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Ukrainians in Japan pray for peace in Tokyo church
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, Ukrainians living in Japan were among those praying for p...
March 7, 2022
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Oscar-nominated ‘Drive My Car’inspires related events in Hiroshima
HIROSHIMA — Several events related to the film “Drive My Car” are being held in Hiroshima Prefecture...
March 7, 2022
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Japan records surge in drug-related date rape
Date-rape assaults involving the illicit administration of drugs are on the increase. In typical ca...
March 7, 2022
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Rallies supporting Ukraine take place in various parts of Japan
Rallies protesting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine were held in parts of Japan on Saturday, with Ukrain...
March 6, 2022
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Search operation held in Japan to find people missing in aftermath of 3/11 quake, tsunami
A joint search operation for people missing from the March 11, 2011, Great East Japan Earthquake and...
March 6, 2022
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Japanese farmer worried about former associates in Ukraine
AOMORI — A Japanese farmer from Aomori Prefecture who grew soybeans on a large scale in Crimea befor...
March 6, 2022
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Automated Vehicles eyed for depopulated areas
Level 4 automated vehicle networks are currently being tested across Japan as a potential means of p...
March 5, 2022
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Invasion of Ukraine may affect daily life in Japan
The economic impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may stretch as far as daily life in Japan, as in...
March 4, 2022
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Taito Ward Office celebrates twin pandas with curry
Tokyo’s Taito Ward Office is offering a popular “Twin panda vegetable curry” at its cafeteria called...
March 4, 2022
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A delicious chill
Work to dry Pacific cod in cold outdoor weather is fully underway in Wakkanai, Hokkaido. A local spe...
March 2, 2022
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Donations for Ukrainians increasing rapidly in Japan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Donations for supporting people in Ukraine, under attack by Russia, are increas...
March 2, 2022
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Boy gets sibling decade after March 11 disaster killed pregnant mom
RIKUZEN-TAKATA, Iwate — Yuhi Kozuchi was not yet 17 months old when his pregnant mother died in the ...
March 2, 2022
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Anti-nuke groups condemn Putin’s nuclear threat
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Hibakusha atomic bomb survivors and anti-nuclear arms groups raised vo...
March 1, 2022
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Tokyo businessman holds meeting to discuss Ukraine situation
A Japanese business consultant who has dealt with Russia and Ukraine organized a meeting at his home...
March 1, 2022
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Tokyo metropolitan govt building lit up in Ukraine colors
The Tokyo metropolitan government building in Shinjuku Ward is lit up in blue and yellow, the colors...
March 1, 2022
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