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ArtHirst’s cherry blossom series in bloom in Tokyo
The first major solo exhibition in Japan of a multidisciplinary artist famous for pickling dead anim...
April 13, 2022
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EnvironmentMexico seeks ‘miracle’ to save near-extinct vaquita porpoise
SAN FELIPE, Mexico (AFP-Jiji) — Mexican naval vessels, spotter planes and conservationists are patro...
April 13, 2022
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ScienceResearch finds okra aids in removing microplastics
WASHINGTON (AFP-Jiji) — Extracts of okra and other slimy plants commonly used in cooking can help re...
April 13, 2022
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Olympics & ParalympicsHistory-making speed skater Kodaira to end career in October
Speed skating star Nao Kodaira, who became Japan’s first-ever female gold medalist in the sport with...
April 13, 2022
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Insights Into The WorldBring U.S.-Japan ties into the 21st century
Several months from now, U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to take his first trip to the Indo-Pac...
April 13, 2022
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General NewsUkrainian in Japan returns home to help parents, country
TOKYO (AP) — As millions of Ukrainians fled their country, a longtime Tokyo resident did the opposit...
April 13, 2022
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ReutersMore than 1,000 Ukraine marines surrender in key port of Mariupol, says Russia
LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -More than 1,000 Ukrainian marines have surrendered in the besieged port of ...
April 13, 2022
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MarketsDollar scales 20-year highs above ¥126
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The dollar topped ¥126 in Tokyo trading Wednesday, hitting levels unseen since ...
April 13, 2022
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Associated PressUkraine upset by Vatican inviting Russian to carry cross
ROME (AP) — A close associate of Pope Francis on Wednesday defended the Vatican's decision to have a...
April 13, 2022
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Associated PressSearch and rescue efforts bolstered in Philippine disaster
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — As search and rescue efforts increased with the arrival of equipment, the...
April 13, 2022
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Associated Press‘It can’t be fixed:’ In shattered Irpin, signs of homecoming
IRPIN, Ukraine (AP) — Pounding sounds came from a sixth-floor window, along with the risk of falling...
April 13, 2022
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CompaniesANA resumes hangar tours at Haneda Airport after about 2 years
All Nippon Airways Co. has resumed maintenance hanger tours at Haneda Airport in Ota Ward, Tokyo, ab...
April 13, 2022
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Coronavirus
Animal tests of COVID-19 pill raise red flag
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Abnormalities have been confirmed in some fetuses during animal tests for an or...
April 13, 2022
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Economy
Tight power supply seen for winter
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The electricity supply situation will be the tightest since fiscal 2012 in Febr...
April 13, 2022
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Politics & Government
Kishida hints at further reviving nuclear power
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has hinted at further use of nuclear power as ener...
April 13, 2022