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ReutersTaiwan issues first war survival handbook amid China threat
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s military released a handbook on civil defense for the first time on Tues...
April 12, 2022
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General NewsAwash in pink
Thousands of blossoming cherry trees cover the slopes of an ancient burial mound in Matsumoto, Nagan...
April 12, 2022
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DeliciousCurries from old elementary school lunch recipes make for nostalgic meals
SOJA, Okayama — Nostalgia is on the menu in the form of retort pouch curries using old recipes for e...
April 12, 2022
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DeliciousButtercream flowers delight eye and palate
Flowers made of buttercream sit atop cakes, offering a feast for the eyes and the stomach. Buttercre...
April 12, 2022
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Japan In FocusTokyo: Dive into the deep history of the Olympic Games
The Japan Olympic Museum offers a thrilling interactive exhibit that allows visitors to measure thei...
April 12, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan provides ¥160,000 lump sum to Ukrainian refugees
The government is providing a lump sum of ¥160,000 to Ukrainian refugees when they leave temporary a...
April 12, 2022
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Associated PressSticker shock: March inflation likely set new 40-year high
WASHINGTON (AP) — With ever-rising costs for food, gasoline, housing and other necessities squeezing...
April 12, 2022
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Books & LiteratureProtectors of kaiju monsters have to confront human ones
Some Japanese friends were surprised when I mentioned that I was reading American author John Scalzi...
April 12, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida plans diplomatic Golden Week to SE Asia, Europe
While much of Japan will be on holiday during the Golden Week from late April through early May, Pri...
April 12, 2022
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ReutersU.S. aircraft carrier deploys off Korean peninsula amid tensions with North – official
WASHINGTON/SEOUL (Reuters) - The USS Abraham Lincoln strike group is operating in waters off the Kor...
April 12, 2022
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ReutersAs Australia election campaign heats up, PM Morrison touts jobs credentials after rival’s gaffe
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday put jobs at the forefront of ...
April 12, 2022
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EconomyChina’s ‘zero-COVID’ policy putting global economy at risk
China’s “zero-coronavirus” policy is now posing a risk to the global economy. The lockdowns of major...
April 12, 2022
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Associated PressRussia’s war to shrink Ukraine economy 45%, World Bank says
LONDON (AP) — The World Bank says Ukraine's economy will shrink by 45.1% this year because of Russia...
April 12, 2022
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Asia-PacificChinese spy ship passes through Tsushima Strait near Nagasaki
A Maritime Self-Defense Force patrol aircraft spotted a Chinese Navy Dongdiao-class reconnaissance s...
April 12, 2022
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Associated Press
Iran seeks more security for diplomatic sites in Afghanistan
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran on Monday urged the Taliban to provide better security at Iranian diplomatic site...
April 12, 2022