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Asia-PacificJapan-ASEAN Summit Highlights Different Stances on China
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made clear his intention to strengthen security-related cooperation wit...
December 18, 2023
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Asia-PacificJapan, Cambodia Plan to Discuss Interoperable QR Code Cashless Payment Services
Japan and Cambodia plan to discuss the mutual use of their standardized QR code payment services. A...
December 18, 2023
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Yomiuri EditorialChild Consultation Centers and Police / Prevent Tragedies by Sharing Information on Child Abuse
There is no end to cases in which child consultation centers and police failed to save children’s li...
December 18, 2023
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Putin Press Conference / Russia Must Not Prevail in Its Aggression Against Ukraine
In a clear violation of international law, Russia, through its ongoing aggression, intends to finall...
December 18, 2023
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Asia-PacificSummit of Asian Countries Pursues Net-zero Emissions, with Different Paths for Each State
The first summit of the Asia Zero Emission Community, which promotes decarbonization in Asia, was he...
December 18, 2023
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Washington PostWith VHS and Video Stores, ‘Tapeheads’ Are Fueling an Analog Revival
LOS ANGELES - Video Home System. Even the name sounds anachronistic. It's been nearly 20 years since...
December 18, 2023
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Books & LiteratureTetsuko Kuroyanagi’s Childhood Memoir Sets Guinness World Record for Most Published Autobiography
Actor Tetsuko Kuroyanagi’s memoir “Madogiwa no Totto-chan” (Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Windo...
December 18, 2023
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Defense & SecurityNorth Korea Fires ICBM-Class Missile Into Sea of Japan; Missiles Launched on 2 Consecutive Days
North Korea launched a ballistic missile from the suburbs of Pyongyang in a northeasterly direction ...
December 18, 2023
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Washington PostGaza, Smashed by Israeli Strikes, Sees New Threat: Disease
JERUSALEM - Israeli strikes killed one of Tahani Abu Taima's sons and one of her brothers, she says....
December 18, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentKishida Cabinet’s Approval Rating Remains Low at 25％, Low Expectations for Kishida, New Cabinet Members
The approval rating of the Cabinet of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stood at 25% in a Yomiuri Shimbun...
December 18, 2023
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Ends Lower as Investors Await BOJ Cue on Policy
TOKYO, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended lower on Monday as cautious investors a...
December 18, 2023
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General NewsShrine Maidens Welcome New Year with Colorful Mayudama Cocoon Balls in Atami, Japan
Miko shrine maidens decorate cut tree branches with colored mayudama cocoon balls at Kinomiya Shrine...
December 18, 2023
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General NewsJapan to Largely Lift Ban on Ride-Sharing Services in April
The government has decided to largely lift its ban on ride-sharing services from April. By the end ...
December 18, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Lawmakers Questioned Over Hidden Funds Scandal; Full Investigation Planned Into Communications With Faction
Liberal Democratic Party members suspected of receiving large kickbacks from their faction have been...
December 18, 2023
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General News2 Injured in Helicopter Accident during Hover Practice
KYOTO — Two people were injured after a helicopter fell at a heliport on Monday during hover practic...
December 18, 2023