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Japan Rolls Out ‘Humble, Lovable’ Delivery Robots
FUJISAWA, Kanagawa (AFP-Jiji) — “Excuse me, coming through,” a four-wheeled robot chirps as it dodge...
February 9, 2023
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Nostalgic-inducing Snacks, Beer Gain Popularity in Japan
A ¥100 store in the high-end shopping district of Ginza, Tokyo, is attracting an enthusiastic stream...
February 9, 2023
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Education Ministry Urges Schools to Inform Police about Serious Bullying
The Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry has issued a notification to schools...
February 8, 2023
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Japanese Society Aids Quake-Affected in Turkey
Japanese groups who have links to people in areas affected by Monday’s earthquake that hit southeast...
February 8, 2023
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Japan Real Wages Down 0.9% in 2022
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s inflation-adjusted real wage index in 2022 fell 0.9% from the previous ...
February 8, 2023
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Survey of Tokyo Companies Show Employees Returning to Office
Company workers in Tokyo have been increasingly returning to work in the office rather than telework...
February 8, 2023
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Japan to Support Local Govts’ School Bullying-Prevention Measures
The government will provide financial support to gubernatorial or mayoral departments at local gover...
February 7, 2023
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Robber in Yamaguchi Pref. Says Man Called ‘Kim’ Directed Him
A man given a prison sentence for attempted robbery in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, has told The Y...
February 7, 2023
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English Map for Niseko Backcountry Skiing Created
SAPPORO — Amid the growing popularity of skiing in the wilderness outside ski resort boundaries, a m...
February 7, 2023
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Japan to Promote Its Literature by Boosting Translator Training
The government is planning to promote Japanese novels, essays and other literature by cherry-picking...
February 7, 2023
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Therapy Dogs to Help Children Read Aloud Gaining Popularity
Programs to have children read aloud to therapy dogs are gradually becoming more well-known, and are...
February 7, 2023
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Sumire Nakamura Becomes Youngest ‘Go’ Title Holder
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Sumire Nakamura, 13, became the youngest male or female professional “go” player ...
February 7, 2023
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Sales of Security Items Jump after Robberies across Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Sales of security items have been surging following a string of home robberies ...
February 7, 2023
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Over 90% of Japanese Schoolchildren Say Randoseru Schoolbags are Heavy
More than 90% of elementary school students who use randoseru schoolbags feel that their bags are he...
February 7, 2023
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Hyogo Pref. Shop Preps for Hina Matsuri Festival
Hina dolls placed in bamboo are lined up at a workshop in Kamigori, Hyogo Prefecture. Production of ...
February 7, 2023
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