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Washington PostThe Haitians of Springfield, a Trump Campaign Target, Brace for His Presidency
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - This was the worst-case scenario for Yvena Jean François, but she willed hers...
November 8, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentPreparations for Japan Special Diet Session Underway with Attachment of Nameplates to Desks
Preparations for a special Diet session to be convened Monday are underway in the House of Repres...
November 8, 2024
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General NewsYomiuri Shimbun Wins Prize for Reports on Abandoned Organ Transplants; MEJA Praises Reporters for Impact
A series of articles by a Yomiuri Shimbun team on the problems faced by hospitals that led to org...
November 8, 2024
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BaseballYokohama DeNA BayStars Skipper Miura Named Shoriki Award Winner; Ohtani Picked for Special Award
Yokohama DeNA BayStars manager Daisuke Miura was named winner of this year’s Matsutaro Shoriki Aw...
November 8, 2024
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SumoTerunofuji Pulls Out of Kyushu Tourney
Yokozuna Terunofuji will sit out a second straight tournament after withdrawing Friday from the K...
November 8, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentShigeru Ishiba, Japan Prime Minister, Making Arrangements to Meet President-elect Trump This Month
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to visit the United States and meet U.S. President-elect Dona...
November 8, 2024
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Washington PostHow Trump’s Victory Could Boost Elon Musk’s Vision for Robot Cars
The political alliance between Elon Musk and president-elect Donald Trump could deliver a signifi...
November 8, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Posts Biggest Weekly Gains since September (Update 1)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Friday, locking in its largest weekly gain...
November 8, 2024
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General NewsAhead of Zodiac Snake Year, Snake Kite Production at Peak in Nagoya
NAGOYA — Production of traditional Japanese kites featuring snakes is reaching its peak in Takomo...
November 8, 2024
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Manga & AnimeStreaming Services Boost Anime Popularity Overseas; Former ‘Geeky’ Interest More Beloved Among Gen Z than 3 Major U.S. Sports
The value of media exported by Japan, such as films, anime and manga, rivals that of steel and se...
November 8, 2024
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US Presidential ElectionU.S. Election: Meeting in Shadow of Trump Win, Europeans Vow Stronger Defence
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - European leaders gathered on Thursday in the shadow of Donald Trump's electi...
November 8, 2024
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ReutersBiden Plans Final Mideast Peace Push but Will Leaders Ignore Him?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration will make a final push for elusive deals to end t...
November 8, 2024
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CompaniesNippon Steel Seeks to Close US Steel Deal before Trump Returns to White House
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nippon Steel 5401.T hopes to close its $15 billion deal to buy US Steel...
November 8, 2024
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Film & TVTakatoleague: Local Superheroes Save the Day at Ikebukuro Festival
I served as the emcee at “Takatoleague,” an event featuring many regional superheroes, on the sec...
November 8, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese Business Groups Call for Stronger Japan-U.S. Relations; Leaders Express Concern about Trump’s Protectionist Policy
Japanese business groups called for stronger Japan-U.S. ties following the victory of former Pres...
November 8, 2024