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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (April 28)
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April 28, 2022
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MusicRyoko Moriyama spins her stories on 8-disc set marking 55th debut anniversary
Singer Ryoko Moriyama has released an eight-CD album titled “My Story” to commemorate the 55th anniv...
April 28, 2022
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Performing ArtsHosoda’s animated film to come to life in Shiki Theatre Company’s largest-ever production
The Shiki Theatre Company’s original musical adaptation of “Bakemono no Ko” (“The Boy and the Beast”...
April 28, 2022
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MarketsMoving against global tide, BOJ keeps ultralow rates
TOKYO (Reuters) — The Bank of Japan on Thursday maintained its massive stimulus program and a pledge...
April 28, 2022
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GlobalBlinken: Japan to join NATO summit in June
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — Japan will attend a NATO summit meeting to be held in Madrid in late June,...
April 28, 2022
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Associated PressShares of Facebook parent Meta soar despite growth slowdown
Facebook parent Meta’s first quarter profit and its count of daily users jumped past Wall Street’s e...
April 28, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Prioritize safety when buying, using high-powered bikes
Accidents involving electric bicycles are increasing. Users need to exercise care in selecting and r...
April 28, 2022
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Performing Arts‘My Neighbor Totoro’ to be brought to London stage by Royal Shakespeare Company
LONDON (Jiji Press) — The Royal Shakespeare Company on Wednesday said that Japanese anime giant Haya...
April 28, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Musk should not let harmful posts go unchecked
Social media has become vital infrastructure through which many people exchange information. Its ope...
April 28, 2022
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ArtNYC’s first-ever Japanese heritage parade set for next month
NEW YORK (AP) — People of Japanese descent are gearing up for their first-ever parade in New York Ci...
April 28, 2022
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Economy
Japan’s factory output growth provides some relief for fragile economy
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japanese factories saw output rise for the second straight month in March as stron...
April 28, 2022
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ReutersRussian forces disperse pro-Ukraine rally, tighten control in occupied Kherson
KYIV (Reuters) - Russian forces used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse a pro-Ukraine rally in ...
April 28, 2022
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ReutersMoldovan breakaway region says shots fired from Ukraine towards village
CHISINAU (Reuters) - Moldova’s pro-Russian breakaway region of Transdniestria said on Wednesday tha...
April 28, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentRussia to expel 8 Japanese diplomats
Tokyo (Jiji Press) — The Russian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday announced the expulsion of eight Jap...
April 28, 2022
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Associated PressRussia releases US Marine vet in surprise prisoner exchange
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia and the United States have carried out an unexpected prisoner exchange in a...
April 28, 2022