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Many foreigners wishing to become ninja in Japan

June 16, 2019

Nagoya–A group of people disguised as ninja to promote tourism in the central Japan prefecture of Aichi has enjoyed a large number of applicants from overseas. Of the 20 applicants for a position that became available in the team this

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Tanker attacks spark concerns among Japanese companies

June 15, 2019

Tokyo–Concerns are growing among Japanese energy and other companies over the Middle East situation following Thursday’s attacks on two tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks on the tankers, including one operated by a Japanese shipping company, “have had

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2019 Dew Tour: Women’s Park Semifinal

June 15, 2019

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 14: Misugu Okamoto of Japan during training for the Women’s Park Semifinal at the 2019 Dew Tour on June 14, 2019 in Long Beach, California. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP) Jiji Press

EMBA students visit Japan to learn about aging population

June 15, 2019

Tokyo–Foreign students on executive master of business administration, or EMBA, courses Friday wrapped up their five-day Japan visit to learn about the country’s aging population. During their stay, the 23 students at graduate schools in Western and Asian countries visited

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2019 Dew Tour: Women’s Street Semifinal

June 15, 2019

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 14: Funa Nakayama of Japan competes in the Women’s Street Semifinal during the 2019 Dew Tour on June 14, 2019 in Long Beach, California. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP) Jiji Press

G-20 to highlight energy security after tanker attacks

June 15, 2019

Tokyo–Energy security has emerged as a key issue at an upcoming Group of 20 meeting in Japan due to Thursday’s attacks on two tankers, including one operated by a Japanese company, near the Strait of Hormuz. “Ensuring energy security is

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Catalunya MotoGP Grand Prix

June 15, 2019

LCR Honda’s Japanese rider Takaaki Nakagami rides during the Catalunya MotoGP Grand Prix third free practice session at the Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona, on June 15, 2019. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP) Jiji Press

WHO puts Philippines, some Asian countries on alert over dengue

June 15, 2019

The World Health Organization (WHO) Saturday issued an alert to the Philippines and five other Asian countries against a possible increase in dengue cases. The other Asian countries which received an alert from WHO were Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic

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