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Associated Press
Mourners wait for hours, miles to farewell Queen Elizabeth
LONDON (AP) — Thousands of mourners waited for hours Thursday in a line that stretched for almost 5 ...
September 16, 2022
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General News
From ghost town to weekend pedestrian haven: How Maru Biru helped transform Tokyo business district
Sandwiched between the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Station, the Marunouchi business district has long ...
September 16, 2022
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General News
Tokyo Games Show opens physically for 1st time in 3 years
Tokyo Game Show, the country’s largest exposition of video games, opened at Makuhari Messe in Chiba ...
September 16, 2022
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Asia Pacific
Putin to Xi: Russia values China’s ‘balanced position’ on Ukraine
The two leaders were meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Uzb...
September 15, 2022
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General News
Syphilis cases surging in Japan
More than 8,000 syphilis cases have been diagnosed in Japan this year through Sept. 4, surpassing th...
September 15, 2022
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Crime ＆ Courts
Leader’s diversification of Kadokawa Corp. led to pursuit of Tokyo 2020 sponsorship
One of arrested Kadokawa Corp. Chairman Tsuguhiko Kadokawa’s pursuits was for his company to become ...
September 15, 2022
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Climate Change
EU satellite monitor says 2022 Europe’s hottest summer on record
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — The summer of 2022 was the hottest in Europe’s recorded history, with the contine...
September 15, 2022
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Weekly Edition
The Japan News / Weekly Edition (9/16-9/22)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. View t...
September 15, 2022
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Coronavirus
Govt panel: Flu may spread along with COVID-19
A Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry advisory body monitoring the status of the pandemic said Wednes...
September 15, 2022
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Washington Post
Long vilified as the ‘other woman,’ Camilla eases into British affection
LONDON - As King Charles III signed the visitors book at the 18th Century Hillsborough Castle in Bel...
September 15, 2022
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Washington Post
Missing people, buried bones at center of Oklahoma mystery
OKLAHOMA CITY - The caller had news but warned LaVonne Harris not to get her hopes up. Harris's son,...
September 15, 2022
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Defense & Security
Japan gets U.S. support for its stance to mull counterstrike capabilities
WASHINGTON — Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada met with his U.S. counterpart Lloyd Austin in the Unit...
September 15, 2022
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Science
Nicole Mann says she is proud to be 1st Native American woman in space
Nicole Aunapu Mann has waited nine long years for her chance to go into space. And if all goes accor...
September 15, 2022
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Other Sports
Susaki, Morikawa grab gold at wrestling worlds
Yui Susaki celebrates after her victory in the 50-kilogram final at the wrestling world championship...
September 15, 2022
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Crime ＆ Courts
Always ‘surrounded by yes-men,’ Japanese publishing bigwig caught up in Tokyo 2020 bribery probe
The bribery scandal involving sponsors of the 2020 Tokyo Games has led to several arrests, including...
September 15, 2022