 20K walk
Toshikazu Yamanishi won the men’s 20-kilometer race walk on the opening day of the World Athletics C...
July 16, 2022
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Washington PostOne roommate is 85, the other is 27. Such arrangements are growing.
Nadia Abdullah was on the hunt for an affordable apartment in the Boston area a few months before sh...
July 16, 2022
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General NewsTransport ministry finds 346 legal violations in emergency inspections of ship operators
Emergency safety inspections found a total of 346 violations of the Marine Transportation Law and th...
July 16, 2022
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Washington PostBiden says he confronted Saudis directly on Khashoggi
JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia – President Biden said he confronted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman dir...
July 16, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (July 16)
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July 16, 2022
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Associated PressHouse votes to restore abortion rights, Senate odds dim
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has voted to restore abortion rights nationwide in Democrats’ first legi...
July 16, 2022
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Associated PressBiden’s Saudi visit aims to balance rights, oil, security
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — President Joe Biden met Friday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salm...
July 16, 2022
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Japan In FocusFukuoka: Traditional craft, recycled thread create chic items
KITAKYUSHU — A textile company in the Kyushu region has developed a technology using recycled thread...
July 16, 2022
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Japan In FocusKyoto: Confusing crossroads have dangerous consequences
KYOTO — Although Japan’s old capital Kyoto is known for streets laid out like a chessboard, you can ...
July 16, 2022
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Asia-PacificChina: Hottest June in over 60 years
The average monthly temperature across China reached 21.3 C in June, the hottest June since 1961, th...
July 16, 2022