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CompaniesToyota Industries President Apologizes for Fraudulent Performance Tests
The president of Toyota Industries Corp. has apologized for fraudulent performance tests conducted o...
January 29, 2024
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CompaniesHonda, General Motors Starts Joint Commercial Production of Hydrogen Fuel Cells
DETROIT — Honda Motor Co. announced that they began joint mass production of hydrogen fuel cells wit...
January 29, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeSDF’s Medical Reservists Fight to Save Lives after Noto Quake
Doctors registered as reserve members of the Self-Defense Forces have helped provide relief in areas...
January 29, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeRestart of Shika Nuclear Power Plant ‘Likely to Take Years’; Seismic Activity During Noto Quake Possibly Greater Than Expected
The screening process to restart a reactor at Hokuriku Electric Power Co.’s Shika nuclear power plan...
January 29, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentChinese Commerce Minister Rebukes Criticism About Anti-Espionage Law Arrest; Japan-China Economic Association Dialogue
BEIJING — Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in a meeting on Thursday with a delegation of the Ja...
January 29, 2024
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ReutersChina Foreign Ministry Will ‘Seriously’ Study Resuming Visa-Free Policy for Japan
BEIJING, Jan 29 (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry said on Monday that it would "seriously" study ...
January 29, 2024
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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeQuake-Hit Noto Region Train Services Replaced by Buses
Bus services began Monday as a substitute means of transportation due to the continued operation su...
January 29, 2024
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SoccerAustralia Beats Indonesia 4-0 to Advance to Asian Cup Quarterfinals
AL-RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Australia advanced to the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup with a 4-0 win agai...
January 29, 2024
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General NewsFalse Social Media Posts Cause Confusion in Quake-Hit Areas; X Users Seek to Earn Advertising Revenue By Boosting Views
False and misleading information was widely disseminated on X and other social media platforms immed...
January 29, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentKishida Backs Guilt-By-Association System
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday showed readiness to introduce a guilt-by...
January 29, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentNational Government, Nago City Government Dialogue on Relocating U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma
The government has begun coordinating to establish a framework of direct dialogue with the city gove...
January 29, 2024
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CompaniesHello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary Celebrated with Collaboration Merchandise Featuring Converse Tokyo, CA4LA, Castelbajac and More
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Sanrio Co.’s beloved character Hello Kitty. Globally popular...
January 29, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentTransport Ministry Plans to Search Toyota Industries Corp.’s Factory in Aichi Pref. on Tuesday
The Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry plans to search Toyota Industries Corp.’s f...
January 29, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentMinistry to Support Active Recruitment of Foreign Nationals as Local Vitalization Cooperators from Fiscal 2024; Aiming to Increase Foreign Visitors to Underpopulated Areas
The Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry plans to start actively supporting the recruitment ...
January 29, 2024
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CompaniesToyota Suspends Shipments of Diesel Engine Land Cruiser, Hiace, Hilux Over Data Fraud (Update1)
Toyota Industries Corp. announced Monday that fraudulent performance tests for engine emissions were...
January 29, 2024