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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
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General NewsStrong Earthquake Hits Japan’s Akuseki-jima Island, Kagoshima Pref.; No Tsunami Feared
A strong earthquake measuring lower 6 on the Japanese seismic scale struck Akuseki-jima Island in...
July 3, 2025
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ReutersUkraine Voices Concern as US Halts Some Missile Shipments
WASHINGTON/KYIV, July 2 (Reuters) - A decision by Washington to halt some shipments of critical w...
July 3, 2025
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CompaniesNippon Steel Chairman Expresses Gratitude to Ishiba; PM calls Acquisition of U.S. Steel ‘Very Symbolic Case’
Nippon Steel Corp. Chairman Eiji Hashimoto and other executives met with Prime Minister Shigeru I...
July 3, 2025
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General NewsIreland Opens New Embassy Building in Japan; Visiting Irish Prime Minister Pledges Commitment to Bilateral Ties
A ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of Ireland House, the new Irish embassy bu...
July 3, 2025
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Ramen of JapanTeshikaga Ramen / Bowl Filled with Bounty of Hokkaido; Miso Ramen Popular with Visitors from Overseas
It’s been about half a year, but let’s get back into this ramen series, starting with Hokkaido, t...
July 3, 2025
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ElectionsUpper House Election: Japan’s Upper House Election Campaign Officially Begins; All Eyes on Whether Ruling Bloc Can Maintain Majority
Campaigning for the upcoming House of Councillors election began Thursday and will continue until...
July 3, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ekes out Gain despite Trade Uncertainty; Steelmakers Jump (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, July 3 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share gauge eked out a small gain on Thursday even as un...
July 3, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (July 3)
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July 3, 2025
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ReutersSean ‘Diddy’ Combs Cleared of Most Serious Charges, to Remain Jailed for Now
NEW YORK, July 2 (Reuters) - Sean "Diddy" Combs' will remain behind bars for now, a judge ruled o...
July 3, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan-U.S. Trade Talks Making Progress: U.S. Official
Washington (Jiji Press)—The United States and Japan are making progress in trade negotiations, an...
July 3, 2025