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Tsushima Mayor Rejects First Step for Nuclear Waste Disposal, Warns of Harm to Reputation of Tourism, Fisheries Industries
TSUSHIMA, Nagasaki — The mayor of Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefecture, said Wednesday he will not accept a...
September 27, 2023
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NTV President Requests Johnny’s to Change Company Name over Sexual Abuse Scandal by Late Founder
Nippon Television Network Corp. President Akira Ishizawa said on Monday that he verbally requested J...
September 26, 2023
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Esports shine at Asian Games in China’s Hangzhou
HANGZHOU, China — The burgeoning popularity of esports has been underlined by its adoption as an off...
September 25, 2023
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Govt Approves Lecanemab, New Drug for Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry on Monday approved the domestic manufacture and sale of Lecan...
September 25, 2023
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Adventure Travel in Japan Expected as Post-Pandemic Draw for Foreign Tourists
Adventure travel could be the next big thing to draw visitors to Japan if the efforts of the public ...
September 25, 2023
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Carpet of Akkeshiso Displays Autumn Colors in Hokkaido; Red Carpet Rolled Out on Shore of Lake Notoro
ABASHIRI, Hokkaido — At Lake Notoro, a carpet of akkeshiso has stained the shore a vibrant red, sign...
September 25, 2023
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Cyclist Thought to Be Foreign National Dies in Japan After Being Struck by Car
A male cyclist, believed to be a foreign national, died after being hit by a passenger car early Mon...
September 25, 2023
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Cost of Osaka-Kansai World Expo to be Raised to ¥230 Billion; Soaring Expenses for Materials, Labor Boost Price Tag
Arrangements are being made to increase by ¥45 billion the cost of developing the venue and construc...
September 24, 2023
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JR East Begin Test Runs on Hokuriku Shinkansen Extension
AWARA, Fukui ― Test trains began running on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line extension between Kanazawa ...
September 24, 2023
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Space Invaders Celebrates 45 Years, Evolves with Advancing Technologies
The “Space Invaders” arcade game this year celebrated its 45th anniversary. The popular shooting gam...
September 24, 2023
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Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai Construction Cost Set to Exceed Initial Budget
The construction cost for the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai will exceed the initial budget amid the rising...
September 23, 2023
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Cockroach, Slug Found in School Lunches in Kumamoto Pref.
KUMAMOTO — A cockroach and slug were found in school lunches served this month at an elementary scho...
September 23, 2023
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Architect Toyo Ito’s Models, Drawings, Bound for Canada; Adequacy of Japan’s Archival Institutions Questioned
Globally acclaimed architect Toyo Ito’s drawings and other materials related to his early works will...
September 23, 2023
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Weekly Number of Flu Cases Surges in Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The number of new flu cases reported by about 5,000 medical institutions across...
September 23, 2023
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Kyoto Institute of Philosophy to Study Social Values for AI Era
NTT Corp. established the Kyoto Institute of Philosophy with Kyoto University Prof. Yasuo Deguchi th...
September 22, 2023
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