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Ceremonies Held on 30th Death Anniversary of Emperor Hirohito

January 8, 2019

Tokyo–Ceremonies were held on Monday at the tomb of Japanese Emperor Hirohito, posthumously called Emperor Showa, and the Imperial Palace on the 30th anniversary of his death. Some 80 people, including Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko, other members of the Imperial

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Subsidies Eyed for Use of Translation Systems at School

January 7, 2019

Tokyo–Japan’s education ministry plans to set up a new subsidy system for prefectures and large cities that offer detailed support to foreign students attending public elementary and junior high schools and their parents by using multilingual translation systems. The subsidies

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Work on 2025 World Expo to Start Fully on Yumeshima Island

January 7, 2019

Osaka–Construction work and other preparations for the 2025 World Exposition are set to fully start at the event’s venue–Yumeshima, an artificial island in Osaka Bay. Yumeshima, which is part of the city of Osaka, western Japan, is now used as

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Kei Nishikori won the tennis Brisbane international men’s singles (Brisbane current affairs)

January 7, 2019

Kei Nishikori won the tennis Brisbane international men’s singles (Brisbane current affairs). Jiji Press

New Ladder Fire Truck Unveiled at “Dezomeshiki” Event

January 7, 2019

Tokyo–The Tokyo Fire Department held a “dezomeshiki” New Year event on Sunday, unveiling a new aerial ladder fire truck. The annual event, held at Tokyo Big Sight in the Japanese capital’s Koto Ward, brought together about 2,800 people, including staff

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Osaka Girl to Become Youngest-Ever Pro Go Player at Age 10

January 7, 2019

Tokyo–Elementary school fourth-grade girl Sumire Nakamura is set to become the youngest professional “go” player on April 1 at the age of 10, the Nihon Ki-in, a Japanese association for the traditional board game, said Saturday. The girl, now 9

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Abe Calls for Promoting Debates on Constitutional Revisions

January 6, 2019

Tokyo–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called on both the ruling and opposition parties to promote debates on constitutional amendments, in a television program broadcast on Sunday. Meanwhile, opposition parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, sought to prioritize discussions

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Abe to Kick Off Tour of Britain, Netherlands Wed.

January 6, 2019

Tokyo–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will visit the Netherlands and Britain from Wednesday, fully kicking off his diplomatic events for this year. Abe is set to meet with British Prime Minister Theresa May and ask her anew to make sure

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