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Social SeriesSocial Media and Elections: Outdated System / Candidates Identified only by Internet Aliases Running in Japanese Elections, Puzzling Voters
On March 16, following the announcement of a city assembly election in Koganei, Tokyo, a candidat...
May 4, 2025
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General NewsAsahi Reporter Remembered 38 Years after Gun Attack
NISHINOMIYA, Hyogo (Jiji Press) — Saturday marked the 38th anniversary of a gun attack on the Asa...
May 4, 2025
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Defense & SecurityChina Chopper Violates Japanese Airspace near Senkakus
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A Chinese helicopter flew in Japanese airspace around the Senkaku Islands fo...
May 4, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentIshiba Vows to Seek Review of All U.S. Tariff Measures
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed on Saturday to urge the adminis...
May 4, 2025
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Associated PressAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Wins a Second 3-year Term
MELBOURNE (AP) — Anthony Albanese claimed victory as the first Australian prime minister to clinc...
May 4, 2025
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Imperial FamilyYomiuri Poll: 71% Express Concern Over Imperial Succession; Issue of Imperial Adoption Sees Divided Response
On the future of imperial succession, 71% expressed concern in a recent nationwide opinion poll...
May 4, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentDesire for Active Constitutional Discussion Spans Political Spectrum; Yomiuri Poll Shows Lively Debate Favored by Supporters, Opponents of Amending Constitution
In a recent opinion poll on the Constitution conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun, many respondents e...
May 4, 2025
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Japan In FocusMie: Owase Fishmonger Makes Splash with Rare Deep-Sea Offerings; Items Sell Out Within an Hour
OWASE, Mie — Assortments including deep-sea fish are flying off the shelves at a long-established...
May 3, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, U.S. Set For Tug-of-War In Tariff Negotiations;Both Sides Under Pressure, But Claim To Be In No Hurry
WASHINGTON — After a second round of tariff negotiations on Thursday, Japan and the United States...
May 3, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Ishiba, Canada’s Carney Talk U.S. Tariffs in Phone Talks; Ishiba Says Japan Willing to Work with Canada
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held phone talks with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on Frida...
May 3, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialConstitution Day: Squarely Face Changing Times, Issues as Starting Point for Review / Urgent Need to Respond to Digitalization, AI
The international situation is drastically changing and the security environment around Japan als...
May 3, 2025
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Travel SpotsKochi: 1st Design of Anpanman Train Makes Colorful Comeback; Train Runs Until Jan. 2026
KOCHI — In Kochi Prefecture, where the creator of the popular picture book and anime series “Anpa...
May 3, 2025
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ReutersSouth Korea’s Conservative Party Picks Kim Moon-soo as Presidential Candidate
SEOUL, May 3 (Reuters) - South Korea's conservative People Power Party picked former labour minis...
May 3, 2025
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Associated PressGroups Fear Israeli Proposal for Controlling Aid in Gaza will Forcibly Displace People
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel has blocked aid from entering Gaza for two months and says it won’...
May 3, 2025
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Japan In Focus‘Japan Day’ Event Held at Misawa Air Base in Aomori Pref.; Participants Enjoy Calligraphy, Other Traditional Activities
MISAWA, Aomori — An annual presentation of Japanese traditions and culture was recently held at t...
May 3, 2025
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