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ObituariesIma Kuruyo, Japanese Comedian, Dies from Pancreatic Cancer; Her Duo “Ima Ikuyo Kuruyo” Pioneered Women in Manzai Comedy
Ima Kuruyo, a member of a popular comedy duo "Ima Ikuyo Kuruyo," died on Monday in an Osaka hospi...
May 28, 2024
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Asia-PacificNorth Korea Satellite Launch Ends in Failure Due to Suspected Engine Problem
North Korea’s Monday launch of a military reconnaissance satellite ended in failure after the rocket...
May 28, 2024
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ReutersAsahi Kasei to Buy Swedish Drugmaker Calliditas for $1.1 Billion
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Asahi Kasei said on Tuesday it offered to acquire Calliditas Therapeuti...
May 28, 2024
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PerspectivesAomori Trail Walk Winds through Fields and Pines, Bathed in Sea Breeze; Path Reaches Down to Fukushima Pref.
Flocks of black-tailed gulls wing through the air, gather on rock faces, and rest themselves on t...
May 28, 2024
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Associated PressRussia Will Build Central Asia’s First Nuclear Power Plant in An Agreement with Uzbekistan
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia and Uzbekistan signed an accord Monday for Moscow to build a small nuclear p...
May 28, 2024
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Associated PressAt Least 22 Dead in Memorial Day Weekend Storms That Devastated Several US States
A series of powerful storms swept over the central and southern U.S. over the Memorial Day holida...
May 28, 2024
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Asia-PacificNorth Korean Rocket Explodes Seconds After Liftoff; Projectile Likely Ballistic Missile
DANDONG, China — A projectile launched by North Korea that was likely a ballistic missile explode...
May 28, 2024
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Defense & Security4 Chinese Vessels Enter Japan’s Contiguous Zone near Senkaku Islands; 158th Consecutive Day Since December
A Japan Coast Guard patrol ship on Monday observed four China Coast Guard sailing inside Japan’s ...
May 28, 2024
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Imperial FamilyJapan’s Princess Kako Marks 125 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Greece at Athens Ceremony
ATHENS – Princes Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, atte...
May 28, 2024
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PerspectivesMichinoku Coastal Trail Event Held in Hachinohe, Aomori; 400 People Enjoy Nature of Tohoku Area
A walking event was held on Sunday along Tanesashi Coast in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, to comm...
May 28, 2024
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ReutersToyota Showcases Compact Engines Adaptable to Different Fuels
TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor showcased next-generation engines on Tuesday that can be used in c...
May 28, 2024
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General NewsTokaido Shinkansen Faces Suspension Due to Torrential Rain; Could Disrupt Evening Travel between Tokyo, Osaka
Delays or even suspension of the Tokaido Shinkansen line could occur on Tuesday night due to heav...
May 28, 2024
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DeliciousVillage Ramen Shop, Only Open Wednesdays, Is Still Beloved; Eatery Draws Customers Despite Offering Just Two Flavors
YABU, Hyogo — Kumatsugi Ramen, in the mountainous area in Yabu, Hyogo Prefecture, is only open on...
May 28, 2024
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General News100 Kilograms of Gold Seized by Osaka Customs to be Sold Through Public Bidding; Market Value Equivalent to ￥1.29 Billion
Osaka Customs has announced that about 100 kilograms of gold seized in smuggling and other illici...
May 28, 2024
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Asia-PacificChina Tries to Shakeup Japan-U.S.-ROK Ties; Seeks Opportunity at Summit to Revitalize Economy
SEOUL ― China’s attendance at the latest trilateral summit with Japan and South Korea likely came...
May 28, 2024