Dollar at 34-yr. highs in upper 155 yen as intervention line tested - The Mainichi
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Quick Glance: Market Volatility in Asia: Impact of Meta's Losses
- The depreciation of Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar and potential actions by monetary authorities are at the forefront of Asian markets.
- Post-market gains from U.S. tech giant Meta could impact Asian markets as shares dropped by 10% after trading hours.
- Concerns surrounding currencies are escalating as the dollar breached 155.00 yen on Wednesday without any indication of intervention from Japanese authorities. Will Tokyo take action?
- Given the current environment that led to a rare joint statement on exchange rates from the United States, Japan, and South Korea this month, no possibilities can be ruled out.
Japan gov't inspects IHI subsidiary's plants over data-rigging - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government on Thursday conducted on-site inspections ...
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Shohei Ohtani has 3 doubles, Landon Knack get 1st victory as Dodgers rout Nationals 11-2 - The Mainichi
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Kishida deserves credit for passage of Ukraine aid: US diplomat - The Mainichi: WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida should be given a ...
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Japan's moon lander wasn't built to survive a weekslong lunar night. It's still going after 3 - The Mainichi
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Japan launches new alert system as heat stroke deaths rise - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Environment Ministry launched a special heat stroke alert ...
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Easy Japanese news in translation: Nemophila flowers blend in with Ibaraki Pref.'s blue sky - The Mainichi
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Japan day care operator provides dubious gene test kits of kids' courage, attention - The Mainichi
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Toyota fails to meet 10.1 mil. output target in FY 2023 amid scandals - The Mainichi
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Number of young women to halve in 40% of Japan localities by 2050 - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- More than 40 percent of Japanese municipalities are likely to ...
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Survivors, victims' family mark 19 years since Amagasaki derailment - The Mainichi
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'The thrill of escape': 5 Japan teens referred to prosecutors over false police call - The Mainichi
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Fukushima treated water discharge resumes after power outage - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The discharge of treated radioactive water from the crippled ...
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New method introduced to crack down on street prostitution in Tokyo's Kabukicho district - The Mainichi
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ANA plane lands at Hokkaido airport with hydraulic trouble - The Mainichi: SAPPORO (Kyodo) -- An All Nippon Airways aircraft carrying a total of 213 people ...
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Fukuoka court invalidates dismissal of golf union worker for 'poor communication skills' - The Mainichi
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Japan PM to unveil measures to protect Amazon rainforest in Brazil - The Mainichi
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BOJ to check effects of rate hike amid weak yen at policy meeting - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Bank of Japan is widely expected to leave its policy rate ...
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Japan to tighten export controls for cutting-edge technologies - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government said Wednesday it will require advance ...
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Life in Japan: Lowering the drawbridge to accept immigrants - The Mainichi: By David McNeill Half of the tiny Irish town where I grew up is now made up of ...
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'Having choice' is the point: Randstad exec on same-sex marriage, surname system in Japan - The Mainichi
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As war rages on, Ukrainian Refugees ready for long-term stay in Japan - The Mainichi
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Football: Spirited 10-man Marinos edge Ulsan to reach ACL final - The Mainichi: YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) -- Yokohama F Marinos reached their first Asian Champions League ...
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'Tight as ski boots': School-designated shoes leave students in Japan with sore feet - The Mainichi
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Rugby: 3-time World Cup scrum-half Fumiaki Tanaka to retire at season-end - The Mainichi
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Yen drops to 155 range, new 34-yr low against U.S. dollar - The Mainichi: NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- The yen weakened to the 155 range against the U.S ...
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Sumo: Top prospect Onosato apologizes for underage drinking incident - The Mainichi
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MLB: Shohei Ohtani homers for 2nd straight game in Dodgers' win - The Mainichi: WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- Shohei Ohtani hit another towering home run on Tuesday ...
