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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (2/28-3/6)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
February 27, 2025
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CompaniesSeven & i Founding Family Gives Up on Management Buyout Plan; FamilyMart Owner Decides Not to Invest in Deal
Seven & i Holdings Co., the operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, announced Thursday ...
February 27, 2025
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CompaniesNiigata Nuclear Plant’s Anti-Terrorism Facility Delayed; Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Director Cites Newness of Concept
The construction of an anti-terrorism facility for the No. 7 reactor at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nu...
February 27, 2025
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Associated PressHamas Calls for Talks on Next Phase of Ceasefire after Hostage-prisoner Exchange
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas said Thursday it was ready to negotiate the the next phase o...
February 27, 2025
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MusicThousands Take Part in Beethoven’s Ninth in Tokyo; Concert Includes 5,000-strong All-Ages Chorus
More than 3,000 spectators enjoyed listening to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 “Choral” in concert a...
February 27, 2025
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General NewsMizuho Bank Says ¥66 mil. Stolen from Safe Deposit Boxes as President Breaks His Silence on Former Employee’s Thefts
Mizuho Bank, Ltd. announced Thursday that its former employee stole ¥66 million from customers’ s...
February 27, 2025
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General NewsResidents Evacuate to Shelters Amid Ofunato Forest Fire; Fishing District Devastated by Tsunami in 2011
OFUNATO, Iwate — Firefighting efforts continued Thursday, a day after a forest fire broke out in ...
February 27, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialMaking Interrogations Transparent: Can Coerced Confessions behind Closed Doors Be Prevented?
During interrogations of suspects and others by prosecutors, there have been a spate of problems ...
February 27, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Aging Sewage System: Early Assessment of Risks Is Important
Roads, bridges and other infrastructure are aging rapidly. The road cave-in accident that occurre...
February 27, 2025
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General NewsForest Fire in Iwate Pref. Forces Evacuation of More Than 500 People, in Area Hit by 2011 Tsunami
OFUNATO, Iwate — A wildfire in a forest in the Akasaki area of Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, continu...
February 27, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentGovt Set to Raise International Tourist Tax; Aims to Use Increased Revenue to Alleviate Overtourism
The government and ruling parties are considering raising the International Tourist Tax, which is...
February 27, 2025
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ReutersNorth Korea has Sent More Troops to Russia, Reports Citing Seoul’s Spy Agency Say
SEOUL, Feb 27 (Reuters) - North Korea has deployed additional troops to Russia, but the scale of ...
February 27, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (February 27)
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February 27, 2025
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General NewsOver 80 Buildings Burned in Northern Japan Wildfire; 540 Residents Evacuate; Power Outage Hits 500 Buildings
A wildfire that broke out on Tuesday in a forest area in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, has continued...
February 27, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Rises, but Advantest Drags despite Nvidia Growth Outlook (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average edged up on Thursday, rebounding from its ...
February 27, 2025