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RussiaRussia Endures the West’s Economic Sanctions after 2 Years of Aggression; the EU Fails to Cut off Resource Imports
LONDON — Hit with economic sanctions from the West, Russia has switched the export destinations of i...
February 21, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeClassic Mazinger Z Anime to Be Free to Stream on YouTube; Portion of Ad Money to Go to Quake-hit Areas
Three animated films based on the works of manga artist Go Nagai, a native of Wajima, Ishikawa Prefe...
February 21, 2024
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (February 21)
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February 21, 2024
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SoccerJapan-North Korea Women’s Olympic Soccer Qualifier Moved to Saudi Arabia
TOKYO (AP) — The first of two Olympic qualifying games between Japan and North Korea in women's socc...
February 21, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentBill to Allow Checks for Sexual Offense Records Drafted; Modeled After the U.K.’s DBS
A draft outline of a bill to enable checking the sexual offense history of people who apply to be in...
February 21, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentLDP’s Matsuno, Takagi to Appear before Diet Ethics Panel
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Two more members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are set to appear befor...
February 21, 2024
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EuropeFrontline Ukrainian Soldier Describes Reality of War 2 Years On; Dnipro River Operation ‘Suicide Mission’
Saturday marks two years since Russia began its aggression against Ukraine, and the Ukrainian milita...
February 21, 2024
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ReutersAt Last, FOMO Puts Japan’s Stocks Back on Global Wishlist
SINGAPORE, Feb 21 (Reuters) - The Nikkei's climb to within striking distance of a record high marks ...
February 21, 2024
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EconomyJapan’s Trade Deficit Halves in January
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan logged a customs-cleared trade deficit of ¥1,758.3 billion in January, wh...
February 21, 2024
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General NewsTicket for Hokuriku Shinkansen’s 1st Train on New Section Resold for ¥1 Million on Net Auction; 42 Times Greater than Regular Price
Some tickets for the Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train running between Kanazawa to Tsuruga, Fukui Pre...
February 21, 2024
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EuropeUkrainian Prime Minster Calls on the U.S., Europe for Continued Support; Japan Praised for Its Support of Ukraine
The situation Ukraine faces in its war against Russia, which approaches its second anniversary, is “...
February 21, 2024
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General NewsJapan Coast Guard To Establish ‘Rules For Conversation’ After Collision With JAL Plane At Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
The Japan Coast Guard plans to establish “rules on conversation” aboard JCG aircraft, in the wake of...
February 21, 2024
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CompaniesSnow Peak to Go Private with Help from U.S. Fund
Niigata, Feb. 20 (Jiji Press)—Japanese outdoor goods maker Snow Peak Inc. said Tuesday it will go pr...
February 21, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeNoto Oyster Back on Sale in Nanao, Ishikawa Pref. Back in Business
Employees at the Yamashita Suisan oyster farm shuck “Noto kaki” oysters, a local delicacy, in Nanao,...
February 21, 2024
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Crime & CourtsJapanese Film Director Arrested for Alleged Quasi Rape
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese film director Hideo Sakaki was arrested Tuesday for suspected sexual ass...
February 21, 2024