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Politics & GovernmentYomiuri Poll Shows DPFP Regaining Top Spot Among Opposition Parties; Sanseito Drops to Second as Momentum Wanes
The Democratic Party for the People regained the top spot among opposition parties for the first ...
September 17, 2025
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General News200-Meter Section of Osaka-Kansai Expo Grand Ring to be Preserved
OSAKA — The world’s largest wooden structure will become significantly smaller after the Osaka-Ka...
September 17, 2025
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CompaniesSeibu Prince to Buy Parent of Ace Hotel, in Plan for Greater Global Reach
Japanese hospitality company Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide Inc. on Tuesday announced it will acqu...
September 17, 2025
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Defense & SecurityJapan’s Self-Defense Forces Shares Disaster Relief Knowledge to Indo-Pacific Countries’ Militaries in Mutual Aid Effort
The Self-Defense Forces are sharing knowledge and skills in humanitarian assistance and disaster ...
September 17, 2025
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General NewsTokyo’s Nerima Ward Hits 35.4 C, Chiyoda Ward 34.3 C, with Temperatures in 43 Locations Nationwide Exceeding 35 C on Wednesday
Temperatures rose across eastern and western Japan on Wednesday, with 43 locations nationwide rec...
September 17, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialNippon Life Insurance: Theft of Internal Information Flouts Laws and Regulations
For being Japan’s largest life insurance company, isn’t its awareness of legal compliance too wea...
September 17, 2025
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Budget Request for Defense Spending: Pave the Way for Securing Counterstrike Capabilities
As a result of Japan continuing to increase its defense budget, the country has taken a step forw...
September 17, 2025
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SumoSumo Scene / A Resurrected Ring Name and a Prayer for a Former Wrestler
A nostalgic old sumo ring name was revived at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in July.
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, EU to Cooperate Over Storage Battery Supply Chain, Working to Lower Dependence on China
An agreement to enhance cooperation in the Japan-EU storage battery supply chain was confirmed du...
September 17, 2025
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BaseballAfter Shohei Ohtani Pitches 5 Hitless Innings, Marchon’s 3-Run Homer Rallies Phillies past Dodgers 9-6
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After Shohei Ohtani pitched five hitless innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers, ...
September 17, 2025
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CompaniesMitsubishi to See More Copper from Chile, as Local Mines Merge into Global Titan
Mitsubishi Corp. will soon see its copper mining operations expand in Chile, as two mines there c...
September 17, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (September 17)
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September 17, 2025
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General NewsJAL Punishes All Board Members over Captain Drinking During Stay in Honolulu
Japan Airlines announced disciplinary measures on Wednesday, reducing the monthly compensation of...
September 17, 2025
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CompaniesKKR Acquires Japanese Insurance Distributor
Tokyo, Sept. 17 (Jiji Press)—U.S. private equity firm KKR said Tuesday that it has acquired Hoken...
September 17, 2025
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Defense & SecurityIwakuni Mayor Seeks Cancellation of U.S. Military Aircraft Drill
Tokyo, Sept. 16 (Jiji Press)—The mayor of Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture on Tuesday requested th...
September 17, 2025