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Asia PacificBhutan: The nation’s Tourism council looks to future for nation and tourists with ‘Believe’ as new branding strategy
The Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) launched the new brand Bhutan “Believe” on Sept. 22. The country...
October 3, 2022
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Politics & Government
Kishida failed to win understanding for Abe state funeral
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Cabinet are being buffeted by three controversial issues: the U...
October 3, 2022
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Defense & Security
71％ in favor of strengthening defense capabilities
Results of a nationwide opinion poll conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun show that 71% of respondents w...
October 3, 2022
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Crime ＆ Courts
President of company operating Kappa Sushi resigns
The president of the company that operates Kappa Sushi, who has been arrested by the Metropolitan Po...
October 3, 2022
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Olympics & Paralympics
IOC chief cancels trip to Japan
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has cancelled a trip to Tokyo to participate i...
October 3, 2022
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Market
Yen weakens past level of 145 a dollar, sterling pares gains
SINGAPORE (Reuters) — The yen breached the key level of 145 a dollar on Monday, for the first time i...
October 3, 2022
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Politics & Government
Disapproval of Kishida Cabinet surpasses approval rating for 1st time, Yomiuri poll shows
For the first time since Fumio Kishida became prime minister on Oct. 4, 2021, more people disapprove...
October 3, 2022
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Politics & Government
Embassy of Japan in Ukraine to reopen this month
Japan’s Foreign Ministry has begun proceedings to reopen its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, by the end of...
October 3, 2022
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Science
Scientists find genetic code of immortal jellyfish
CHICAGO (Reuters) — Scientists in Spain have unlocked the genetic code of the immortal jellyfish — a...
October 3, 2022
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Environment
Plastic waste covers Central American rivers, lakes
POTONICO, El Salvador (AFP-Jiji) — A blanket of multi-colored plastic waste flowing in from tributar...
October 3, 2022
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Technology
Japan’s cyber cockroach could prove boon in disaster-hit areas
SAITAMA (Reuters) — If an earthquake strikes in the not too distant future and survivors are trapped...
October 3, 2022
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Associated Press
Feds vow major aid for Hurricane Ian victims amid rescues
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — With the death toll from Hurricane Ian rising and hundreds of thousands of p...
October 3, 2022
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Associated Press
Stadium tragedy exposes Indonesia’s troubled soccer history
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Gaining the right to host next year’s Under-20 World Cup was a major miles...
October 3, 2022
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Asia Pacific
Frugal is the new cool for young Chinese as economy falters
BEIJING (Reuters) — Before the pandemic, Doris Fu imagined a different future for herself and her fa...
October 3, 2022
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General News
Tokyo skyscraper’s observation deck crowded on last day before renovations
The observation deck was crowded at the Sunshine 60 skyscraper near Tokyo’s JR Ikebukuro Station on ...
October 3, 2022