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Politics & GovernmentJapan Eyes Benefits to Encourage Workers’ Reskilling
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The labor ministry said Monday it plans to give workers benefits of up to 80% o...
December 12, 2023
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EconomyNew ¥10,000, ¥5,000 and ¥1,000 Bills to be Issued July 3 Next Year
The Bank of Japan announced Tuesday that it will begin issuing three new banknotes on July 3 next ye...
December 12, 2023
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Washington PostSupreme Court Will Consider Fast-Tracking Trump Appeal in D.C. Trial
The Supreme Court said Monday it will consider special counsel Jack Smith's request to fast-track co...
December 12, 2023
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Washington PostAir Force Disciplines 15 People in Discord Leaks Investigation
The Air Force disciplined 15 members of the Air National Guard after an internal investigation found...
December 12, 2023
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Washington PostTexas Supreme Court Rules against Woman at Center of Abortion Battle
Kate Cox, a Dallas-area woman who petitioned a judge to get an abortion in Texas, has left the state...
December 12, 2023
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Crime & Courts3 Former GSDF Officers Sentenced to Prison and Suspended Sentence for Indecent Assault Against Former Colleague
The Fukushima District Court on Tuesday sentenced three male former Ground Self-Defense Force office...
December 12, 2023
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Washington PostLawmakers Vote in Favor of Plan to Bring Capitals, Wizards to Virginia
A group of Virginia state lawmakers voted Monday in favor of a deal to bring the Washington Capitals...
December 12, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentScandal Reveals Strain of Japanese Ruling Party’s Single-Dominant-Faction Landscape
Since 2000, four prime ministers have emerged from the Liberal Democratic Party’s Abe faction (Seiw...
December 12, 2023
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Defense & SecurityJapan Postpones Decision on Tax Increase Aimed at Strengthening Nation’s Defense Capabilities
The government and ruling parties intend to postpone the decision on when to introduce higher taxes ...
December 12, 2023
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Associated PressBarbie’ Leads Golden Globe Nominations with 9, Followed Closely by ‘Oppenheimer’
Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" dominated the Golden Globe Awards nominations with nine nods for the blockbu...
December 12, 2023
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Ramen of JapanBrew / A Captivating Tag-team of Super-wide Noodles and Miso, with a Spicy Kick
Nagoya is known for its flat, wide kishimen noodles, but there is a ramen shop in the Aichi prefectu...
December 12, 2023
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EconomyTest Flight of Flying Car Conducted in Osaka to Prep for 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo
OSAKA — A test flight of a flying car was conducted by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Deve...
December 12, 2023
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Yomiuri EditorialJoint Headquarters: Create System That Can Respond to Crises Immediately
The Defense Ministry reportedly plans to establish a “joint headquarters” to command the three servi...
December 12, 2023
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China and EU: Xi Administration Hindering What Beijing Calls ‘Common Development’ with Europe
It is clear that economic relations that benefit China only will not last long. The European Union’s...
December 12, 2023
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Imperial FamilyPrincess Kako Attends Urban Greening Awards Ceremony in Tokyo
Princes Kako, Crown Prince Akishino’s youngest daughter, attended the sixth Midori no Wa Koryu no Ts...
December 12, 2023