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RussiaAkita Dog Given to Putin ‘In Good Health,’ Russia Says; Sent to Moscow As Thanks for Support After 2011 Earthquake
The Akita dog given to Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2012 by the Akita prefectural governme...
January 19, 2025
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General NewsYamanashi Pref. City Plans Parking Charge at Park Famous for Mt. Fuji View; Fujiyoshida Govt Tackles Overtourism
FUJIYOSHIDA, Yamanashi — The city of Fujiyoshida in Yamanashi Prefecture plans to start charging ...
January 19, 2025
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TroubleshooterMy Mother Gets Upset and Holds a Knife Saying She Will Die
I’m a female pharmacist in my early 30s. I would like to ask for advice about my mother, who is i...
January 19, 2025
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Travel SpotsOsaka: Micromobility Increases Travel Comfort; Accessibility Improving at Tourist Sites
MINOH, Osaka — “Micromobility,” also referred to as personal mobility, is gaining ground at touri...
January 19, 2025
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Japan In FocusNara: Explore ‘Samurai Spirit’: Kasuga Taisha Shrine Exhibits Historic Swords, Folding Screens
NARA — A special exhibition showcasing weaponry and battle-themed artwork is being held at the Ka...
January 19, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentNational Security Secretary Head Akiba Announces Resignation; Outgoing Head Calls for Deeper Ties Between Japan, U.S.
National Security Secretariat Secretary General Takeo Akiba said Friday he will tender his resign...
January 19, 2025
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Associated PressTrump Arrives in Washington for Inaugural Celebrations to Mark His Return to Power
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump arrived in Washington Saturday evening to celebrate with family, s...
January 19, 2025
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Associated PressCeasefire between Israel and Hamas Will Go into Effect Sunday Morning, Officials Say
CAIRO (AP) — The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local...
January 19, 2025
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Crime & CourtsLDP Tokyo Assembly Group Accountant Faces Indictment Over Hidden Funds; ¥35 Million Not Recorded in 2019, 2022 Reports
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office’s special investigation squad has filed a summary in...
January 19, 2025
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Associated PressSouth Korean Court Orders Formal Arrest of Impeached President Yoon over Martial Law Decree
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was formally arrested...
January 19, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentLDP Money Scandal Hits Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly; Ruling Party Worries Over Effect On Summer Elections
The “politics and money” scandal involving factions of Liberal Democratic Party in the Diet has n...
January 19, 2025
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Social SeriesSho-chu Time / City in Kagoshima Aims to Pass on Culture to Future Generations; First to Declare All Toasts be Made with Shochu
Kagoshima Prefecture is one of the nation’s major production areas of shochu. This is the seventh...
January 18, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentMany Issues to Address in Election Law Revision
Revising the Public Offices Election Law requires addressing many issues, such as the posting of ...
January 18, 2025
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ReutersChinese Firm, Founded by Huawei Alumni, Needs Scrutiny, Lawmakers Say
WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Baicells, a Chinese telecoms hardware maker founded by veterans of...
January 18, 2025
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ReutersXi Says China, Vietnam to Build Community with Shared Future of Strategic Significance: Xinhua
BEIJING, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping said Beijing is ready to work with Hanoi...
January 18, 2025