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YIES‘Era of Distrust and Confrontation Tests Japan’s Responsiveness’ to be 2024 YIES Theme
The Yomiuri International Economic Society (YIES) and The Yomiuri Shimbun have chosen “Era of distru...
January 26, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, U.S., Britain, Australia, 7 Other Countries Agree on AI Guidelines; Call for Secure Use of System
Japan, the United States, Britain, Australia and seven other countries have agreed on international ...
January 26, 2024
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Wider WorldPalestinian Prime Minister Stresses 2-State Solution; Calls Gaza ‘Integral,’ Condemns ‘Genocide’
RAMALLAH, West Bank — Establishing a Palestinian state is the only way for Palestinians and Israel t...
January 25, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeHigher Tourism Subsidies Eyed for Quake-Battered Areas; Japan Prime Minister Suggests Covering 70% of Travel Costs
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday evening he will consider expanding measures to boost tour...
January 25, 2024
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EconomyJapan Business Delegation, Chinese Premier Li Meet; Both Sides Tout Importance of Bilateral Economic Ties
BEIJING — A delegation of the Japan-China Economic Association met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at ...
January 25, 2024
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Climate ChangeClimate Science Advisers Tell EU to Phase Out Fossil Fuels
BRUSSELS (Reuters) — The European Union will need to revamp its policies to deliver a fossil fuel ph...
January 25, 2024
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SoccerAFC Asian Cup: Japan Football Association Protests over Discriminative Posts
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan Football Association President Kozo Tashima has said that the association m...
January 25, 2024
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TechnologyImage Shows JAXA’s SLIM Lunar Probe Achieved High-Precision Moon Landing
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) released on Thursday an image showing the Smart Lander...
January 25, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentLDP’s Moriyama Faction to Be Dissolved
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The faction of the Liberal Democratic Party that is headed by LDP General Counc...
January 25, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentKamikawa, Libyan Official Agree to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Abdullah Allafi, vice president of Libya’s P...
January 25, 2024
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General NewsVehicles Trapped in Snow on Meishin Expressway in Gifu Prefecture Freed
Vehicles that had become stuck in heavy snow on the Meishin Expressway in Gifu Prefecture were freed...
January 25, 2024
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Crime & CourtsS. Korean Court Approves Seizure of Hitachi Zosen Funds
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — A South Korean court has approved the seizure of funds that Japan’s Hitachi Zos...
January 25, 2024
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (1/26-2/1)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
January 25, 2024
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Washington PostIsraeli Hostage Families have ‘Nothing to Lose’ in Push for New Deal
JERUSALEM - Frustration is turning to fury for Israel’s hostage families. After three agonizing mont...
January 25, 2024
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Washington PostUnited, Alaska Aim to Resume Service on Grounded Jets in Next Few Days
Alaska and United airlines said they could resume service on their grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraf...
January 25, 2024