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Political PulseArtificial Intelligence Pollutes Web with Fake Info;Bogus Images, Data Often More Convincing than Reality
When we think of “pollution,” it’s easy to imagine the natural environment. Microplastics are spr...
February 15, 2025
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General NewsTokyo Importer, Having Bought Syrian Soap Throughout Civil War, Hopes Sales Will Now Aid in Reconstruction
Roughly two months have passed since Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown in December....
February 15, 2025
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General NewsDigital Textbooks Eyed to Become ‘Official Textbooks’ in Japan from 2030; Report Includes Concerns of What Age to Introduce New Textbooks
Making digital textbooks “official textbooks” that will be free and screened by the government, l...
February 15, 2025
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Business SeriesBroken Talks: Honda & Nissan / Nissan Took Umbrage at Honda’s Subsidiary Proposal; Nissan Executive Fumes about “Insane Decision”
Talks for a proposed “merger of the century” between Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. have be...
February 14, 2025
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Travel SpotsRapeseed Flowers in Peak Bloom at Kanagawa Pref. Park that Offers View of Mt. Fuji
Rapeseed flowers are in full bloom in Azumayama Park in the town of Ninomiya in Kanagawa Prefectu...
February 14, 2025
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EconomyStockpiled Rice to Be Released, Govt Says; 1st Time to Release Rice Reserves for Market Stabilization
The government has decided to release about 210,000 tons of stockpiled rice reserved for emergenc...
February 14, 2025
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Crime & CourtsS. Korean Man Admits to Smuggling ¥500 Million in Gold by Drop-off at Sea
A 41-year-old South Korean man admitted in a trial Thursday to charges that he was involved in sm...
February 14, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialTelephone Talks between U.S., Russian Leaders: Can Ukraine’s Sovereignty Be Defended?
Ahead of the three-year mark since the start of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, U.S. Preside...
February 14, 2025
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General NewsPeach Aviation Captain Drank 1 Liter of Beer Before Flight; Transport Ministry Warns Airline
A captain of an international flight with low-cost carrier Peach Aviation drank one liter of beer...
February 14, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Honda-Nissan talks fall apart: Firms lack resolve to tackle a period of great transformation
It is shocking that talks on a major reorganization in the automotive industry, which was hoped t...
February 14, 2025
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February 14, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentBrazilian Pres. Lula to Make State Visit to Japan in March
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government decided Friday to invite Brazilian President Luiz In...
February 14, 2025
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General NewsSaitama Pref. to Set Aside ¥1 Bil. to Search for Truck Driver in Yashio Sinkhole; Driver’s Condition Remains Unknown
The Saitama prefectural government plans to set aside about ¥1 billion to cover the costs of a se...
February 14, 2025
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General NewsSigns of Damage, Corrosion Seen in Saitama Pref. Following Pipe, Manhole Inspection; Sinkholes Confirmed in 6 Locations in Tokyo, 3 Other Prefs
Signs of damage and corrosion were seen in three locations in Saitama Prefecture in an emergency ...
February 14, 2025
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Crime & CourtsJapanese Man Detained in Thailand for Suspected Frauds in Myanmar
BANGKOK (Jiji Press) — Thai police said Thursday they have detained a 29-year-old Japanese man fo...
February 14, 2025