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MarketsJapan pump price hits 13-year high
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The average retail price of regular gasoline in Japan as of Monday rose ¥0.6 fr...
February 25, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Russia must pay heavy price for Ukraine invasion / Outrageous act undermines U.N. Charter
Russia has launched a military offensive against Ukraine. This is clearly an invasion that tramples ...
February 25, 2022
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Political SeriesInvisible threats / Inherent risks in Japan’s overreliance on overseas for drugs
This is the third installment in a series that explores Japan’s vulnerabilities in areas including t...
February 25, 2022
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Asia-Pacific
China alarmed over U.S. move to regulate export of advanced tech
The United States and its allies, including Japan, are considering the creation of a multilateral fr...
February 25, 2022
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EuropeUkrainians protest in Tokyo over Russian invasion
About 100 including young Ukrainians gathered at Hachiko Square at Tokyo’s Shibuya Station on Thursd...
February 25, 2022
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Europe
Unity of Japan, U.S., Europe to be tested
Ignoring repeated warnings from the international community, Russia has invaded Ukraine. Why was it ...
February 25, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan to aid universities seen making world-leading findings
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government adopted legislation on Friday to recognize and financia...
February 25, 2022
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ReutersRussia cracks down on home front as its troops invade Ukraine
MOSCOW (Reuters) — Police on Thursday detained more than 1,600 Russians who protested against Russia...
February 25, 2022
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ReutersUkraine envoy to Japan requests more munitions to defend against Russian missiles
TOKYO (Reuters) — Ukraine’s ambassador to Japan said on Friday his nation needs more anti-aircraft m...
February 25, 2022
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Other SportsYusuke Azuma: Influential teenage game-changer
At the tender age of 18, Yusuke Azuma joined baseball star Shohei Ohtani and other notables on Forbe...
February 25, 2022
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Other SportsNot all fun and games for pro e-sports players
Becoming a professional e-sports player has become a dream job for many children today. The Yomiuri...
February 25, 2022
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Associated PressWorld leaders slap sanctions on the Kremlin over invasion
BRUSSELS (AP) — World leaders Thursday condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as “barbaric” and quic...
February 25, 2022
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Associated PressUkraine president orders full military mobilization
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered a full military mobilizatio...
February 25, 2022
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General NewsNew-style sauna facilities gaining traction in Japan
The sauna industry is heating up in Japan. An increasing number of people are sweating it out in new...
February 25, 2022
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General NewsAI might be key to averting nursing care crisis
This fiscal year is being called year zero for so-called scientific nursing care, which utilizes tec...
February 25, 2022