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Ex-Japan PM Aso meets Trump in New York ahead of Nov. election - The Mainichi: NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso met with Donald Trump ...
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Quick Glance: Taro Aso Meets Trump in New York Prior to Election
- Ahead of the November elections, former Prime Minister Taro Aso met with Donald Trump in New York as some countries were establishing connections with the ex-US president.
- Serving as the Vice President of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, Aso had a strong alliance with the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who shared a close bond with Trump.
- During the meeting, Trump also commended Japan's increased defense expenditures.
- The meeting on Tuesday occurred following Trump's involvement in a hearing related to alleged hush money payments to a porn star before the 2016 presidential election.
Editorial: Japan antitrust sanctions vs. Google signal IT giants' dominance must be tamed - The Mainichi
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Japan city streams AI avatar vids of mayor speaking English to connect with foreigners - The Mainichi
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Suspect in Japan burned bodies case tells police he was ordered to deal with corpses: source - The Mainichi
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Japan eyes cashless tax refunds to stem illicit resale by tourists - The Mainichi
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Nikkei stock index surges over 2% on tech gains - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Nikkei stock index jumped over 2 percent Wednesday, boosted by technology ...
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Japan Post Bank system glitch delays 1.2 million transfers - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan Post Bank Co. said Tuesday that a nationwide system failure has ...
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Easy Japanese news in translation: 15,000 people take part in Tokyo Rainbow Pride event - The Mainichi
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Woman sues Japan medical testing firm over husband's death from overwork during pandemic - The Mainichi
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Osaka bird lover ordered to stop feeding pigeons, crows - The Mainichi: OSAKA -- The Osaka Municipal Government has ordered a person who repeatedly fed pigeons ...
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DisneySea reveals new hotel in Fantasy Springs area to open in June - The Mainichi
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In Photos: Blooming wisteria flowers create curtains of purple in central Japan - The Mainichi
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Japan supermarket sales grow 3.7% in FY 2023, biggest rise in 32 yrs - The Mainichi
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US military in Japan not disclosing info on flights despite noise, accident concerns - The Mainichi
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Doctor in Japan warns of 'spring fatigue' that can worsen as business year starts - The Mainichi
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Honda to build new EV plant in Canada as competition intensifies - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Honda Motor Co. is planning to build a new electric vehicle ...
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Quick Glance: Honda's Major Investment in Electric Vehicle Factory in Ontario
- According to sources from federal and provincial government levels, Honda is planning to establish a significant new electric vehicle facility in Ontario.
- The forthcoming announcement of the agreement is expected to take place at Honda's facility in Alliston, where plans for a comprehensive project to manufacture electric vehicles, batteries, and components will be revealed.
- Honda's investment in Alliston is projected to surpass the existing major projects in the electric vehicle production sector in Ontario.
- The disclosure of the agreement with Honda is seen as a significant step in the government's efforts to attract companies for establishment in Canada within the emerging electric vehicle industry.
Baseball: Hawks' Kohei Arihara goes distance to beat Roki Sasaki, Marines - The Mainichi
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Gov't estimates New Year's quake cut Japan growth by 115 bil. yen - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The government on Tuesday estimated that a deadly earthquake ...
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Baseball: Solid Yusei Kikuchi pitches Blue Jays to win over Royals - The Mainichi
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In Photos: Osaka zoo's hippo believed to be male turns out to be female - The Mainichi
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Tree falls, pins man at popular tourist site in Kyoto - The Mainichi: KYOTO -- A man was pinned under a fallen tree at Sanneizaka hill, a famous sightseeing spot ...
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Japan's Hiroshima to host annual int'l talks on Antarctic in 2026 - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said Tuesday that ...
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Firms face intellectual property claim over infrastructure game tested in Japan - The Mainichi
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US forces to join search for crashed Japan SDF choppers in Pacific - The Mainichi
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Quick Glance: 8 crew missing after 2 Japanese navy helicopters crash
- Two Japanese navy helicopters with eight crew members are believed to have crashed in the Pacific south of Tokyo, according to the Defence Minister.
