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Politics & GovernmentNew Standard on Operating Period of N-plants; Hiatus Caused by Operator Fault Not Eligible for Inclusion in Extension
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry presented a draft of a new standard on nuclear power pla...
March 26, 2025
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Crime & CourtsHakamata to Receive ¥217 Mil., Possibly Highest Compensation for Wrongful Conviction
A court decided Monday to award a man wrongfully convicted of murder around ¥217 million in compe...
March 26, 2025
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General NewsWildfires Rage on in Japan’s 2 Prefectures; 2,585 Ordered to Evacuate in Ehime Pref.
Wildfires continued to spread on two sides of the Seto Inland Sea in Ehime and Okayama prefecture...
March 25, 2025
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Crime & CourtsThai Authorities Say Dozens of Japanese Involved in Southeast Asian Fraud Hubs; Some Believed to Be Hiding in Thailand
BANGKOK — A senior Thai police official revealed on Monday that dozens of Japanese nationals are ...
March 25, 2025
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General NewsForum Builds Momentum for Expo 2025; Organizers Give Their Thoughts on Upcoming Event
A forum to build momentum for the upcoming 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo was held in Osaka on Monday.
March 25, 2025
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Imperial FamilyEmperor, Empress Welcome Brazilian President, Wife at Imperial Palace; Princess Aiko to Attend 1st State Banquet
The Emperor and Empress welcomed Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his wife at th...
March 25, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJCG Starts Using Starlink System; Coast Guard Aims to Enhance Communication Capabilities, Attract New Personnel
The Japan Coast Guard in March began using high-speed communications via Starlink in its 12 large...
March 25, 2025
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General NewsNPA to Cap ATM Use at ¥300,000 Per Day for Those Aged 75, Older; Move Follows Increase in Special Frauds
The National Police Agency is considering limiting ATM withdrawals and transfers to a total of ¥3...
March 25, 2025
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Crime & CourtsUnification Church Ordered to Dissolve by Tokyo District Court; Religious Group Can File Appeal to High Court (Update 1)
The Tokyo District Court Ordered the Unification Church Tuesday to dissolve the religious group f...
March 25, 2025
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General NewsChinese Students Comprise 30％ of Japan’s Doctoral Support Program Recipients; Launched in Fiscal 2021, Program Provides ¥2.9 Mil Per Year to Help Develop Specialized Talent
Students from China accounted for about 30% of the recipients of a national doctoral support prog...
March 25, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Joint Operations Command: SDF urged to enhance response capabilities for contingencies
The international order that has existed since the end of World War II has been shaken, and the s...
March 25, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Wrongdoings at Japan Post Group: Keeping Same Mindset as Before Privatization Is Troublesome
Nearly 20 years after privatization, there continue to be wrongdoings at the Japan Post Group.
March 25, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (March 25)
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March 25, 2025
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General NewsCherry Blossoms Officially in Bloom in Japan’s Nagasaki, 2 Days Earlier than Last Year
NAGASAKI – Cherry trees began blooming in Nagasaki on Monday, according to the Nagasaki district ...
March 25, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Bounces as US Tariff Fears Ease, Yen Softens
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average climbed more than 1% on Tuesday as indications tha...
March 25, 2025