Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator

Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator

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Member since Dec 20, 2024 tomas@associatednews.agency

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From bottle caps to bright creations: First grader in Fukuoka Pref. inspires recycling drive

From bottle caps to bright creations: First grader in F...

FUKUCHI, Fukuoka -- A recycling company based in the town of Fukuchi, Fukuoka Pr...

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Editorial: Japan lacks sense of urgency over SDF officer's intrusion into Chinese Embassy

Editorial: Japan lacks sense of urgency over SDF office...

A second lieutenant based at the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF)'s Cam...

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Easy Japanese news in translation: 'Spider' heavy machine shown in Ibaraki Prefecture

Easy Japanese news in translation: 'Spider' heavy machi...

A heavy machine called "Spider," which has four legs and four tires, was demonst...

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Tokyo stocks fall as Trump speech rekindles concern over Iran war

Tokyo stocks fall as Trump speech rekindles concern ove...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks dropped sharply Thursday, with the Nikkei stock in...

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Chubu Electric admits rigging quake-resistance data at nuclear plant

Chubu Electric admits rigging quake-resistance data at ...

The operator of a nuclear power plant in central Japan has admitted that its civ...

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Japan to add numeric standards to clarify 'dangerous driving'

Japan to add numeric standards to clarify 'dangerous dr...

The Japanese government has approved a draft bill to revise a law on "dangerous ...

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From digital execs to future projections, Japan firms introduce AI at new-hire ceremonies

From digital execs to future projections, Japan firms i...

TOKYO -- As Japan's new business year began April 1, some entrance ceremonies ac...

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April Fools? Japanese food maker Kiyoken launches 'Giyouza' shiumai-style dumplings

April Fools? Japanese food maker Kiyoken launches 'Giyo...

YOKOHAMA -- Kiyoken Co., a food company based in Yokohama, said on its X account...

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News in Easy English: New bicycle fines in Japan worry parents who carry children

News in Easy English: New bicycle fines in Japan worry ...

TOKYO -- In April, Japan started using the "blue ticket" system for bicycles. Th...

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The Mainichi News Quiz: How much less do dispatch ALTs make than JET ALTs?

The Mainichi News Quiz: How much less do dispatch ALTs ...

How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz ...

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Astronauts head for Moon flyby in 1st manned exploration since Apollo era

Astronauts head for Moon flyby in 1st manned exploratio...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Kyodo) -- A U.S. spacecraft carrying four astronauts wa...

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Coupon for 10-yr Japan gov't bond raised to 2.4%, highest in over 28 yrs

Coupon for 10-yr Japan gov't bond raised to 2.4%, highe...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Finance Ministry on Thursday raised the coupon rate for a n...

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Nikkei index extends losses, down over 2% in early afternoon trading

Nikkei index extends losses, down over 2% in early afte...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Nikkei stock index dropped over 2% in early afternoon tradi...

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Editorial: Japan needs a sleep disorder care system patients can trust

Editorial: Japan needs a sleep disorder care system pat...

Sleep deprivation brings a range of health risks. In Japan in particular, many p...

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Japan emphasizes diplomacy for Iran resolution after Trump speech

Japan emphasizes diplomacy for Iran resolution after Tr...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan on Thursday emphasized the importance of diplomacy for a ...

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Baseball: Yamamoto takes his 1st loss of season as Dodgers fall to Guardians

Baseball: Yamamoto takes his 1st loss of season as Dodg...

LOS ANGELES (Kyodo) -- Yoshinobu Yamamoto tossed six solid innings of two-run ba...