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Climate ChangeAustralia Scientists Pluck Rare Handfish from Ocean Due to Climate Risk
SYDNEY (AFP-Jiji) — Scientists have collected 25 extremely rare red handfish from the ocean off Aust...
February 7, 2024
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General NewsBear Spotted near Residential Area in Japan’s Akita Pref.; ‘Never Heard of Bear Appearing This Time of Year’
AKITA — Police received a phone call report that a bear was found in a warehouse in the Goshonoyumot...
February 7, 2024
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EnvironmentHungry Sea Otters Are Helping Save California’s Marshlands
WASHINGTON (AP) — The return of sea otters and their voracious appetites has helped rescue a section...
February 7, 2024
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Crime & CourtsFraudulent Export of Used Cargo Ship to Iran Suspected; Osaka Company Allegedly Claimed Vessel Bound for UAE
An Osaka-based ship trading company and related locations have been searched over suspicions that th...
February 7, 2024
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (February 7)
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February 7, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeSumo Star Visits Quake-Hit Hometown to Encourage Evacuees
ANAMIZU, Ishikawa — Sumo wrestler and Ishikawa Prefecture native Endo returned to his earthquake-dev...
February 7, 2024
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RussiaTASS: Moscow Designates Group Campaigning Return of Northern Isles as ‘Undesirable Organization,’ Prohibiting Activities in Russia
The Russian Justice Ministry has designated a Japanese group called “Hoppo Domei,” which is campaign...
February 7, 2024
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Crime & Courts4 Vietnamese Arrested in Shoplifting Spree at UNIQLO, Other Stores in Japan
FUKUOKA — Four Vietnamese nationals were arrested and sent to prosecutors after allegedly going on a...
February 7, 2024
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Japan In FocusUnique Festival Involving Spraying Hot Water on Others Held at Hot Spring Bath Resort in Japan’s Gunma Prefecture
NAGANOHARA, Gunma — A centuries-old unique festival, in which participants fling hot water from buck...
February 7, 2024
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Associated PressSenators Approve an Asia Veteran as No. 2 Diplomat, Underscoring US Efforts to Keep Focus on China
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators on Tuesday confirmed a veteran of U.S.-Asian engagement and security as t...
February 7, 2024
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Associated PressQatar Gets ‘Positive’ Response from Hamas on Cease-fire Plan as Group Reiterates Its Broader Demands
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Hamas' response to the latest plan for a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of ho...
February 7, 2024
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ReutersTucker Carlson Says He Will Interview Russia’s Putin Soon
Feb 6 (Reuters) - U.S. media personality Tucker Carlson said on Tuesday he would soon interview Russ...
February 7, 2024
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General NewsRoad Closures on All Metropolitan Expressway Routes Lifted in Tokyo, Neighboring Areas (UPDATE 1)
Road closes on all Metropolitan Expressway routes have been lifted on Wednesday afternoon following ...
February 7, 2024
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Japan In FocusFirms Developing New Tech to Help People Get around Nagoya
NAGOYA — A self-sailing raft floated down the Horikawa river in Nagoya for a test run, with the aim ...
February 7, 2024
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EconomyShippers to be Required to Make Plans to Reduce Cargo Waiting Time to Address Logistics Industry’s ‘2024 Problem’
The government plans to revise two logistics-related laws in a bid to address the so-called 2024 log...
February 7, 2024