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Politics & GovernmentEducation Ministry Issues Notice to Japanese Schools in China to Ensure Safety as Tension Rises over PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Remark
A notice has been issued to educational facilities such as Japanese schools in China and universi...
November 19, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialMy Number Cards for Health Insurance: Further Confusion Cannot be Tolerated
The expiration dates of existing health insurance certificates are approaching, but the usage rat...
November 19, 2025
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General NewsIn Japan, Local Govts Tackling Bear Problem Provide Support for Fruit Tree Removal
Local governments are hurrying to implement measures on removing fruit trees that may attract bea...
November 19, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentChinese Tourists Cancel Visits to Japan in Fallout from Takaichi Remark on Taiwan
China’s advisory against traveling to Japan is starting to hit the tourism industry. Chinese tour...
November 19, 2025
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Travel SpotsWalls of Autumn Color Line Chomon-Kyo Gorge in Yamaguchi Pref.
Green has given way to various hues of yellow and red along Chomon-kyo gorge, a nationally design...
November 19, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, China Still at Odds Over Takaichi’s Taiwan Remark Even After Diplomatic Talks in Beijing
Japan and China failed to patch up their differences in diplomatic talks on Tuesday in Beijing ov...
November 19, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (November 19)
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November 19, 2025
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ObituariesGermany’s Kessler Twins, Who Became Dance Stars in the 50s and 60s, Die at 89
BERLIN (AP) — Alice and Ellen Kessler, twin dancers and singers who launched their career in the ...
November 19, 2025
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Associated PressVenice’s Newest Marvel Is a Wild, Acrobatic Dolphin. His Refusal to Leave Puts Him in Danger
MILAN (AP) — Venice has been charmed by a recent visitor: An acrobatic, wild dolphin. The feeling...
November 19, 2025
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Science‘Factory’ in Cells Found to Prevent Insulin Abnormalities
SENDAI (Jiji Press) — An international research group including Japan has discovered a factory-li...
November 19, 2025
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Associated PressAuthor Boualem Sansal Welcomed in France after Release from Algerian Prison
PARIS (AP) — A French-Algerian novelist who was granted a humanitarian pardon last week in Algeri...
November 19, 2025
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General NewsFire Damages 170 Buildings in Oita, Western Japan
A large-scale fire broke out in Oita City on Tuesday evening. According to the Oita prefectural g...
November 19, 2025
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ScienceBiovac Starts Trials on South African Cholera Vaccine
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Researchers and scientists in South Africa on Nov. 11 launched clinical trial...
November 19, 2025
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Associated PressSyria Opens First Public Trial over Deadly Coastal Violence
ALEPPO, Syria (AP) — The first trial was opened on Tuesday of some of the hundreds of suspects li...
November 19, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Retreats for 4th Day on Tech Valuation Concerns (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share gauge lost ground for a fourth day on Wednesday as...
November 19, 2025