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Conservative Takaichi makes 2nd bid for Japan ruling party leadership
Japan's economic security minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday she will run again to become president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, prioritizing economic growth to… Read
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Japan posted a current account surplus of 3.19 trillion yen in July, a record high for the month, driven by all-time high returns on foreign… Read
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“Shogun” won the most Emmys ever for a single season of a television series with 14 at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sunday night, while “The Bear”… Read
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Police and relatives of a woman and her three children who were murdered 20 years ago in Toyoake City, Aichi Prefecture, appealed to the public… Read
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Japan This Week Podcast | Sept. 6, 2024: Made of steel, 4-day workweek, suicide leap, cycling offense and make babies
Welcome to another episode of Japan This Week, your weekly roundup of trending news stories from the Japan Today website. This week, Jeff and Kong… Read
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Understanding disinformation has emerged as a lightning rod in the United States ahead of the November election, with academics and think-tanks facing lawsuits by right-wing… Read
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“You okay?” “Okay.” End of dialogue. Until next time. Every two or three days “Shota Terazono” (a pseudonym) receives and responds to this check on… Read
