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Defense & SecurityJapan’s Ishiba Holds Talks with Philippine’s Marcos; Leaders Expected to Work on Security Cooperation Agreements
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is visiting the Philippines, held talks with Philippine Presid...
April 29, 2025
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EconomyKeizai Doyukai Chair Urges Japan to Work With Global South to Rebuild Supply Chains, Reduce Reliance on United States
Japan should work with emerging and developing countries and rebuild supply chains in an effort t...
April 29, 2025
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Travel Spots210-Year-Old Iconic Weeping Cherry Tree in Full Bloom in Japan’s Akita
AKITA — An old, iconic weeping cherry tree has reached its peak blossoming in Yuzawa, Akita Prefe...
April 29, 2025
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Washington PostCivil Rights Lawyers Leave En Masse as Justice Dept. Mission Shifts
The new head of the Justice Department’s civil rights division is dramatically reshaping the offi...
April 29, 2025
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Washington PostFBI, National Security Agencies Using Polygraphs for ‘Leak’ Hunts
National security agencies across the Trump administration are amping up investigations into alle...
April 29, 2025
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Washington PostCongress Passes Bill to Fight Deepfake Nudes, Revenge Porn
The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill aimed at cracking...
April 29, 2025
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Travel SpotsWisteria in Full Bloom Delight Visitors to Narita Temple in Japan’s Chiba; Blossoms at Peak During Golden Week
NARITA, Chiba — Wisterias are in full blossom at Naritasan Shinshoji temple in Narita, Chiba Pref...
April 29, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese Prime Minister Ishiba Aims to Pull In Vietnam Amid China’s Approach; Japan Seeks to Provide Help in Economic, Security Issues
HANOI — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba aims to strengthen ties and deepen cooperation with Hanoi a...
April 29, 2025
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Associated PressSpain’s Power Supply Is Almost Fully Restored After One of Europe’s Most Severe Blackouts
MADRID (AP) — Power had almost fully returned to Spain early Tuesday morning as many questions re...
April 29, 2025
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General NewsPaper Textbooks’ Importance Touted by Educational Organizations; Education Ministry Announces Comments on Interim Report
Many education-related organizations have stressed the importance of paper textbooks and called f...
April 29, 2025
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General NewsCell Phone Fire Forces Emergency Landing at Haneda Airport; No Injuries Reported Hawaiian Airlines Flight
A Hawaiian Airlines flight declared an emergency at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, shortly before its sched...
April 29, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialTrans-Pacific Partnership agreement: Work with EU to protect free trade
The high tariff policy of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has thrown the global...
April 29, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Heatstroke in Workplace: Preventive Measures and Quick Responses Will Save Lives
As the heat has been intensifying, the risk of heatstroke is increasing. Fatal cases have occurre...
April 29, 2025
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CompaniesTokyo Disney Resort Operator Oriental Land Plans 2nd Cruise Ship, Hotel Expansion; Firm Saw Record-high Per Visitor Revenue in FY2024
Tokyo Disney Resort operator Oriental Land Co. has unveiled plans for a second Disney cruise ship...
April 29, 2025
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CompaniesSystem Failure Hits Sumitomo Mitsui Atms
Tokyo, April 29 (Jiji Press) — Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. said Tuesday that a system failure h...
April 29, 2025