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Associated PressTrump Will Kick off a Yearlong Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary with Event in Iowa
Trump is expected to tout the major piece of his agenda when he takes the stage Thursday at the I...
July 4, 2025
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General NewsTsukuba University of Technology, JICA Tsukuba Collaborate to Empower the Deaf, Nurture Future Leaders in Kyrgyzstan
TSUKUBA, Ibaraki — Tsukuba University of Technology and the Japan International Cooperation Agenc...
July 4, 2025
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General NewsAll Residents Confirmed Safe After Strong Earthquake Hits Japan’s Akusekijima Island
All residents of Akusekijima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture have been confirmed safe after a stro...
July 3, 2025
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ElectionsU.S. Tariffs Keep Ishiba on Back Foot During Leaders’ Debate; Discontent with Ishiba over Tariff Negotiations, Other Issues Voiced
During a debate Wednesday ahead of the House of Councillors election, which is just weeks away, P...
July 3, 2025
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General NewsMore than 1,000 Earthquakes Observed around Tokara Islands in Kagoshima Pref.; Highest Number in 10-Day Span
More than 1,000 earthquakes measuring 1 or stronger on the Japanese seismic intensity scale — inc...
July 3, 2025
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EconomyNew Banknotes Account for Only 30% of All Bills in Circulation; Increased Use of Cashless Payments Seen as Cause of Slow Adoption Rate
Japan’s newest issued banknotes marked their first anniversary on Thursday, yet the new bills sti...
July 3, 2025
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ElectionsUpper House Election: Japan Upper House Election Campaign Kicks Off; LDP, Komeito Aiming for 50 Seats to Keep Majority
Campaigning for the House of Councillors election began Thursday and will continue until the day ...
July 3, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentConcerns Loom Over Japan-U.S. Tariff Talks After Trump Comment; Ishiba Unable to Make Certain Concessions Ahead of Upper House Election
Concerns about trade talks possibly stalling is spreading within the Japanese government followin...
July 3, 2025
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ReutersUK PM Gives Full Backing to Reeves after Tearful Appearance in Parliament
LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office rushed to give finance mi...
July 3, 2025
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Asia-PacificNew South Korean President Lee Eager for Early Japan Visit; Says His Govt will Cooperate on North Korea Abduction Issue
SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Thursday expressed his desire for an early visit ...
July 3, 2025
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Washington PostA City-by-City Look at U.S. Forecasts for the Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July days away, the forecast is coming into focus. For much of the country, th...
July 3, 2025
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Imperial FamilyEmperor Looks Forward to Mongolia Trip; Set to Visit Memorial for Japanese Detainees
The Emperor held a press conference on Wednesday ahead of an official visit to Mongolia, which is...
July 3, 2025
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Washington PostFederal Judge Bars Trump Administration from Expelling Asylum Seekers
A federal judge in the District of Columbia on Wednesday barred the Trump administration from exp...
July 3, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialOfficial Campaigning for Upper House Election Starts: How Will Japan Overcome an Era with Many Challenges? / Critical Occasion as New Govt Could be Chosen
There is no end to the challenges of domestic politics, such as soaring prices and an aging socie...
July 3, 2025
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (7/4-7/10)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. Vie...
July 3, 2025