General News
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Lodging in Retired ‘Blue Train’ to Resume in Northeastern Japan
Kosaka, Akita Pref., May 3 (Jiji Press) — Lodging services using a retired “blue train,” or sleep...
May 3, 2024
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Power Naps Refresh Brain, Help Revitalize Workers
An increasing number of companies are introducing the practice of taking power naps at workplaces...
May 3, 2024
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In Tsukiji Makeover, Developers Aim to Create New Tokyo Landmark; Roof of Multi-use Stadium to Feature Solar Panels, Greenery
Companies in charge of redeveloping a 19-hectare lot at the former site of the Tsukiji Market vow...
May 2, 2024
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Families of Japanese National Abducted by North Korea Seek U.S. assistance; Show Urgent Need for Resolution
WASHINGTON — Families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea said they have conveyed their...
May 2, 2024
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New Naming of National Park in Hokkaido Stirs Controversy; Debate Grows over Promotion of Tourism vs Nature Preservation
The naming of the planned upgrade of a quasi-national park in Hokkaido to a national park with mo...
May 2, 2024
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Tokyo Giants Town Under Construction in Inagi, Tokyo; New Stadium Done 40% of Construction
A new training complex for pro baseball's Yomiuri Giants called Tokyo Giants Town is being built ...
May 1, 2024
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Native English Teachers to Work at All Kindergartens in Tokyo’s Minato Ward
Native English teachers will work at all municipal kindergartens in Tokyo’s Minato Ward as part o...
May 1, 2024
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Number of Vacant Homes in Japan Hits Record High of 9 Million
Tokyo, April 30 (Jiji Press) — The estimated number of vacant homes in Japan stood at nine millio...
May 1, 2024
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New OECD Guidelines to Address False Information From AI; Developers, Providers to be Required to Take Action
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development plans to create guidelines requiring AI...
May 1, 2024
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Job Availability Ratio Falls in FY2023
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s average ratio of effective job openings to seekers fell 0.02 points ...
May 1, 2024
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Nishiki Market in Kyoto Aims for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Listing Alongside Other Global Covered Markets
KYOTO — Nishiki Market in Kyoto’s Nakagyo Ward, known as Kyoto’s Kitchen, along with other covere...
May 1, 2024
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Misspell in English Test Found in National Marine Engineer Exam; Printing ‘Mush’ Instead of ‘Much’
A misspell was found in an English question in the national marine engineer exam on April 22, the...
April 30, 2024
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Flower Growers Wrap Carnations for Mother’s Day; Aichi Pref. a Leading Production Center in Japan
TOYOKAWA, Aichi — The work of shipping carnations is in full swing ahead of Mother’s Day on May 1...
April 30, 2024
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Restart of Shimane Nuclear Plant Reactor Postponed Until Autumn or Later; Schedule Change Due to Delayed Completion of Safety Measures
Chugoku Electric Power Co. is expected to postpone the restart of a reactor at its Shimane nuclea...
April 30, 2024
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Pritzker Prize Laureate Shows Thoughts on Families and Communities Through Housing Architecture
KUMAMOTO — Hotakubo Housing, a housing complex in Kumamoto City, is the first work of Japanese ar...
April 30, 2024
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