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Politics & GovernmentMore than 30 Japanese Lawmakers to Attend Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te’s Inauguration Ceremony
More than 30 members of the suprapartisan Japan-Taiwan Diet members’ consultative council will at...
May 10, 2024
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (May 10)
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May 10, 2024
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Performing ArtsPop Idol Koichi Domoto’s Musical ‘Shock’ Rewrites Japan Record
Tokyo, May 10 (Jiji Press) — The musical series “Shock” starring pop idol Koichi Domoto, 45, has ...
May 10, 2024
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CompaniesSega Sammy to Sell Phoenix Resort to Fortress
Tokyo, May 10 (Jiji Press) — Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. said Friday that it will sell subsidiary Ph...
May 10, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Edges Higher on Earnings, Wall Street Gains (Update 1)
TOKYO, May 10 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rebounded on Friday, buoyed by positive ea...
May 10, 2024
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CompaniesTokaido Shinkansen, Kappa Ebisen Snack Food Jointly Celebrate 60th Anniversary with Special Train
A special Shinkansen bullet train sped between Tokyo and Nagoya on Wednesday to celebrate the 60t...
May 10, 2024
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EconomyJapan’s Current Account Surplus Hits Record ¥25 Tril in Fiscal 2023
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s current account surplus in fiscal 2023 soared 2.8-fold from the prev...
May 10, 2024
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ArtHigh School Student Artist Apipo’s Drawings Fascinate Fans; Helps with Struggles, Daily Difficulties
Apipo, 16, is a second-year high school student living in Yoshikawa, Saitama Prefecture. Because ...
May 10, 2024
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ElectionsRecord 6 Candidates Run in Shizuoka Governor Election
SHIZUOKA (Jiji Press) — Six people filed their candidacies for the May 26 gubernatorial election ...
May 10, 2024
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General NewsSaga Prefecture Town to Accept Survey for Nuclear Waste Disposal Site
GENKAI, Saga — The town of Genkai in Saga Prefecture approved a petition to accept a so-called li...
May 10, 2024
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Film & TVGlamorous Event Celebrates 40th Anniversary of ‘Bioman’ and All Its Charms in Osaka
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the broadcast of “Chodenshi Bioman,” a Super Sentai serie...
May 10, 2024
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Associated PressJustin Bieber and Hailey Bieber Are Expecting a Baby, Renew Their Vows
NEW YORK (AP) — Cue up his 2010 megahit "Baby." Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber (nee Baldwin) are...
May 10, 2024
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Associated PressRussia Celebrates Victory in World War II as Putin Accuses the West of Fueling Global Conflicts
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Thursday wrapped itself in patriotic pageantry for Victory Day, as Presid...
May 10, 2024
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Associated PressBoeing Plane Carrying 85 People Catches Fire and Skids Off the Runway in Senegal, Injuring 10
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A Boeing 737 carrying 85 people caught fire and skidded off a runway at Sen...
May 10, 2024
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Associated PressChad’s Military Ruler Declared Winner of Presidential Election, while Opposition Disputes the Result
N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chad’s military leader, Mahamat Deby Itno, was declared the winner of this...
May 10, 2024