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Politics & GovernmentJapan Contributes $3 mil. to Climate Change Fund for Pacific Islands Forum; Foreign Minister Conveys
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya informed the secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) ...
March 12, 2025
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General NewsMemorial Event in Fukushima City Marks 14 Yrs Since 2011 Earthquake; Ishiba Says Govt to Continue to Take Lead in Helping to Restore Living Environment of Residents
A memorial event to remember the victims of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake was held Tuesday...
March 11, 2025
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Imperial FamilyImperial Couple to Attend Osaka Expo Ceremony in April
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will visit Osaka Prefecture for th...
March 11, 2025
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CompaniesNissan President Uchida to Step Down, Espinosa to be New Head; Move Comes as Uchida Takes Responsibility for Firm’s Performance (UPDATE 1)
Nissan Motor Co. has decided that President Makoto Uchida would step down at the board of directo...
March 11, 2025
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General NewsSanriku Railway Train Guide Discusses Importance of Disaster Preparedness; 25-year-old Shares Experience of Great East Japan Earthquake
MIYAKO, Iwate Pref. — A woman who experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake as a child is now w...
March 11, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Fails to Secure U.S. Tariff Exemption; Negotiations to Continue at Working Level
WASHINGTON — Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto said he has not received a commitment...
March 11, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Touches 6-Month Low, Tracking Wall Street’s Sharp Fall
TOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei fell to a six-month low on Tuesday, tracking Wall Stre...
March 11, 2025
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General NewsServices Held in Coastal Areas for Disaster Victims; Number of Yearly Events Declining As Relatives Age
SENDAI — Tuesday marked the 14th anniversary of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. People gath...
March 11, 2025
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Associated PressGreenland Votes Tuesday as Trump Wants to Take Control of the Strategic Island
NUUK, Greenland (AP) — The single polling station in Greenland ’s capital city is ready.
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General NewsPhotographs: Prayers for 2011 Quake Victims
Prayers and flowers were offered at cenotaphs Tuesday, the day the Great East Japan Earthquake st...
March 11, 2025
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Associated PressFormer Philippine President Duterte Arrested on an ICC Warrant over Drug Killings
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila's i...
March 11, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialLDP Convention: Party’s Sense of Responsibility for Taking Reins of Govt Cannot Be Felt
It is extremely regrettable that the spirit of the president of a responsible political party cou...
March 11, 2025
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MarketsMitsubishi UFJ Asset Management to Sell 2 Types of Yomiuri 333-Linked Products
Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. will start selling two types of financial products linked to ...
March 11, 2025
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General NewsSurvivor of March 11 Quake in Japan Reflects on Day of Disaster; A Police Officer Works to Pass on Lessons Learned
FUKUSHIMA — Kei Saito, a police officer with the Fukushima prefectural police, sees it as his mis...
March 11, 2025
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CompaniesJapan McDonald’s Hamburger Price to Be Hiked to ¥190; Around 40% of All Items to See Increase, Including Small Fries
McDonald’s Co. (Japan) announced on Monday it will raise the retail prices of around 40% of all i...
March 11, 2025