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Washington PostLong Lines and Canceled Rentals: Firings Bring Chaos to National Parks
The wait to enter Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park this past weekend was twice as long as usu...
February 20, 2025
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Washington PostTrump Administration Orders Pentagon to Plan for Sweeping Budget Cuts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered senior leaders at the Pentagon and throughout the U.S....
February 20, 2025
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Crime & CourtsAmount of Smuggled Gold Seized by Customs Quadrupled in 2024; Increase Attributed to Rising Gold Prices, Post-Pandemic Increase in Cross-Border Travel
The amount of smuggled gold seized by customs nationwide in 2024 was 1,218 kilograms, which is fo...
February 20, 2025
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General NewsAvalanche Breaks Out at Ski Resort in Hokkaido; 1 Reportedly Conscious Person Sent to Hospital
Police received a call reporting an avalanche outside a skiing course at Kiroro Snow World ski re...
February 20, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialSocial Security Reforms: Deepen Debate on Issues, Including Tax System
The proposals for social security system reforms that the government aims to achieve in the curre...
February 20, 2025
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Travel SpotsPlum Blossoms and Paper Umbrellas Shine in Unique Illumination Event in Shizuoka Pref. City; Nearly 100 Paper Lanterns Light Path to Buddhist Temple
FUJI, Shizuoka — People enjoyed looking at plum blossoms and colorful paper umbrellas which were ...
February 20, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentRuling, Opposition Parties Submit Bill to Amend Public Offices Election Law; Decency of Election Posters a Focus of Change
The ruling and opposition parties jointly submitted a bill to amend the Public Offices Election L...
February 20, 2025
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General NewsNo Library Or Bookstore in 256 Japan Municipalities; Experts Cite Rise of Online Sales, Smartphone Use
A total of 256 municipalities have neither a public library nor a bookstore, the Yomiuri Shimbun ...
February 20, 2025
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TechnologyToray Develops Technology for Recycling Nylon in Airbags, Aiming for Large-scale Use in FY30
Toray Industries, Inc. said Wednesday that it had developed a technology to recycle nylon 66, a t...
February 20, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Suzuki Aims to Boost Sales by a Third by 2030, Invest Heavily in India
TOKYO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Japanese small car maker Suzuki Motor said it will target 4.2 million v...
February 20, 2025
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ReutersBOJ’s Ueda Says Discussed Economy, Markets with PM Ishiba
TOKYO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday he met Prime Ministe...
February 20, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ends at over 2-Week Low on Stronger Yen, US Tariff Worries(UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average fell over 1% to end at a more-than two-wee...
February 20, 2025
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General NewsJunior High Schools in Iwate Pref. City to Stop Swimming Class; Central Govt Opposed to the Decision
A city in Iwate Prefecture has decided to end practical swimming classes at all six of its junior...
February 20, 2025
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BaseballShota Imanaga Honored to Be Part of Historic Pitching Matchup When Cubs Face the Dodgers in Japan
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga said Wednesday he was "very honored" to...
February 20, 2025
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General NewsBuddhist Prayer Beads Manufacturer Now Making Genderless Beads; New Product Was Inspired by Schools Introducing Unisex Uniforms
KYOTO—Kanbe Juzu Ten, a long-established manufacturer and wholesaler of Buddhist prayer beads in ...
February 20, 2025