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China urges Japan to stay true to nuclear disarmament commitment
BEIJING (Kyodo) -- China on Monday urged Japan to stay true to its commitment to building a world without nuclear weapons, as it expressed doubt about Full article
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Tokyo records 17,884 COVID cases on Aug. 8, under 20,000 for 1st time since July
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Retro Japan: 3-forked bridge in Tokyo retains beauty amid changing landscape
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Husband who helped wife leave Unification Church now supports others
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Hot Kobe residents get chance to chill out on 'Cool Bench' invented by students
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Aging hibakusha groups face tough decision: disband or entrust activities to 2nd gen.
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Abe's fatal shooting continues to ripple through Japan a month on
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Sri Lankan family seeks Japan panel review over detainee's death
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Japan to offer Omicron COVID shot to people at least twice-vaccinated
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20 Japanese restaurant chain staff worked over 20 hrs a day at peak, internal doc shows
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Editorial: Diplomacy to prevent contingencies needed as Taiwan tensions rise near Japan
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Suspected COVID patients face high hurdles to getting tested in urban Japan
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6-yr-old boy, mom die in Osaka expressway toll gate crash
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Emergency support system at Japan's Hamaoka nuclear plant halts for unknown reason
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US forces promise recon drones to be deployed at Japan base will be operated safely
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'This may be fraud': Unification Church jars, other expensive items sold online in Japan
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77 years on, Nagasaki A-bomb survivor starts sharing her story with young people overseas
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Sightseeing train fueled by ramen soup, cooking oil steams ahead in Japanese town
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Japan defense chief Nobuo Kishi may be replaced in Cabinet reshuffle
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Small fire hits idol group King & Prince's concert, 1 fan sickened
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Gist of Prime Minister Kishida's remarks on 77th A-bomb anniversary
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Crime & Accidents
- Editorial: Diplomacy to prevent contingencies needed as Taiwan tensions rise near Japan
- 6-yr-old boy, mom die in Osaka expressway toll gate crash
- Small fire hits idol group King & Prince's concert, 1 fan sickened
- Oxygen mask found near 1985 JAL jet crash site in east Japan
- 21 people in Japan accused of importing marijuana seeds, growing plants
- 3 police officers behind Japan ex-PM Abe on day of shooting didn't notice suspect: source
Politics
- US forces promise recon drones to be deployed at Japan base will be operated safely
- Japan defense chief Nobuo Kishi may be replaced in Cabinet reshuffle
- Gist of Prime Minister Kishida's remarks on 77th A-bomb anniversary
- PM Kishida says Unification Church ties to be checked in Cabinet revamp
- Japan foreign minister raps China decision to cancel bilateral talks
- Extra Diet session ends with state funeral for ex-PM Abe unaddressed
Social Issues
- Sri Lankan family seeks Japan panel review over detainee's death
- Japan to offer Omicron COVID shot to people at least twice-vaccinated
- 20 Japanese restaurant chain staff worked over 20 hrs a day at peak, internal doc shows
- Suspected COVID patients face high hurdles to getting tested in urban Japan
- 'This may be fraud': Unification Church jars, other expensive items sold online in Japan
- Husband who helped wife leave Unification Church now supports others
Weather & Disasters
- Sustained rains in Japan leave damage, landslide risks
- 44 rivers overflow, 2 missing as heavy rain hits northeastern, central Japan
- In Photos: Torrential rain strikes Japan's Hokuriku region
- Top disaster alert issued in Japan's Ishikawa Pref. as heavy rain increases landslide risk
- Torrential rain triggers flooding, landslide reports in Japan's Niigata Pref.
- Construction begins at Fukushima plant for water release
History & Festivals
- 77 years on, Nagasaki A-bomb survivor starts sharing her story with young people overseas
- Iconic star festival in Japan draws large crowds despite fresh COVID wave
- Role in Japanese war machine made Hiroshima, Nagasaki A-bomb targets
- Message from UN Secretary-General on 77th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing
- Text of children's Commitment to Peace on 77th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing
- Full text of Hiroshima Peace Declaration on 77th A-bomb anniversary
Education
- Tokyo education board urged schools to hoist flags at half-staff on ex-PM Abe's funeral day
- Osaka teacher suspended for verbally abusing boy with speech difficulties
- Tokyo university student claims instructor failed him for missing classes due to COVID
- Junior high students' science scores fall below 50% in Japan achievement exam
- More time on smartphones results in lower achievement exam scores in Japan: ministry
- Schools in Hokkaido city asked to fly flags at half-staff on ex-PM Abe's funeral day
Imperial Family
- Former Emperor Akihito on mend after heart failure diagnosis: palace
- Emperor says 'issues' remain in Okinawa as prefecture marks 50th anniv. of reversion
- What security is needed for Japan Crown Prince's 800-km car trip?
- Security beefed up at Tokyo high school attended by Japan's Prince Hisahito
- Imperial New Year poetry reading ceremony held in Tokyo on theme of 'window'
- What's the history behind the tiaras Japan's female Imperial Family members wear?
Polls
- Over 70% think ex-PM Abe's shooting affected outcome of Japan election: survey
- Over quarter of people in poll say they have zero expectations for Japan election winners
- Ruling coalition still tipped to win Japan election, but many close contests ahead: survey
- Support for Kishida Cabinet drops to 48% as price increases hit Japan: Mainichi poll
- 64% of Japanese unhappy with gov't response to rising prices: poll
- 69% in Japan favor no masks outdoors when not crowded: Mainichi poll
More Japan News
- Tokyo records 17,884 COVID cases on Aug. 8, under 20,000 for 1st time since July
- Emergency support system at Japan's Hamaoka nuclear plant halts for unknown reason
- 77 years on, Nagasaki A-bomb survivor starts sharing her story with young people overseas
- Hot Kobe residents get chance to chill out on 'Cool Bench' invented by students
- Tokyo education board urged schools to hoist flags at half-staff on ex-PM Abe's funeral day
- Osaka teacher suspended for verbally abusing boy with speech difficulties
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