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Politics & GovernmentGovt expedites efforts to protect Japanese nationals in Ukraine
The government is accelerating efforts to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals in Ukraine and sup...
March 3, 2022
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Crime & CourtsEx-Nissan exec Kelly, acquitted of most charges related to Ghosn’s pay, gets suspended sentence
American Greg Kelly, a former Nissan Motor Co. executive who worked for the automaker’s then Chairma...
March 3, 2022
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Crime & CourtsGhosn accused of using Nissan cash to pay associates; claims innocence in overseas film
Former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn has been accused of illicitly using Nissan funds to pa...
March 3, 2022
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Associated PressRussian athletes out of Paralympics in stunning about-face
In a stunning reversal, Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Winter Paralympic ...
March 3, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentGovt asks Ukrainian Embassy not to seek military volunteers
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government wants the Ukrainian Embassy in Tokyo to refrain from recruiting ...
March 3, 2022
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EuropeJapan to accept Ukrainian refugees
Japan will accept Ukrainian refugees who have fled to other countries because of the ongoing conflic...
March 3, 2022
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RussiaRussia’s Putin has made multiple missteps since deciding to invade Ukraine
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a slew of miscalculations since launching his mil...
March 3, 2022
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EuropeU.S. Embassy in Tokyo shines for Ukraine
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo was lit up in the blue and yellow to evoke the Ukrainian flag on Wednesday...
March 3, 2022
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EuropeJapanese, Ukrainians come together to pray for peace in Ukraine
Catholics and those belonging to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine came together and prayed for peace i...
March 3, 2022
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CoronavirusGovt mulls raising cap on international arrivals to 7,000
The government is considering raising the daily cap on international arrivals from about 5,000 to ab...
March 3, 2022
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Politics & Government‘Shame on you’ tweets Kono in response to Russian Embassy post
Liberal Democratic Party heavyweight Taro Kono tweeted “Shame on you” in response to a post by the R...
March 3, 2022
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CompaniesCourtyard Nagoya hotel opens
A new hotel on the former site of The Yomiuri Shimbun’s Chubu Branch Office in Nagoya was officially...
March 3, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Biden’s address shows U.S. resolve to protect free world amid Ukraine crisis
The United States, known as the protector of the free world, has shown its firm determination not to...
March 3, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Toshiba needs to present clear strategy to enhance corporate value
Even though Toshiba Corp. is one of the most prestigious companies in Japan, there is no end in sigh...
March 3, 2022
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Outside Contributors
Kid’s fake tears: One culture’s response may be a far cry from another
Many years ago, I witnessed a Japanese mother decline a request made by her daughter, who I’ll call ...
March 3, 2022