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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeVolunteer Work Begins in Kanazawa; Over 10,000 People Register to Support Quake-Hit Areas
KANAZAWA — Volunteers recruited by the Ishikawa prefectural government began providing support at a...
January 18, 2024
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Crime & Courts2 Bodies Found Wrapped in Sheets under Floor of Tokyo Home; May Be Married Couple Missing Since Tuesday
Two bodies were found wrapped in sheets under the floor of a house in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, on Thursda...
January 18, 2024
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Defense & SecurityU.S. Envoy Hails Japan’s Rapid Defense Policy Advances
The Japan NewsU.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel speaks during a press conference at the Foreign ...
January 18, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan PM Says Considering Dissolving Kishida Faction of Liberal Democratic Party
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday evening that he is considering to dissolve Kishida factio...
January 18, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeMobile Communications Mostly Restored in Japan’s Quake-Hit Areas
NTT Docomo Inc. and Rakuten Mobile Inc. completed emergency works to restore mobile communications i...
January 18, 2024
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Crime & CourtsTop Court May Review Ruling against Benefits for Same-Sex Partner
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Supreme Court may review a high court judgment that the same-sex partner of...
January 18, 2024
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Defense & SecurityJapan, U.S., S. Korea Conduct Joint Naval Drill
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — Japan, South Korea and the United States conducted a trilateral naval drill on ...
January 18, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeU.S. Forces Transport Quake Aid Supplies
WAJIA, Ishikawa (Jiji Press) — U.S. Forces Japan transported relief supplies by helicopter Wednesday...
January 18, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentKishida Faction Alleged to Fail to Report ¥30 Million in Income; Prosecutors Intend to Build Case Against Former Treasurer
The Kishida faction of the Liberal Democratic Party failed to report about ¥30 million in party tick...
January 18, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentStricter Penalties Considered for Japanese Politicians in Cases of Funds Law Violations; LDP Considers Ban of Fundraising Parties
The Liberal Democratic Party is considering revising the Political Funds Control Law to strengthen ...
January 18, 2024
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EconomyNovember Core Machinery Orders Fall 4.9%
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s seasonally adjusted core machinery orders fell 4.9% in November from th...
January 18, 2024
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (1/19-1/25)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
January 18, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialLDP’s Reform Headquarters: Abe Faction Leaders Must Fulfill Accountability for Scandal
Whether it is subsidies to political parties, which are financed by taxpayers’ money, or ticket purc...
January 18, 2024
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Mass Evacuation of Children: Devise Ways to Secure Learning Opportunities
An attempt has begun to evacuate groups of junior high school students affected by the Noto Peninsul...
January 18, 2024
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ReutersPakistan Has Conducted Strikes Inside Iran – Intelligence Official
ISLAMABAD/DUBAI(Reuters) - Pakistan has conducted strikes inside Iran targeting Baluchi militants, a...
January 18, 2024