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Politics & GovernmentJapan, Russia Agree on Salmon, Trout Fishing after 2 Years
Tokyo, June 4 (Jiji Press)—Japan’s Fisheries Agency has announced an agreement it reached with Ru...
June 4, 2024
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General NewsShibuya Ward Submits Draft Amendment to Prohibit Year-Round Drinking on Streets, in Parks around Shibuya Station; If Passed June 17, Will Be Enforced in October
Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, submitted Monday to the ward assembly a draft amendment to its ordinance to ...
June 4, 2024
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CompaniesTransport Ministry Starts On-Site Inspection at Toyota HQ; Data Falsification at 5 Vehicle Makers Being Probed (Update 1)
The transport ministry conducted an on-site inspection at Toyota Motor Corp.’s headquarters in To...
June 4, 2024
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Asia-PacificCoal Production Surging in China, Endangering Global Decarbonization Efforts; Country’s Coal Production Over 50％ of Global Output
BEIJING — As China increases its production and imports of coal, its surge in coal production cou...
June 4, 2024
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Performing ArtsKabuki Returns; University of Hawaii Students Revive Traditional Japanese Theater in Gifu Pref. After 130 Years
MIZUNAMI, Gifu — Jikabuki, a folk performing art, which took root among Japanese immigrants to Ha...
June 4, 2024
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General NewsNTT Docomo-led Consortium Wins Bid to Run National Stadium; Privatization Could Mean Naming Rights, More Events
The Japan Sport Council (JSC) said Monday it selected a consortium led by NTT Docomo, Inc. for pr...
June 3, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialCrimes by Anonymous, Fluid Groups: Groups Connected via Social Media Pose Threat to Society
This is an era where people who have never met one another connect via social media and form crim...
June 3, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Revising Basic Agriculture Law: Can New Policies Strengthen Food Security of Japan?
The environment surrounding Japan’s food supply has changed dramatically in the past quarter cent...
June 3, 2024
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General NewsProblems Found in 1st Year of Level 4 Self-Driving Service in Japan
EIHEIJI, Fukui (Jiji Press) — Technical and financial problems have been identified in the year s...
June 3, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, EU to Agree to Set Rules of Procurement in Decarbonization Sector; Promoting Fair Economic Competition
BRUSSELS ― Japan and the European Union are expected to agree on setting common rules on procurem...
June 3, 2024
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ObituariesVoice Actor Eiko Masuyama Dies at 88; Known for Her Role as Fujiko Mine in Lupin the Third
Voice actor Eiko Masuyama, 88, died on May 20 due to pneumonia. Masuyama was well known for her r...
June 3, 2024
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Asia-PacificSeoul to Suspend 2018 Military Accord with Pyongyang
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — South Korea will fully suspend the military agreement it concluded with Nort...
June 3, 2024
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ReutersChina Will Take Countermeasures against US Visa Restrictions, Says Foreign Ministry
BEIJING (Reuters) - China said if the United States implements visa restrictions on Hong Kong off...
June 3, 2024
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ReutersModi’s Alliance to Win Big in India Election, Exit Polls Project
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alli...
June 3, 2024
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GolfYuka Saso Rewards Japanese Father and Philippine Mother by Winning U.S. Women’s Open; Earns 2nd Championship
LOS ANGELES — Yuka Saso clenched her left hand into a fist after she successfully putted for par ...
June 3, 2024