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Japan Launches Rocket Carrying X-ray Telescope to Explore Origins of Universe, Lunar Lander
TOKYO (AP) — Japan launched a rocket Thursday carrying an X-ray telescope that will explore the orig...
September 7, 2023
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Final Preparations Being Made on H2A Rocket ahead of Thursday Morning Launch
A Japanese H2A rocket was moved Wednesday to its launch site from the assembly building at the Taneg...
September 6, 2023
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Grand Green Osaka under Construction near Osaka Station; Urban Park with Offices and Hotels Nearby
OSAKA — A new urban zone comprising offices, hotels and residences surrounding a 4.5-hectare urban p...
September 6, 2023
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Heavy Rainfall Expected in Hokuriku, Tokai Regions, Izu Islands; Typhoon Yun-yeung Approaches Honshu
Heavy rainfall is expected in various areas of Japan on Wednesday through Thursday due to unstable a...
September 6, 2023
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3 Yomiuri Group Companies Agree to Promote City in Tokyo
A comprehensive partnership agreement to promote the revitalization of Inagi, Tokyo, through such me...
September 6, 2023
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Japan Architect Shigeru Ban, Mayor of Lviv in Ukraine Discuss Hospital Project
Shigeru Ban, the internationally renowned Japanese architect, and Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyy emphasiz...
September 5, 2023
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Johnny’s Abuse Victims Demand Relief Panel Be Set Up
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A group of former members of Johnny & Associates Inc. has demanded that the Jap...
September 5, 2023
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Hokuriku Shinkansen Line Operation Suspended between Nagano, Toyama; Expected to Resume Around 6:30 P.M.
Due to heavy rain, operations of Hokuriku Shinkansen trains have been suspended between Nagano and T...
September 5, 2023
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1st Massive Pillar Erected in Rebuilding of Famous Okinawa Landmark
NAHA — The first of the massive pillars that will form the frame in the rebuilding of the main hall ...
September 5, 2023
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Smash Mouth Frontman Steve Harwell, Known for the Ubiquitous Pop-Rock Hit ‘All Star,’ Dies at 56
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steve Harwell, the longtime frontman of the Grammy-nominated pop rock band Smash ...
September 5, 2023
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Japan Faces Challenges to Help Foreigners in Times of Disaster
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — With the number of foreign residents in Japan having surged about 35 times over...
September 5, 2023
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Utsunomiya, Other Cities in Tochigi Pref. Hit by Record-Breaking Rain; Evacuation Order Issued
UTSUNOMIYA — Tochigi Prefecture was hit by record-breaking rainfall in Utsunomiya, Sakura, Moka and ...
September 4, 2023
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Ukraine Troops Receive Combat Medic Training in U.K.; Nation Facing Severe Shortage of Battlefield Medical Personnel
YORK, England — Combat medic training for Ukraine troops is underway in the United Kingdom, as there...
September 4, 2023
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UNICEF Ambassador Angered by Repeated Tragedy
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Actor Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, who has spent nearly four decades as UNICEF goodwill ...
September 4, 2023
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Tokyo Cools Off in Rains from Tropical Cyclone
Commuters cross the street in a cooling rain, near Tokyo Station on Monday. ...
September 4, 2023
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