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General NewsEnergy saving advisory for TEPCO service area extended to Tuesday
The advisory to save power to avert a power crunch in areas served by Tokyo Electric Power Company H...
June 27, 2022
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EconomyEmployment insurance system in dire straits
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s employment insurance system has been thrown into financial difficulties...
June 27, 2022
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Imperial FamilyEmperor, Empress attend Japan Academy award ceremony
The Emperor and Empress attended the 112th award ceremony of The Japan Academy in the Ueno district ...
June 27, 2022
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Washington PostDemocrats seize on abortion ruling in midterms, as Republicans tread carefully
Democrats across the country are seizing on the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, with s...
June 27, 2022
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RussiaSDF helmets used on front lines of combat in Ukraine
KYIV — Self-Defense Forces helmets provided by the Japanese government to Ukraine have been found t...
June 27, 2022
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General NewsTemperatures soar in Japan’s Kanto region, elsewhere
Temperatures reached 35 C or higher by 2 p.m. Monday in 60 locations in and around the Kanto region,...
June 27, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
Wildlife protection improving for flora, fauna as nation seeks to raise targets
China will have 75% of its wild animals and 80% of its wild plants on land under the national key pr...
June 27, 2022
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Asia-PacificPreserving the Mekong Delta’s floating markets
The Mekong Delta’s famed floating markets, where local speciality produce is sold on boats, provide ...
June 27, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida raps China for ‘unfair, opaque’ aid to developing countries at G7
ELMAU, Germany — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida criticized China by name for its “unfair and opaque” ...
June 27, 2022
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ReutersG-7 leaders to commit to Ukraine, US sending anti-air system
ELMAU, Germany (AP) — The Group of Seven economic powers are set to commit themselves to supporting ...
June 27, 2022
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General NewsCompanies work to conserve electricity
Companies took various steps to deal with a power crunch Monday amid the brutal heat, in response to...
June 27, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
System must be effective to encourage public cooperation
With the supply and demand balance for electricity expected to be tight from this summer onward, it ...
June 27, 2022
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EconomyRestaurant sales rose 20.4% in May, recovering to almost pre-COVID level
Restaurant sales increased 20.4% in May from the same month last year, the Japan Food Service Associ...
June 27, 2022
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CompaniesMatsuya Ginza interiors reused in Daiwa Toyama
TOYAMA — Department store operator Daiwa Co.’s Toyama store has begun efforts to reuse interior dec...
June 27, 2022
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ReutersTaiwan, United States to hold trade talks on Monday
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan and the United States will hold trade talks on Monday under a newly agreed...
June 27, 2022