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Japan-Operated Ship Seized by Houthi Rebels Off Yemen as Part of Iran-Backed Group’s Fight against Israel
JERUSALEM — A ship operated by Nippon Yusen Kaisha, better known as NYK Line, has been seized by Hou...
November 20, 2023
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Japanese Health Ministry to Prohibit ‘Cannabis Gummy’ Ingredient HHCH as Early as This Week
Japanese Health Minister Keizo Takemi said Monday that the ministry plans to prohibit a synthetic co...
November 20, 2023
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Houthis Seize Nippon Yusen-Operated Ship in Red Sea (UPDATE 1)
Jerusalem (Jiji Press)—Yemen’s Houthi militants have seized a cargo ship operated by Nippon Yusen K....
November 20, 2023
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Earthquake hits Aomori, Iwate on Monday Morning; Seismic Intensity 4 in Aomori City
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit Aomori and other prefectures at around 6:01 a.m. Monday, with seismic...
November 20, 2023
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Daisaku Ikeda Known for Globalizing Lay Buddhist Group Soka Gakkai, but Reputation Varies
The late Daisaku Ikeda, honorary president of the Soka Gakkai, was known for his role in globalizing...
November 20, 2023
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Bears Injure 2 Women in Attacks in Iwate Pref. and Fukushima Pref.
A 79-year-old woman was attacked by a bear and suffered minor injuries in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture...
November 19, 2023
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Japan Religious Group’s Proximity to Power Controversial; Soka Gakkai Alleged to Have Obstructed Critical Books
Komeito — the political party established more than a half century ago by Daisaku Ikeda, who died on...
November 19, 2023
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Thai Airline Plans Flights Between Sendai and Bangkok via Taipei
Low-cost carrier Thai Vietjet Air will begin operating regular flights between Sendai Airport and Ba...
November 19, 2023
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Hawaii Fair begins in Haneda Airport to Support Recovery from Maui Wildfires
A fair featuring food products and goods from Hawaii began at Haneda Airport on Wednesday to support...
November 19, 2023
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Kyoto Hotels Facing Serious Labor Shortages After Post-COVID Tourism Rebound
As Kyoto enters autumn tourism season, its hotels and accommodation facilities are facing serious l...
November 19, 2023
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Aibo Owners Gather in Aichi for a Special Shichi-go-san Festival
Aibo robot dogs and their owners pose for a photo at Sarutahiko Mikawa Shrine on Saturday in Kota, A...
November 19, 2023
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Japanese Health Minister Considers Regulation of ‘Cannabis Gummy’ Ingredients; Increasing Number of People Report Feeling Unwell after Consumption
Gummies containing a cannabis-like ingredient are under the spotlight after a growing number of peop...
November 18, 2023
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Work to Refurbish JR Shibuya Station in Tokyo Begins
Work to refurbish the structure of the JR Shibuya Station began on Friday night and services for a s...
November 18, 2023
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Oshie Hagoita Paddles Wave in Good Luck; Kabuki Actors, Kimono-Clad Women Brought to Life with Cotton
An artisan makes an oshie hagoita paddle, a New Year’s good luck charm, at a hagoita firm in Kasukab...
November 18, 2023
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Vibrant Anpogaki Persimmon Treats Produced in Fukushima; Water Shortage, High Temperatures Creating Smaller, Sweeter Fruit
In the northern part of Fukushima Prefecture, the production of semi-dried persimmons, a specialty k...
November 17, 2023
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