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Defense & SecurityChina Drone Flights Near Japan up 7 Times From Fiscal 2021; Is China Preparing for Possible Taiwan Invasion?
The Defense Ministry detected 30 Chinese drones flying in airspace near the Nansei Islands in sou...
April 3, 2025
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ScienceResearchers Set Guinness Record for Cat Genome
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The results of the decoding of a domestic cat’s genome by a group of Japanes...
April 3, 2025
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EnvironmentMany U.S. Bird Species Seen as Reaching Population ‘Tipping Point’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. bird populations are experiencing alarming declines due to factors su...
April 3, 2025
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CompaniesSwitch 2 June 5 Launch Date Announced; Functions, Numerous Games Showcased During Nintendo Direct
A Nintendo Direct event on Wednesday showcased the Nintendo Switch 2, successor to the wildly suc...
April 3, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Slumps to 8-Month Low on Trump’s Tariff Shock (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average slumped to an eight-month low on Thursday...
April 3, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentU.S. Tariffs Are Extremely Regrettable, Disappointing, Says PM Ishiba; Expresses Willingness to Work with Trump
“It is extremely regrettable and disappointing that the U.S. has decided to impose tariffs despit...
April 3, 2025
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (4/4-4/10)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
April 3, 2025
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Associated PressAmazon’s Last-Minute Bid for Tiktok Comes as a US Ban on the Platform Is Set to Take Effect Saturday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amazon has put in a bid to purchase TikTok, a Trump administration official sai...
April 3, 2025
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Asia-PacificJapan’s Disaster Relief Team Arrives in Myanmar, Playing Catchup with Chinese, Russian Aid after Earthquake
Japan has moved to offer its full support for the areas damaged by a massive earthquake that stru...
April 3, 2025
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EconomyTrump Tariffs to Push Japanese Economy Downward; Estimated to Reduce GDP by 0.59 Percent in 1 Year
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to impose a baseline 10% tariff on goods ar...
April 3, 2025
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Associated PressJudge Dismisses Corruption Case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case on Wedn...
April 3, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialTEPCO Restructuring Plan: How Can the Firm Fulfill Its Responsibility in The Rebuilding of Fukushima?
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. has put off formulating its latest restructuring plan...
April 3, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
BOJ Tankan Results Deteriorate: Trump’s High-tariff Policy Casts Dark Shadow over Economy
The outlook for the Japanese economy has become increasingly uncertain as U.S. President Donald T...
April 3, 2025
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Associated PressMyanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 3,085 as More Bodies Found
BANGKOK (AP) — The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose...
April 3, 2025
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Washington PostWhite House Studying Cost of Greenland Takeover, Long in Trump’s Sights
The White House is preparing an estimate of what it would cost the federal government to control ...
April 3, 2025