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Princess Aiko set to work with Red Cross following Gakushuin graduation: The princess studied for four years in the Department of Japanese Language and ...
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Princess Aiko set to work with Red Cross following Gakushuin graduation
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In Japan, even Taylor Swift can't make it to the top of the music charts: TOKYO -- Japanese, who previously favored musical artists from the U.S ...
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In Japan, even Taylor Swift can't make it to the top of the music charts
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'Shogun' star Hiroyuki Sanada paves Hollywood path for Japanese talent: TOKYO -- After roughly two decades working in Hollywood, Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada ...
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'Shogun' star Hiroyuki Sanada paves Hollywood path for Japanese talent
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Japanese city to allow kids to miss 3 days of school per year for more family time - The Mainichi
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Japanese city to allow kids to miss 3 days of school per year for more ...
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Films that give the Japanese perspective of the atomic bomb: Movies about the nation's darkest days — in genres such as dramas, fantasies and anime — offer ...
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Films that give the Japanese perspective of the atomic bomb
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Wild Birds Gesture ‘After You’ to Insist Their Mate Go First: Like humans, these small Japanese birds communicate abstract concepts with gestures
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Wild Birds Gesture ‘After You’ to Insist Their Mate Go First
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Ohtani interpreter Mizuhara may be dumped from Japan school text after gambling accusation - The Mainichi
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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Fired Amid Gambling Allegations
  • Shohei Ohtani's friend and interpreter at the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired due to allegations of theft and illegal gambling.

  • Mizuhara was suspected of $4.5 million being transferred from Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookmaker in Southern California.

  • Ohtani's lawyers revealed that Ohtani was a victim of massive theft and the matter is being handed over to the authorities.

  • Mizuhara refused to comment on the allegations, and investigations are ongoing.
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Shohei Ohtani is caught up in a scandal as mysterious as he is: Quite possibly the most interesting thing about Shohei Ohtani is that even when he talks ...
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Shohei Ohtani is caught up in a scandal as mysterious as he is
Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani and the Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal: Live Updates
  • Major League Baseball has officially launched an investigation into the gambling allegations surrounding Mizuhara, Ohtani's former interpreter and friend.

  • Ohtani is scheduled to address the media on Monday for the first time since the dismissal of his interpreter and friend Ippei Mizuhara, in response to the escalating gambling scandal.

  • The role of interpreters in MLB has evolved significantly, with Mizuhara not only being an interpreter but also a close confidant of Ohtani.

  • MLB has initiated a formal investigation into the gambling allegations against Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's long-time interpreter.
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'Shogun' star Hiroyuki Sanada paves Hollywood path for Japanese talent: TOKYO -- After roughly two decades working in Hollywood, Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada ...
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'Shogun' star Hiroyuki Sanada paves Hollywood path for Japanese talent
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'Shogun' star Hiroyuki Sanada paves Hollywood path for Japanese talent: TOKYO -- After roughly two decades working in Hollywood, Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada ...
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'Shogun' star Hiroyuki Sanada paves Hollywood path for Japanese talent
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New Earphones Shaped Like Chocolate-Covered Mushrooms; Meiji to Sell Just 3,500 Sets Based on Popular Japanese Snack
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New Earphones Shaped Like Chocolate-Covered Mushrooms; Meiji to Sell Just ...
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Japanese chocolate snack-shaped translator earphones to go on sale - The Mainichi
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Japanese chocolate snack-shaped translator earphones to go on sale - The ...
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Easy Japanese news in translation: 101-year-old locomotive retires in Kumamoto Prefecture - The Mainichi
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Easy Japanese news in translation: 101-year-old locomotive retires in ...
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A Japanese 'flavor wizard' conquers the homeland of chocolate: Yasushi Sasaki has been named Brussels' chocolatier of the year by the prestigious Gault & Millau ...
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A Japanese 'flavor wizard' conquers the homeland of chocolate
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JPY/USD: Japanese Yen Falls to Lowest Against US Dollar Since 1990: The yen slid to the weakest level in about 34 years against the dollar, prompting Japan’s ...
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JPY/USD: Japanese Yen Falls to Lowest Against US Dollar Since 1990
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Those Godzilla Claw Shoes on the Oscars Red Carpet Are Just One of Hazama’s ‘Dark Fantasy’ Creations
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Those Godzilla Claw Shoes on the Oscars Red Carpet Are Just One of ...
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40% of Japanese in 30s desiring children are sexless, research reveals: TOKYO -- Nearly 40% of married Japanese in their 30s who want children are sexless ...
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40% of Japanese in 30s desiring children are sexless, research reveals
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N.Y. judge sets firm April 15 trial date in Trump’s historic hush money case: Defense lawyers for Donald Trump still hope to raise issues that might delay the ...
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Quick Glance: Restriction on Statements in New York Criminal Case against Trump
  • A judge imposes a restriction on statements about Trump in the New York criminal case involving hush money.

