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Politics & GovernmentUkraine urged Japan in 2015 to switch from ‘Kiev’ to ‘Kyiv’
Masahisa Sato, head of the Liberal Democratic Party’s foreign affairs subcommittee, told a party mee...
March 19, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Create environment where women can give birth with peace of mind
There are many pregnant women who need support for various reasons. An environment where they can g...
March 19, 2022
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Defense & SecurityASDF space operations unit established to monitor space debris and satellites
A new space operations unit of the Air Self-Defense Force has been established to monitor space debr...
March 19, 2022
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General NewsTohoku Shinkansen possibly derailed by quake’s 2nd jolt
A Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train that derailed in Miyagi Prefecture during the powerful earthquake t...
March 18, 2022
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Washington PostDesperate Ukrainians search for missing relatives in Mariupol
KYIV, Ukraine - The last message arrived at 8:05 a.m. on March 2. "No electricity, no signal, shell...
March 18, 2022
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (3/18-3/24)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
March 18, 2022
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General NewsRepair work continues in quake-hit areas, as weather delivers another blow
Residents affected by Wednesday’s powerful earthquake in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures had rain a...
March 18, 2022
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Politics & Government
Kishida, Saudi Arabian crown prince agree to cooperate on stabilizing crude oil price
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida spoke with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman by phone on T...
March 18, 2022
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General NewsPost-quake power outages intentional, used to avoid massive blackout
The earthquake that struck late Wednesday night off Fukushima Prefecture caused a massive power outa...
March 18, 2022
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Defense & SecurityKishida: Northern territories ‘illegally occupied by Russia’
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday during a House of Councillors committee session that the ...
March 18, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Uncertainty makes flexibility vital as Federal Reserve raises its rates
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is accelerating the rise in prices around the world. The U.S. Federal R...
March 18, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Be alert, prepare for aftershocks following powerful earthquakes
Strong tremors hit large areas of the Tohoku and Kanto regions late at night. Residents need to be v...
March 18, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s foreign minister meets with ambassadors of 4 Eastern European countries
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi met with ambassadors of four Eastern European countries ...
March 18, 2022
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MusicKohei Matsushita spreads wings in acting, singing
“There is part of me that can’t help but make music,” said actor-singer Kohei Matsushita. His soft-s...
March 18, 2022
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Manga & Anime1980s manga classic about Yugoslavia in WWII reflects crisis in Ukraine
“Ishi no Hana” was first serialized in a monthly manga magazine from 1983 to 1986. It has since been...
March 18, 2022