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Japanese skier Watabe wins bronze medal in the Nordic combined large hill

Two-time silver medalist Akito Watabe won the bronze medal in the individual normal hill of Nordic combined on Tuesday at the Beijing Winter Olympics. This is his third consecutive medal at the Winter Olympics since 2014.

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ANA, Toyota, Joby to tie up on flying car venture

ANA Holdings Co. and U.S. mobility firm Joby Aviation announced Tuesday that they and Toyota Motor Corp. will start considering a business tie-up in the field of flying cars.

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Ski jumper Nakamura takes business-like approach

For Naoki Nakamura, soaring refers as much to profits as to how he flies through the air as a ski jumper.

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Quasi-emergency measures in Okinawa may end Sunday

The central government is considering allowing quasi-emergency priority measures in Okinawa Prefecture to end as scheduled on Sunday without further extension, according to government sources.

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Plight of Beijing's migrant workers exposed

BEIJING -- The destitute lifestyle of a male migrant worker that was revealed after he caught the novel coronavirus last month triggered a huge response online and thrust the stubborn wealth disparities among Beijing's residents under the microscope again.

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Aomori: Message of support carved into snow for 3rd-year students in northern Japan

INAKADATE, Aomori -- A message of support was dug into the snow-covered grounds of Inakadate Middle School in Aomori Prefecture in January. The message was for the third-year students, who were preparing for their high school entrance exams and were close to graduating.

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Ishikawa: New library to open with special exhibition

KANAZAWA -- Ishikawa Prefecture will hold a special science exhibition at a new prefectural library in Kanazawa to coincide with the facility's opening in mid-July, just before the summer school holidays.

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Kanagawa: Ukiyo-e show many faces of Tokaido road

Entering the exhibition room at the Fujisawa Ukiyo-e Museum in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, newcomers to the art form are offered helpful explanations about the marks on ukiyo-e as well as carving and printing techniques. One explanation states, for example, that ukiyo-e engravers and printers began to put their names on…

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Japanese hotels target long-stay guests amid coronavirus pandemic

Hotels that launched long-stay plans as part of efforts to increase occupancy rates amid the pandemic-triggered slump in travel demand have seen demand increase among people who want to self-isolate to avoid infecting family members, as well as among the intended target of telecommuters.

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Okayama restaurants promote curry with hidden taste of peach

OKAYAMA -- More than 40 restaurants in the city of Okayama are working on a campaign to offer Okayama curry, a dish that uses white peaches grown in the prefecture as a special ingredient.

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Japan's curlers humbled by nemesis South Korea

BEIJING -- Hours after Japan's women curlers recorded an emphatic win over hosts China on Monday, the team was soundly beaten by nemesis South Korea 10-5 at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

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Romance in the stone

Visitors look at a rock shaped like a sea turtle at the Kitaura Hachiman Jinja shrine on Hakatajima island in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture. The rock is known as "a turtle that brings romance," so it attracts those looking for lasting love. Situated near the shrine's grand torii gate, the rock…

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Review public pension benefits to give senior citizens peace of mind

With the emergence of the "era of 100-year life spans," it is important to continually review the operation of the pension system, to alleviate people's fears in old age.

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Trade watchdog to crack down on unfair IT contracts

The Japan Fair Trade Commission has called for an end to practices that lock in central and local governments to contracts for IT products or services.

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Boost 3 nations' cooperation to enhance deterrence against N. Korea

North Korea's test-firing of missiles is a common threat to Japan, the United States and South Korea. These three countries need to cooperate in facilitating specific ways to enhance deterrence against North Korea.

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Japan firms expand retail facilities in Southeast Asia

BANGKOK -- Japanese companies are eager to open more commercial facilities in Southeast Asia, hoping to develop new markets in a region where the middle class has been enjoying economic growth. But for them to gain traction with local consumers, they'll need to deliver differentiated customer experiences to stand out…

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With 5th title, Fujii's dream to hold every shogi title becoming a reality

The strongest shogi player of the Reiwa era has claimed another great honor while continuing to rewrite shogi records. It is also becoming more likely that he can achieve the feat of having sole possession of all eight major titles.

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Keep using ISS to develop lunar explorations technology

Extending the operation of the International Space Station (ISS), which orbits 400 kilometers above the Earth, is under consideration. For humans to hone their skills to explore the moon and Mars, it is realistic to use existing facilities.

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Takagi earns surprise silver in 500 meters; Kodaira finishes 17th

BEIJING -- Speed skater Miho Takagi collected her second silver medal at the Beijing Games on Sunday, finishing second in the women's 500 meters with a new personal best of 37.12 seconds at the National Speed Skating Oval.

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Japan's curling team beats China for 4th win in row

BEIJING -- The women of Japan's curling team continued their hot play on ice, overwhelming hosts China 10-2 on Monday morning for their fourth consecutive win at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

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Pursuit of basics brings Takagi 2nd silver

Miho Takagi scooped her second silver medal of the Beijing Games in the women's 500-meter speed skating event on Sunday. The 27-year-old is no newcomer to the Olympics, however, having competed in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics while a third-year junior high schooler.

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WEF: Global solutions needed to tackle climate, growth issues

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, there continue to be concerning issues on a global level, such as the spread of the omicron variant of the novel coronavirus, crises related to energy and climate, and tensions between nations. Can the world solve these issues through diplomatic efforts and…

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South Korean ex-rival, friend sheds tears for Kodaira

SEOUL/BEIJING -- South Korea's Lee Sang-hwa, who is a former rival and current friend of Nao Kodaira, could not hold back her tears when watching the Japanese speed skater fail to defend her title in the women's 500 meters at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Sunday.

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Japan may ease border control measures in March

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Framework eyed to map areas for advance evacuations following major earthquake

The government plans to develop a framework to map areas where advance evacuations will be issued in the event of a huge Nankai Trough earthquake, which is forecast to occur in the next 30 years.

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