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General NewsJR East Shinkansen Train Services were Disrupted Possibly by Loosened Overhead Cables Caused by Damage to Cable Weight (UPDATE 1)
East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) announced Wednesday that a part of a steel weight used to pull an o...
January 25, 2024
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Social SeriesUnbalanced Information Diet: AI-generated deception / Chinese-Originated Disinformation Spreading on Social Media; AI-Generated Profile Pictures Make Fake Accounts Look Real
Efforts to spread biased information and manipulate the will of the people are gaining momentum amid...
January 25, 2024
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General NewsPhoto Exhibition of Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Including Behind-The-Scenes Shots, Underway Ahead of Partial Rebuilding
A photo exhibition featuring behind-the-scenes shots of facilities and staff at the Imperial Hotel ...
January 25, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentEnding Money, Personnel Roles Key to Faction Reform; Kishida, Wishing to Eliminate Factions, Must Rely on Them
The key to reforming the Liberal Democratic Party is likely to be how the party can ensure efficienc...
January 24, 2024
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Climate ChangeLondon Underprepared for Deadly Climate Change Risks
LONDON (Reuters) — London is underprepared for the heatwaves, flooding and rising sea levels it is f...
January 24, 2024
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EconomyJapan Logs Trade Deficit of ¥9.29 Tril. in 2023
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s customs-cleared trade deficit halved from the previous year to ¥9.29 tr...
January 24, 2024
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CompaniesDaihatsu to Recall 320,000 Vehicles over Test Fraud
TOKYO, Jan. 24 (Jiji Press) — Daihatsu Motor Co. notified Japan’s transport ministry Wednesday that ...
January 24, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Battle False Information as Part of Disaster Measures; Government Eyes Use of Originator Profile Technology
False and misleading information about the Noto Peninsula Earthquake spread widely on social media ...
January 24, 2024
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CompaniesToyota market cap hits record high
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Toyota Motor Corp. reached a market capitalization of ¥48,798.1 billion at the ...
January 24, 2024
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CompaniesANA to Open 3 New International Routes
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — All Nippon Airways said Tuesday that it will open new routes connecting Tokyo’s...
January 24, 2024
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CompaniesFirst JAL A350-1000 Flies from Haneda Airport; Private Cabins in First and Business Classes
Japan Airlines began flying the Airbus A350-1000 on Wednesday, the first upgrade of JAL's mainline i...
January 24, 2024
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Japan In FocusModel Train Exhibition in Aomori Delights Children, Fans; Visitors Operate Model Trains Onboard Retired Ferry
AOMORI — An exhibition of about 30 model trains and railroads set up by local enthusiasts fascinated...
January 24, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentLDP’s Moriyama Faction Does Not Face Indictments but Mulls Disbanding Faction
Liberal Democratic Party General Council Chairperson Hiroshi Moriyama is expected to dissolve the fa...
January 24, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Universities and Sports: Why Do Scandals by Athletes Continue in Sports Clubs?
Scandals, including drug incidents, continue to occur in university sports clubs. What is behind thi...
January 24, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentMoney, Personnel Matters to be Separated From LDP Factions; Stricter Punishments Also Sought for Legal Violations
The Liberal Democratic Party’s political reform headquarters has largely approved a draft interim pl...
January 24, 2024