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Shinzo Abe: A Divided Japan Bids Farewell To Its Slain Ex-PM
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BBC
In a black kimono Shinzo Abe's widow Akie walked slowly, carrying her husband's ashes in a silk-covered funeral urn.
She placed it on a wide altar covered in white chrysanthemums.
Above it hung a huge photo of Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister.
Only once before in Japan's post-wa...
In a black kimono Shinzo Abe's widow Akie walked slowly, carrying her husband's ashes in a silk-covered funeral urn.
She placed it on a wide altar covered in white chrysanthemums.
Above it hung a huge photo of Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister.
Only once before in Japan's post-wa...
- September 27, 2022
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Japan Lodges Protest After Russia Detains Diplomat In Vladivostok
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AL JAZEERA
Tatsunori Motoki, accused of spying by Russia’s FSB, was held for a few hours before being released and ordered to leave the country.
Japan has accused Russia of “unreasonable” behaviour and threatened “equivalent steps” after the FSB, the Russian federal security agency, detained a ...
Tatsunori Motoki, accused of spying by Russia’s FSB, was held for a few hours before being released and ordered to leave the country.
Japan has accused Russia of “unreasonable” behaviour and threatened “equivalent steps” after the FSB, the Russian federal security agency, detained a ...
- September 27, 2022
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Japanese Convenience Store Will Now Ask Customers Who Ask For A Fork To Use Chopsticks Instead
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JAPAN TODAY
In Japan, companies are so committed to customer service that they don’t just say the customer is always right, they say “The customer is god.” But starting next month, if you walk into a branch of convenience store FamilyMart and ask for a fork, they’ll be happy to give you a pair ...
In Japan, companies are so committed to customer service that they don’t just say the customer is always right, they say “The customer is god.” But starting next month, if you walk into a branch of convenience store FamilyMart and ask for a fork, they’ll be happy to give you a pair ...
- September 27, 2022
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Kishida Meets With Harris In ‘Funeral Diplomacy’
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JAPAN NEWS
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began what is known as “funeral diplomacy” Monday afternoon ahead of the state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the following day.
Over the three days to Wednesday, the prime minister is scheduled to meet with leaders and top officials of m...
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began what is known as “funeral diplomacy” Monday afternoon ahead of the state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the following day.
Over the three days to Wednesday, the prime minister is scheduled to meet with leaders and top officials of m...
- September 26, 2022
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Japan’s $2-Billion Initiative To Prep Pandemic Vaccines In 100 Days
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NATURE
A new centre will invest in shots for a range of infectious diseases so the country is ready for future outbreaks.
After recognizing that Japan was slow to develop vaccines for COVID-19, the government has pledged to invest US$2 billion in a vaccine-research initiative to ensure that the...
A new centre will invest in shots for a range of infectious diseases so the country is ready for future outbreaks.
After recognizing that Japan was slow to develop vaccines for COVID-19, the government has pledged to invest US$2 billion in a vaccine-research initiative to ensure that the...
- September 26, 2022
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Japan Motogp: Miller Dominates, Bagnaia Crashes Out On Last Lap
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MOTOR SPORT
Jack Miller dominated the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix to salvage a dark day for Ducati’s 2022 title hopes, as teammate Francesco Bagnaia crashed on the last lap.Going without a win since last year’s wet French GP, Miller grabbed the lead on lap three and streaked away to his first vi...
Jack Miller dominated the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix to salvage a dark day for Ducati’s 2022 title hopes, as teammate Francesco Bagnaia crashed on the last lap.Going without a win since last year’s wet French GP, Miller grabbed the lead on lap three and streaked away to his first vi...
- September 25, 2022
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Abe Funeral: Japan Asks Why State Event Is Costing More Than The Queen's
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BBC
How could Abe's funeral cost more than the Queen's?" read one headline.
Even though the actual amount of money spent on the Queen's state funeral has not been disclosed, the Flash article cited the Daily Mirror's reported figure of £8m or 1.3bn yen to compare it to the estimated cost of ex...
How could Abe's funeral cost more than the Queen's?" read one headline.
Even though the actual amount of money spent on the Queen's state funeral has not been disclosed, the Flash article cited the Daily Mirror's reported figure of £8m or 1.3bn yen to compare it to the estimated cost of ex...
- September 25, 2022
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Trudeau To Skip Abe's State Funeral
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NHK
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he will not be attending the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. Trudeau said he will instead stay in Canada to respond to the devastation caused by powerful storm Fiona.
Prime Minister Trudeau was the only incu...
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he will not be attending the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. Trudeau said he will instead stay in Canada to respond to the devastation caused by powerful storm Fiona.
Prime Minister Trudeau was the only incu...
- September 25, 2022
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Japan To Lift Restrictions On Foreign Tourists
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BBC
Japan will open its doors back up to foreign tourists, after more than two years of closed borders due to the Covid pandemic.
Tourists will be able to visit the country without a visa, and will no longer need to go through a travel agency, from 11 October.
A cap on daily arrivals will also ...
Japan will open its doors back up to foreign tourists, after more than two years of closed borders due to the Covid pandemic.
Tourists will be able to visit the country without a visa, and will no longer need to go through a travel agency, from 11 October.
A cap on daily arrivals will also ...
- September 23, 2022
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Japan, U.S., S. Korea Oppose Change Of Status Quo Amid Taiwan Tension
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KYODO NEWS
The top diplomats of Japan, the United States and South Korea on Thursday said they oppose any attempts to change the status quo of territories by force amid China's growing assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region, while showing their resolve to resolutely respond to any nuclear tes...
The top diplomats of Japan, the United States and South Korea on Thursday said they oppose any attempts to change the status quo of territories by force amid China's growing assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region, while showing their resolve to resolutely respond to any nuclear tes...
- September 23, 2022
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