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PerspectivesLEGEND / Renowned Japanese Artist Tadanori Yokoo Talks Art, Spirituality
The Yomiuri ShimbunTadanori Yokoo is seen in his central Tokyo studio. He says he spent more time in...
December 11, 2023
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Associated PressMiyazaki Hayao’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’ is No. 1 at the Box Office, a First for the Japanese Anime Master
NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in Hayao Miyazaki's decades-spanning career, the 82-year-old Japa...
December 11, 2023
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General NewsKDDI Mobile Phones Disrupted in Western Japan
KDDI announced that there have been communication disruptions affecting mainly western Japan since 7...
December 11, 2023
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Crime & CourtsKishida Mulls Removing 2 More LDP Faction Execs from Govt, Party Posts
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering removing two more key member...
December 11, 2023
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DeliciousOne-Plate Frozen Meals Proving Popular; New Recipes, Reasonable Prices Drawing New Customers
Split-tray frozen meals that contain a main dish with sides are delighting people of all ages as a q...
December 11, 2023
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Books & LiteratureHand Bookbinding Becoming Big, Whether Done by Pros or DIY
An increasing number of people are breathing new life into old and damaged books, either by calling ...
December 11, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, Southeast Asian Countries to Hold 1st Online Talks to Combat Disinformation
Japan plans to hold its first online talks with Southeast Asian countries to discuss measures agains...
December 10, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Calculate “Blue Carbon” Amount for Emissions Cut
Dubai (Jiji Press)—The Japanese government plans to calculate the amount of “blue carbon,” or carbon...
December 10, 2023
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General NewsOsaka Expo Operating Cost Estimate Seen Topping 100 B. Yen
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition plans to raise its estimate f...
December 10, 2023
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese Government to Host AZEC Summit; Aiming to Strengthen Ties with ASEAN for Decarbonizing Asia
The government will hold the first summit of the Asia Zero Emissions Community (AZEC) on Dec. 18 to ...
December 10, 2023
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General NewsLocal Enthusiasm Grows for Launch of Hokuriku Shinkansen Line Extension
As enthusiasm grows over the opening of the extended Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train line, events r...
December 10, 2023
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DeliciousEnjoy Meltingly Soft French-style Flan Topped with Savory Beef Sauce
As the temperatures drop, it’s time to warm up with comfort food. French cuisine chef Shinsuke Ishii...
December 10, 2023
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CompaniesNon-Sweet Chuhai Alcoholic Beverages Grow Popular Among Middle-Aged, Elderly
Major alcoholic beverage companies have strengthened their focus on sales of non-sweetened canned ch...
December 10, 2023
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DeliciousRamen Restaurant Onisoba Fujiya Overcomes Adversity, Wins 3rd Victory in N.Y. Contest
Onisoba Fujiya, a popular ramen restaurant in Tokyo, won its third victory in a ramen contest held i...
December 10, 2023
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Cultural ViewpointsMode Shift Manifestations: Same Person, Different Language
Recently, a Japanese colleague, whom I’ll call Professor Y, communicated with me in English for the ...
December 10, 2023