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Head Of Ex-Unification Church In Japan Steps Down
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NHK
The head of a religious group in Japan formerly known as the Unification Church has announced his resignation. The group is facing a court order to disband as it has been accused of collecting large donations and causing other problems.
Tanaka Tomihiro, the leader of the Family Federation f...
The head of a religious group in Japan formerly known as the Unification Church has announced his resignation. The group is facing a court order to disband as it has been accused of collecting large donations and causing other problems.
Tanaka Tomihiro, the leader of the Family Federation f...
- 9/12 20:36
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Studio Ghibli Holiday Wreath Adds A Touch Of Kiki Cuteness And Good Fortune To Your Home
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JAPAN TODAY
We recently took a moment to ooh and aah over how cute Studio Ghibli specialty shop Donguri Kyowakoku’s Totoro kagami mochi plushie looks, and to learn a little bit about the traditional Japanese New Year’s decoration that inspired it.
Stacks of rice cakes aren’t the only symbols ...
We recently took a moment to ooh and aah over how cute Studio Ghibli specialty shop Donguri Kyowakoku’s Totoro kagami mochi plushie looks, and to learn a little bit about the traditional Japanese New Year’s decoration that inspired it.
Stacks of rice cakes aren’t the only symbols ...
- 9/12 19:42
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Indonesia Urges Nationals In Japan To Stay Alert After M7.5 Quake
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ANTARA NEWS
Indonesia’s embassy in Tokyo urged its nationals in Japan to stay calm and alert after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture late Monday, triggering brief tsunami warnings in the country’s northeast.
In a statement posted on Instagram on Tuesday, the Indon...
Indonesia’s embassy in Tokyo urged its nationals in Japan to stay calm and alert after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture late Monday, triggering brief tsunami warnings in the country’s northeast.
In a statement posted on Instagram on Tuesday, the Indon...
- 9/12 19:08
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Japan's Takaichi Eager to Legislate Maiden Name Use
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NIPPON
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday expressed eagerness to advance legislation to give legal validity to the use of maiden names.
Speaking before the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, Takaichi said she will "make necessary co...
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday expressed eagerness to advance legislation to give legal validity to the use of maiden names.
Speaking before the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, Takaichi said she will "make necessary co...
- 9/12 18:44
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Japan Is Facing A Dementia Crisis – Can Technology Help?
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BBC
Last year, more than 18,000 older people living with dementia left their homes and went missing in Japan. Almost 500 were later found dead.
Police say such cases have doubled since 2012.
Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population - the second-highest propor...
Last year, more than 18,000 older people living with dementia left their homes and went missing in Japan. Almost 500 were later found dead.
Police say such cases have doubled since 2012.
Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population - the second-highest propor...
- 8/12 19:46
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Japan Protests After Chinese Fighter Jets Lock Radar On Japanese Planes
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YAHOO NEWS
Japan has protested after Chinese fighter jets locked radars on Japanese aircraft as tensions between the two nations worsened.
Locking radar onto an aircraft is considered a threat because it can signal a potential attack. Japan said there were two such incidents Saturday off its so...
Japan has protested after Chinese fighter jets locked radars on Japanese aircraft as tensions between the two nations worsened.
Locking radar onto an aircraft is considered a threat because it can signal a potential attack. Japan said there were two such incidents Saturday off its so...
- 8/12 19:27
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Japan Foreign Ministry Emphasizes Visuals on Social Media
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NIPPON
Japan's Foreign Ministry has been focusing on visually appealing messages on social media posts, such as videos, diagrams and illustrations in its campaign to explain the country's stances on international affairs.
"We're hoping that (social media users) will intuitively understand Japan...
Japan's Foreign Ministry has been focusing on visually appealing messages on social media posts, such as videos, diagrams and illustrations in its campaign to explain the country's stances on international affairs.
"We're hoping that (social media users) will intuitively understand Japan...
- 8/12 18:56
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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.
Sak...
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.
Sak...
- 7/12 20:40
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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...
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...
- 7/12 20:11
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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...
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...
- 7/12 19:50
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