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Prime Minister to represent S. Korea at Japan imperial ceremony

October 13, 2019

Seoul–The South Korean government said Sunday that Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon will attend Japanese Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement proclamation ceremony later this month. Lee will stay in Japan for three days from Oct. 22, when the “Sokuirei-Seiden-no-Gi” ceremony will be held

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(Update) Typhoon Hagibis leaves 11 dead, 13 missing

October 13, 2019

Tokyo–Powerful Typhoon Hagibis has left 11 people dead and 13 others missing in Japan. The 19th typhoon of this year moved off the Sanriku coast in the Tohoku northeastern region on Sunday morning after crossing the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka

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Japan government speeding up rescue, recovery efforts after typhoon

October 13, 2019

Tokyo–The Japanese government is boosting efforts to rescue people affected by powerful Typhoon Hagibis, which struck the country Saturday to Sunday, and restore infrastructure. At a meeting of related cabinet ministers on Sunday morning, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe showed a

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Typhoon Hagibis leaves 6 dead, 13 missing

October 13, 2019

Tokyo–Powerful Typhoon Hagibis has left six people dead and 13 others missing in Japan. The 19th typhoon of this year moved off the Sanriku coast in the Tohoku northeastern region on Sunday morning after crossing the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka

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Typhoon Hagibis to Land in Japan Soon; One Dead, 10 Injured

October 12, 2019

Tokyo- Very strong Typhoon Hagibis is expected to land in Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan or the Kanto eastern region including Tokyo on Saturday evening or night, already causing violent winds and record-breaking rains in many areas in the Tokai

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Thai Airways Head Promotes Charms of Sendai

October 12, 2019

Bangkok- Thai Airways International President Sumeth Damrongchaitham has promoted the charms of Sendai, before the carrier reopens its regular flight services connecting Bangkok and the northeastern Japan city on Oct. 29. At an event held in the Thai capital of

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Japan Defense Ministry Opens New Twitter Account for Disaster Info

October 12, 2019

Tokyo- Japan’s Defense Ministry set up a new Twitter account on Friday to spread information on disaster relief efforts, ahead of the arrival of very powerful Typhoon Hagibis. The permanent account will send out information regarding water supply and bathing

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Japan Court Rejects Demand to Revoke Dolphin Hunting Licenses

October 12, 2019

Wakayama- Wakayama District Court rejected on Friday a demand by an animal rights activist and a local resident for Wakayama Prefecture to revoke licenses for dolphin hunters in the town of Taiji, denying their qualifications as plaintiffs. The individual interests

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