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Lunar Lander Reactivated After Being Dormant for 2 Weeks; Communications Re-established with Earth
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JAPAN NEWS
The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) was reactivated Sunday night and re-established communications with Earth, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency announced Monday.
SLIM had been dormant since Jan. 31, when it stopped its activities on the lunar surface because its sola...
The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) was reactivated Sunday night and re-established communications with Earth, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency announced Monday.
SLIM had been dormant since Jan. 31, when it stopped its activities on the lunar surface because its sola...
- February 26, 2024
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One Dead, 2 Injured In Knife Attack In Hokkaido Convenience Store
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JAPAN TODAY
A man died, while a woman and another man were injured in a knife attack in a convenience store in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Sunday.
The incident occurred at around 6:50 a.m. at the Seicomart Kita 31-jo store in Kita Ward, Kyodo News reported. Police said they have arrested a 43-year-ol...
A man died, while a woman and another man were injured in a knife attack in a convenience store in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Sunday.
The incident occurred at around 6:50 a.m. at the Seicomart Kita 31-jo store in Kita Ward, Kyodo News reported. Police said they have arrested a 43-year-ol...
- February 25, 2024
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Japan To Extend Extra ¥100 Billion For Ishikawa Quake Relief
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JAPAN TIMES
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Saturday his government will allocate additional funds of around ¥100 billion ($665 million) for reconstruction efforts on the Noto Peninsula following the New Year's Day earthquake.
The emergency spending from reserve funds under the fiscal 2023 bu...
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Saturday his government will allocate additional funds of around ¥100 billion ($665 million) for reconstruction efforts on the Noto Peninsula following the New Year's Day earthquake.
The emergency spending from reserve funds under the fiscal 2023 bu...
- February 25, 2024
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Sanrio Puroland in Western Tokyo Closed After Receiving Threat via Email
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JAPAN NEWS
An indoor theme park featuring Hello Kitty in Tokyo was closed on Saturday after receiving a warning that stated, “I placed a hazardous material on the premises.”
According to the local police, an employee of the theme park, Sanrio Puroland, notified the police at about 9 a.m. on Sat...
An indoor theme park featuring Hello Kitty in Tokyo was closed on Saturday after receiving a warning that stated, “I placed a hazardous material on the premises.”
According to the local police, an employee of the theme park, Sanrio Puroland, notified the police at about 9 a.m. on Sat...
- February 24, 2024
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90% Of Ukrainian Evacuees In Japan Unwilling To Return Home
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JAPAN TIMES
About 90% of Ukrainians who have fled to Japan following Russia's invasion of its neighbor are not willing to return home even if the war ends, a survey by the Japanese branch of the YMCA has found.
According to the survey of 153 Ukrainian evacuees last month and released Friday, on...
About 90% of Ukrainians who have fled to Japan following Russia's invasion of its neighbor are not willing to return home even if the war ends, a survey by the Japanese branch of the YMCA has found.
According to the survey of 153 Ukrainian evacuees last month and released Friday, on...
- February 24, 2024
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Japan, U.S., S. Korea Foreign Chiefs Confirm Plans to Work Closely to Strengthen Deterrence
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JAPAN NEWS
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa held a trilateral meeting with her U.S. and South Korean counterparts in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, confirming that they would work closely together to strengthen deterrence and capabilities to handle the threat posed by North Korea, which has repeated...
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa held a trilateral meeting with her U.S. and South Korean counterparts in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, confirming that they would work closely together to strengthen deterrence and capabilities to handle the threat posed by North Korea, which has repeated...
- February 23, 2024
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Emperor Turns 64; Mourns Ishikawa Quake Victims
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JAPAN TODAY
Emperor Naruhito made his first speech to the nation since a deadly earthquake hit the north-central region of Koto, with a message marking his 64th birthday on Friday.
The ceremonial monarch expressed grief for people affected by the Jan 1 earthquake, praying for their recovery and...
Emperor Naruhito made his first speech to the nation since a deadly earthquake hit the north-central region of Koto, with a message marking his 64th birthday on Friday.
The ceremonial monarch expressed grief for people affected by the Jan 1 earthquake, praying for their recovery and...
- February 23, 2024
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Indonesia Reconsiders to Issue Samurai Bonds Amid Japan Recession
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The Ministry of Finance spoke up about the issuance of Samurai Bonds, the yen-denominated bond, amid the Japanese recession.
"Will we still issue Samurai Bonds? Of course, we will look at what is required and the development in the economy, as well as financial market conditions in Japan,...
The Ministry of Finance spoke up about the issuance of Samurai Bonds, the yen-denominated bond, amid the Japanese recession.
"Will we still issue Samurai Bonds? Of course, we will look at what is required and the development in the economy, as well as financial market conditions in Japan,...
- February 22, 2024
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Emperor, Empress Plan to Visit Quake-Hit Ishikawa Pref. in Late March; Second Time Visiting a Disaster-Hit Area Since Accession
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JAPAN NEWS
The Emperor and Empress plan to visit quake-hit Ishikawa Prefecture in late March, it has been learned.
It would be their second visit to an area affected by a natural disaster since their accession to the thrones in May 2019. The visit is expected to last for one day to minimize the...
The Emperor and Empress plan to visit quake-hit Ishikawa Prefecture in late March, it has been learned.
It would be their second visit to an area affected by a natural disaster since their accession to the thrones in May 2019. The visit is expected to last for one day to minimize the...
- February 22, 2024
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Construction of Restrooms for Osaka-Kansai Expo to Cost Up To ¥200 million Each
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JAPAN NEWS
The cost of some of the restrooms to be installed at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo will be up to approximately ¥200 million per facility, it has been learned.
“Compared with ordinary public toilets, it is not particularly expensive,” Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ken Saito said o...
The cost of some of the restrooms to be installed at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo will be up to approximately ¥200 million per facility, it has been learned.
“Compared with ordinary public toilets, it is not particularly expensive,” Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ken Saito said o...
- February 21, 2024
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