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PerspectivesYomiuri International Cooperation Prize: Prize fosters future generations of professionals
The late Yutaka Akino, an assistant professor at the University of Tsukuba, became the laureate o...
November 20, 2025
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PerspectivesYomiuri International Cooperation Prize: Women-led conflict resolution key to resolving ‘overlooked’ issues
The following is an excerpt from The Yomiuri Shimbun’s recent interview conducted in Tokyo with R...
November 20, 2025
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PerspectivesRumiko Seya was Chosen for The Yomiuri Prize for Her Peacebuilding Activities in Places Torn by Armed Conflicts
Rumiko Seya, 48, has been chosen to receive the 32nd Yomiuri International Cooperation Prize for ...
November 20, 2025
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PerspectivesRumiko Seya Wins Yomiuri International Cooperation Prize for Over 20 Years of Peacebuilding Efforts in Africa, Middle East, Other Regions
Rumiko Seya, president of the specified nonprofit organization Reach Alternatives (REALs), has be...
November 20, 2025
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ScienceStar-eating Black Hole Unleashes Record-setting Energetic Flare
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Scientists are observing the most energetic flare ever seen emanating from...
November 20, 2025
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CompaniesJR Chuo Sobu Local Line, Sobu Rapid Line Resume Operations; Some Trains Still Suspended or Delayed
JR Chuo Sobu Local Line and Sobu Rapid Line resumed operations at around 4:13 p.m. However, some ...
November 20, 2025
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (11/21-11/27)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. Vie...
November 20, 2025
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General NewsWine Lovers Toast Arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau
Bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau, which releases every year on the third Thursday of November, have ...
November 20, 2025
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Crime & CourtsDamages Raised Over Death of Nepalese Man Restrained by MPD; Tokyo High Court Rules That Excessive Force Was Used
The Tokyo High Court has ruled that higher damages be paid to the wife of a Nepalese man who died...
November 20, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Charge Foreigners More for Residence Permits, Looking to Align with Western Countries
The government is set to raise fees for residence procedures for foreign nationals to levels comp...
November 20, 2025
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Asia-PacificChina Tightens Seafood Scrutiny Demands, Move Seen as De Facto Reaction to PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Contingency Comment
The Chinese government apparently has decided to suspend imports of Japanese seafood despite an a...
November 20, 2025
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Climate ChangeIceland Sees Existential Threat in Atlantic Current’s Collapse
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) — Iceland has designated the potential collapse of a major Atlantic Ocean cu...
November 20, 2025
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General NewsFirefighters Continue to Battle Massive Fire in Oita; Fire Suspected to Have Started in Northwestern Part of Burned Area
OITA — A massive fire that broke out in the Saganoseki district of Oita City on Tuesday, may have...
November 20, 2025
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Companies
JR Chuo Sobu Local Line, Sobu Rapid Line Suspend Operations Thursday Afternoon
The JR Chuo Sobu local line suspended all operations between Mitaka and Chiba stations at around ...
November 20, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Pirate Websites: Company Aiding Distribution Also Bears Heavy Responsibility
It was the first judicial ruling to indicate that responsibility for illegally showing manga onli...
November 20, 2025