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Japanese Prosecutor Apologizes to Hakamata after Acquittal
HAMAMATSU (Jiji Press) — The head of a public prosecutors’ office in Shizuoka Prefecture on Wedne...
November 27, 2024
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Akihiro Seita Receives Yomiuri Prize for Health Care Work; Has Devoted Over 30 Years to Helping People in Middle East, Especially Palestinian Refugees
Dr. Akihiro Seita, who has worked for more than 30 years to provide health care for people mainly...
November 26, 2024
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Fire Breaks Out after Explosion Heard in Susukino Building, Sapporo; Multiple Injuries Reported (UPDATE 1)
A fire broke out in a building in the Susukino entertainment district, Sapporo, after an explosio...
November 26, 2024
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Epsilon S Rocket Explosion Occurs during Engine Combustion Test; Marks Second Incident since Combustion Test Accident in July 2023 (UPDATE 1)
An explosion occurred Tuesday morning during a ground combustion test involving the second-stage ...
November 26, 2024
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Temporary Housing Sites for Disaster Survivors at Risk; Survey Finds About 30 Percent Located in Flood-Prone Areas
About 4,000 potential sites for temporary housing for disaster survivors are located in flood-pro...
November 26, 2024
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Making of Iburigakko Smoked Pickled Daikon Radish Reaches Busiest Time of Year in Akita Pref.
A woman works in a smoking hut with hundreds of daikon radishes hanging from the ceiling in Yokot...
November 25, 2024
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Restarted Onagawa Reactor Shut Down as Scheduled
Sendai, Miyagi Pref. (Jiji Press)—Tohoku Electric Power Co. shut down the recently restarted No. ...
November 24, 2024
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Preparations for Osaka Expo Underway amid Lack of Excitement
Osaka (Jiji Press)—With the 2025 World Exposition slated to open in the western Japan city of Osa...
November 24, 2024
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Japan’s Akita Pref. Sandfish Catch Likely Lowest on Record; Decline Attributed to Rising Sea Water Temperature
AKITA – The catch of sandfish during September through June’s fishing season next year is expecte...
November 24, 2024
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Sun-Dried Mullet Roe Delicacy Karasumi Shines as Favored New Year’s Dish; Work Progressing Smoothly Despite Delays
Production of karasumi, a delicacy made by salting and sun-drying mullet roe, has hit its peak se...
November 24, 2024
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4.9 Quake Hits Japan’s Iwate Pref., Surrounding Areas; No Tsunami Expected
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake hit Iwate and Aomori prefectures at 8:22 a.m. on Sunday.
...November 24, 2024
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Companies Expanding Use of Recycled Plastic; Technological Developments Improve Production Process, Allow Incorporation in Cars, Electronics
At a time when the need to protect the environment is necessitating for decreases the production ...
November 24, 2024
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Ukraine Likely to Participate in Osaka-Kansai Expo; Economic Recovery from War Sought
Ukraine has made arrangements with Japan to participate in the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, which is s...
November 23, 2024
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Indian Ambassador Speaks to Japanese Students in Tokyo; Urges Teens to See World from New Perspectives
Indian Ambassador to Japan Sibi George told junior high and high school students at a recent semi...
November 22, 2024
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JCG Sent Senior Official to Request Anti-Whaling Activist’s Extradition; Paul Watson’s Greenland Detention Hits 4 Months
The Japan Coast Guard dispatched a senior official to Denmark in late September to directly reque...
November 22, 2024
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