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Politics & Government
Japan’s prime minister fails to grab diplomatic spotlight at U.N. General Assembly
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida actively engaged in diplomacy during his recent trip to New York, seeki...
September 26, 2022
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Social Series
In search of lost time 20 years after Pyongyang summit / Relatives of Japanese possibly abducted by North Korea continue fight for missing relatives
This is the fifth and final installment of a series reflecting on the experiences of Japanese nation...
September 26, 2022
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Defense & Security
Govt-led defense sales talks seek to boost flagging industry
To promote Japan’s defense industry, the government plans to take the lead in expanding exports of d...
September 25, 2022
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Asia Pacific
Envoy to Beijing calls for trust between Japan, China at commemorative event
BEIJING (Jiji Press) — Japanese Ambassador to China Hideo Tarumi on Saturday stressed the importance...
September 25, 2022
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Associated Press
China using civilian ships to enhance naval capability
BANGKOK (AP) — A Chinese scientific ship bristling with surveillance equipment docked in a Sri Lanka...
September 25, 2022
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Associated Press
Russian police block mobilization protests, arrest hundreds
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police moved quickly Saturday to disperse peaceful protests against President ...
September 25, 2022
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Companies
Knit fabric makers seeking global attention
NEW YORK (Jiji Press) — Eight knit fabric makers from Wakayama Prefecture showcased their circular-...
September 25, 2022
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General News
Trudeau cancels Japan trip for state funeral
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the cancellation of his pl...
September 25, 2022
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General News
Police preparing tight security for Abe’s funeral
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s state funeral Tuesday will be the first eve...
September 25, 2022
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Environment
Garbage-opening cockatoos enter ‘arms race’ with humans
SYDNEY (AFP-Jiji) — Australia’s crafty, sulphur-crested cockatoos appear to have entered an “innovat...
September 25, 2022
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Climate Change
Giant 200-yr-old cactus toppled by heavy rain in U.S.
LOS ANGELES (AFP-Jiji) — A giant Saguaro cactus that had lived for some 200 years was toppled by hea...
September 25, 2022
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Companies
Mazda to cease production in Russia
Mazda Motor Corp. has decided to end production in Russia, following Toyota Motor Corp.’s exit from ...
September 25, 2022
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Russia
Ukraine puts pressure on pro-Russia residents helping with referenda
Ukrainian security authorities announced Friday that they have identified about 4,000 people involve...
September 25, 2022
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Japan In Focus
Oita: Island using rental truck equipped with work space to woo visitors
HIMESHIMA, Oita — A small, remote island in the Seto Inland Sea is advocating a new work style in wh...
September 25, 2022
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General News
Experts warn drone pilots of bird attack risks
During a drone delivery trial in Shiso, Hyogo Prefecture, in March, a 3.6-kilogram device carrying a...
September 25, 2022