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CompaniesSuzuki Motor Unveils 1st EV; Japanese Automaker Chases EV Market Share in India
NEW DELHI — Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corp. is currently showcasing its first electric vehi...
January 19, 2025
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Defense & SecurityLDP Approves Outline of ‘Active Cyber Defense’ Bills; System to Prevent Major Cyberattacks in Japan
The Liberal Democratic Party approved an outline of bills relating to the “active cyber defense” ...
January 19, 2025
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Travel SpotsOita: Wild Monkeys Stay Warm in Front of Heaters Installed at Monkey Garden
OITA — Wild monkeys are warming up in front of heaters at Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden ...
January 19, 2025
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Japan In FocusOkayama: White Snakes on Display to Mark Year of the Snake
MANIWA, Okayama — Kiyama Temple in Maniwa, Okayama Prefecture, has started exhibiting two white s...
January 19, 2025
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General NewsKyoto Culture Inspires Tabletop Game Creators; Scented Card Game Used in Dementia Prevention Treatment
KYOTO — Several tabletop games inspired by traditional culture and set in Kyoto have been release...
January 19, 2025
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TroubleshooterI Worry About My Son Who Dropped Out of School and Has No Job
I'm a female part-time worker in my mid-50s suffering from an intractable disease. I would like a...
January 19, 2025
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RussiaAkita Dog Given to Putin ‘In Good Health,’ Russia Says; Sent to Moscow As Thanks for Support After 2011 Earthquake
The Akita dog given to Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2012 by the Akita prefectural governme...
January 19, 2025
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General NewsYamanashi Pref. City Plans Parking Charge at Park Famous for Mt. Fuji View; Fujiyoshida Govt Tackles Overtourism
FUJIYOSHIDA, Yamanashi — The city of Fujiyoshida in Yamanashi Prefecture plans to start charging ...
January 19, 2025
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TroubleshooterMy Mother Gets Upset and Holds a Knife Saying She Will Die
I’m a female pharmacist in my early 30s. I would like to ask for advice about my mother, who is i...
January 19, 2025
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Travel SpotsOsaka: Micromobility Increases Travel Comfort; Accessibility Improving at Tourist Sites
MINOH, Osaka — “Micromobility,” also referred to as personal mobility, is gaining ground at touri...
January 19, 2025
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Japan In FocusNara: Explore ‘Samurai Spirit’: Kasuga Taisha Shrine Exhibits Historic Swords, Folding Screens
NARA — A special exhibition showcasing weaponry and battle-themed artwork is being held at the Ka...
January 19, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentNational Security Secretary Head Akiba Announces Resignation; Outgoing Head Calls for Deeper Ties Between Japan, U.S.
National Security Secretariat Secretary General Takeo Akiba said Friday he will tender his resign...
January 19, 2025
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Associated PressTrump Arrives in Washington for Inaugural Celebrations to Mark His Return to Power
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump arrived in Washington Saturday evening to celebrate with family, s...
January 19, 2025
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Associated PressCeasefire between Israel and Hamas Will Go into Effect Sunday Morning, Officials Say
CAIRO (AP) — The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local...
January 19, 2025
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Crime & CourtsLDP Tokyo Assembly Group Accountant Faces Indictment Over Hidden Funds; ¥35 Million Not Recorded in 2019, 2022 Reports
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office’s special investigation squad has filed a summary in...
January 19, 2025