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Travel SpotsRapeseed Flowers in Peak Bloom at Kanagawa Pref. Park that Offers View of Mt. Fuji
Rapeseed flowers are in full bloom in Azumayama Park in the town of Ninomiya in Kanagawa Prefectu...
February 14, 2025
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EconomyStockpiled Rice to Be Released, Govt Says; 1st Time to Release Rice Reserves for Market Stabilization
The government has decided to release about 210,000 tons of stockpiled rice reserved for emergenc...
February 14, 2025
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Crime & CourtsS. Korean Man Admits to Smuggling ¥500 Million in Gold by Drop-off at Sea
A 41-year-old South Korean man admitted in a trial Thursday to charges that he was involved in sm...
February 14, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialTelephone Talks between U.S., Russian Leaders: Can Ukraine’s Sovereignty Be Defended?
Ahead of the three-year mark since the start of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, U.S. Preside...
February 14, 2025
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General NewsPeach Aviation Captain Drank 1 Liter of Beer Before Flight; Transport Ministry Warns Airline
A captain of an international flight with low-cost carrier Peach Aviation drank one liter of beer...
February 14, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Honda-Nissan talks fall apart: Firms lack resolve to tackle a period of great transformation
It is shocking that talks on a major reorganization in the automotive industry, which was hoped t...
February 14, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (February 14)
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February 14, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentBrazilian Pres. Lula to Make State Visit to Japan in March
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government decided Friday to invite Brazilian President Luiz In...
February 14, 2025
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General NewsSaitama Pref. to Set Aside ¥1 Bil. to Search for Truck Driver in Yashio Sinkhole; Driver’s Condition Remains Unknown
The Saitama prefectural government plans to set aside about ¥1 billion to cover the costs of a se...
February 14, 2025
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General NewsSigns of Damage, Corrosion Seen in Saitama Pref. Following Pipe, Manhole Inspection; Sinkholes Confirmed in 6 Locations in Tokyo, 3 Other Prefs
Signs of damage and corrosion were seen in three locations in Saitama Prefecture in an emergency ...
February 14, 2025
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Crime & CourtsJapanese Man Detained in Thailand for Suspected Frauds in Myanmar
BANGKOK (Jiji Press) — Thai police said Thursday they have detained a 29-year-old Japanese man fo...
February 14, 2025
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General NewsOutline of Kansai Expo Opening Ceremony Announced;Pop Duo, Conductor, Kabuki Actor to Play Roles
The Japan Association for he 2025 World Exposition announced Thursday the outline of the opening ...
February 14, 2025
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Imperial FamilyEmperor, Empress Make Remote Visit to Adult Day Care Facility on Tsushima Island, Nagasaki Pref.; ‘You All Look Very Happy’
The Emperor and Empress enjoyed a virtual visit from the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to an adult day...
February 14, 2025
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Crime & CourtsKabukicho Support Group Leader Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Misconduct with ‘Toyoko Kid’
A representative of a support group for young people who frequent the Toyoko area of the Kabukich...
February 14, 2025
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ScienceWhere Did Dinosaurs 1st Evolve? Scientists Have a New Proposal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Dinosaurs long dominated Earth’s land ecosystems with a multitude of forms...
February 14, 2025