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Travel SpotsKyoto Gion Festival: Yamahoko Float Procession Held in Kyoto’s Gion Festival in Rain; Festival Dates Back to Heian Period
KYOTO — A procession of yamahoko floats was held at the Gion Festival in Kyoto on Thursday, a tra...
July 17, 2025
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SumoYokozuna Hoshoryu Pulls out of Nagoya Tournament; Tourney Was 1st Time in 5 Yrs to Feature 2 Yokozuna
The first sumo tournament featuring two yokozuna in five years lost one of its featured wrestlers...
July 17, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialWage Increases and Economic Growth: Take Measures to Boost Corporate Investment
To realize wage increases that will overcome rising prices, it is essential to strengthen the ear...
July 17, 2025
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Prison Sentence for Japanese Employee: Visiting China with Peace of Mind Impossible under Its Judicial System
China cannot be called a nation governed by the rule of law, considering that, throughout the leg...
July 17, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentUpper House Election: Japan ‘target of foreign election interference’ online; Bots Found Pushing Posts Fomenting Japan-U.S. Division
Japan is among the targets of foreign interference in elections, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary K...
July 17, 2025
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Crime & CourtsEx-Aum Cult Leader’s 2nd Son Likely Heads Successor Group Aleph; Further Regulatory Action to Be Requested
The Public Security Intelligence Agency (PSIA) suspects the second son of Chizuo Matsumoto, the e...
July 17, 2025
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (7/18-7/24)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. Vie...
July 17, 2025
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EconomyJapan’s Exports to U.S. Drop for 3rd Straight Month in June
Tokyo, July 17 (Jiji Press)—Japan’s exports to the United States fell for the third consecutive m...
July 17, 2025
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Associated PressBayeux Tapestry to Be Displayedin U.K. for First Time in Nearly 1,000 Years
LONDON (AP) — The Bayeux Tapestry, the 11th-century artwork depicting the Norman conquest of Engl...
July 17, 2025
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General NewsNuke Deterrence “Cannot Save Humanity”: Hidankyo Member
Washington, July 16 (Jiji Press)—Nuclear deterrence “cannot save humanity,” a senior member of a ...
July 17, 2025
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Japan In FocusKodo Taiko Group Drummer Makes Homecoming Debut in Iwate Pref.
OSHU, Iwate — The pounding of taiko drums reverberated throughout a hall in Oshu, Iwate Prefectur...
July 17, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (July 17)
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July 17, 2025
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Asia-PacificJapan Firms in China More Wary after Astellas Worker Spy Ruling
Beijing, July 16 (Jiji Press)—Concerns are growing among Japanese firms operating in China, after...
July 17, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Gains on Weaker Yen; Chip Shares Cheer TSMC Earnings (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, July 17 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average recovered from early losses to end Thursd...
July 17, 2025
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EnvironmentHuman Hair: A Water-Saving Tool in Drought-Hit Chile
SANTIAGO (Reuters) — Small mats of human hair line the base of plants, helping lock in moisture f...
July 17, 2025