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General NewsJapanese companies develop sophisticated robots built for companionship
Humankind’s quest to develop technology is creating the kind of artificial intelligence that can tra...
March 29, 2022
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EconomyJapan’s fishing industry buffeted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has cast a long shadow over Japan’s fishing industry with the schedule ...
March 29, 2022
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ReutersBiden says budget targets Trump’s ‘fiscal mess,’ raises taxes on wealthy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday submitted a $5.79 trillion budget plan t...
March 29, 2022
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ReutersWar means tough choices in Ukraine’s vast child protection system
LVIV, March 28 (Reuters) -- Nina spent her 16th birthday in a Lviv state shelter for children last ...
March 29, 2022
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Washington PostMore homeowners are turning to greywater systems to recycle what goes down the drain
Every time you take a shower, brush your teeth or do a load of laundry, you're letting water - one o...
March 29, 2022
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Associated PressWill Smith apologizes: ‘I was out of line and I was wrong’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Monday condemned the actions ...
March 29, 2022
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SumoSumo all in the family for victorious Wakatakakage
Sumo is a family affair for Wakatakakage, the newly crowned champion of this year’s Spring Grand Sum...
March 29, 2022
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General NewsNakagin Capsule Tower slated for demolition starting April 12
Demolition work for Nakagin Capsule Tower, known worldwide for its distinctive blocky appearance, is...
March 29, 2022
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ScienceUkraine crisis jeopardizes Russian cooperation in space / Satellite launches halted, ISS operation in peril
The heightened tensions between Russia and the alliance of Japan, the United States and Europe in th...
March 28, 2022
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Markets
Yen plumbs 6-yr low as BOJ moves against rising bond yields
LONDON, March 28 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen crashed to a six-year low versus the dollar on Monday,...
March 28, 2022
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ReutersPhilippines, U.S. hold biggest military exercises in seven years
MANILA, March 28 (Reuters) - The Philippines and the United States kicked off on Monday their bigges...
March 28, 2022
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General News
Japanese students ponder peace amid Ukraine crisis
Activities to promote peace are growing at elementary and junior high schools in response to Russia...
March 28, 2022
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CoronavirusJapan-developed COVID-19 vaccines might be available for use in next few months
The prospect of Japan using domestically developed COVID-19 vaccine products practically is coming c...
March 28, 2022
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Economy
Raft of price hikes to hit consumers
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A raft of price hikes for food and daily necessities will hit consumers in Japa...
March 28, 2022
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CompaniesBrewers switch sales targets from restaurants to home drinking
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A beer sales battle is intensifying in Japan, with major makers switching their...
March 28, 2022