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ScienceJAEA Plans Hydrogen Facility Integrated with N-Reactor; Goal Is Steady Supply of Hydrogen without CO2 Byproduct
The Japan Atomic Energy Agency plans to ask the Nuclear Regulation Authority to review its plan f...
January 31, 2025
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General NewsSnowfall Expected in Central Tokyo from Early Sunday; May Accumulate Up to 3 Centimeters
Snowfall is expected in central Tokyo from early Sunday, with accumulation possible, according to...
January 31, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Ishiba Calls for Early Passage of FY25 Draft Budget; PM Eyes Taking Japan-U.S. Alliance to ‘New Heights’
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called for the early passage of the fiscal 2025 draft budget at a H...
January 31, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentApproved Budget Proposal Set for Revision for 1st Time in Decades; Ruling Parties Likely to Accede to Opposition Demands
The government is preparing to amend the budget proposal for fiscal 2025, as the ruling parties a...
January 31, 2025
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Defense & Security1971 Japan Plane Crash Prompted New Safety Rules; ANA-SDF Collision Led to Establishment of JTSB
The deadly midair collision that occurred on Wednesday night between an American Airlines jet and...
January 31, 2025
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General NewsDentsu Fined ¥300 Mil. Over Tokyo Games Bid Rigging; Company Executive Receives Suspended Sentence
The Tokyo District Court has fined advertising giant Dentsu Group Inc. ¥300 million, as demanded ...
January 31, 2025
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Defense & SecurityJapan, U.S Vow to Strengthen Defense Alliance in 1st Phone Talks; Confirmed U.S. Defense Obligation Applies to Senkakus
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and his U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth agreed to strengthen the Japa...
January 31, 2025
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General NewsTokyo’s Net Population Rises for 3rd Straight Year; 6 Other Prefectures in Japan See Net Inflow
Tokyo posted a net population inflow for the third consecutive year in 2024, according to a repor...
January 31, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialTeachers’ Work Style: What Steps Would Be Best to Improve Efficiency?
Even if teachers’ salaries are raised, the shortage of people willing to become teachers will not...
January 31, 2025
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U.S. Interest Rate Unchanged: Fed Should Assess How Trump Policies Will Progress
There are strong concerns that the policies of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump ...
January 31, 2025
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General NewsJapan Intellectual Property High Court Dismisses U.S. Engineer’s Patent Claim That DABUS is Inventor
The Intellectual Property High Court on Thursday upheld the Tokyo District Court's decision to di...
January 31, 2025
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General NewsJapanese TikTok Star Mumeixxx Attracts More Than 4.6 Mil. Followers; ‘Adorable’ Videos Showing Drastic Difference in Appearance Draw In Fans
Mumeixxx, a 20-year-old TikTok star in Otsu, boasts more than 4.6 million followers on the platfo...
January 31, 2025
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General NewsInterim Storage Facility in Japan to Accept N-Fuel from JAPC; 1st Time for Facility to Accept Spent N-Fuel from Firm Other Than TEPCO
An interim storage facility for spent nuclear fuel in Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture, will begin accept...
January 31, 2025
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General NewsLocal Authorities Rush to Stop Water Inflow at Saitama Pref. Cave-In Site; Ramp Under Construction to Let Heavy Machinery Enter Hole
YASHIO, Saitama — Local authorities on Friday worked rapidly to prevent water from flowing into t...
January 31, 2025
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General NewsIshikawa Pref. Couple, Not Discouraged by Noto Earthquake, Continue Making Colorful Noto Shika Arare Crackers
A couple dries colorful mochi, part of the process of making Noto Shika Arare bite-size rice crac...
January 31, 2025