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New Life for Acrylic Boards Used to Stop COVID Spread
While acrylic boards have been used as an infection prevention measure, there are concerns that they...
April 22, 2023
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Search Resumes for Victims of Shiretoko Boat Tragedy 1 Year On
Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of the sinking of the Kazu I sightseeing boat off the Shiretok...
April 22, 2023
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Venomous Spider Found in All but Two of Japan’s Prefectures
An invasive species of poisonous spider called the redback spider, which was first discovered in Jap...
April 22, 2023
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Russia Designates Japan Group on Disputed Isles Undesirable
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Russian Prosecutor-General’s Office designated a Japanese group of former ...
April 22, 2023
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Lawyers Convey Feelings of Families Who Lost Relatives in Japan Tour Boat Accident
SAPPORO — “Not a day goes by that I don’t cry,” said a lawyer quoting a family member who lost a rel...
April 22, 2023
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Japan Universities Vie for Subsidies to Promote World-Class Research
Ten Japanese universities, including the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University, have applied for ...
April 22, 2023
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GSDF Confirms Death of 8th Division Head Who Was Aboard Missing Copter
The Ground Self-Defense Force announced Friday it confirmed the death of Lt. Gen. Yuichi Sakamoto, t...
April 21, 2023
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Private Jets to Get Easier Access to Japan’s Airports
In a bid to attract more wealthy foreign visitors, the tourism ministry plans to make it easier for...
April 21, 2023
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Replacement for Missing GSDF Division Chief Named Following Helicopter Accident
Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Yasunori Morishita has announced the names of two offi...
April 21, 2023
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Getting More Sleep among Aims of Govt Health Plan
Here’s a government policy many won’t be losing sleep over. The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry ...
April 20, 2023
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Record 10% of New Nurses in Japan Quit within 1 Year
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A record 10.3% of new graduate nurses in Japan quit their jobs within a year of...
April 20, 2023
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Summer Weather Felt Across Much of Japan
With a high pressure system hovering over the Japanese archipelago, temperatures rose from western J...
April 20, 2023
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Shared Workspace Saunas Prove Hot Topic in Japan
An increasing number of shared workplaces are installing sauna baths amid a spike in popularity amon...
April 20, 2023
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Japan Archive Offers Free Access to Documentary Films Online
Japan’s historic silent films can now be viewed online for free through the National Film Archive of...
April 20, 2023
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Trainee Program to Focus on Securing Manpower
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A Japanese government panel of experts on Wednesday proposed the launch of a ne...
April 19, 2023
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