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Imperial FamilyEmperor, Empress view Ryukyu art treasures at Tokyo event
The Emperor and Empress on Wednesday attended a special exhibition titled “Ryukyu: Special Exhibitio...
May 26, 2022
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EconomyDuma chairman: Japan’s, other foreign stakes in Sakhalin-2 should be sold to Russian firm
Japanese companies and those from other countries imposing sanctions on Russia should have their sta...
May 26, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese govt plans to begin accepting foreign tourists from June 1
The government is in the final stages to resume entry of foreign tourists on June 1, according to go...
May 26, 2022
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Washington PostIn Davos, the Ukraine war brings an unusual moral edge
DAVOS, Switzerland – The World Economic Forum is not about confrontation. The gathering of global po...
May 26, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (May 26)
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May 26, 2022
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Washington PostEPA proposes protections for world’s biggest sockeye salmon fishery
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will protect waters in Alaska that...
May 26, 2022
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Crime & CourtsNot allowing justice review by Japanese abroad ruled unconstitutional
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled a law unconstitutional for not allowing Ja...
May 26, 2022
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ReutersRussia offers fast-track citizenship to residents of occupied Ukraine
LONDON (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Wednesday simplifying the process fo...
May 26, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida touts diplomatic success as election comes into view
Buoyed by a flurry of high-profile meetings with international leaders, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida...
May 26, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentPrime Minister Kishida’s omotenashi hospitality includes Hiroshima lemon soda
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made every effort to entertain U.S. President Joe Biden during his firs...
May 26, 2022
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Kabuki / Noh / Rakugo‘Demon Slayer’ to be adapted for noh, kyogen
The popular manga “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” by Koyoharu Gotoge will be adapted for the tradit...
May 26, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialSupreme Court seeks immediate improvement of system
It is problematic that Japanese nationals living overseas are not currently allowed to participate i...
May 26, 2022
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Film & TVWim Wenders to direct ‘stylish restroom’ movie
Multi-award-winning filmmaker Wim Wenders is to direct a film about high-end Japanese restrooms. The...
May 26, 2022
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CompaniesANA Holdings sees record operating profit within 5 years
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — ANA Holdings Inc. will set a target of posting a record group operating profit ...
May 26, 2022
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Associated PressRussia says it will pay foreign debt in rubles after US ban
Russia says it will pay dollar-denominated foreign debt in rubles, a move that is likely to be seen ...
May 26, 2022