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Noto Peninsula EarthquakeFew Residents’ Associations Set Up in Disaster-Hit Towns; Delays Can Hinder Care for Elderly Residents
KANAZAWA — As Wednesday marks one year since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture...
December 31, 2024
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ObituariesComposer Toru Fuyuki, Known for “Ultraseven” Theme Song, Dies at 89
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese composer Toru Fuyuki, known for works including the theme song for “U...
December 31, 2024
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Associated PressIn 2024, Artificial Intelligence Was All About Putting AI Tools to Work
If 2023 was a year of wonder about artificial intelligence, 2024 was the year to try to get that ...
December 31, 2024
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Associated PressNo Heating, No Light’: Moldovans Fear Looming Energy Shortage as Russia Halts Gas Supplies
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — On a frigid morning in Moldova's capital, 39-year-old postal worker Petr...
December 31, 2024
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Associated PressAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Reach Divorce Settlement after 8 Years
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, apparently end...
December 31, 2024
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Travel Spots200 Sheep Form Kanji for 2025 Chinese Zodiac Sign at Japan Farm; New Year Event to Take Place Weekends, Holidays through Jan. 26
FUTTSU, Chiba – About 200 sheep were gathered to form the kanji for snake – the Chinese zodiac si...
December 31, 2024
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ObituariesJimmy Carter’s Death Brings Condolences From Around Japan; Became First Former U.S. President to Visit Hiroshima
With the passing of Jimmy Carter this week, condolences came from various parts of Japan that had...
December 31, 2024
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CompaniesKonica Minolta to Sell Disaster Information Translation System to Municipalities; Improving Clarity of Communication
Konica Minolta Inc. has developed a system that automatically translates information on disasters...
December 31, 2024
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General NewsAmeyoko Shopping Street Bustling with Shoppers Preparing for New Year’s Holidays; Bargain Hunting Popular Amid Rising Prices
The famous Ameyoko shopping street in the Ueno district of Taito Ward, Tokyo, was filled with sho...
December 31, 2024
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Defense & SecurityJapan Widens Scope of Plans For Active Cyber Defense; Major Hospitals, Defense Firms Likely to Be Covered
National hospitals and the defense industry will likely be included in the government’s new publi...
December 31, 2024
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Crime & Courts3 Children Found Dead at Their Home in Kanagawa Pref.; Mother Arrested for Killing 9-Year-Old Son
EBINA, Kanagawa — Police arrested a 49-year-old woman on Monday on suspicion of killing her 9-yea...
December 31, 2024
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General NewsTop 10 International News Stories Of 2024
Donald Trump’s reelection as U.S. president topped the list of international news events for 2024...
December 31, 2024
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BaseballRoki Sasaki Might Visit 1 or 2 Teams before Deciding which Club He Wants to Sign with
NEW YORK (AP) — Prized Japanese free agent Roki Sasaki may visit one or two teams before deciding...
December 31, 2024
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CompaniesResona Bank May Have Been Hit by Cyberattack
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s Resona Bank may have been hit by a so-called distributed denial of ser...
December 31, 2024
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Washington PostMAGA Is Fighting a ‘Civil War’ over H-1B Visas. Here’s What They Are.
High-profile supporters of President-elect Donald Trump are publicly fighting a “civil war” over ...
December 31, 2024