  • Public comments on witnesses and court staff are prohibited.

  • The necessity of silence around Trump is emphasized due to his attacks on involved parties.

  • Trump faces multiple charges, pleads not guilty, and alleges political motivations behind the cases.
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Easy Japanese news in translation: 3 trains cross over each other at Tokyo viewpoint - The Mainichi
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Easy Japanese news in translation: 3 trains cross over each other at Tokyo ...
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Olivia Colman is right that an ‘Oliver Colman’ would be paid more – but to a point
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Quick Glance: Olivia Colman speaks out against Hollywood's Gender Pay Gap on CNN
  • Olivia Colman candidly addressed the pay disparities between male and female actors in Hollywood during an interview with CNN.

  • Despite her numerous accolades and esteemed position in the film industry, Colman emphasized that she would be earning significantly more if she were a man.

  • The actress is one of many Hollywood stars publicly denouncing the pervasive gender pay gap in the industry.

  • Taraji P. Henson also criticized the pay disparities in the Hollywood industry, highlighting the additional pressure women, especially women of color, face due to these inequalities.
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Mended and washed: Uniqlo expands sales of used clothes: TOKYO -- Japanese casualwear chain Uniqlo will broaden sales of used clothing, offering spring-summer ...
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Mended and washed: Uniqlo expands sales of used clothes
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Japanese musician Kitaro to perform in Singapore in June: His upcoming Sands Theatre show marks his first concert here in seven years.
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Japanese musician Kitaro to perform in Singapore in June
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Denis Villeneuve’s 'Dune' Films Finally Pass $1 Billion at the Global Box Office
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Denis Villeneuve’s 'Dune' Films Finally Pass $1 Billion at the Global Box ...
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Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Wonka’ and ‘Dune’ Success Lands Him a Major Studio Deal : Timothée Chalamet has inked a first-look deal with Warner Bros. after the wild ...
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Quick Glance: Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Wonka’ and ‘Dune’ Triumph Leads to Major Studio Agreement
  • Both movies 'Wonka' and 'Dune: Part Two' each grossed over half a billion dollars at the global box office.

  • Following the success of 'Wonka' and 'Dune: Part Two', Chalamet signed a First-Look deal with Warner Bros. for upcoming projects.

  • Chalamet's professional journey flourishes with diverse roles, including an upcoming biopic about Bob Dylan.
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Man tries to stab tourist in front of A-Bomb Dome in Hiroshima: Police in Hiroshima have arrested a 42-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of attempted murder ...
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Man tries to stab tourist in front of A-Bomb Dome in Hiroshima
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News Navigator: What happened to 2nd-gen Japanese-Filipinos left behind after WWII? - The Mainichi
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News Navigator: What happened to 2nd-gen Japanese-Filipinos left behind ...
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Japanese startup generates AI models from 'evolutionary' process: TOKYO -- Sakana AI, a Japanese artificial intelligence startup, said Thursday that it has ...
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Japanese startup generates AI models from 'evolutionary' process
Quick Glance: UN adopts groundbreaking global AI resolution
  • The resolution underscores the need for guidelines for safe, trustworthy AI systems and excludes military AI.

  • It promotes the positive potentials of AI, calls for bridging digital divides and ensuring equitable access to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals.

  • The resolution was a step forward to address the promises and risks of AI, aiming to support developing countries.

  • Concerns regarding negative impacts of AI on human rights and data protection are highlighted, emphasizing the need for responsible regulation of the technology.
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Godzilla, Hayao Miyazaki Both Take Home Oscars; First Double Win for Japanese Films Since 2009
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Godzilla, Hayao Miyazaki Both Take Home Oscars; First Double Win for ...
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Swatantrya Veer Savarkar box office collection day 4: Randeep Hooda film remains steady, takes India total to ₹8.2 crore
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Quick Glance: Controversial Biography of Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
  • The film portrays Savarkar as the neglected hero of history, projecting him as a Hindutva ideologue who aimed to advance Indian independence early.

  • Criticism is directed towards the portrayal of Gandhi as stubborn, superficial, and lenient towards the British, while Savarkar is depicted as visionary and extreme.

  • The biography focuses on bolstering Savarkar's image and emphasizing his legacy, while casting Gandhi and the Congress party in a negative light.

