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General News“Kin,” or gold, picked as kanji of 2021
KYOTO (Jiji Press) — “Kin,” meaning gold, was selected as the kanji character of the year in Japan o...
December 14, 2021
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Defense & Security3 years after start of Henoko reclamation work, 30% of coastal area converted into land
Three years have passed since the Defense Ministry started landfill work in the coastal area of the ...
December 14, 2021
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Asia-PacificUsed JR Hokkaido train cars arrive in Thailand
BANGKOK — The State Railway of Thailand unveiled 17 used train cars acquired from Hokkaido Railway C...
December 13, 2021
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Associated PressNew Caledonia votes to stay in France; separatists boycott
NOUMEA, New Caledonia (AP) — Voters in the French island territory of New Caledonia chose overwhelmi...
December 13, 2021
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Associated PressWhite House group’s annual Christmas ornament honors LBJ
WASHINGTON (AP) — Luci Baines Johnson recalls December 1967 as a hectic time in her father’s White H...
December 13, 2021
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CoronavirusTokyo confirms 7 new coronavirus infections
OKYO (Jiji Press) — The Tokyo metropolitan government confirmed seven new coronavirus infections on ...
December 13, 2021
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General NewsWooden Corolla replica driven in test run
A wooden replica of Toyota Motor Corp.’s Corolla sedan was driven Saturday on the premises of Aste, ...
December 13, 2021
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Japan In FocusFemale artisans carve new niche with shogi piece accessories
TENDO, Yamagata — A wide range of accessories made from shogi pieces crafted by a group of female ar...
December 13, 2021
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Science16% of world’s dragonflies in danger of extinction
Sixteen percent of dragonfly species face the risk of extinction, according to the latest edition of...
December 13, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s ruling parties in quandary over relationship with Ishin
The Liberal Democratic Party and its ruling coalition partner Komeito are in a quandary. How much di...
December 13, 2021
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Asia-Pacific
South Korea announces plan to apply for TPP membership
SEOUL — South Korea will apply for membership in the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact, Finance M...
December 13, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Manage bluefin tuna stocks better to gain future increases to catch quota
Japan, as the largest consumer of bluefin tuna, needs to continue taking the initiative to help the ...
December 13, 2021
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Associated PressKentucky tornado toll in dozens; less than feared at factory
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Workers on the night shift at Mayfield Consumer Products were in the middle of ...
December 13, 2021
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Economy
Japan’s core machinery orders rise 3.8% in October
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s core machinery orders rose 3.8% in October from the previous month afte...
December 13, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s LDP, No. 2 opposition party share meeting room in Diet Building
In one of the most unusual outcomes of the recent House of Representatives election, the ruling Libe...
December 13, 2021