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JR East Attempts To Unite Train-Photographing Otaku With New Social Media Group
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SORA NEWS
Could this mean an end to the violence?
Of all the otaku in Japan, the “train otaku” is a particularly diverse subset containing the likes of noritetsu, people who take an interest in unique ways of riding trains, or the model train enthusiasts known as mokeitetsu.
But it is by far th...
Could this mean an end to the violence?
Of all the otaku in Japan, the “train otaku” is a particularly diverse subset containing the likes of noritetsu, people who take an interest in unique ways of riding trains, or the model train enthusiasts known as mokeitetsu.
But it is by far th...
- November 14, 2021
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Japan Prepares Beds, Booster Shots In COVID-19 Lull Before Winter
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REUTERS
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida outlined on Friday an urgent plan to increase hospital beds and medical resources in preparation for a possible resurgence of COVID-19 infections this winter.
After a deadly fifth wave of infections almost overwhelmed the medical system during the s...
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida outlined on Friday an urgent plan to increase hospital beds and medical resources in preparation for a possible resurgence of COVID-19 infections this winter.
After a deadly fifth wave of infections almost overwhelmed the medical system during the s...
- November 12, 2021
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US, Japan Agree On Stronger Ties To Seek Free Indo-Pacific
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NDTV
Japanese PM and US Admiral John Aquilino shared concerns regarding China's unilateral attempts to alter the status quo in the region and exchanged views on North Korea's test-firing of missiles, Kyodo News reported citing the Japanese government.
Amid China's military rise, Japanese Prime...
Japanese PM and US Admiral John Aquilino shared concerns regarding China's unilateral attempts to alter the status quo in the region and exchanged views on North Korea's test-firing of missiles, Kyodo News reported citing the Japanese government.
Amid China's military rise, Japanese Prime...
- November 12, 2021
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Japan Train Driver Sues Over 49 Cents In Docked Wages
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BBC
A Japanese train driver is suing his employer after he was docked 56 yen ($0.49; £0.36) in wages for causing a brief delay to the country's famously punctual rail system.
Train company JR West fined the man after a work mix-up in June 2020 caused a one-minute delay to operations.
It argued...
A Japanese train driver is suing his employer after he was docked 56 yen ($0.49; £0.36) in wages for causing a brief delay to the country's famously punctual rail system.
Train company JR West fined the man after a work mix-up in June 2020 caused a one-minute delay to operations.
It argued...
- November 11, 2021
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Ex-PM Abe Becomes Head Of Largest Faction In Japan's Ruling Party
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KYODO NEWS
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday became head of the largest faction within Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party upon his return to the intraparty bloc following a nine-year absence.
Abe was officially named successor to Hiroyuki Hosoda, a former chief Cabinet secretary...
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday became head of the largest faction within Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party upon his return to the intraparty bloc following a nine-year absence.
Abe was officially named successor to Hiroyuki Hosoda, a former chief Cabinet secretary...
- November 11, 2021
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Japan Eases Entry Policy For Foreign Arrivals
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NHK
Japan opened its doors to foreign arrivals on November 8, a long-awaited development for the thousands of students and workers who had been unable to enter the country for months.
The government is relaxing entry restrictions as the number of coronavirus cases in Japan continues to drop. Da...
Japan opened its doors to foreign arrivals on November 8, a long-awaited development for the thousands of students and workers who had been unable to enter the country for months.
The government is relaxing entry restrictions as the number of coronavirus cases in Japan continues to drop. Da...
- November 11, 2021
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Fumio Kishida Re-Elected Japan PM, Yoshimasa Hayashi Named Foreign Minister
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KYODO NEWS
Fumio Kishida was re-elected Wednesday as Japan's prime minister by parliament after his ruling party secured a majority in the House of Representatives election late last month, making a fresh start to the work of reviving the pandemic-hit economy and redistributing wealth to househ...
Fumio Kishida was re-elected Wednesday as Japan's prime minister by parliament after his ruling party secured a majority in the House of Representatives election late last month, making a fresh start to the work of reviving the pandemic-hit economy and redistributing wealth to househ...
- November 10, 2021
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Top U.S. Diplomat For East Asia Welcomes Japan's Plan To Boost Defense Spending
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JAPAN TIMES
A senior U.S. diplomat said Tuesday that Washington would “welcome” an increase in Japan’s defense budget, as has been signaled by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida amid China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.
“This is a decision for our sovereign Japanese allies to dec...
A senior U.S. diplomat said Tuesday that Washington would “welcome” an increase in Japan’s defense budget, as has been signaled by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida amid China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.
“This is a decision for our sovereign Japanese allies to dec...
- November 10, 2021
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Free KFC Taxis Will Be Taking To The Streets Of Japan
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SORA NEWS
Please do not attempt to lick the steering wheel of these fried chicken cabs.
By this point in history, I think it’s safe to say that we’ve come to a collective agreement that reliable mobility and a secure supply of fried chicken are both crucial to human society. So it’s good to see...
Please do not attempt to lick the steering wheel of these fried chicken cabs.
By this point in history, I think it’s safe to say that we’ve come to a collective agreement that reliable mobility and a secure supply of fried chicken are both crucial to human society. So it’s good to see...
- November 9, 2021
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Japan Biz Leaders Roll Out Tourism Proposals
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NHK
The Japanese government is looking to promote domestic tourism by reviving a travel campaign following the lifting of a nationwide state of emergency for the coronavirus. But business leaders are urging the government to make sure it does not lead to an overload of travelers.
The Japan Asso...
The Japanese government is looking to promote domestic tourism by reviving a travel campaign following the lifting of a nationwide state of emergency for the coronavirus. But business leaders are urging the government to make sure it does not lead to an overload of travelers.
The Japan Asso...
- November 8, 2021
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