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ReutersBOJ Deputy Governor Sees Trump Tariffs Transcending Economic Goals
TOKYO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said the Trump administratio...
September 3, 2025
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PerspectivesTexas Students Learn about Japanese Agriculture in Niigata Pref. as Part of Exchange Initiative for Studying Climate Change
JOETSU / NIIGATA — Texas A&M University students majoring in agriculture-related studies visited ...
September 3, 2025
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Associated PressRescuers Race to Find Afghan Quake Survivors as Death Toll Passes 1,400
JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AP) — The United Nations warned of an exponential rise in casualties from...
September 3, 2025
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General NewsJRA Jockey School Sees Wave of Dropouts, Zero Jockeys to Debut Next Spring; First Time since School Opened 1982
The JRA Jockey School in Shiroi, Chiba Prefecture, which trains jockeys for central horse racing,...
September 3, 2025
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General NewsPossible Heavy Rain Forecast for Kanto Region Including Tokyo from Wednesday Evening
A linear precipitation zone may develop over Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, Chiba, and Tokyo p...
September 3, 2025
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FashionTokyo Fashion Week Opens in Shibuya with Runway Shows for Spring, Summer 2026
The runway shows of the Tokyo fashion week for the spring and summer 2026 season opened on Monday...
September 3, 2025
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EconomyChina’s Youth Unemployment Remains High at Over 17% in July Amid Serious Job Market Recession
BEIJING — China’s youth is facing a serious hiring slump.
The country’s prolonged real es...
September 3, 2025
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Defense & SecurityChief of Japan’s SDF Logistics Unit in Djibouti Vows to Assist Japanese Nationals in Emergencies, Stresses Need to Prepare for Protecting Citizens
DJIBOUTI — A commander of the Self-Defense Forces’ logistic support unit stationed in Djibouti ha...
September 2, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentUpper House Election: Moriyama Says He’s Willing to Resign, Will Leave Final Decision to PM Ishiba Following Summary of July Election Defeat
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Hiroshi Moriyama announced on Tuesday that he is willi...
September 2, 2025
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Asia-PacificTaiwan to Fully Lift Import Restrictions on Japanese Foods for First Time Since 2011 Fukushima Nuclear Accident
TAIPEI — Taiwan authorities said Monday they plan to fully lift import restrictions on such Japan...
September 2, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentUpper House Election: LDP Secretary General Moriyama, Policy Research Council Chairman Onodera Intend to Resign to Take Responsibility for Upper House Poll Defeat
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Hiroshi Moriyama on Tuesday revealed his intention to ...
September 2, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentDPFP Seeks Independent Path, Separate from Major Parties; Leader Tamaki Is Emboldened by Gains in Upper House Election
Yuichiro Tamaki, the leader of the Democratic Party for the People (DPFP), is pursuing an indepen...
September 2, 2025
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CompaniesSuntory Holdings Chairman Niinami Resigns Amid Probe of Alleged Purchase of Possibly Illegal Substance
Suntory Holdings Ltd. on Tuesday announced that Chairman Takeshi Niinami had resigned on Monday f...
September 2, 2025
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General NewsJapan Experiences Hottest Summer on Record; June-August Temperatures Soar 2.36 C Above 30-Year Average
Japan’s average temperature this summer, from June to August, exceeded the 30-year average by 2.3...
September 2, 2025
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Travel SpotsOwara Kaze No Bon Festival Kicks off in Toyama; Dancers, Players of Shamisen Lutes, Chinese Fiddles Parade through City
TOYAMA — The Owara Kaze no Bon Festival, a traditional event praying for abundant harvests, kicke...
September 2, 2025