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General NewsDrill Held on 30th Anniversary of Matsumoto Sarin Attack in Japan; Aum Shinrikyo Cult Attack in the City Killed 8, Injured 600
MATSUMOTO, Nagano — A drill that simulated the response to a terrorist attack involving the highl...
June 27, 2024
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CompaniesSharp Vows to Achieve Profitability
SAKAI (Jiji Press) — Sharp Corp. will work hard to achieve profitability after two consecutive ye...
June 27, 2024
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Crime & CourtsU.S. Commander Expresses Regret Over Sexual Assault in Okinawa; Direct Words of Apology Not Given
NAHA — A U.S. airman at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Prefecture was indicted by prosecutors in Marc...
June 27, 2024
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EconomyJapan, U.S., S. Korea Agree on Deepening Critical Material Supply Chain Cooperation
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — Japan, the United States and South Korea agreed Wednesday to deepen coo...
June 27, 2024
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Crime & CourtsEx-Kadokawa Chm. Sues Japan Govt for “Hostage Justice”
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—A former chairman of major Japanese publisher Kadokawa Corp. on Thursday filed...
June 27, 2024
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Defense & SecurityU.S., Philippines Eye 2+2 Meeting in July; Move Aimed at Countering China’s Dangerous Actions in South China Sea
WASHINGTON — The U.S. and Philippine governments have entered into negotiations to hold a two-plu...
June 27, 2024
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Imperial FamilyEmperor Receives Order of the Garter From British King; Charles III Sixth Consecutive Recipient of Japan Order
The Emperor was appointed Tuesday to the Order of the Garter, Britain’s oldest and most senior or...
June 27, 2024
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BaseballShohei Ohtani Contemplating the Home Run Derby amid Record-Breaking RBI Streak with the Dodgers
CHICAGO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is rolling along for the Los Angeles Dodgers at the moment.
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (6/28-7/4)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
June 27, 2024
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Imperial FamilyEmperor, Empress Lay Flowers at Grave of Unknown Warrior; Expatriate Builds Bridges Between British Ex-POWs, Japan
LONDON — The Emperor and Empress offered flowers at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at London’s ...
June 27, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialRussia Approaching Asia: Leaving ‘Rule of Law’ Behind Is Dangerous
If Vietnam turns a blind eye to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and strengthens ties with Mos...
June 27, 2024
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ElectionsJapan’s Digital Minister Kono Expresses Intention to Run for President of Ruling Party; Sources Say Kono Seeks to Convince LDP VP Aso
Digital minister Taro Kono expressed his intention to run in the Liberal Democratic Party preside...
June 27, 2024
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Imperial FamilyEmperor Honored at Lavish Banquet at City of London’s Guildhall, Lauds Reconfirming of Friendship Ties
LONDON — The Emperor was the guest of honor at a lavish banquet at the Guildhall in the financial...
June 27, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Debate over Raising Tuition: Who Should Support Management of National Universities?
The management of national universities is becoming increasingly difficult, and there is much deb...
June 27, 2024
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ObituariesContemporary Artist Kimiyo Mishima Dies at 91; Creator Known for Ceramics, Installations Depicting Garbage
Contemporary artist Kimiyo Mishima, who created unique art objects and installations featuring ga...
June 27, 2024