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Imperial FamilyJapan Emperor, Empress Visit Princess Yuriko’s Grave
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited the Toshimagaoka cemetery...
November 28, 2024
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General NewsM4.8 Quake Hits Japan’s Ishikawa Pref.; Epicenter Is Off the Prefecture; No Tsunami Expected
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit Ishikawa Prefecture at 5:31 p.m. on Thursday, according to the Jap...
November 28, 2024
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ScienceFossil from Germany Unlocks History of Ancient Flying Reptiles
Aloft over the landscape of Bavaria some 147 million years ago was a pterosaur — an ancient flyin...
November 28, 2024
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EnvironmentVienna Turns Up Christmas Glitter
VIENNA (AFP-Jiji) — Vienna will splash the cash on lighting up its famed Christmas markets to bri...
November 28, 2024
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Asia-PacificYoung N. Koreans Take Solace In TV Dramas From South;Defector Says Watching Shows Is Harshly Punished
Kang Gyuri knew watching South Korean TV dramas could be harshly punished, but the programs susta...
November 28, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Diet Convenes Extraordinary Session After Election; Ruling Coalition Will Seek to Pass Supplementary Budget Bill
The first Diet debate to be held after the House of Representatives election in October kicked of...
November 28, 2024
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (11/29-12/5)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
November 28, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeMusic Unit Complex Donates ¥1 Bil. to Ishikawa Pref.; Quake Relief Efforts for Children, Rebuilding Primary Industry
KANAZAWA — Complex, a music unit composed of guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei and singer Koji Kikkawa, do...
November 28, 2024
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Associated PressBaseball Star Shohei Ohtani Seeks $325,000 Worth of Baseball Cards from His Ex-Interpreter
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani wants his former interpreter to hand over hundreds of thousands of do...
November 28, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, U.S., Philippines to Hold 1st Trilateral Maritime Talks in Dec.; Plans Affirmed During Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
ROME — Japan, the United States and the Philippines are scheduled to hold the first trilateral ma...
November 28, 2024
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Defense & SecurityJapan Aims to Join Australian Frigate Development Project; Competing with Germany Over Multibillion Dollar Endeavor
The Japanese government has officially decided that it will seek to participate in the joint deve...
November 28, 2024
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EconomyJapan’s Kansai Economic Delegation Meets China Vice Premier, Confirm Cooperation; China Called to Expand Domestic Demand
BEIJING — A delegation from seven economic groups in the Kansai region, including the Kansai Econ...
November 28, 2024
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BaseballYomiuri Giants, Hanshin Tigers to Face Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers; MLB Opener Games Cubs-Dodgers to be held on March 18, 19
The Yomiuri Giants and Hanshin Tigers will each play exhibition games against the Los Angeles Dod...
November 28, 2024
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Japan In FocusNearly 200 Bicycle Enthusiasts Attend Miami-Alps Event; Participants Enjoy Scenery, Local Food, Entertainment
MINAMI-ALPS, Yamanashi — Nearly 200 cycling enthusiasts rode their bikes through Ashiyasu and Hir...
November 28, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialAmazon Online Shopping: Demanding Unreasonable Price Cuts Is Unacceptable
It is unacceptable if a global information technology giant demanded unfair price reductions from...
November 28, 2024