Construction begins for Henoko base relocation in Okinawa

Construction begins for Henoko base relocation in Okinawa

Construction to relocate a U.S. military base began in Oura Bay in Okinawa Prefecture on August 20. A work ship carryin...

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Analyzing the upcoming LDP presidential race

Analyzing the upcoming LDP presidential race

SYNOPSIS: Japan's leadership race has become intricate, with 11 possible candidates for the ruling Liberal Democratic Pa...

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Japan's ruling party to vote for new head on Sep. 27

Japan's ruling party to vote for new head on Sep. 27

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party announced on August 20 that its presidential election will be held on September ...

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PM Kishida to step down, not running for party leadership

PM Kishida to step down, not running for party leadership

S/ Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan: The clearest and most significant first step to show that the LDP is changin...

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PM Kishida meets with Team Japan Olympic medalists

PM Kishida meets with Team Japan Olympic medalists

Medalists from the Japanese Delegation to the Paris Olympics met with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio on the evening of Aug...

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   Japan Meteorological Agency has not detected abnormal changes regarding any signs of megaquake

Japan Meteorological Agency has not detected abnormal changes regarding any signs of megaquake

The Japan Meteorological Agency has not detected any abnormal changes since it began closely monitoring any signs of a m...

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Nagasaki marks 79th A-bomb anniversary

Nagasaki marks 79th A-bomb anniversary

Survivors of the atomic bombing, called hibakusha, and residents prayed for the dead at Nagasaki Peace Park on August 9...

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G6 countries show concern over Nagasaki not inviting Israel to A-bomb ceremony

G6 countries show concern over Nagasaki not inviting Israel to A-bomb ceremony

Ambassadors of G6 countries and the European Union sent a letter of concern to Nagasaki for not inviting Israel to the 7...

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   Hiroshima marks 79th anniversary of A-bombing

Hiroshima marks 79th anniversary of A-bombing

People came to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park from the wee hours of August 6 to remember the victims of the atomic bo...

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Japan's outgoing FX diplomat looks back on three-year term

Japan's outgoing FX diplomat looks back on three-year term

S/ Kanda Masato, Former Vice Finance Minister / They're totally filled, like this.His shelves are packed with documents...

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