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Former Tokyo Gov Shintaro Ishihara Dies At 89
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JAPAN TODAY
Author and former Tokyo Gov Shintaro Ishihara, who left his mark on Japanese politics as a staunch hawk and whose nationalistic views often ruffled the feathers of Japan's neighbors, has died, a source close to him said Tuesday. He was 89.
The novelist-turned politician, who also se...
Author and former Tokyo Gov Shintaro Ishihara, who left his mark on Japanese politics as a staunch hawk and whose nationalistic views often ruffled the feathers of Japan's neighbors, has died, a source close to him said Tuesday. He was 89.
The novelist-turned politician, who also se...
- February 1, 2022
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PM 'Not Considering' Tokyo State Of Emergency Now
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NHK
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says that for now his government is not considering declaring a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo.
Kishida said on Monday that intensive quasi-emergency measures are already in place in the capital.
He said the government's basic position is that ...
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says that for now his government is not considering declaring a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo.
Kishida said on Monday that intensive quasi-emergency measures are already in place in the capital.
He said the government's basic position is that ...
- January 31, 2022
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Japan Starts Mass COVID Boosters As Omicron Cases Soar
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AP NEWS
Tokyo has launched a mass inoculation drive for COVID-19 booster shots at a temporary center operated by the military as Japan tries to speed up delayed third jabs to counter surging infections.
Japan began administering booster shots to medical workers in December, but has only provide...
Tokyo has launched a mass inoculation drive for COVID-19 booster shots at a temporary center operated by the military as Japan tries to speed up delayed third jabs to counter surging infections.
Japan began administering booster shots to medical workers in December, but has only provide...
- January 31, 2022
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COVID-19 State Of Emergency Possible: LDP’S Takaichi
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THE JAPAN NEWS
Japanese ruling party executive Sanae Takaichi said Sunday it is possible for the government to declare a state of emergency over the novel coronavirus pandemic.
A state of emergency will have adverse impacts on the economy, but (protecting) life is top priority, Takaichi, head o...
Japanese ruling party executive Sanae Takaichi said Sunday it is possible for the government to declare a state of emergency over the novel coronavirus pandemic.
A state of emergency will have adverse impacts on the economy, but (protecting) life is top priority, Takaichi, head o...
- January 30, 2022
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Japan's Kobayashi Retakes Ski Jumping World Cup Lead
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FRANCE 24
Japanese star Ryoyu Kobayashi started the final weekend of ski jumping action before the Winter Olympics with victory in Willingen to reclaim the World Cup lead on Saturday.
The Four Hills champion came out on top in a large hill event which was cut to just one jump because of poor we...
Japanese star Ryoyu Kobayashi started the final weekend of ski jumping action before the Winter Olympics with victory in Willingen to reclaim the World Cup lead on Saturday.
The Four Hills champion came out on top in a large hill event which was cut to just one jump because of poor we...
- January 30, 2022
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Japan: N.Korea Fired Ballistic Missile
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NHK
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hirokazu has said that North Korea launched a ballistic missile eastward. This is the 7th launch Pyongyang has conducted so far this year.
Matsuno said "If the missile was on a normal ballistic trajectory, it is estimated to have flown about 800 kilom...
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hirokazu has said that North Korea launched a ballistic missile eastward. This is the 7th launch Pyongyang has conducted so far this year.
Matsuno said "If the missile was on a normal ballistic trajectory, it is estimated to have flown about 800 kilom...
- January 30, 2022
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Foreigners Urge Japan To Ease Entry Ban
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NHK
Demonstrators in several countries have called on the Japanese government to ease its coronavirus entry restrictions.
Participants gathered on Friday in front of Japanese embassies and other places in eight countries, including Germany, Spain and Bangladesh. Those who took part were people ...
Demonstrators in several countries have called on the Japanese government to ease its coronavirus entry restrictions.
Participants gathered on Friday in front of Japanese embassies and other places in eight countries, including Germany, Spain and Bangladesh. Those who took part were people ...
- January 29, 2022
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Fujimino Shooting: Japanese Doctor Killed In Rare Gun Violence
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BBC
Police have arrested a man in Japan after an 11-hour siege who allegedly attacked three medical workers visiting his home and fatally shot one of them.
Hiroshi Watanabe, 66, is facing murder charges following Thursday's incident in Fujimino, just north of Tokyo.
A well-known doctor, Junichi...
Police have arrested a man in Japan after an 11-hour siege who allegedly attacked three medical workers visiting his home and fatally shot one of them.
Hiroshi Watanabe, 66, is facing murder charges following Thursday's incident in Fujimino, just north of Tokyo.
A well-known doctor, Junichi...
- January 29, 2022
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Japan Cuts Quarantine For Those Entering Country From 10 Days To Seven
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JAPAN TIMES
Japan has reduced the 10-day self-isolation required for people entering the country to seven days, starting Saturday, the health ministry announced late Friday.
The latest move comes after the government on Jan. 14 reduced the quarantine period from 14 days to 10 days and was expec...
Japan has reduced the 10-day self-isolation required for people entering the country to seven days, starting Saturday, the health ministry announced late Friday.
The latest move comes after the government on Jan. 14 reduced the quarantine period from 14 days to 10 days and was expec...
- January 29, 2022
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JR East To Equip Trains Station Staff With Bodycams To Protect Them From Attacks
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SORA NEWS
Violent drunks better smile for the camera from now on.
A rather odd dark side to Japanese culture is that people have been known to attack train conductors surprisingly often.
An investigation by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism found that in 2020 there wer...
Violent drunks better smile for the camera from now on.
A rather odd dark side to Japanese culture is that people have been known to attack train conductors surprisingly often.
An investigation by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism found that in 2020 there wer...
- January 28, 2022
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