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CompaniesNissan Closes Vehicle Plant in China
BEIJING (Jiji Press) — Nissan Motor Co. has closed a passenger car plant in Changzhou, China, in ...
June 24, 2024
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EconomyImpacts of Weaker Yen Vary by Company Size
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The yen’s weakening is having varying impacts on Japanese companies’ earnings ...
June 24, 2024
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Defense & SecurityChina Ships Enter Japan Waters near Senkakus for 4th Straight Day
Naha, Okinawa Pref. (Jiji Press)—Two Chinese coast guard ships entered Japanese territorial water...
June 24, 2024
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PerspectivesSingle Style / Vegetable Gardening Heals Hearts, Creates Special Feelings of Fulfillment
Lately, I’ve been interested in vegetable gardening. My condominium does not have a garden, but i...
June 24, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentStarting Gun Effectively Fired for LDP Presidential Race
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—With Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida having decided not to dissolve the ...
June 24, 2024
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Companies3 MUFG Units to Get Biz Improvement Orders (Update 1)
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Financial Services Agency issued business improvement orders to thre...
June 24, 2024
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Associated PressUK Election Betting Scandal Widens as a Fourth Conservative Party Official Reportedly Investigated
The Sunday Times and others reported that Nick Mason is the fourth Conservative official to be in...
June 24, 2024
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Associated PressUkrainian Drones and Missiles Kill 6 in Russia and Crimea, Fresh Bombing of Kharkiv Leaves 1 Dead
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian authorities said six people died and over 100 were wounded in Ukrain...
June 24, 2024
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General NewsJR Chuo Line Rapid Trains, Sobu Line Local Trains Resume Operations, Still Delayed (UPDATE 1)
JR Chuo Line rapid train and Sobu Line local train services resumed operations at 8:22 on Monday ...
June 24, 2024
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Social SeriesTsukiji Outer Market; surviving and thriving / Tsukiji Outer Market Striving to Preserve Food Culture amid Redevelopment
The Tsukiji area in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, is garnering attention thanks to the planned redevelopment ...
June 24, 2024
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CompaniesVegetables Slated for Waste Transformed into Vibrant, Child-Safe Crayons
SAITAMA — Locally grown vegetables that were supposed to be discarded due to their misshapen or d...
June 24, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentLDP Lawmakers Call for Improving Organ Transplant Facilities; Proposals Include Reviewing Medical Service Fees
A group of ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers promoting organ transplants is set to submit...
June 23, 2024
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General NewsMed School Took Donations From Test-Takers’ Relatives; Listed on Score Sheet With Entrance Exam Results
Tokyo Women’s Medical University (TWMU) accepted donations from the relatives of people taking a ...
June 23, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentFormer Japan PM Suga Seen As Key Figure in Party Election, Heightening Interactions With Possible LDP Presidents
Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of the Liberal Democratic Party is working to heighten his p...
June 23, 2024
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General NewsTransport Ministry to Create Takeoff, Landing Coordinator in Airport Control Towers to Prevent Runway Collisions
The Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry will create a new control tower role tha...
June 23, 2024