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Political PulseJapan-U.S. Talks May Foreshadow Global Economic Future; Trump’s Views on Tariffs, Trade Seem Stuck in Past
U.S. President Donald Trump is significantly trying to rewrite the rules of postwar international...
April 26, 2025
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EconomyJapan Must Take Lead in Maintaining Free Trade System, Says Chairman of Japan Trade Group
Tatsuo Yasunaga, chairman of Japan Foreign Trade Council, Inc., says that Japan must take the lea...
April 26, 2025
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General NewsModel of Ancient Yayoi Dog Attracting Visitors to Museum in Shiga Pref.; Social Media Posts Show Dog ‘Walking’ in and Out of Facility
OMI-HACHIMAN, Shiga — A model of an ancient dog at a museum in Omi-Hachiman, Shiga Prefecture, is...
April 26, 2025
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General NewsCentral, Local Govts Working to Revitalize Bookstores; Cooperation with Libraries Among Measures Employed
The central and local governments are increasingly interested in supporting bookstores after The ...
April 25, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentKato: U.S. Made No Demands on Exchange Rate in Bilateral Meeting; Ministers Agreed Rates to Be Set by Market
WASHINGTON — The Japanese and U.S. finance ministers agreed that exchange rates are to be determi...
April 25, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese Govt Mulls Boosting U.S. Corn Imports in Tariff Negotiations
The government is considering a plan to increase imports of U.S.-grown corn as a possible card to...
April 25, 2025
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EconomyG20 Meeting of Finance Chiefs Fails to Produce Joint Statement, as Countries Vent Concerns about U.S. Tariffs
WASHINGTON — A two-day meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors ended ...
April 25, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialOnline Casinos: Take Prompt Steps with Even Forcibly Blocking Access as An Option
The current situation of a rapidly increasing number of illegal online casino users in Japan cann...
April 25, 2025
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General NewsCherry Blossoms in Full Bloom at Famous Spots in Japan’s Akita Prefecture; Hinokinai River Embankment Draw Crowds
AKITA — Weeping cherry trees along a street lined with samurai residences and Someiyoshino trees ...
April 25, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Ishiba’s Visit to Asian Nations: Opportunity to Broaden Scope of Japanese Diplomacy
The U.S.-led international order, with free trade at its core, is facing a turning point. In part...
April 25, 2025
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CompaniesIncoming Seven & I CEO Reiterates Cautious Stance Over Couche-Tard’s Acquisition Proposal
Stephen Hayes Dacus, who is set to become the new president and CEO of Seven & i Holdings Co. in ...
April 25, 2025
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CompaniesNissan Forecasts Record Net Loss of up to ¥750 Billion in FY24; Sales Slump, Restructuring Costs Impact Heavily
Nissan Motor Co. expects to report a net loss of up to ¥750 billion in its consolidated financial...
April 25, 2025
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Politics & Government
Japan Accelerates Financial Assistance for Businesses; Working to Handle Growing Concerns Over Tariffs
The government decided on an emergency response package aimed primarily at supporting small and m...
April 25, 2025
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Japan In FocusRemaining Snow Resembles White Horse, Signaling Spring in Gifu Pref.
GIFU — On the slopes of Mt. Kasagatake in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, a white horse, a traditional...
April 25, 2025
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General NewsWisteria Trees in Full Bloom at Ashikaga Flower Park, Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture; About 300,000 Visitors Expected April 26-May 5
ASHIKAGA, Tochigi — Wisteria trees have begun blooming in Ashikaga Flower Park in Ashikaga, Tochi...
April 25, 2025