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ANALYSIS
Dec 4, 2024
Yoon fights for political life as martial law repercussions reverberate
A coalition of lawmakers from six opposition parties on Wednesday submitted a motion to impeach the South Korean president, with a vote set for Friday or Saturday.
JAPAN
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Politics
Nov 28, 2024
Two dead after fire at Upper House lawmaker Kuniko Inoguchi¡¯s apartment
The lawmaker's husband and eldest daughter, who were captured on security camera footage entering the building earlier, remain unaccounted for.
JAPAN
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Politics
Nov 28, 2024
More scandal-hit LDP lawmakers to attend Upper House ethics hearing
The lawmakers could be at a disadvantage in next summer's Upper House election if they do not attend the hearing.
CULTURE
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Film
Nov 27, 2024
¡®What Divides Us¡¯ producer honors grandfather¡¯s Hiroshima reportage
The feature film centers on the bond between a Japanese minister and an American journalist who worked together to document the aftermath of nuclear destruction.
JAPAN
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Politics
Nov 22, 2024
LDP approves proposal to ban political activities funds
The ruling party will look to revise the political funds control law by the end of this year.
JAPAN
Nov 19, 2024
Poet Shuntaro Tanikawa dies at 92
Tanikawa, who is also known for translating the Snoopy and Charlie Brown comic strip ¡°Peanuts¡± into Japanese, died of natural causes.
BUSINESS
Nov 15, 2024
Ferrari sells for ?171 million at Japanese tax sale
The gunmetal gray Ferrari F12tdf, registered in 2017 and with only 1,509 kilometers on the odometer, received 127 bids during the auction.
JAPAN
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Politics
Nov 13, 2024
Ishiba in for a bumpy ride as CDP takes Budget Committee post
In a rare move, the Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, Komeito, conceded the Budget Committee post to the opposition.
JAPAN
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Politics
Nov 11, 2024
Head of key opposition DPP admits affair ahead of parliament vote for PM
Yuichiro Tamaki admitted to the affair after a tabloid reported on the relationship, jeopardizing his future in the party and any tie-ups with the LDP and Komeito.
JAPAN
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Politics
Nov 8, 2024
LDP between a rock and a hard place in struggle to get DPP support
The opposition party wants to raise the threshold for tax exemptions from the current ?1.03 million ($6,740), a move that would cost the government tax revenues.
JAPAN
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Politics
Nov 7, 2024
LDP lawmakers urge Ishiba to step down after budget passage next year
But neither the prime minister, nor LDP Secretary-General Hiroshi Moriyama, said they would step down.
JAPAN
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Politics
Nov 4, 2024
Top diplomat says Foreign Ministry will ¡®quietly examine¡¯ revising SOFA pact
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya says finding a "mutually acceptable" solution to issues in the pact governing the U.S. military presence in Japan is key.
JAPAN
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Explainer
Oct 31, 2024
What is the Freelance Act, ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ first-ever law to help freelancers?
The law introduces new measures to help self-employed workers. However, some shortcomings remain, experts say.
BUSINESS
Oct 25, 2024
Proportion of female CEOs in Japan breaks 15% for first time
Survey finds progress but notes that prejudice based on gender roles remains an issue.
JAPAN
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Crime & Legal
Oct 20, 2024
Road traffic law revisions for cycling offenses to kick in next month
Cyclists who use their cellphones while cycling or ride under the influence of alcohol will be liable to fines and imprisonment from Nov. 1.
JAPAN
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Crime & Legal
Oct 18, 2024
Australian man claiming language mix-up jailed over Tokyo break-in
He claimed he was trying to warn the home owner of danger by telling him to ¡°Go to a door.¡± The victim heard him shout "g¨t¨ da" (This is a robbery) instead.
JAPAN
Oct 18, 2024
Health ministry drafts to-go bag guidelines to cut down on food waste
Draft guidelines on take-home bags drawn up by the health ministry aim to change the behavior of both customers and restaurants, and reduce food waste.
JAPAN
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Society
Oct 16, 2024
Visitors to Japan in January-September top last year's total
Some 26.88 million foreign visitors arrived in Japan in the first nine months of this year, compared with 25.07 million in the whole of 2023.
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FOCUS
Oct 15, 2024
Ishiba openness to nuke ban treaty involvement puts pact in spotlight
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said his government will ¡°seriously consider¡± participating as an observer in a conference of signatories to the U.N. treaty.
JAPAN
Oct 12, 2024
Nihon Hidankyo awarded Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to achieve nuclear-free world
The organization was given the honor for its work to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.
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