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Defense & SecurityJapan’s Defense Ministry to Use AI to Search for Targets; Says Weapons Systems Still Need Human Judgment
The Defense Ministry decided Tuesday on its first basic policy on artificial intelligence, which ...
July 2, 2024
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TennisNaomi Osaka Wins at Wimbledon for the First Time in 6 Years, and Coco Gauff Moves On, Too
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Naomi Osaka had not won a match at Wimbledon in six years. Hadn't even ...
July 2, 2024
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General NewsJapanese Vessel Embarks for Trial Fishing in Russia’s 200-Nautical-Mile Zone; Japan to Pay ¥25 Mil. in Fishing Fees to Russia
NEMURO, Hokkaido — A Japanese vessel left Hanasaki Port in Nemuro, Hokkaido, on Monday for trial ...
July 2, 2024
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General NewsShogi Star Sota Fujii Becomes Youngest to Gain ‘Eisei’ Status
NAGOYA (Jiji Press) — Japanese shogi star Sota Fujii on Monday became the youngest player to earn...
July 2, 2024
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ReutersJapan Interest Rates Could Rise to 0.5％ by March 2025, Says Mizuho Bank CEO
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan (BOJ) could hike interest rates twice by the end of March 202...
July 2, 2024
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ScienceNew Japanese Satellite Daichi-4 Can Observe Wider Area; Scientists Can See Post-Disaster Damage, Volcanic Activity
The Advanced Land Observing Satellite-4, or Daichi-4, has successfully entered orbit following th...
July 2, 2024
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Crime & CourtsFather of Accused Killer: Calling Police Would Be ‘Betrayal’; Parents of Runa Tamura are Accused of Abetting Murder, Body Disposal
SAPPORO — The father of a 30-year-old woman charged with killing and beheading a man in Sapporo l...
July 2, 2024
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ScienceSuccess Launching H3 Rockets Boosts Japan’s Reputation; Lower Costs Vital to Competing in Global Satellite Market
For Japan to increase its presence in the global market for satellite launches, it is essential t...
July 2, 2024
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ReutersJapan Stock Ownership by Foreigners Rises to Record 31.8%
TOKYO, July 2 (Reuters) - Overseas investors owned a record 31.8% of Japanese stocks as of end-Ma...
July 2, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialGeneral Shareholder Meetings: Management Appointments Now Source of Serious Confrontations
Shareholders have been gaining a greater voice in corporate management. It is hoped that manageme...
July 2, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Benikoji Supplements: Quickly Reorganize Investigation System
It must be said that Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. has been lacking a sense of crisis over a probl...
July 2, 2024
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ElectionsJapan’s LDP Relieved over Koike’s Lead in Tokyo Election; Renho Struggles to Attract Voters with No Party Preference
The poll also found that Renho, an independent running with the full support of the main oppositi...
July 2, 2024
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Associated PressDriver Involved in Big Deadly Car Accident in South Korea Will Face Accidental Homicide Charge
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A driver whose car struck pedestrians waiting at a crowded intersection...
July 2, 2024
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General NewsJunior High Schoolers Get Ready for Prince Takamado English Speech Contest
Junior high school students across Japan are preparing to compete in the 76th H.I.H. Prince Takam...
July 2, 2024
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ArtIndispensable Craftsmanship for Producing Traditional Nara Sumi Inksticks; Going from Doughy Soot to Beautiful Ink
NARA — Sumi ink, introduced to Japan from the Korean peninsula during the Asuka period (592-710),...
July 2, 2024