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General News‘Human Bones’ Found in Car; Vehicle Struck by Landslide in Nara Prefecture
Burnt objects resembling human bones were found near the driver’s seat of a car buried in soil and s...
December 28, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentAnother Lawmaker’s Offices Raided over Funds Scandal
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The public prosecutors searched locations related to House of Councillors membe...
December 28, 2023
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Asia-PacificS. Korean Top Court Rules against 2 Japan Firms over Wartime Labor
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — South Korea’s Supreme Court on Thursday ruled against two Japanese companies by...
December 28, 2023
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Manga & AnimeNewly Identified Cartoon Shows Different Side of Osamu Tezuka; Book Features Manga Legend’s Work for Mature Audience
A one-panel cartoon that appeared in a magazine about 60 years ago has recently been identified as t...
December 28, 2023
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Yomiuri EditorialOrder to Pay Compensation for ‘False Accusation’. Police, Prosecutors Must Identify Cause of Illegal Investigation
As a result of a coercive and high-handed investigation, three men were unreasonably arrested, indic...
December 28, 2023
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Snaps 4-day Winning Run amid Yen’s Strength
TOKYO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average snapped a four-session winning run on Thursda...
December 28, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Administrative Action against Nonlife Insurers: 4 Major Firms Showed Serious Disrespect for Laws, Regulations
Four major nonlife insurance companies have received administrative punishments simultaneously. The ...
December 28, 2023
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Washington PostGone Fishing, They Found A ‘Miracle’: A Man Survived 6 Days Trapped in A Truck
Mario Garcia and his son-in-law Nivardo Delatorre thought the best way to kill some time until their...
December 28, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentConcerns Deepen Within Japan’s Ruling Party Following Search of Lawmaker’s Office Over Political Funds Scandal
Members of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are increasingly worried following an official search ...
December 28, 2023
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Crime & CourtsDriver to Be Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Murder; Suspect Confessed to Ibaraki Prefecture Crash, Police Say
MITO — A new arrest warrant will be issued Thursday on suspicion of attempted murder for a man who a...
December 28, 2023
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BaseballDodgers’ Big-Money Acquisition Yoshinobu Yamamoto: Time to Stop Idolizing Others
Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, center, poses with Los Angeles Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kaste...
December 28, 2023
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Crime & CourtsHama Sushi Sues Kappa Sushi for Illegal Outflow of Corporate Data; Seeks ¥500 million in Damages
The operator of major conveyor-belt sushi chain Hama Sushi on Wednesday said it has filed a lawsuit ...
December 28, 2023
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EconomyJapan Govt Rejects Nagasaki Casino Resort Plan over Funding Concerns
The central government announced Wednesday that it decided not to approve Nagasaki Prefecture’s plan...
December 28, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentKishida Emphasizes Willingness to Improve Japan-South Korea Relations
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized his willingness to promote efforts to improve Japan-South Ko...
December 28, 2023
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Crime & CourtsMother, Young Daughter Killed by Reversing Car in Tokyo; 50-Year-Old Driver Arrested
A mother and her 6-year-old daughter were killed while walking on a sidewalk after being hit by a ca...
December 28, 2023