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TechnologyJapan to Introduce Automated Driving System for Official Govt Vehicles; Test Runs for Automated Govt Vehicles to Begin in Autumn
The government aims to introduce an automated driving system for vehicles used by national and lo...
May 29, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentKoizumi Pressed by Opposition Leaders Over Rice Policy as Parties Vie for Support from Famers
Leaders of three major opposition parties all showed up Wednesday to a House of Representatives c...
May 29, 2025
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CompaniesDocomo Set to Acquire Major Online Bank SBI Sumishin; Merger is Planned to Strengthen Docomo’s Financial Services
NTT Docomo Inc. will acquire a majority stake in SBI Sumishin Net Bank Ltd., a major Japanese onl...
May 29, 2025
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ScienceJapan Team: Gene Decides Calico Cat Color Patterns
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A Japanese research team led by Kyushu University Prof. Hiroyuki Sasaki said...
May 29, 2025
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ScienceBritons Become 1st to Scale Mt. Everest with Help of Xenon Gas, Organizer Says
KATHMANDU (Reuters) — Four British climbers became the first to scale Mt. Everest on May 21 using...
May 29, 2025
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FashionEveryday Items Brightened with Nature’s Colors; Tokyo-Based Plant Dyeing Brand Offers Range of Products, Beginner’s Kit
When it comes to the subtle yet varied colors brought out through plant dyeing, simple descriptor...
May 29, 2025
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (5/30-6/5)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. Vie...
May 29, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ends at Two-Week High on US Tariff Relief, Chip Rally
TOKYO, May 29 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei ended trade on Thursday at the highest point in more tha...
May 29, 2025
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Crime & CourtsNumber of Securities Firms Affected by Account Hacking Rises to 17; Affected Firms Considering Special Measures to Compensate Victims
The number of securities companies confirmed to have been affected by their customers’ accounts b...
May 29, 2025
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General NewsM4.5 Earthquake Hits Gifu Prefecture, Area Northeast of Nagoya; No Tsunami Warning, says JMA
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 4.5 hit Gifu Prefecture, northeast of Nagoya, at 3:2...
May 29, 2025
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CompaniesStruggling Nissan Motor Offers Early Retirement Option to Employees in U.S.; Move Is Part of Global Plans to Cut 20,000 Jobs, Eliminate 7 Plants
Nissan Motor Co., which is currently undergoing corporate restructuring, has started offering ear...
May 29, 2025
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General NewsRakuten Quickly Sells Out of Stockpiled Rice; Reservations Still Being Accepted
Government-stockpiled rice became available on the online shopping site Rakuten Ichiba on Thursda...
May 29, 2025
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Manga & AnimeJapan to Create Digital Archive of Manga, Anime and Games, Seeking Further Boost to Its Soft Power
The government is set to launch a new “digital archive strategy” aimed at preserving and promotin...
May 29, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialIssue of Hyogo Pref. Govt Information Leak: Despicable Act to Undermine the Character of Whistleblower
The personal information of a prefectural government official who accused the governor of workpla...
May 29, 2025
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VideoA global feast at Foodex trade show in Tokyo
The 50th edition of an event billed as Asia’s largest food and beverage exhibition drew 2,930 com...
May 29, 2025