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CompaniesFlights between Chubu, Cheongju Airports Launched in Jan.; Service Connects Central S. Korea, Aichi Pref.
NAGOYA — Aero K Airlines Co., a South Korean low-cost carrier, launched a scheduled route between...
February 19, 2025
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General NewsTohoku Shinkansen Line Resumes Operation after 2nd Suspension on Wednesday Between Tokyo and Sendai Stations Due to Bogie Issue (Update 1)
A warning light turned on in the Tohoku Shinkansen Yamabiko No. 57 (Tokyo to Morioka), which indi...
February 19, 2025
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SumoSumo Scene / The Subtle Beauty of the 3-Way Championship Playoff
When the dust cleared on the final day of the New Year tournament in January, Mongolian-born ozek...
February 19, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentLDP, Komeito, JIP Close to Agreement on Budget Proposal Revision; Parties Look to Have Found Mutually Acceptable Plan for Education Funding
The minority ruling bloc of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito are close to reaching an agr...
February 19, 2025
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ReutersBOJ Policymaker Calls for More Rate Hikes, Warns of Inflation Risk (UPDATE2)
TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan must raise interest rates more as keeping them at cur...
February 19, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialTemporary Protective Custody for Abused Children: Establish System for Prompt Judicial Reviews
Tragedies must not be repeated in which children abused by their parents lose their lives without...
February 19, 2025
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Washington PostHigh-ranking D.C. federal prosecutor resigns over order to freeze EPA funds
The head of the criminal division in the U.S. attorney’s office in D.C. resigned Tuesday morning ...
February 19, 2025
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Washington PostU.S. Reverses Plan to Shut down Free Covid Test Program
The Trump administration reversed a plan to shut down the government website that ships free coro...
February 19, 2025
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Defense & SecurityJapan, Philippines Plan Defense Equipment Export Framework; Defense Ministers to Meet in Manila on Saturday
With a view to exporting defense equipment from Japan to the Philippines, the two governments wil...
February 19, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Energy Plan: Work toward Decarbonization, Stable Electricity Supply
As the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is making major changes in energy and enviro...
February 19, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock: Autos Drag Japanese Shares Lower after Trump Tariff Threat, Banks’ Gains Cap Losses
TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Japanese shares slipped on Wednesday, dragged by a decline in vehicle m...
February 19, 2025
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake30 Temporary Housing Units Completed for Noto Flood Victims; 11 Households Scheduled to Move In
WAJIMA, Ishikawa — Several emergency temporary housing structures have now been completed on the ...
February 19, 2025
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BaseballShohei Ohtani Throws a 2nd Bullpen Session as He Makes His Way Back to the Mound for the Dodgers
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani threw his second bullpen session of spring training on Tuesd...
February 19, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Not Considering Using ‘Gulf of America’ Name for Gulf of Mexico
Although U.S. President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mex...
February 19, 2025
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Travel SpotsJapan Tourism / Kusatsu Onsen Hot Spring Inn a Cozy Place to Soak; Guests Eat Out on their Own, in Line with Recent Trend
KUSATSU, Gunma — Accommodations without meals have been increasing in the Kusatsu Onsen hot sprin...
February 19, 2025