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A “Grand Ring” to Join Countries and People at Osaka Kansai Expo
As preparations continue at the site of next year’s Osaka Kansai Expo, a massive wooden structure has been completed. The ...
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171 Foreign Children in Japan Get Special Residence Permission
Tokyo, Sept. 27 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Immigration Services Agency said Friday that it has given special residence permission ...
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Jimoto Shareholders OK Extended Deadline for Funds Repayments
Sendai, Miyagi Pref., Sept. 27 (Jiji Press)--Shareholders of Japanese regional banking group Jimoto Holdings Inc. on Friday ...
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Victims of Mount Ontake Eruption Remembered 10 Years On
Otaki, Nagano Pref., Sept. 27 (Jiji Press)--A memorial service was held Friday to mark the 10th anniversary of the eruption ...
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LDP Leadership Race Heads to Runoff between Takaichi and Ishiba
Tokyo, Sept. 27 (Jiji Press)--The leadership election of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party headed to a runoff between ...
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Sharp to Launch Air Purifier Designed by Architect Kengo Kuma
Tokyo, Sept. 27 (Jiji Press)--Japanese home appliance maker Sharp Corp. said Thursday that it will launch on Oct. 21 an air ...
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Nikkei Soars, Yen Plunges as LDP Election Goes to Runoff
Tokyo, Sept. 27 (Jiji Press)--Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average extended gains and the yen plunged past 146 per dollar on Friday afternoon as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership ...