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Associated PressCondors soar again over California coastal redwoods
REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — The endangered California condor returned to soar the skies ove...
May 11, 2022
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General NewsJapanese, Ukrainian researchers jointly publish paper as ‘token of friendship’
A research paper on the antibiotic landomycin that was jointly compiled by Japanese and Ukrainian re...
May 11, 2022
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General NewsSunken Kazu I tour boat had nonregulation radio
The company that operated the Kazu I sightseeing boat that sank off the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokka...
May 10, 2022
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EconomyRising costs, declining tourists force up sweet prices across Japan
A wave of soaring prices for flour and other materials worldwide is sweeping across Japan, forcing l...
May 10, 2022
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Japan In FocusBotanist Makino spent his golden years in Tokyo
World-famous Japanese botanist Tomitaro Makino (1862-1957) spent his last 30 years in Nerima Ward, T...
May 10, 2022
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Japan In FocusAomori: Marathon held after cancellation for two years
AOMORI — The Aomori Sakura Marathon was held April 17 after being canceled for two consecutive years...
May 10, 2022
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Japan In FocusAichi: Replica of castle steep staircase open to climb
NAGOYA — An exhibit featuring a replica of a section of the staircase of Nagoya Castle’s tower keep ...
May 10, 2022
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Asia-PacificJapan says S.Korea wants to work on improving ties
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan and South Korea have agreed that their frayed relationship can be improved, ...
May 10, 2022
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Japan In FocusTrio of monuments record horror wreaked by tsunami on Iwate Pref. coast
KAMAISHI, Iwate — Eleven years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, ...
May 10, 2022
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Japan In FocusTokyo: Edogawa Rampo home offers peek behind scenes
The Edogawa Rampo Residence in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, is where famed mystery novelist Edogawa Rampo (1...
May 10, 2022
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Asia-PacificChinese drills sound alarms in Japan, Taiwan
The Chinese navy conducted takeoff and landing exercises on the Liaoning aircraft carrier in waters ...
May 10, 2022
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Asia-PacificU.S. to launch Indo-Pacific framework in May
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press)—The official launch of the U.S.-proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is ...
May 10, 2022
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General NewsOkinawan festival held in Tokyo to commemorate 50th anniversary of return
A festival of Okinawan performing arts was recently held at the National Theatre in Chiyoda Ward, To...
May 10, 2022
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General NewsSpate of balcony falls involving children prompts Japan govt to issue safety call
To help prevent serious accidents, the Consumer Affairs Agency is calling on people to ensure young ...
May 10, 2022
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ReutersUkraine’s Odesa douses fires after Russian Victory Day strikes
KYIV/KHARKIV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Firefighters battled blazes in Odesa until early hours on Tuesday...
May 10, 2022