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MusicMusician Yoshiki’s Hollywood Theater Handprints Unveiled
Los Angeles (Jiji Press)—Cemented handprints and footprints of Japanese musician Yoshiki were unveil...
January 10, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentLDP Vice President Aso and U.S. NSC Coordinator Agree to Boost Japan-U.S. Alliance
WASHINGTON — LDP Vice President Taro Aso, who is visiting the United States, met with Kurt Campbell,...
January 10, 2024
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ScienceLargest Male Specimen of World’s Most Venomous Spider Will Be ‘milked’ for Venom
SYDNEY (AP) — With fangs that could pierce a human fingernail, the largest male specimen of the worl...
January 10, 2024
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Japan In FocusRailroad Assets in Gunma Pref. Aim for World Heritage Status; Megane-Bashi Bridge Included in Proposal
ANNAKA, Gunma — The Annaka city government in Gunma Prefecture, a home to the remains of historical ...
January 10, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeAuthorities Labor to Confirm Status of Unaccounted-For after Japan Noto Peninsula Earthquake; List Remains Long as Manpower Shortages Slow Efforts
KANAZAWA — In a bid to swiftly identify survivors of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Ishikawa prefect...
January 10, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeConcerns Grow Over Spread of COVID-19 at Ishikawa Pref. Evacuation Center
NOTO, Ishikawa — There is a growing sense of caution regarding infectious diseases such as COVID-19 ...
January 10, 2024
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General News5,000 Dash For Luck at Shrine in Hyogo; 19-Year-Old Winner Hopes to Bring Cheer to Earthquake Victims
Runners compete in the annual fuku otoko (men of fortune) race at Nishinomiya Shrine in Nishinomiya,...
January 10, 2024
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ReutersNikkei Ends at 34-year High on Tech Gains, Weaker Yen
TOKYO, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended at its highest in 34 years as technolog...
January 10, 2024
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Crime & CourtsEx-Ministers Questioned Again by Prosecutors over Hidden Funds in Japan
Several senior members of the Liberal Democratic Party’s Abe faction — known as Seiwa Seisaku Kenkyu...
January 10, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeBaby Born Shortly after Noto Peninsula Earthquake
Amid aftershocks immediately following the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a baby was born at Keiju Medic...
January 10, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeArashi Donates ¥67.5 Mil. for Quake Relief
J-pop idol act Arashi announced it has donated ¥67.5 million to those affected by the Noto Peninsula...
January 10, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialElectoral System Reform: Is Reducing Vote-Value Disparities Sole Top-Priority Issue?
Continuing to obsess over correcting vote-value disparities will make it difficult for local voices ...
January 10, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Transporting Evacuees out of Disaster-Stricken Areas A Realistic Option
Evacuees remain in a severe situation, with goods in short supply and running water still cut off in...
January 10, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentExpert Group Sets Japan Population Target of 80 Million in 2100; Current Projections Point to 63 Million if No Action Taken
A panel of private-sector experts urged the government to aim for a “nation of 80 million people for...
January 10, 2024
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General News¥6 Billion Fund for Creative Support: Japan’s Initiative to Empower Emerging Creators
The government plans to launch a support initiative lasting approximately three years to foster youn...
January 10, 2024