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EconomyGovt Mandates Collecting, Recycling of Some Devices with Lithium-Ion Batteries Amid Fire Concerns
The government plans to make it mandatory for makers and importers to collect and recycle mobile ...
July 6, 2025
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ElectionsPoll: Japan’s LDP Likely to Lose Seats in Proportional Representation Segment; DPFP, Sanseito Expected to Gain More Seats in Upper House
The Liberal Democratic Party could lose a significant number of seats in the proportional represe...
July 5, 2025
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ElectionsLDP-Komeito Coalition Could Lose Upper House Majority; Single-Seat Constituencies Seen as Deciding Factor
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party may be able to secure only around 40 seats in the upcoming Ho...
July 5, 2025
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Japan In FocusTokushima: British Man to Open Guesthouse in Nostalgic Port Village in Tokushima; Tebajima Island Has Charms of Quaint Fishing Village
MUGI, Tokushima — A British man is preparing to open a guesthouse on an island in Tokushima Prefe...
July 5, 2025
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General NewsBear Sightings from Jan. to May Hit Record High of 3,721; Iwate Pref. Reports Most Incidents at 792
The number of Asian black bear sightings nationwide from January to May hit the highest ever sinc...
July 5, 2025
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Japan In FocusKagoshima: ‘Mystery Circle’ Made by Puffer Fish on Seabed; Males Stir Up Sand to Make Spawning Areas
AMAMI, Kagoshima — A circular geometric pattern was found this year on the seabed off the course ...
July 5, 2025
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Books & LiteratureOtani’s ‘Night of Baba Yaga’ Wins Dagger Award in London; Violent Novel Hailed for Exceptional Literary Quality
LONDON — “I believe you all love blood, murder, crime and violence as much as I do — in fiction, ...
July 5, 2025
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General NewsKagoshima Island to Evacuate More Residents After Strong Quake; Meteorological Agency Stresses Importance of Preparation
A strong earthquake measuring upper 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 hit Akusekijim...
July 5, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialStalking at All-Time High: Abuse of Electronic Devices Must Be Ended Quickly
With advances in digital technology, stalkers’ methods have become more sophisticated. Stronger m...
July 5, 2025
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Summer Mountaineering Season: Climbers Should Be Well Equipped And Avoid Overexerting Themselves
The risk of getting lost or suffering an accident while mountain climbing is not limited by altit...
July 5, 2025
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Associated PressNorth Korean Man Crosses the Heavily Fortified Border to South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An unidentified North Korean man crossed the heavily fortified land bor...
July 5, 2025
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Associated PressEgypt Says Ethiopia’s Completed Power-Generating Dam Lacks a Legally Binding Agreement
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt said Friday that Ethiopia has consistently lacked the political will to reach ...
July 5, 2025
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Associated PressWorld’s Largest Legoland Opens to Tourists in Shanghai
SHANGHAI (AP) — Visitors were welcomed by a giant Lego man over 26 meters (85 feet) tall named Da...
July 5, 2025
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ReutersEU to Stockpile Critical Minerals Amid Geopolitical Risks, FT Says
July 5 (Reuters) - The European Union plans to stockpile critical minerals as a precaution agains...
July 5, 2025
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ReutersDalai Lama Says He Hopes to Live for Another 40 Years
DHARAMSHALA, India, July 5 (Reuters) - The elderly Dalai Lama on Saturday said that he hopes to l...
July 5, 2025