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September 30, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japanese lawmakers wary of Japan-China diplomacy amid rising bilateral tensions
Japan and China marked the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations Thursday, d...
September 30, 2022
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General News
4.4 magnitude earthquake rocks northern Kanto
An earthquake with estimated magnitude of 4.4 occurred at a depth of about 50 kilometers in the sout...
September 30, 2022
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Washington Post
In Zaporizhzhia, Russia controlled a referendum but not hearts or minds
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine – As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepared to declare his annexation of Za...
September 30, 2022
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Crime ＆ Courts
Kappa Sushi operating firm president arrested for illegally obtaining data of rival firm
The president of Kappa Sushi’s operating company was expected to be arrested Friday on suspicion of ...
September 30, 2022
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General News
Ministry officials apologize to ex-GSDF member over sexual harassment
The Defense Ministry said Thursday that multiple acts of sexual harassment against a former female m...
September 30, 2022
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Yomiuri EditorialTake firm action over Russia’s treatment of Japanese diplomat
It is totally unacceptable to infringe on consular status, which is protected by an international t...
September 30, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Threat of tactical nuclear weapons cannot be left unchecked
North Korea has repeatedly test-fired ballistic missiles that are difficult to intercept with exist...
September 30, 2022
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Baseball
Shohei Ohtani has no-hitter broken up in 8th vs Athletics
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani took a no-hitter into the eighth inni...
September 30, 2022
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General News
Kishida tells ministers to consider fresh measures for overseas students
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed Cabinet ministers to work on new promotional measures to fac...
September 30, 2022
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Washington Post
Stories of surviving Ian: Narrow escapes, harrowing rescues, floodwater fish
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Kathy Sharp thought she would be safe at the Thunderbird Park, a mobile home comm...
September 30, 2022
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Figure Skating
Skating star Yuzuru Hanyu voices hope for better Japan-China ties
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese figure skating star Yuzuru Hanyu, who has a celebrity status in China ...
September 30, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japanese consul in Vladivostok has left Russia, Japan’s Foreign Ministry says
A Japanese consul in Vladivostok who was detained by the Russian government and ordered to leave the...
September 30, 2022
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General News
Source of unpredictable surprises: 15 years of YouTube in Japan
This year marks 15 years since YouTube launched their Japanese-language version. For some people, th...
September 30, 2022
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General News
Japan police to test video-sharing during emergency calls
Prefectural police across the nation will test a new system from Oct. 1 that allows emergency caller...
September 30, 2022