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Politics & Government
Japan-China ties showing strain 50 years after normalization of diplomatic relations
With Japan and China marking 50 years since their 1972 normalization of diplomatic relations on Thur...
September 29, 2022
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Companies
Administrative penalties recommended for SMBC Nikko
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission said Wednesday that SMBC Ni...
September 29, 2022
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Weekly Edition
The Japan News / Weekly Edition (9/30-10/6)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
September 29, 2022
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Asia Pacific
Japan, China firms deepening relations
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The 1972 normalization of diplomatic ties between Japan and China offered an op...
September 29, 2022
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Reuters
‘Where’s Jackie?’ Biden seeks lawmaker Walorski who died in August
WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden publicly sought out Jackie Walorski, an Ind...
September 29, 2022
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Politics & Government
Defense Minister, Okinawa Gov. divided over Futenma base relocation issue
NAHA — Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada and Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki discussed the central governme...
September 29, 2022
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Politics & Government
Para-athletes to become visiting schoolteachers
Paralympians are coming to school — the Sports Agency is planning to ask athletes who have competed ...
September 29, 2022
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Politics & Government
Government to focus on supplementary budget in upcoming Diet session
The government is expected to put all its efforts into passing a second supplementary budget for fis...
September 29, 2022
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Politics & Government
Japan aims to set global standard to assess consumer-side CO2 emissions savings
A global standard for evaluating the estimated emissions reduced from using green goods or services,...
September 29, 2022
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Politics & Government
Vowing to carry on Abe’s diplomatic legacy, Kishida wraps up ‘funeral diplomacy’
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida concluded his so-called funeral diplomacy on Wednesday, having held 38 ...
September 29, 2022
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General News
Japanese fact-checking body set to counter online misinformation
The Safer Internet Association, a Tokyo-based nonprofit organization, said Wednesday it will launch ...
September 29, 2022
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Technology
Apple picks Globalstar for emergency satellite service
Apple Inc. on Sept. 7 selected Globalstar Inc. as its partner for a feature that would allow iPhone ...
September 29, 2022
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Books & Literature
Writer Yu Miri wins 5th Berkeley Japan Prize
Writer Yu Miri has won the fifth Berkeley Japan Prize, which is awarded to individuals who have made...
September 29, 2022
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ScienceSaudi plans to send female astronaut to space
DUBAI (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Thursday it will launch a training program with the goal of sending i...
September 29, 2022
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Imperial Family
Emperor meets heads of state from 7 countries
The Emperor held meetings at the Imperial Palace on Wednesday with heads of state from seven countri...
September 29, 2022