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Associated PressFor Elton John, ‘Never Too Late’ Isn’t Just a Documentary and Song — It Is a Life Mantra
NEW YORK (AP) — Capturing Sir Elton John's 50-year career is a herculean task. Good thing his hus...
January 11, 2025
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Associated PressSouth Korea’s Acting Leader Accepts Resignation of Presidential Security Chief
SEOUL (AP) — South Korea’s acting leader on Friday accepted the resignation of the chief of the p...
January 11, 2025
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Associated PressL.A. Wildfires Destroy Numerous Houses of Worship. Clergy and Congregants Vow to Persevere
Flames were already attacking the campus of Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center when the cantor, Ru...
January 11, 2025
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Associated PressTrump Gets No-Penalty Sentence in His Hush Money Case, While Calling It ‘Despicable’
NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday to no punishment in his histori...
January 11, 2025
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Japan In FocusOkinawa: Traditional Bashofu Cloth Carries On; Fabric Made from Banana-Like Plants
OGIMI, Okinawa — As light as a dragonfly’s wing, Okinawan traditional clothes have a unique textu...
January 11, 2025
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Political PulseOverseeing an Active Cyber Defense System is a Heavy Responsibility; Core Infrastructure Eyed for Protection
The government’s design for an “active cyber defense” system, which is aimed at preventing serio...
January 11, 2025
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General NewsTokyo-Based Photographer to Publish Photo Book of Scenery with Vending Machines; Pictures Will Feature Happy Drink Shop Corners in Yamanashi, Nagano
A Tokyo-based photographer will publish a photo book this spring depicting landscapes featuring s...
January 11, 2025
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General NewsMany Nations Focus on Energy Security
Many nations are actively using nuclear power because energy security has become increasingly imp...
January 11, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Ishiba Seeks to Improve Ties with China; Japan Hopes to Maintain Good Relationship with South Korea Despite Political Turmoil
The government is seeking to improve ties with China and maintain its good relationship with Sout...
January 10, 2025
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US & CanadaOutgoing U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel Says He Played Role in Reinvigorating Japan-U.S. Relations
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel looked back at his three-year tenure and was confident that...
January 10, 2025
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General News
Japan’s Ratio of Nuclear Reactors Over 40 Half Global Average, Yomiuri Investigation Finds
About 40% of nuclear reactors at nuclear power plants around the world in 2025 will have been ope...
January 10, 2025
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Crime & Courts8 Injured in Hammer Attack at University Campus in Tokyo; Woman in Her 20s Arrested
Eight people were injured on Friday in a hammer attack at Hosei University Tama Campus in Machida...
January 10, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (January 10)
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January 10, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Prime Minister Ishiba Embarks on Southeast Asia Visit Hoping to Bridge Asia with West; Prepares for 1st Meeting with Trump
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has started his first foreign visit of the year. His crucial diplom...
January 10, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialRevitalization of Japan’s Economy: Make Leap toward Growth-Oriented Economy / Benefit Households by Breaking Prolonged Stagnation
Will Japan be able to make a smooth transition to a growth-oriented economy led by high wages and...
January 10, 2025