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At least 4 dead from Tohoku quake, Kishida says

Wednesday night's earthquake off Fukushima has killed four people and injured 97 as of 8 a.m. Thursday, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said.

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Powerful quake thought to be intraslab temblor, possibly linked to Feb. 2021 quake

The powerful earthquake that jolted the Tohoku region late Wednesday was likely an intraslab earthquake in which a tectonic plate under the sea ruptured internally, according to experts.

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Quasi-emergency measures to end Monday

The government plans to completely end the quasi-emergency measures currently applied to Tokyo, Osaka and 16 other prefectures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infections on Monday as scheduled.

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Indictment of lawmakers involved in vote-buying scandal is inevitable

There would be a lack of balance if only a person who gave bribes at the time of an election campaign were charged, while those who received large amounts of cash were not held criminally responsible. It is only natural for prosecutors to indict local lawmakers and others in question.

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Japanese orchestras ditch Tchaikovsky's '1812 Overture'

Some Japanese orchestras have decided to stop performing a piece by Russian composer Tchaikovsky (1840-93) that celebrates Russia's defense against a French invasion in 1812.

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Panel warns of omicron sub-variant even as infection numbers slowly decrease

There has been a slow decline in the number of newly confirmed coronavirus infection cases across the nation, according to a health ministry panel of experts.

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How far is China willing to go in its support for Russia in Ukraine crisis?

If China supports Russia in its aggression against Ukraine, it will face international criticism and severe sanctions. Is Chinese President Xi Jinping aware of the high cost that Beijing would pay?

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Pandemic wipes out 30 of Japan's ski resorts over 2 yrs

Thirty ski resorts in Japan have either been forced into bankruptcy or suspended operations over the past two years since the worldwide spread of the coronavirus.

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About 30% of COVID-related deaths in 6th wave caused by other factors

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Japanese language schools, vocational schools pledge to help Ukrainian refugees

OSAKA -- Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, 12 Japanese language and vocational training schools have formed a group to provide Japan-based Ukrainian refugees with free language lessons and other forms of support.

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Japanese sisters fret over fate of Ukrainian fiances

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced apart two engaged couples.

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Absence of frozen lake surface cracks reported to deities

SUWA, Nagano -- About 30 people took part in a traditional ceremony held last month to report to the gods about the presence or absence of omiwatari -- large cracks that appear on a frozen lake surface -- on Lake Suwa this winter.

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Next-generation nuclear plants to be built around the world

Next-generation nuclear plants with enhanced safety features are scheduled to be built one after another in North America, Europe and Asia. These projects have been prompted by a reevaluation of nuclear plants, which do not emit greenhouse gases, amid the global trend of decarbonization.

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Kishida talks with ROK President-elect Yoon

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed with South Korea's President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol in a telephone conversation Friday morning that the two countries would work together to improve their relations. They also agreed to hold face-to-face talks as soon as possible.

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Remembering victims of 3/11

Memorial services for victims of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake were held in affected areas Friday, commemorating the 11th year since the disaster.

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Look but don't eat: Real candies make cute accessories

Colorful striped candy balls known as temari-ame and slices of candy with the same image on them, such as a windmill or a beckoning cat, called kintaro-ame -- these traditional Japanese candies are real but they can't be eaten. Instead, they are coated with transparent resin and sold as accessories.

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Tokyo Air Raid survivor saddened by Russia's indiscriminate use of force 77 years after harrowing experience

In the predawn hours of March 10, 1945, the United States indiscriminately bombed Japan's capital using B-29s, killing 100,000 people in what became known as the Great Tokyo Air Raid.

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Poll: Abe scores lower than Kishida, Suga for pandemic response

Respondents in a recent Yomiuri survey gave Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his predecessor Yoshihide Suga a score of about five out of ten for their COVID-19 pandemic response, while Shinzo Abe, who led the party before Suga, was given a score of less than four out of ten.

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Japan likely to raise daily entry limit to 10,000 from April

The government is preparing to raise the daily upper limit on the number of people entering Japan to 10,000 from April, sources said.

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SMBC executives' arrests over stock manipulation may unnerve investors

Suspicion has surfaced that executives of a major securities firm distorted the fairness of stock trading. Prosecutors should thoroughly clarify the whole picture of the incident.

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Ukraine ambassador thanks Japan for support

Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi met with Ukrainian Ambassador Sergiy Korsunsky on Wednesday to inform the diplomat that Japan on Tuesday had sent bulletproof vests and other Self-Defense Forces equipment to the European nation.

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Boy who fled from Ukraine worries about his mother

KUMAMOTO -- A 12-year-old boy who traveled from Ukraine to Kumamoto City just before the Russian invasion worries every day about the safety of his mother, who remains in the war-torn country.

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Foster new industries to promote Tohoku region's disaster-hit areas

Friday marks 11 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, which left more than 22,000 people dead or missing. Let us pray together for the repose of the souls of the victims and renew our determination to pass on to future generations the lessons learned from the disaster.

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How long will China stand apart over Russia's invasion of Ukraine?

Even while declaring respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity as its major diplomatic principles, China has not yet voiced opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. How long will China continue to respond to the issue in such a contradictory manner?

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Hino data tampering the latest sign of culture of fraud in auto industry

It is appalling that there are still rampant irregularities in the quality inspection of automobiles. Actions that betray the trust of customers must never be repeated.

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