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EnvironmentGreat Blue Spotted Mudskipper, Or Mutsugoro, Listed as vulnerable Species
The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), an organization ...
March 28, 2025
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CompaniesMitsui Sumitomo Insurance, Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance to Enter Merger Discussions
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., the third largest non-life insurance company in Japan, and Aioi Ni...
March 28, 2025
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Associated PressChatGPT’s Viral Studio Ghibli-Style Images Highlight AI Copyright Concerns
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fans of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio behind “Spirited Aw...
March 28, 2025
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Associated PressEx-Philippine President Duterte Marks 80th Birthday in ICC Detention
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte marked his 80th birthday i...
March 28, 2025
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General NewsJapan’s Kumagaya, Saitama Pref., Sees Cherry Blossom Opening at Famous Spot Along Arakawa River
Kumagaya Regional Meteorological Observatory said Thursday that the cherry blossoms had bloomed i...
March 28, 2025
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General NewsBlossom Viewing Season Arrives in Japan’s Shizuoka; Special Boat Ride Offered Weekdays until April 8
SHIZUOKA – Cherry blossoms have opened in Shizuoka, and people were seen enjoying viewing them at...
March 28, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (March 28)
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March 28, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ends at 2-week Low as Automakers Slump on US Tariff Worries (Update1)
Japan's Nikkei average ended at a two-week low on Friday in a broad selloff, with automakers lead...
March 28, 2025
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ArtArtist Turns Computer, TV Parts into Tiny Creatures
Artist Koichi Miyajima uses small electronic parts to make artworks that are cute and fun, and so...
March 28, 2025
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Associated PressNiger’s Junta Leader Cements His Grip on Power as He Is Sworn in as President
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Niger’s junta leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, was sworn in Wednesday as the c...
March 28, 2025
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General NewsSomeiyoshino Cherry Blossoms Open in Mito, Full Blossoms Expected in a Week
MITO — Cherry blossoms of the most common Someiyoshino variety opened in Mito, according to an an...
March 28, 2025
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Performing Arts‘Demon Slayer,’ Japan’s Popular Manga, Back with 5th Stage Play; Performers Kato, Urai Discuss Playing Their Roles
The smash hit manga “Kimetsu no Yaiba” (“Demon Slayer”) is back with its fifth stage play adaptat...
March 28, 2025
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Associated PressSouth Korea Struggles to Contain Wildfires That Have Killed 28
CHEONGSONG, South Korea (AP) — Helicopters dumped water over a burning forest in South Korea on T...
March 28, 2025
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Associated PressMacron Says a Proposed European Force for Ukraine Could ‘Respond’ If Attacked by Russia
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that a proposed European armed force...
March 28, 2025
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ReutersSix Russians Dead, 39 Tourists Rescued after Submarine Sinks in Red Sea Off Egypt
CAIRO (Reuters) - Six Russians died on Thursday and 39 foreign tourists were rescued when a viewi...
March 28, 2025