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Associated PressChina’s factory activity rebounds as anti-virus curbs ease
BEIJING (AP) — China’s factory output rebounded in May, adding to a recovery from the latest COVID-i...
June 15, 2022
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Associated PressSpy agencies’ focus on China could snare Chinese Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — As U.S. intelligence agencies ramp up their efforts against China, top officials a...
June 15, 2022
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Asia-PacificSoutheast Asian countries compete to reattract tourists
BANGKOK — Southeast Asian countries are jostling for attention as tourism slowly gathers pace again....
June 15, 2022
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MarketsYen’s slide sets off alarm bells in Japan
The yen continued its slide on Wednesday, falling to ¥135.60 against the dollar in morning trading, ...
June 15, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentSweet gesture brings defense ministers closer
A relationship can be deepened after an unexpected incident. For Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kis...
June 15, 2022
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SoccerCosta Rica’s stars push team to World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Costa Rica’s core of stars including Keylor Navas, Joel Campbell and Bryan R...
June 15, 2022
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Imperial FamilyEmperor, Empress visit Okinawa exhibition
The Emperor and Empress on Tuesday visited the National Archives of Japan in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, to...
June 15, 2022
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ElectionsUpper house election date set
The government decided at an extraordinary Cabinet meeting on Wednesday to hold the House of Council...
June 15, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentGovt to set up Japanese version of CDC
The government is to include the establishment of a Japanese version of the U.S. Centers for Disease...
June 15, 2022
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General NewsPorsche slams into kindergarten fence in Sendai
SENDAI — A Porsche slammed into a kindergarten fence in Sendai on Tuesday afternoon, police said, bu...
June 15, 2022
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General NewsColorful reflections
Children walk past colorful umbrellas adorning the walls and hanging from the ceiling that are refle...
June 15, 2022
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Defense & SecurityJapan, U.S., ROK to conduct missile drills during RIMPAC exercise
SEOUL/WASHINGTON — Drills planned by Japan, South Korea and the United States to detect and track ba...
June 15, 2022
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ArtDigital artist Yusuke Shigeta brings stories to life dot by dot
FUNABASHI, Chiba — An exhibition featuring leading works of digital artist Yusuke Shigeta is being h...
June 15, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialPublic broadcaster must make every effort to substantially lower rate
It is only natural for NHK to substantially reduce its receiving fees. NHK must maximize the return ...
June 15, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Dedicated activities increased confidence of Japan
The significance of the Self-Defense Forces’ contribution to post-conflict nation-building is great....
June 15, 2022