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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...

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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...

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Indonesia Reconsiders to Issue Samurai Bonds Amid Japan Recession

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TEMPO
 
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,...

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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...

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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...

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Japan, Malaysia Relations To Hit New Heights In 2024

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NEW STRAITS TIMES
 
Japan-Malaysia relations have expanded beyond traditional areas and Tokyo is hopeful that cooperation will continue upwards in line with the Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships inked by the two countries last year.
Japan's ambassador, Katsuhiko Takahashi, points to the visit ...

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New Japan Rail Pass Gives You A Week Free Rides In A Huge Space To Chase The Cherry Blossoms

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SORA NEWS
 
Go east, and north, Japan travelers!
The recent price increase for the all-across-Japan Japan Rail Pass may turn out to be, in some ways, a blessing in disguise for travelers. Yes, it is sad that the deeply discounted method for zipping all across the country is now prohibitively expe...

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EU To Seek Security Accord With Japan

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JAPAN TODAY
 
The European Union decided Monday to negotiate with Japan on concluding a security and defense partnership agreement, with the bloc seeking to elevate bilateral ties to a higher level, an EU document showed amid China's maritime assertiveness.
The two sides will explore increasing c...

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Stray Whale Dies at Port in Sakai, Osaka Pref.; 12-Meter-Long Whale First Found at West Japan Port on Jan. 23

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JAPAN NEWS
 
A whale that wandered into a port in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, was confirmed dead, according to the Osaka prefectural government on Monday.
The prefecture has since decided to bury the dead whale in a final disposal site of industrial waste located nearby. Osaka had spent about ¥80 mi...

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Japan Hosts Ukraine Reconstruction Conference To Showcase Its Support For The War-Torn Country

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday pledged his country's long-term engagement in Ukraine's reconstruction, calling it a future investment, as Japan stressed its commitment to supporting the war-torn country ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion.
In his ...

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