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CompaniesHonda-Nissan Merger Talks Set to Fail Over Equality Demand; Nissan Rejects Proposal to Become Honda Subsidiary
Barely a month after they started, merger talks between automakers Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Mot...
February 6, 2025
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General NewsJapan Shrine Sees 1st Female Priests in its 800-Year History; Shrine Plans to Hire More on Regular Basis from This Year
Two female priests have been appointed at a shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, for the firs...
February 6, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialPostwar Management of Gaza: U.S. ‘Ownership’ Statement Invites Confusion
Although the idea of the United States taking on the postwar management and reconstruction of the...
February 6, 2025
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DeliciousShops in Japan Serving Foods to Give Stressed Students Bit of Luck; Specialty Foods Help Students Get Through Entrance Exam Season
In the midst of entrance exam season, stressed students seeking a short respite look to eat foods...
February 6, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan-U.S. Joint Statement Set to Mention Defense Ties; Space, Cyber Fields to be Specifically Mentioned
The Japanese and U.S. governments are set to specifically mention the strengthening of cooperatio...
February 6, 2025
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CompaniesFuji Mineral Water Introduces Aluminum Bottled Water to Reduce Plastic Waste
In order to reduce plastic waste, Tokyo-based Fuji Mineral Water has launched a new mineral water...
February 6, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (February 6)
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February 6, 2025
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Associated PressTrump Signs Executive Order Intended to Bar Transgender Athletes from Girls’ and Women’s Sports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday intended to ban transgender athlete...
February 6, 2025
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US & CanadaArab American, Muslim Leaders Decry Trump Comments on Gaza
U.S. Arab American and Muslim leaders, including some who supported Donald Trump in the 2024 elec...
February 6, 2025
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CompaniesNissan Board Decide to Call Off Merger Talks with Honda; Plans to Keep Collaborating in Key Areas (UPDATE 1)
Nissan Motor Co. decided to call off merger talks with Honda Motor Co. at a board of directors me...
February 6, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Rises on Wall Street Gains, Despite Firm Yen (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Thursday, tracking overnight gains ...
February 6, 2025
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Associated PressReplica of Anne’s Hidden Annex Opens in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — A full-scale replica of the secret annex where Anne Frank penned her famous diary...
February 6, 2025
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EconomyChina Challenges Trump Tariffs at WTO as Package Shippers Warn of Chaos
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China filed a World Trade Organization complaint on Wednesday against U.S....
February 6, 2025
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DeliciousSichuan-style Pork Stew Heats Up Wintry Days; Offers Refreshing Spiciness, Flavor
Cookery specialist Ryo Imai offers a recipe for the winter season: Sichuan-style pork stew. It fe...
February 6, 2025
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CompaniesKishida Willing to Recommend Yomiuri’s New Stock Index; Yomiuri 333 Discussed at LDP Lawmaker Group Meeting
Former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday that he will urge the Financial Services Agenc...
February 6, 2025