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Yomiuri EditorialTokyo Metropolitan Assembly Election: LDP’s Struggle Highlights Public Dissatisfaction with Politics
The harsh election results likely reflected public dissatisfaction with the running of the curren...
June 23, 2025
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General NewsOkinawa Marks 80th Anniversary of Fierce WWII Battle; Names of Yamato Battleship Crew Added to Peace Memorial
ITOMAN, Okinawa — Okinawa Prefecture marked Okinawa Memorial Day on Monday, remembering the Battl...
June 23, 2025
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Imperial FamilyPrincess Kako Cancels Emperor Showa’s Grave Visit Due to Dizziness, Fatigue
Princess Kako, second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, canceled a plann...
June 23, 2025
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EconomyJapan to Collaborate with 3 European Countries on Infrastructure Development; Will Work With Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic to Build Railroads, Energy Systems
BRUSSELS — The Japanese government will strengthen its cooperation with the Central and Eastern E...
June 23, 2025
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General NewsLottery in Aomori Pref. Rewards Locals Who Get Treated for High Blood Pressure
The Aomori prefectural government has launched a lottery in which it will reward residents who go...
June 23, 2025
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Crime & CourtsBoy Referred to Prosecutors Over Placing Condom at Tokyo Kura Sushi Branch
A 16-year-old boy was referred to prosecutors on Monday over of taking photos of condoms in the p...
June 23, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentHayashi: U.S. Strikes on Iran Were Show of Determination
The United States’ airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities were a “demonstration of its determina...
June 23, 2025
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Crime & CourtsFuji TV Senior Employee Arrested on Suspicion of Online Casino Gambling; Reportedly Gambled ¥100 Mil. in 8 Months
A Fuji Television Network’s department director was arrested on Monday on suspicion of repeatedly...
June 23, 2025
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Elections17％ of Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Election Voters Consulted Social Media Before Casting Ballot; Percentage Was Equal to Those Who Referred to Newspapers
The Yomiuri Shimbun conducted an exit survey of voters in Sunday’s Tokyo metropolitan assembly el...
June 23, 2025
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ReutersTesla Rolls out Robotaxis in Texas Test
AUSTIN, June 22 (Reuters) - Tesla TSLA.O deployed a small group of self-driving taxis picking up ...
June 23, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Drops on Iran Risks but Weaker Yen Limits Losses
TOKYO, June 23 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Monday as U.S. attacks on Iranian...
June 23, 2025
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Associated PressEastern Half of US Sweltering Again, with Dangerous Heat Wave Expected to Last until Midweek
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Tens of millions of people across the Midwest and East endured dangerously h...
June 23, 2025
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ReutersThai PM Claims She Has Coalition Support after Resignation Calls
BANGKOK, June 22 (Reuters) - Thailand's prime minister, seeking to fend off calls for her resigna...
June 23, 2025
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ReutersIn Los Angeles’ Little Persia, US Strikes on Iran Met with Celebration – and Angst
LOS ANGELES, June 22 (Reuters) - In the cafes and restaurants of Little Persia, a Los Angeles enc...
June 23, 2025
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ReutersSatellite Images Indicate Severe Damage to Fordow, but Doubts Remain
WASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) - Commercial satellite imagery indicates the U.S. attack on Iran’s ...
June 23, 2025