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Japan to Develop Digital Manual on Deletion of Abusive Online Posts; Govt Aims to Cut Work, Emotional Burden Experienced by Victims
Triggered by a flood of abusive online posts, the government plans to develop a digital manual ou...
January 3, 2025
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Yomiuri Survey Finds 9 Of 30 Companies Positive On Ishiba Economic Policies; 15 Take Neutral Position, Citing Vagueness, Fear Of Falling Consumption
In a recent economic sentiment survey conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun with 30 major companies, o...
January 3, 2025
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Families of Japan Coast Guard Crew Members Mourn at Haneda Crash Site; 1 Year Anniversary Marked with Prayers, Moment of Silence
The families of the five Japan Coast Guard members who died in an aircraft collision on Jan. 2, 2...
January 3, 2025
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‘Year of the Snake’ Goods Slither into Market; Eye-Catching Decorations, Mouthwatering Sweets Go on Sale
2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac, and companies have released products and swe...
January 3, 2025
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Japanese Icebreaker Shirase Reaches Showa Station in Antarctica
Showa Station, Antarctica (Jiji Press)—The Japanese icebreaker Shirase arrived at Showa Station, ...
January 1, 2025
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Ameyoko 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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Top 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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Japan LDP Lawmaker Dies in Maldives After Going Missing While Snorkeling; Lawmaker’s Office Says Death was due to Drowning
Toshiyuki Adachi, a House of Councillors member of the Liberal Democratic Party, died in the Mald...
December 31, 2024
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Top 10 Japanese News Stories of 2024
The massive earthquake in the Noto Peninsula on New Year’s Day topped this year’s list of the top...
December 30, 2024
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2 Akita Shinkansen trains, 490 passengers stranded; Services Resumed Monday Morning (UPDATE 1)
Two Akita Shinkansen trains heading to Akita stopped and a total of about 490 passengers were lef...
December 30, 2024
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Websites Offering Generative AI for Unclothing People in Images Top 18 Mil. Visits per Year in Japan
Websites that allow users create sexually explicit deepfake images using generative AI received m...
December 30, 2024
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Biggest Avian Flu Outbreak This Season Occurs in Ibaraki
MITO (Jiji Press) — An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed at a poul...
December 29, 2024
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Decorative ‘Kagamimochi’ Rice Cakes Prepared at Store in Yokohama; Mochi Made to Celebrate New Year in Japan
Workers prepare sets of kagamimochi, decorative glutinous rice cakes, made to celebrate the New Y...
December 29, 2024
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Illumination Honoring Earthquakes Begins in Kesennuma, Miyagi Pref.; 1,500 Plastic Bottles Shine Message of Remembrance
KESENNUMA, Miaygi — A message to remember Japan’s earthquakes illuminated the former building of ...
December 29, 2024
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Japan to Call for ‘Special Preparations’ during Nankai Trough Quake Warning; Call Comes Following Review of Public Response
The public is being asked to make “special preparations,” which include always carrying cash and ...
December 29, 2024
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