  • Viewed as high-value propaganda, the film links Savarkar's simplified Hindutva beliefs to current political issues.
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Figure skating: 2-time world champion Sakamoto 4th in short program - The Mainichi
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Figure skating: 2-time world champion Sakamoto 4th in short program - The ...
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US, Japan to revamp military strategy amid China concerns: US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will unveil a plan next month to ...
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US, Japan to revamp military strategy amid China concerns
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Japan approves export of cutting-edge fighter jets: 3 things to know: TOKYO -- The Japanese government on Tuesday approved revised guidelines to its strict ...
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Japan approves export of cutting-edge fighter jets: 3 things to know
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MLB pulls plug on clubs' ties with Japanese teams: Fretting over irregular contacts with overseas players, Major League Baseball has ordered its teams to ...
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MLB pulls plug on clubs' ties with Japanese teams
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Nissan X-Trail T30 an overhyped venerable SUV?: X-Trail T30 offers a range of capable engines, including efficient petrol and diesel options. 
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Nissan X-Trail T30 an overhyped venerable SUV?
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Japan warns on surge in potentially deadly strep throat cases: Japanese health authorities have warned about a jump in potentially deadly strep throat infections ...
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Japan warns on surge in potentially deadly strep throat cases
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Japan authorities confer on sliding yen, hint at intervention: TOKYO (Reuters) -- Japan's three main monetary authorities held an emergency meeting on ...
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Japan authorities confer on sliding yen, hint at intervention
Quick Glance: Japanese Authorities Address Weakening Yen, Signal Intervention
  • Masato Kanda, vice finance minister for international affairs, mentions Japan's readiness to respond to disorderly FX moves.

  • Japan's three main monetary authorities held an emergency meeting to discuss the weakening yen and indicated willingness to intervene to stop speculative currency market moves.

  • Amid the yen falling to a 34-year low against the dollar, urgency was emphasized by the Bank of Japan, Finance Ministry, and Financial Services Agency to stabilize the yen.

  • A weaker yen raises Japanese import costs, fuels inflation, and increases the cost of living.
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Shōgun: why the English samurai’s life and legacy still grip Japan 400 years on: Epic new TV adaptation of the 1975 novel reignites interest in the exploits of ...
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Shōgun: why the English samurai’s life and legacy still grip Japan 400 ...
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Nissan promises aggressive electrification push to cut costs, boost global sales: Nissan will expand its electric vehicle lineup ... Show more
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Social Security Administration to remove food assistance as barrier to accessing certain benefits
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Social Security Administration to remove food assistance as barrier to ...
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Olympic archery champion causes stir for calling restaurant 'pro-Japan' : Korean archer An San, who won three gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics in Japan ...
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Olympic archery champion causes stir for calling restaurant ...
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Hiroshima grapples with 'Oppenheimer' Oscars success: While locals would have liked to see more Japanese representation in the film, they are at least happy that ...
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Hiroshima grapples with 'Oppenheimer' Oscars success
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Secret tape shows Paula Vennells was told about problems with Horizon and warned not to cover it up
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Secret tape shows Paula Vennells was told about problems with Horizon and ...
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Learning from Japanese picture books (3) Karasu no Panya-san - The Mainichi: This column introduces recommended Japanese picture books, along with related terms ...
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Learning from Japanese picture books (3) Karasu no Panya-san - The ...
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Japan PM Kishida Cabinet support rate at 17% even after ethics committee: poll - The Mainichi
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Japan PM Kishida Cabinet support rate at 17% even after ethics committee: ...
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Dell Won't Promote Remote Workers, According to a New Report: The company's updated hybrid policy comes as most return-to-office mandates have fizzled out.
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Dell Won't Promote Remote Workers, According to a New Report
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Supreme Court rejects appeal by New Mexico official ousted from office over Jan. 6
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Rejects Appeal by Former New Mexico County Commissioner
  • The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from a former New Mexico county commissioner who was removed from office due to his participation in the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.

  • Former commissioner Couy Griffin, known for his support of Donald Trump, received the first disqualification under the 14th Amendment, sparking potential repercussions for other officials involved in the Capitol attack.

  • The ruling in Griffin's case could set precedents for holding state and local elected officials accountable for their roles in the January 6 insurrection.

  • Griffin's appeal contested the state court's authority to enforce the anti-insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment and urged the Supreme Court to clarify the definition of 'insurrection' in relation to the events of January 6.
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Shares edge higher; yen's drop to 1990 low lifts Nikkei: Global shares rose on Wednesday, nudged higher by a rally in Japanese stocks as the yen sagged to its ...
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Shares edge higher; yen's drop to 1990 low lifts Nikkei
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Japanese startup generates AI models from 'evolutionary' process: TOKYO -- Sakana AI, a Japanese artificial intelligence startup, said Thursday that it has ...
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Japanese startup generates AI models from 'evolutionary' process
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Baseball: Red Sox sign Japanese pitcher Uwasawa from Tampa Bay - The Mainichi: NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- The Boston Red Sox have acquired Japanese pitcher Naoyuki ...
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Baseball: Red Sox sign Japanese pitcher Uwasawa from Tampa Bay - The ...