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Asia Pacific
China expands military presence under Belt and Road initiative
WASHINGTON / BEIJING — The United States is becoming increasingly concerned that the Chinese militar...
August 7, 2022
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Companies
Shiga lab develops robots to perform dangerous tasks
A Shiga Prefecture laboratory is developing a potentially life-saving industrial robot that allows i...
August 6, 2022
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Coronavirus
Tokyo logs 30,970 new cases
Tokyo logged 30,970 new cases of novel coronavirus infection on Saturday, down by 2,496 from the sam...
August 6, 2022
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ReutersTaiwan official leading missile production died of heart attack – official media
TAIPEI, Aug 6 (Reuters) - The deputy head of Taiwan defence ministry's research and development unit...
August 6, 2022
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Baseball
Angels blow late lead, rally in 10th for 4-3 win over M’s
SEATTLE (AP) — A night after hitting seven home runs and losing, the Los Angeles Angels needed just ...
August 6, 2022
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General News
Hiroshima marks 77th anniversary of atomic bombing
HIROSHIMA — Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui called on the world to “immediately render all nuclear but...
August 6, 2022
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Imperial Family
Crown prince, princess visit children’s innovation exhibition
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko visited a children’s invention and innovation exhibit...
August 6, 2022
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Asia Pacific
U.S. Navy conducts nuclear-powered aircraft carrier drill
The U.S. Navy on Friday conducted a military exercise centered around the USS Ronald Reagan, a nucle...
August 6, 2022
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General News
Kishida, U.N. chief affirm cooperation for nuclear abolition
HIROSHIMA — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday agreed with U.N. Secretary General Antonio Gute...
August 6, 2022
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Politics & Government
Kishida plans ‘large-scale’ reshuffle of Cabinet on Wednesday
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is also president of the Liberal Democratic Party, has resolved to...
August 6, 2022
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Political Cartoons
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August 6, 2022
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Art
Exhibition of works from Imperial collection opens in Tokyo
A special exhibition featuring 82 artworks associated with the Imperial family opened Saturday at a ...
August 6, 2022
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Japan In Focus
Beer-hall tram resumes after hiatus
OKAYAMA — A beer garden-themed streetcar, which gives passengers a chance to enjoy beer while taking...
August 6, 2022
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Baseball
Koshien tournament starts with no limits on spectators
NISHINOMIYA, Hyogo — With no restrictions on attendance for the first time in three years but some c...
August 6, 2022
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Japan In Focus
Hello Kitty facilities enter Guinness World Records
AWAJI, Hyogo — Hello Kitty Apple House in Awaji, Hyogo Prefecture, is the world’s largest “apple-sha...
August 6, 2022