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General NewsHello Kitty designer reflects on her journey with the iconic kawaii character
Sanrio Co. has been at the forefront of Japan’s kawaii culture for over 60 years, gaining global pop...
December 24, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan not to send ministers to Beijing Olympics
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government has informally decided on a plan to send no cabinet min...
December 24, 2021
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General NewsMen’s makeup increasingly popular in Japan amid pandemic
Cosmetics for men are taking off amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as even middle-aged and older men want ...
December 24, 2021
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Companies
Hitachi subsidiary found with inappropriate inspections
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Hitachi Astemo Ltd., an automotive parts subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., said Wedne...
December 23, 2021
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Politics & Government
Govt projects 3.2% economic growth
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government Thursday adopted an official projection of 3.2% growth in gross ...
December 23, 2021
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Performing ArtsNakadai plays outlaw to mark 70th year as actor
To commemorate his 70th year in show business, veteran actor Tatsuya Nakadai is starring in a recent...
December 23, 2021
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Books & LiteratureHaiku magazine Hototogisu celebrates 1,500th issue
Haiku magazine Hototogisu, which means cuckoo bird, celebrated its 1,500th installment with the rele...
December 23, 2021
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Politics & Government
Panel offers 2 plans for stable imperial succession
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A government panel discussing ways to ensure stable Imperial succession adopted...
December 23, 2021
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Imperial FamilyEmperor Emeritus turns 88, leads serene life
The Emperor Emeritus turned the auspicious age of 88 on Thursday, having no particular health proble...
December 23, 2021
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Crime & CourtsOsaka arson suspect allegedly prevented victims from escaping
OSAKA — The suspect in a deadly arson attack at a clinic in Kita Ward, Osaka City, allegedly barrica...
December 23, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentYIES: Kishida calls for public-private partnership to realize ‘new form of capitalism’
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said during a speech at a symposium of the Yomiuri International Econom...
December 23, 2021
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CoronavirusGovt to offer free virus tests in areas with spread of omicron variant
The government plans to offer free PCR and antigen tests to all who request them in prefectures wher...
December 23, 2021
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Associated PressHong Kong university removes Tiananmen massacre statue
HONG KONG (AP) — A monument at a Hong Kong university that commemorates the 1989 Tiananmen Square ma...
December 23, 2021
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Coronavirus1st community-acquired omicron case confirmed in Osaka
The Osaka prefectural government announced Wednesday that three residents of the prefecture who have...
December 23, 2021
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CoronavirusKyoto woman’s omicron infection possibly community-acquired
A woman in her 20s in Kyoto Prefecture with no history of recent overseas travel has been confirmed ...
December 23, 2021