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Politics & GovernmentNew U.S. Ambassador George Glass Arrives in Tokyo; Says He Is ‘Optimistic’ about Reaching Tariff Deal
New U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass is “optimistic” that his country will be able to reach ...
April 19, 2025
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BaseballTucker Hits 2-Run HR, Cubs Score 6 in 8th after Giving up 10 in Top Half to Beat Diamondbacks 13-11
CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Tucker had the fans on their feet, roaring and pumping their fists as he roun...
April 19, 2025
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BaseballEdman Hits Leadoff HR Filling in for Ohtani and Yamamoto Strikes out 10 as Dodgers Beat Texas 3-0
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto matched his career high with 10 strikeouts over seven ...
April 19, 2025
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General NewsSurvey: Fewer Major Companies Plan to Increase Spring Recruitment; Overall Hiring Mood Remains Positive
Around 24% of companies said they plan to expand their graduate recruitment for spring 2026, a 12...
April 19, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentAkazawa Says He Felt Pressure During Meeting With Trump; U.S. President Asked to Attend 2025 Expo
Economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa, Japan’s chief negotiator on U.S. tariff policy, ...
April 19, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (April 19)
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April 19, 2025
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CompaniesJR East Launches Large-scale Shinkansen Freight Service; Hopes to Leverage Train Network Amid Population Decline, Increasing Transport Demand
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) has rolled out a large-scale freight transport using dedicat...
April 19, 2025
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Washington PostIs the Planet Losing One of Its Best Ways to Slow Climate Change?
The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere last year grew at the fastest rate in recorded his...
April 19, 2025
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EconomyShibuya Ward Creates Paper Cycle for Local Production, Consumption; Recycled Toilet Paper Made from Scrap Paper
The Shibuya Ward Tourism Association and local businesses in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, are working tog...
April 19, 2025
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Washington PostDOJ Questions Science Journal about Bias, Triggering Free Speech Concerns
Amid brewing conflict between scientists and the administration of President Donald Trump, the U....
April 19, 2025
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Travel SpotsJapan Tourism: Wakasa Railway in Tottori Pref. Evokes Showa Era, with 23 Facilities Built around Time of Its Opening in 1930
At Wakasa Railway in Tottori Prefecture, 23 facilities built around the time of its opening in 19...
April 19, 2025
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Japan In FocusShiga: Pictures of Cats Mourning Buddha’s Death Created at Temple; Cats Are Not Usually Depicted in Such Images
NAGAHAMA, Shiga — A temple in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, has created pictures featuring cats mou...
April 19, 2025
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ReutersMacron Invites International Scientists to Come Work in France
PARIS, April 18 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron invited scientists from all over the...
April 19, 2025
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ReutersFord Halts Shipments of Vehicles to China Amid Tariffs
April 18 (Reuters) - Ford Motor F.N said on Friday it has halted shipments of its SUVs, pick-up t...
April 19, 2025
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ReutersTanzanian Opposition Party Says Its Leader’s Whereabouts Unknown
NAIROBI, April 18 (Reuters) - Tanzania’s main opposition party said on Friday it could not establ...
April 19, 2025