- The cause of the crash is unknown, but the focus is on the rescue operation.
- The Navy deployed ships and aircraft to search and rescue the missing crew members.
- The training on Saturday was solely for the Japanese navy and not part of a multinational exercise.
North Koreans worked on Japanese, US anime shows: report - The Mainichi: WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- North Korean animators are believed to have worked on programs ...
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Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Economic security minister Takaichi visits war-linked Yasukuni shrine - The Mainichi
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32-yr-old man's kidneys at octogenarian level after taking Japan supplement - The Mainichi
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Editorial: 1 year before 2025 Osaka Expo, lack of public enthusiasm evident - The Mainichi
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Easy Japanese news in translation: Cherry trees in full bloom in northern Japan - The Mainichi
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Tokyo stocks rise slightly before earnings season - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks rose slightly Tuesday as investors picked up recently battered ...
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Turkish Airlines diverges from instructed landing route at Haneda - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A Turkish Airlines passenger flight diverged from its ...
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IAEA starts 2nd review of Fukushima plant water treatment process - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- An International Atomic Energy Agency task force on Tuesday ...
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Families of late 'comfort women' suing Japan gov't, 1st case in China - The Mainichi
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Football: Japan lose to S. Korea, face Qatar in U-23 Asian Cup last 8 - The Mainichi
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Large piles of likely industrial waste block 2 roads in east Japan city - The Mainichi
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Former Japanese PM Abe's widow to attend Taiwan presidential inauguration in May - The Mainichi
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Japan to take appropriate steps, mulls all options as yen falls - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan will take appropriate action to counter excessive ...
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Men's inclusion in artistic swimming progressing slowly - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Although artistic swimming aims to grow with the inclusion of men ...
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Sumo: Onosato, ex-yokozuna Kisenosato warned over drinking incident - The Mainichi
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NATO not actively seeking Tokyo liaison office: senior US diplomat - The Mainichi
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Global Perspective: Generous support for Palestine vital as Gaza faces unprecedented crisis - The Mainichi
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Donald Keene's Japan (Pt. 56): Finding kindred spirit in Edo painter shunning seclusion policy - The Mainichi
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Bloodstains found in car of man held over 2 burnt bodies near Tokyo - The Mainichi
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Boxing: Kazuto Ioka, Fernando Martinez set for super flyweight unification bout - The Mainichi
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Taiwanese students experience Japanese culture on visit to Kyoto Pref. high school - The Mainichi
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Survey on Japan's male DV victims exposes 'life-threatening' abuse, social stigma - The Mainichi
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Golf: Korda ties record with 5th straight win, Katsu 9th at Chevron - The Mainichi
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Japanese 'sugar baby' gets 9 yrs for scamming men out of 155 mil. yen - The Mainichi
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Japan watching case of Chinese prof. of Tokyo univ. missing in China - The Mainichi
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani passes Hideki Matsui for most MLB homers by a Japanese-born player - The Mainichi
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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani Sets New Record for Most MLB Homers
- Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani has broken the record for the most homers hit by a Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball.
- During a game at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani hit an impressive homer that flew into the right field bleachers off pitcher Adrian Houser of the New York Mets.
- With this homer, which was Ohtani's 176th in his six years in the MLB, he surpassed Matsui, who played the final 10 years of his 20-year pro career in North America.
- Ohtani's record-breaking blast traveled 423 feet and put the Dodgers ahead 2-0. Prior to this, Ohtani had not hit a homer in seven consecutive games.
Third parties believed involved in Japan corpse destruction - The Mainichi: TOKYO -- Individuals other than an arrested man are suspected of involvement in the ...
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Rate of small firms in Japan hiking wages rises to 63% in FY 2024 - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The proportion of small and midsize firms in Japan raising ...
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