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Manga Creator Ken Akamatsu Wins Seat in Japan's House of Councillors
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ANIME NEWS NETWORK
Various Japanese media services projected on Sunday evening that the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has won enough votes in the 26th House of Councillors election to secure a seat for manga creator Ken Akamatsu.
In a Twitter post announcing the win, Ken Akamatsu noted that he...
Various Japanese media services projected on Sunday evening that the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has won enough votes in the 26th House of Councillors election to secure a seat for manga creator Ken Akamatsu.
In a Twitter post announcing the win, Ken Akamatsu noted that he...
- July 11, 2022
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Ex-PM Abe's Death On Minds Of Japan Voters, But Turnout Low
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KYODO NEWS
The fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe remained fresh on Japanese people's minds as they headed to the polls Sunday for the House of Councillors election, but it appeared to have no significant impact on voter turnout.
Abe's death at a campaign event generated enormou...
The fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe remained fresh on Japanese people's minds as they headed to the polls Sunday for the House of Councillors election, but it appeared to have no significant impact on voter turnout.
Abe's death at a campaign event generated enormou...
- July 11, 2022
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Voting Underway In Japan's Upper House Election
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NHK
Voters in Japan are heading to the polls to choose Upper House representatives after a campaign dominated by debate over surging prices and national security.
Only half of the chamber's seats are being contested, which is routine for Upper House elections. The ruling coalition is looking to...
Voters in Japan are heading to the polls to choose Upper House representatives after a campaign dominated by debate over surging prices and national security.
Only half of the chamber's seats are being contested, which is routine for Upper House elections. The ruling coalition is looking to...
- July 10, 2022
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Shinzo Abe Killing: Security Was Flawed, Japan Police Say
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BBC
Japanese police have admitted there were flaws in the security for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was shot dead in the southern city of Nara on Friday.
"It is undeniable that there were problems in the security," said Nara police chief Tomoaki Onizuka.
A gunman opened fire o...
Japanese police have admitted there were flaws in the security for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was shot dead in the southern city of Nara on Friday.
"It is undeniable that there were problems in the security," said Nara police chief Tomoaki Onizuka.
A gunman opened fire o...
- July 10, 2022
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Japan Votes In Election Billed As 'Defense Of Democracy' As Police Admit Security 'Problems' During Shinzo Abe Assassination
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CNN
Japanese voters headed to the polling stations on Sunday for an election billed as a defense of democracy, just two days after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated while on the campaign trail.
Abe was shot in broad daylight on Friday in the central city of Nara while giving a s...
Japanese voters headed to the polling stations on Sunday for an election billed as a defense of democracy, just two days after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated while on the campaign trail.
Abe was shot in broad daylight on Friday in the central city of Nara while giving a s...
- July 10, 2022
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French Rugby Team Overturns Japan At Last Minute To Clock Up 10th Straight Win
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YAHOO SPORT
Six Nations champions France scored a late try to edge Japan 20-15 in an second rugby Test on Saturday.
It was an emotional match, held at Tokyo's National Stadium the day after the country was shocked by the assassination of Shinzo Abe. A minute's silence was held for the former ...
Six Nations champions France scored a late try to edge Japan 20-15 in an second rugby Test on Saturday.
It was an emotional match, held at Tokyo's National Stadium the day after the country was shocked by the assassination of Shinzo Abe. A minute's silence was held for the former ...
- July 9, 2022
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Shooter Says He Believed Abe Promoted Religious Group That Bankrupted His Mother
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JAPAN TODAY
The man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has told police that he initially planned to attack a leader of a religious group that he believed caused his mother to become bankrupt through donations, investigative sources said Saturday.
Tetsuya Yamagami, 41, also admitt...
The man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has told police that he initially planned to attack a leader of a religious group that he believed caused his mother to become bankrupt through donations, investigative sources said Saturday.
Tetsuya Yamagami, 41, also admitt...
- July 9, 2022
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President Jokowi Plans Visit To Japan In July-End
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ANTARA NEWS
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) plans to visit Japan at the end of July 2022, the Foreign Ministry noted in a press statement released on Saturday.
The head of state's plan to visit Japan was discussed at a bilateral meeting between Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and her J...
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) plans to visit Japan at the end of July 2022, the Foreign Ministry noted in a press statement released on Saturday.
The head of state's plan to visit Japan was discussed at a bilateral meeting between Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and her J...
- July 9, 2022
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Shinzo Abe: Japan Ex-Leader Assassinated While Giving Speech
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BBC
Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe has died in hospital after he was shot at a political campaign event.
Mr Abe was shot at twice while he was giving a speech in the southern city of Nara on Friday morning.
Security officials at the scene tackled the gunman, and the 41-year-old suspe...
Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe has died in hospital after he was shot at a political campaign event.
Mr Abe was shot at twice while he was giving a speech in the southern city of Nara on Friday morning.
Security officials at the scene tackled the gunman, and the 41-year-old suspe...
- July 8, 2022
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Say Sayonara To Oily Eggplants In The Frying Pan With Japanese Farmer’s Healthy Lifehack
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JAPAN TODAY
Eggplants (or aubergines, if that's what you call them) are a versatile vegetable featured in the culinary traditions of many countries around the world.
In Japan, they're added to things like miso soup, grilled and seasoned in side dishes like 揚げびたし agebitashi, and featured in...
Eggplants (or aubergines, if that's what you call them) are a versatile vegetable featured in the culinary traditions of many countries around the world.
In Japan, they're added to things like miso soup, grilled and seasoned in side dishes like 揚げびたし agebitashi, and featured in...
- July 8, 2022
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