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Social SeriesExamining Generative AI / Invasion of Culture Through Unauthorized AI Learning; Copyright Protection Essential to Protect Creative Industry
U.S. artist Karla Ortiz held two pictures in front of her. One was her pencil drawing from 2016 titl...
February 23, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeWajima Lacquer Artist Rescues Cats Separated from Owners in Noto Earthquake
The Noto Peninsula Earthquake on Jan. 1 affected not only people but also pet cats — many of them we...
February 23, 2024
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General NewsUkrainian Motanka Doll Show to Open in Yokohama on Saturday; A Project in Japan Strives to Help Children in War-Hit Ukraine
As Russia’s aggression against Ukraine enters its third year and “support fatigue” for Ukraine is se...
February 22, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Foreign Minister Kamikawa Holds 1st In-person Talks with South Korean Counterpart Cho; North Korean Abduction Issue Discussed
RIO DE JANEIRO — Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa held a brief meeting with her South Korean counterpa...
February 22, 2024
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RussiaU.N. General Assembly Unlikely to Adopt Draft Resolution Condemning Russia
NEW YORK — The U.N. General Assembly is unlikely to adopt a draft resolution condemning Russia when ...
February 22, 2024
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EuropeUkrainian Teacher Gives Online Lessons in Defiance of Russia; Refused to Participate in Russification of Education
LVIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian teacher is fighting her own battle against Russia’s aggression, by givin...
February 22, 2024
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (2/23-2/29)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
February 22, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialTakeshima Day: Govt Should Urge S. Korea to Follow Intl Law to Solve Territorial Issue
Relations between Japan and South Korea have been improving since the bilateral summit in March last...
February 22, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Introduction of Joint Custody: Put Top Priority on Securing the Interests of Children
Even if a couple divorces and dissolves their marital relationship, they continue to be parents. A s...
February 22, 2024
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Associated PressYulia Navalnaya once avoided the limelight. Now she’s Russia’s newest opposition leader
LONDON (AP) — Yulia Navalnaya used to avoid the cameras, staying in the background while her husband...
February 22, 2024
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Associated PressUS Congress Members Praise Taiwan’s Democracy in a Visit That’s Certain to Draw China’s Scrutiny
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A group of United States Congress members met with Taiwan's president Thursday...
February 22, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Govt Official Attends Takeshima Event for 12th Year
Matsue, Shimane Pref., (Jiji Press)—A senior Japanese government official Thursday attended an annua...
February 22, 2024
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SumoEx-yokozuna Hakuho to Face Demotion in JSA over Violence by Stable’s Wrestler
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japan Sumo Association’s compliance committee has proposed demoting stablem...
February 22, 2024
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CompaniesToyota Industries Receives Correction Order
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s transport ministry Thursday ordered Toyota Industries Corp. to drasticall...
February 22, 2024
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General NewsInternational Conference to Discuss Democracies’ Role; Representatives from 10 Nations to Gather in Tokyo
Representatives from research and study organizations and other entities from 10 countries will meet...
February 22, 2024