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Yomiuri Editorial
Facility showed serious lack of responsibility for children’s lives
A painful tragedy has happened again. It must be said that the facility lacked awareness of the grav...
September 8, 2022
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Art
Japanese calligraphy enthusiasts write new script to popularize art form
Annual summer exhibitions of Japanese calligraphy usually hold commentary sessions and exhibits open...
September 8, 2022
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Economy
Japan upgrades Q2 GDP as easing COVID curbs lift spending
TOKYO, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Japan's economy grew more than initially reported in the second quarter, a...
September 8, 2022
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Associated Press
Apple maintains prices on new iPhones despite inflation
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple’s latest line-up of iPhones will boast better cameras, faster process...
September 8, 2022
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Associated Press
Canadian police arrest 2nd suspect in stabbing rampage
JAMES SMITH CREE NATION, Saskatchewan (AP) — Canadian police arrested the second suspect Wednesday i...
September 8, 2022
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General News
Locally themed capsule toys spur charm of rediscovering niche areas in Japan
Capsule toys featuring key chains and other items highlighting local landmarks and specialties are b...
September 8, 2022
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General News
English digital textbooks to be introduced in 2024, effectiveness unknown
The education ministry has decided to fully introduce digital textbooks for English in elementary an...
September 8, 2022
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Associated Press
Putin and Xi to meet in Uzbekistan next week, official says
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping plan to meet next week in Uzbekist...
September 7, 2022
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General News
Yakatabune dining boats using biofuel start test run in Tokyo Bay
A project to operate yakatabune dining boats with a biofuel made from algae was launched in and aro...
September 7, 2022
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General News
1 dead after warehouse collapses in Yamaguchi Pref.
A building in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, collapsed after 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Part of ...
September 7, 2022
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Coronavirus
Shorter isolation period reflects govt strategy of coping with coronavirus
The government’s decision to shorten the self-isolation period for people infected with coronavirus ...
September 7, 2022
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General News
SDF faces probe over sexual assault allegations
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said Tuesday that he has ordered a special pro...
September 7, 2022
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Associated Press
UN: At least $1 billion needed to avert famine in Somalia
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. humanitarian chief predicted Tuesday that at least $1 billion will be...
September 7, 2022
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Associated Press
China earthquake deaths rise to 74 as lockdown anger grows
BEIJING (AP) — The death toll in this week’s earthquake in western China has jumped to 74 with anoth...
September 7, 2022
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Science
James Webb telescope captures new details of Phantom Galaxy
WASHINGTON (AFP-Jiji) — The James Webb space telescope has revealed dazzling new details of a previo...
September 7, 2022