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Politics & GovernmentIshiba Vows to Seek Review of All U.S. Tariff Measures
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed on Saturday to urge the adminis...
May 4, 2025
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Associated PressAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Wins a Second 3-year Term
MELBOURNE (AP) — Anthony Albanese claimed victory as the first Australian prime minister to clinc...
May 4, 2025
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Imperial FamilyYomiuri Poll: 71% Express Concern Over Imperial Succession; Issue of Imperial Adoption Sees Divided Response
On the future of imperial succession, 71% expressed concern in a recent nationwide opinion poll...
May 4, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentDesire for Active Constitutional Discussion Spans Political Spectrum; Yomiuri Poll Shows Lively Debate Favored by Supporters, Opponents of Amending Constitution
In a recent opinion poll on the Constitution conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun, many respondents e...
May 4, 2025
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Japan In FocusMie: Owase Fishmonger Makes Splash with Rare Deep-Sea Offerings; Items Sell Out Within an Hour
OWASE, Mie — Assortments including deep-sea fish are flying off the shelves at a long-established...
May 3, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, U.S. Set For Tug-of-War In Tariff Negotiations;Both Sides Under Pressure, But Claim To Be In No Hurry
WASHINGTON — After a second round of tariff negotiations on Thursday, Japan and the United States...
May 3, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Ishiba, Canada’s Carney Talk U.S. Tariffs in Phone Talks; Ishiba Says Japan Willing to Work with Canada
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held phone talks with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on Frida...
May 3, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialConstitution Day: Squarely Face Changing Times, Issues as Starting Point for Review / Urgent Need to Respond to Digitalization, AI
The international situation is drastically changing and the security environment around Japan als...
May 3, 2025
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Travel SpotsKochi: 1st Design of Anpanman Train Makes Colorful Comeback; Train Runs Until Jan. 2026
KOCHI — In Kochi Prefecture, where the creator of the popular picture book and anime series “Anpa...
May 3, 2025
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ReutersSouth Korea’s Conservative Party Picks Kim Moon-soo as Presidential Candidate
SEOUL, May 3 (Reuters) - South Korea's conservative People Power Party picked former labour minis...
May 3, 2025
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Associated PressGroups Fear Israeli Proposal for Controlling Aid in Gaza will Forcibly Displace People
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel has blocked aid from entering Gaza for two months and says it won’...
May 3, 2025
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Japan In Focus‘Japan Day’ Event Held at Misawa Air Base in Aomori Pref.; Participants Enjoy Calligraphy, Other Traditional Activities
MISAWA, Aomori — An annual presentation of Japanese traditions and culture was recently held at t...
May 3, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentTokyo, Riyadh Agree to Push for Early Conclusion of Gulf Trade Pact; Gaza Situation Also Discussed
Japan and Saudi Arabia have agreed on a policy to aim for the early conclusion of an Economic Par...
May 3, 2025
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Imperial FamilyPrincess Aiko Delivers First Address During Official Duty; Daughter of Emperor and Empress Speaks at Opening of International Medical Conference
Princess Aiko, the daughter of the Emperor and Empress, delivered her first address during an off...
May 3, 2025
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General NewsMan Dies After Wind Turbine Blade Falls in Akita; Strong Winds Delay On-Site Inspections
AKITA — A man was found unconscious near the blade of a wind turbine, which had broken off and fa...
May 3, 2025