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Japanese Nobel Laureate In Medicine Talks About Work At Stockholm Event

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NHK
 
Japanese scientist Sakaguchi Shimon, a co-winner of this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, has spoken about his work at a news conference in Stockholm.
He was joined by the two American researchers who shared the prize at the event hosted by the Nobel Foundation on Saturday.
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Chinese Military Aircraft Lock Radar Onto Japanese Fighter Jets

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THE MAINICHI
 
Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese Air Self-Defense Force fighter jets southeast of Okinawa's main island on Saturday, Japan's Defense Ministry said, amid heightened diplomatic tensions between the two Asian neighbors.
The Chinese navy said Sunday that Japan's SDF...

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Japan’s Bear-Related Casualties Hit Record On Escalating Attacks

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JAPAN TIMES
 
A record 230 were killed or injured by bears in Japan since April, putting more pressure on the government to intervene as the animals push deeper into areas where people live.
Thirteen have died and 217 were injured as a result of bear attacks in the eight months through the end of...

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Japan’s Ambassador Calls On PM Karki

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NEPAL NEWS
 
 
 
 
Japan’s Ambassador to Nepal, Maeda Toru, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki today.
 
During the meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, matters relating to the celebration of the 70th anniversary of Nepal-Japan relations were...

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Taiwan And Japan Express Concern About China’s Military Activities

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LNG IN NORTHERN BC
 
Taiwan and Japan expressed concern on Friday about China’s military activities in the region, after Reuters news agency revealed that Beijing had deployed a large number of vessels in East Asian waters this week, in its biggest show of maritime force to date.
Reuters reported...

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Craft Gin Distillery Hopes To Help Improve Fukushima's Image

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JAPAN TODAY
 
A distillery in northeastern Japan's Fukushima Prefecture is endeavoring to do its bit to change the negative public image of the region after the 2011 nuclear disaster through its craft gin using locally sourced spring water and flora.
Founder Sota Oshima runs the naturadistill Kaw...

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Hachiko Statue near Shibuya Station to Be Fenced Off on New Year’s Eve; Ward Hopes to Relieve Congestion, Improve Safety

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JAPAN NEWS
 
The statue of the loyal dog Hachiko, a small yet iconic landmark in front of JR Shibuya Station, will be surrounded by a temporary fence from the morning of Dec. 31 to early Jan. 1 to help ease congestion when people gather around the station to count down to the new year, Shibuya Wa...

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Takaichi Winning Fans Not With Politics But With Her Style, Handbag And 'Work, Work, Work' Mantra

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JAPAN TODAY
 
The pledge by Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to “work, work, work, work and work” for her country has been named the catchphrase of the year.
The ultraconservative Takaichi uttered the phase in October when she was elected as head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Many ...

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Japan And Austria Condolences For Flood And Landslides In Indonesia

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VOI.ID
 
The governments of Japan and Austria offered their condolences to Indonesia for the floods and landslides that hit a number of areas, especially in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.
Through an official statement, Japan's ad interim Business Authority for Indonesia, Myochin Mitsuru, ...

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Persistent Bear Activity In Japan Leads To Outdoor Event Cancellations

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ASIA NEWS NETWORK
 
Bears have remained active near populated areas in greater-than-usual numbers despite the start of the hibernation season, prompting experts to call for ongoing vigilance.
Outdoor events are being called off in response to persistent bear activity in parts of the country.
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