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Heart Arrest Risks during Marathons Higher for Men over 60

Heart Arrest Risks during Marathons Higher for Men over 60

Tokyo, Jan. 29 (Jiji Press)--A survey by a Japanese research team found that mal...

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Ishiba Vows to Foster Communication with China

Ishiba Vows to Foster Communication with China

Tokyo, Jan. 29 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Wednesd...

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Death Sentence on KyoAni Arsonist Becomes Final

Death Sentence on KyoAni Arsonist Becomes Final

Osaka, Jan. 28 (Jiji Press)--Shinji Aoba, who was sentenced to death over the Ju...

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Honda to Build Electric Motorcycle Plant in India

Honda to Build Electric Motorcycle Plant in India

Tokyo, Jan. 28 (Jiji Press)--Japanese vehicle maker Honda Motor Co. said Tuesday...

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Junglia Okinawa Theme Park to Open July 25

Junglia Okinawa Theme Park to Open July 25

Tokyo, Jan. 28 (Jiji Press)--Junglia Okinawa, a new theme park in northern Okina...

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Hong Kong Fund to Sue Former Kobayashi Pharma Execs

Hong Kong Fund to Sue Former Kobayashi Pharma Execs

Tokyo, Jan. 28 (Jiji Press)--Hong Kong-based investment fund Oasis Management Co...

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Weekly Corrects Story on Fuji Worker's Role in Nakai Scandal

Weekly Corrects Story on Fuji Worker's Role in Nakai Sc...

Tokyo, Jan. 28 (Jiji Press)--A Japanese weekly has corrected its recent story ab...

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Professor Koeda Tapped as BOJ Policy Board Member

Professor Koeda Tapped as BOJ Policy Board Member

Tokyo, Jan. 28 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government on Tuesday nominated Waseda...

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SBI Shinsei Bank to Repay 100 B. Yen of Public Funds

SBI Shinsei Bank to Repay 100 B. Yen of Public Funds

Tokyo, Jan. 28 (Jiji Press)--SBI Shinsei Bank said Tuesday that it will repay by...

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Iwate Local Food Event Held in New York

Iwate Local Food Event Held in New York

New York, Jan. 27 (Jiji Press)--Iwate Prefecture held an event to promote its fo...

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Tokyo Assembly LDP Accountant Fined 1 M. Yen over Slush Funds

Tokyo Assembly LDP Accountant Fined 1 M. Yen over Slush...

Tokyo, Jan. 28 (Jiji Press)--The accountant of the Liberal Democratic Party in t...

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PFAS Levels Top Standard in 87 Pct of Those Tested in Japan Town

PFAS Levels Top Standard in 87 Pct of Those Tested in J...

Kibichuo, Okayama Pref., Jan. 28 (Jiji Press)--PFAS concentrations in blood samp...

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H.I.S. Says It Had Received COVID Aid Inappropriately

H.I.S. Says It Had Received COVID Aid Inappropriately

Tokyo, Jan. 28 (Jiji Press)--Japanese travel agency H.I.S. Co. said Monday that ...

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More Japanese Banks to Raise Short-Term Prime Rates

More Japanese Banks to Raise Short-Term Prime Rates

Tokyo, Jan. 28 (Jiji Press)--Three major Japanese banks said Monday that they wi...

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Fuji TV Pres., Chairman Resign amid Turmoil over Nakai Scandal

Fuji TV Pres., Chairman Resign amid Turmoil over Nakai ...

Tokyo, Jan. 27 (Jiji Press)--Fuji Media Holdings Inc. announced Monday that Koic...

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Japan White Goods Shipments Up 1.4 Pct in 2024

Japan White Goods Shipments Up 1.4 Pct in 2024

Tokyo, Jan. 27 (Jiji Press)--White goods shipments in Japan in 2024 rose 1.4 pct...