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Japan’s Biggest Nuclear Plant Must Wait Longer for Restart Nod

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ENERGY CONNECTS
 
A Japanese regional governor who holds sway over the fate of the world’s largest nuclear power plant said security measures at the idled facility had improved since his last visit.
But Hideyo Hanazumi, governor of Niigata prefecture, stopped short of endorsing the restart of the...

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Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Mayors Demand Niigata Governor to Make Decision on N-Plant Restart

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JAPAN NEWS
 
Local pressure is mounting as the mayors of Kashiwazaki and Kariwa have formally demanded that Niigata Gov. Hideyo Hanazumi make a decision on whether to support the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant.
On Wednesday, Hanazumi held talks with Kashiwazaki Mayor Masahi...

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Japan Vows to Continue Support for Ukraine

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NIPPON
 
Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has pledged to continue supporting Ukraine's reconstruction in cooperation with the international community, including the framework of the Group of Seven major powers.
Also at a 20-minute meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, i...

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Tokyo Protests After Russia Bars 30 Japanese Individuals In Response To Ukraine Sanctions

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Japan decried as "absolutely unacceptable" on Wednesday Russia's extension of an entry ban to 30 more citizens, among them a foreign ministry spokesperson, after Tokyo's sanctions over Moscow's nearly four-year-old war in Ukraine.
Following similar moves by Western nations, Japan ha...

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Japan’s Ruling Coalition’s Views on Reducing Lower House Seat Numbers Seen to be Diverging

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JAPAN NEWS
 
The differing positions held by the Liberal Democratic Party and ruling coalition partner the Japan Innovation Party are becoming visible regarding achieving a reduction in the number of seats in the House of Representatives during the current extraordinary Diet session.
While the LD...

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UNESCO To Add 6 Items To Pre-Inscribed Intangible Heritage List From Japan

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JAPAN TODAY
 
An advisory panel to UNESCO has recommended six items from Japan be added under three categories already inscribed in the U.N. body's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, such as traditional festivals and paper making, Japan's culture agency said Tuesday.
The inscription of the six it...

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China-Japan Cooperation To Help More Cancer Patients

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CAPITAL FM
 
Usually about half of the patients lose their lives, according to Gu Jin, director of the colorectal cancer surgery at Beijing Cancer Hospital.
Chinese colorectal cancer patients may not have to give up treatment even if they are at an advanced age or in the late stage, as overseas s...

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Small Tokyo Bookstore Building Bridges With Korean Literature

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JAPAN TODAY
 
On a quiet street in Tokyo's Jimbocho district, known for its secondhand bookstores and publishing houses, one shop stands out: Chekccori.
The store's shelves are lined with Korean literature translated into Japanese, as well as works in the original language. It has become a gather...

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Takaichi Pledges Japan's Continued Support To Ukraine In 1st Phone Talks With Zelenskyy

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday pledged continued support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion during her first phone talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy since taking office last month.
During the 30-minute conversation, Takaichi said...

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Japan Sends Troops To Combat Deadly Wave Of Bear Attacks

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CNA
 
Japan's military deployed troops to the country's mountainous north on Wednesday (Nov 5) to help trap bears after an urgent request from local authorities struggling to cope with a wave of attacks.
The operation began in the town of Kazuno, where residents for weeks have been told to avoid ...

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