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General NewsStrong quake hits eastern Japan
A strong earthquake off Ibaraki Prefecture rocked eastern Japan on Sunday, measuring lower 5 on the ...
May 22, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Solid deterrence system must be established quickly
North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats are becoming increasingly serious. It is highly significan...
May 22, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Facilitate the inclusion of phonetic characters in family registers
People with names that are difficult to read are increasing. The digitization of public administrati...
May 22, 2022
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Associated PressBiden signs $40B for Ukraine assistance during Asia trip
AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe, FilePresident Joe Biden waves as he boards Air Force One for a trip to ...
May 22, 2022
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Associated PressPoles need EU funds as they help Ukrainians, ambassador says
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Ukraine’s ambassador to neighboring Poland says his nation is grateful for the...
May 22, 2022
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Associated PressGerman weather service says storm generated 3 tornadoes
BERLIN (AP) — A storm that swept across parts of Germany generated three tornadoes, the country’s we...
May 22, 2022
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Imperial FamilyJapan’s Crown Prince, Princess attend greenery event
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko virtually attended an annual national greenery event i...
May 22, 2022
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Associated PressAustralian Labor topples conservatives
CANBERRA (AP) — Australia's center-left opposition party toppled the conservative government after a...
May 22, 2022
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Japan In FocusKansai Airport to reveal new domestic area this autumn
OSAKA — The domestic flight area of Kansai International Airport’s Terminal 1 will open this autumn ...
May 22, 2022
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General NewsGovt: No mask needed indoors if social distancing maintained
Masks need not be worn in indoor public spaces if a person stays at least 2 meters away from others ...
May 22, 2022
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ReutersU.S., others walk out of APEC talks over Russia’s Ukraine invasion
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Representatives of the United States and several other nations walked out of an ...
May 21, 2022
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Associated PressU.S., South Korea open to expanded military drills to deter North
SEOUL (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol said after meeting Sat...
May 21, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, U.S. to agree to promote open 5G standards in Indo-Pacific
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden are expected to agree to promote open tele...
May 21, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentMinistry compiling safety measures following Shiretoko boat tragedy
The Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism Ministry is compiling proposals for safety measures...
May 21, 2022
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DeliciousCrushing it: Japanese cider soars to new heights in collaboration with foreign partners
Japan is known for high-quality fruit that is ideal when eaten fresh, with some of it exported as lu...
May 21, 2022