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Associated PressNorth Korea’s Long-Range Missile Test Signals Its Improved, Potential Capability to Attack US
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile for the fi...
October 31, 2024
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ElectionsCampaigning Begins for Hyogo Gov. Election in Western Japan
Kobe, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press) — The official campaign period started on Thursday for the Nov. 17 gu...
October 31, 2024
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General NewsTokyo Male Host Club Companies, Hosts Concealed About ¥2 Billion in Income from Taxation through False Reporting
The Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau has found that nine companies that operate host clubs offering...
October 31, 2024
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (11/1-11/7)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
October 31, 2024
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EnvironmentAzores Create Largest Marine Protected Area
LISBON (Reuters) — The regional assembly of Portugal’s Azores Islands approved the creation of th...
October 31, 2024
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Defense & SecurityNorth Korea Fires Missile into Sea of Japan; Launch Condemned As ‘Totally Unacceptable’
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said his ministry is analyzing details after North Korea launched a...
October 31, 2024
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Yomiuri EditorialEvasion of Subcontract Law: Don’t Allow New Practices of Bullying Smaller Businesses
There is no end to cases of large companies bullying small and midsize firms, and new practices a...
October 31, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s LDP, DPFP Execs Agree to Begin Policy Discussions; Economic Measures to Increase Take-Home Pay on Agenda
Liberal Democratic Party and Democratic Party for the People executives agreed Thursday to begin ...
October 31, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentLDP To Take 6 Unaffiliated Lawmakers Into Diet Group; List Includes Seko, Others Involved in Funds Scandal
The Liberal Democratic Party is focusing its efforts on encouraging lower house members who were ...
October 31, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Restart of Reactor at Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant: Marking A Step Toward Steady, Stable Supply of Electricity
Nuclear power plants are indispensable as a power source to achieve both a stable supply of elect...
October 31, 2024
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General NewsNuclear Debris Captured at Fukushima No. 1 Power Plant; First Time to be Grabbed for Purpose of Removal
Nuclear fuel debris has been captured with a claw-like device in the No. 2 reactor at the Fukushi...
October 31, 2024
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BaseballJapan Celebrates as Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto Win World Series with Dodgers
TOKYO (AP) — The World Series trophy is headed to Los Angeles, but the party is extending all the...
October 31, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentIshiba Eyes Talks with Xi during Nov. South America Visit; Hopes for Agreement on Resolving Issues through Dialogue
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has begun working to arrange his first summit meeting with Chinese ...
October 31, 2024
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ScienceFossils Reveal Head of Ancient Millipede That Was Biggest Bug Ever
During the Carboniferous Period, Earth’s atmospheric oxygen levels surged, helping some plants an...
October 31, 2024
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ScienceGenome Analysis Unreliable for Looks
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A Japanese team said Oct. 16 that technology to predict future physical trai...
October 31, 2024