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ObituariesJapanese Automaker Suzuki Motor Corp.’s Senior Advisor Osamu Suzuki Dies at 94
Osamu Suzuki, senior advisor at Suzuki Motor Corp. who fostered the Japanese company to become a ...
December 27, 2024
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Asia-PacificChinese Man Detained for June Knife Attack against Japanese Indicted in China; Motive, other Details Remain Unexplained
A Chinese man detained for the murder in June of a Chinese woman and attempted murder of a Japane...
December 27, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialRapid Spread of Influenza: Reassess Loosened Measures against Infectious Diseases
With the full-fledged arrival of the winter season, the number of influenza cases is increasing. ...
December 27, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Relocation of U.S. forces to Guam: Steadily reduce burden on Okinawa in hosting bases
Seventy percent of the facilities exclusively used by the U.S. military in Japan are concentrated...
December 27, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s LDP Donates ¥800 Million to Charity After Political Funds Scandal; Money to be Donated to Charity Helping People in Need
The Liberal Democratic Party has donated ¥800 million to a charity working on social issues, the ...
December 27, 2024
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General NewsCyberattacks Target Critical Infrastructure in Japan; Risk Management Procedures by Companies Questioned
A pair of cyberattacks on Thursday targeted critical infrastructure in Japan.
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General NewsIran, South Africa, Botswana and El Salvador to Withdraw from 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo in Japan; Cape Verde Decides to Participate
Iran, South Africa, Botswana and El Salvador will withdraw from the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, accor...
December 27, 2024
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General NewsJapan’s MUFG Bank Also Hit by Similar Cyberattack as JAL; Metropolitan Police Department Working to Determine Source of Attacks
MUFG Bank, Ltd. announced it was hit by a cyberattack, which resulted from large amounts of data ...
December 27, 2024
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General NewsJapan Town Installs Unique Kadomatsu New Year Ornaments; Ornaments Made Without Using Pine Wood to Follow Hakone Tradition
HAKONE, Kanagawa — A pair of kadomatsu New Year’s ornaments that do not use pine wood were instal...
December 27, 2024
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ReutersBOJ Debated Rate-hike Timing, Some Called for Near-term Move, Dec Summary Shows
TOKYO (Reuters) - Some Bank of Japan policymakers saw conditions falling into place for an immine...
December 27, 2024
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (December 27)
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December 27, 2024
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Washington PostAs Ukraine Marks Christmas, Exhausted Soldiers Wonder If Trump Can End the War
DNIPROPETROVSK REGION, Ukraine - Christmas on Ukraine’s front line started, fittingly, in an old ...
December 27, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Govt Adopts Record 115.5-T.-Yen Draft Budget for FY ‘25 (UPDATE 1)
Tokyo, Dec. 27 (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government Friday adopted a fiscal 2025 state budget p...
December 27, 2024
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Washington PostHer Changing Body, and Politics, Sent a Transgender Preteen on a Quest
ROME - She sat at the gate at the airport, self-consciously probing her upper lip. She had recent...
December 27, 2024
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Manga & AnimeKonomi Suzuki: The Fiery Hot Star of the Anison World
Anison (anime song) singer Konomi Suzuki is popular for her sweet appearance and powerful voice. ...
December 27, 2024