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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (5/6-5/12)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
May 5, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentU.S., Russian ambassadors to Japan feuding on Twitter over Ukraine invasion
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel and Russian Ambassador to Japan Mikhail Galuzin are feuding on...
May 5, 2022
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ReutersOmicron as severe as previous COVID variants, large study finds
The Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV2 virus is intrinsically as severe as previous variants, unlike a...
May 5, 2022
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General NewsBack in action
The Takayama float is pulled in Kyotamba, Kyoto Prefecture, in a dry run for the Gion Matsuri Festiv...
May 5, 2022
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TroubleshooterMy husband died and I don’t want to keep living with his parents
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a woman in my 40s. My husband died from an illness last year, and I am now...
May 5, 2022
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Associated PressGoal! Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ shirt sets auction record
The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored the controversial “Hand of God” goal against England...
May 5, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialAdults must be watchful for signs of anxiety
This is the third Children’s Day amid the coronavirus pandemic. Activities in schools and elsewhere ...
May 5, 2022
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ReutersItaly’s Draghi thanks Japan for redirecting gas cargoes to Europe
ROME (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi thanked Japan on Wednesday for swiftly agreein...
May 5, 2022
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ReutersRussian Orthodox Church scolds Pope Francis after ‘Putin’s altar boy’ remark
LONDON (Reuters) - The Russian Orthodox Church scolded Pope Francis on Wednesday for using the wron...
May 5, 2022
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General NewsOkinawan heritage a source of pride for native islanders
Okinawa marks the 50th anniversary of its return to Japan on May 15. In an interview with The Yomiur...
May 5, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Ever-stronger nuclear capabilities pose a serious threat
Every time North Korea test-fires a ballistic missile, which can be used as a nuclear warhead delive...
May 5, 2022
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Associated PressSinn Fein eyes historic win in Northern Ireland election
Ever since Northern Ireland was founded as a Protestant-majority state a century ago, its government...
May 5, 2022
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Associated PressAbortion draft puts unusual public pressure on Supreme Court
The traditionally insular Supreme Court is about to face the full force of public pressure and abort...
May 5, 2022
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Associated PressMarkets cheer after Powell downplays even larger rate hikes
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 900 points and the S&P 500 had its biggest gain in...
May 5, 2022
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Associated Press‘Corrupt to core’ Caribbean premier gets bond in drug case
The premier of the British Virgin Islands, whom U.S. prosecutors described as “corrupt to the core,”...
May 5, 2022