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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
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Follows Wall Street Higher, US Inflation Data in Focus
TOKYO, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose for a second straight session on Tuesday...
December 12, 2023
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General NewsOldest Person in Japan Dies at Age 116 in Osaka Prefecture
Fusa Tatsumi, the oldest person in Japan, died aged 116 in Kashiwara, Osaka Prefecture on Tuesday mo...
December 12, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, Italy Agree to Continue G-7’s AI Talks
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The leaders of Japan and the United Arab Emirates confirmed close cooperation bet...
December 12, 2023
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (December 12)
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December 12, 2023
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General NewsCitizen Group Aims to Collect ¥1 Mil. To Make Full-Body Suit of Unko-chan, Unofficial Unnan City Character in Shimane Pref.
Citizen group Unko-chan no Kai in Unnan, Shimane Prefecture, is calling for donations through crowdf...
December 12, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, UAE Confirm Cooperation toward Improving Situation in Gaza
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The leaders of Japan and the United Arab Emirates confirmed close cooperation bet...
December 12, 2023