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Associated PressAt least 3 dead after high rise in Nigeria collapses
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A 21-story apartment building under construction collapsed in an upscale area ...
November 2, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialKishida must respond to mandate by steadily achieving results / Advance pending foreign, security issues
The government must respond to the public’s mandate by putting its policies into practice and compil...
November 2, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentJapan eyes domestic production of fuel tanks for LNG-powered ships
The transport ministry plans to conduct research on the domestic production of fuel tanks for liquef...
November 2, 2021
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CompaniesMaterials manufacturers turn to camping goods amid pandemic
With the growing popularity of camping, which can be enjoyed while maintaining social distance amid ...
November 2, 2021
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Climate ChangeKishida Leaves for Glasgow for Climate Summit
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida left for Glasgow, Scotland, Tuesday morni...
November 2, 2021
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General NewsFans offered new ways to ‘push’ their favorite idols
Avid fans of certain entertainers or anime characters enjoy showing support for their idols through ...
November 2, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentWriter Ogawa, Tokyo Games gold medalists to get Medals of Honor
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government said Tuesday that it will give Medals of Honor to 808 p...
November 2, 2021
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MuseumsMuseum offers a universe to discover in Mitaka
Time seems to stand still at Mitaka Picture Book House in the Astronomical Observatory Forest in Mit...
November 2, 2021
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General NewsKanagawa town sets up commission to facilitate filming using its natural settings
MANAZURU, Kanagawa — The town of Manazuru in Kanagawa Prefecture has set up a film commission to mak...
November 2, 2021
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General News
A walk on the historical side
ASAHI, Toyama — A walking event was held in Asahi, Toyama Prefecture, on Oct. 16, where people were ...
November 2, 2021
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DeliciousToyama fishermen hope to lure diners to save local fishing port
TOYAMA — Volunteer fishermen belonging to the Mizuhashi fishermen’s union in Toyama opened a restaur...
November 2, 2021
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General NewsIlluminated boats sail in remembrance of famous poet in Japan
Boats float down a river in Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Monday, the day before the anniversary ...
November 2, 2021
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DeliciousMaritozzo hits sweet spot in Japan
The display cases in Maritozzo Romano in the Azabu-Juban district in Minato Ward, Tokyo, contain a s...
November 2, 2021
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Delicious‘Biwako Blue’ foods make splash from Shiga
OTSU — Taiyaki fish-shaped grilled pastry filled with bean paste, somen noodles, mochi rice cakes an...
November 2, 2021
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US & CanadaSupreme Court questions controversial Texas abortion law
WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of the Supreme Court signaled Monday they would allow abortion provider...
November 2, 2021