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VideoIchijodani Ruins: Uncovering Sengoku Period Japan
The Ichijodani Asakura Family Site in Fukui is a well-preserved ruin of a city destroyed in battl...
June 16, 2025
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General NewsAomori Pref. City Holds Parade Featuring Harley Davidsons for American Day Event with U.S. Air Base
MISAWA, Aomori — A parade featuring Harley-Davidson motorbikes was among the events held for Amer...
June 16, 2025
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Imperial FamilyJapan’s Princess Kako Meets 1st-Generation Japanese Brazilians in Southern Brazil
FOZ DO IGUACU, Brazil — Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Pri...
June 16, 2025
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ElectionsPoll Shows Japan’s LDP Most Popular in Upcoming Tokyo Assembly Election; High Prices, Wage Growth Remain Key Issues
The Liberal Democratic Party is the most popular party in the upcoming Tokyo metropolitan assembl...
June 16, 2025
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US & CanadaL.A. Protests Deal Serious Blow to Businesses in Little Tokyo as Rioters Commit Theft, Vandalism
LOS ANGELES — Protests against U.S. President Donald Trump administration's increased immigration...
June 16, 2025
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ReutersPolice Arrest Vance Luther Boelter for Allegedly Shooting Minnesota Lawmakers While Posing as Officer
MINNEAPOLIS, June 15, (Reuters) - Vance Luther Boelter, 57, was arrested on Sunday for allegedly ...
June 16, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ends Higher despite Middle East Conflict; Advantest Soars (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, June 16 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average climbed more than 1% on Monday, driven by...
June 16, 2025
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Associated PressMacron Visits Greenland to Show European Support for the Strategic Arctic Island Coveted by Trump
NUUK, Greenland (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Greenland is "not to be sold"...
June 16, 2025
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Crime & CourtsJO1 Member Admits Using Overseas Casinos; Police Submit Papers on Shion Tsurubo to Prosectors
“J01” member Shion Tsurubo, 24, is suspected of connecting to casino sites on his smartphone and ...
June 16, 2025
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Associated PressFrench Ex-President Sarkozy Stripped of Legion of Honor Medal over Corruption Scandal
PARIS (AP) — France's former President Nicolas Sarkozy has been stripped of his Legion of Honor m...
June 16, 2025
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Associated Press‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Soars in Box Office Debut with $83.7 Million, Beating ‘Lilo & Stitch’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — "How to Train Your Dragon" took flight at the box office this weekend, proving...
June 16, 2025
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Associated PressG7 Leaders Gather in Canada for a Summit Overshadowed by Israel-Iran Crisis and Trade Wars
KANANASKIS, Alberta (AP) — Leaders of some of the world's biggest economic powers are arriving in...
June 16, 2025
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Associated PressTrump Vetoed Israeli Plan to Kill Iran’s Supreme Leader, US Official Tells AP
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump rejected a plan presented by Israel to the U.S. to kill ...
June 16, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Ishiba Arrives in Canada for G7 Summit
CALGARY (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrived at Calgary International Ai...
June 16, 2025
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Associated PressThe Man Suspected of Shooting 2 Minnesota Lawmakers, Killing 1, Remains on the Loose
BELLE PLAINE, Minn. (AP) — The man suspected of shooting two influential Minnesota lawmakers, kil...
June 16, 2025