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Kishida moving to dismiss key aide who said he can’t stand gays
February 4, 2023 Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is on the cusp of firing a key aide who made disparaging remarks about sexual minorities.Former justice minister: Death penalty a tool of the powerful
February 4, 2023 Hideo Hiraoka has not forgotten the barbs and sneers directed his way over his cautious stance toward ordering death penalties when he was justice minister. More than a decade after leaving that post, Hiraoka was offended by another comment concerning capital punishment.
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Japan to ease requirements to rent out private lodging
February 2, 2023 The central government will soon make it easier for people to rent out “minpaku,” which are vacant apartments or rooms in houses, to travelers and vacationers.
Grooming among acts punishable under revisions on sex crimes
February 3, 2023
Quirky readings of first names to be struck off from fiscal 2024
February 3, 2023
Setsubun beans can pose choking hazard for kids, agency warns
February 3, 2023
Ex-UK leader Truss to urge tougher China stance in Tokyo
February 4, 2023
Kishida cautious on gay marriage because it would ‘change society’
February 3, 2023
Wife’s interview casts doubt over whether Kishida helped raise kids
February 2, 2023
New Sony head vows to prioritize entertainment, tech development
February 3, 2023
Chill pervades China’s tech firms even as crackdown eases
February 3, 2023
Starbucks misses sales, revenue estimates as China falters
February 3, 2023
Chinese balloon soars across US; Blinken scraps Beijing trip
February 4, 2023
US tells owners to park old Hondas until air bags are fixed
February 4, 2023
US board clears path for mini-union vote at big Nissan plant
February 4, 2023
Zapping moths with laser beams seen as answer to crop infestations
February 3, 2023
INTERVIEW/ Takeshi Hakamada: Japanese space startup’s strength lies in its makeup
February 1, 2023
Japan gives priority review status to Alzheimer’s drug developed by Eisai, Biogen
January 30, 2023
Kabuki actors toss beans for good luck at Fukuoka shrine
February 3, 2023
Japan’s latest trading card craze: shirtless fishermen
February 3, 2023
TASTE OF LIFE/ ‘Jibuni,’ a delicate stew of duck and vegetables: Try a dish that reflects history, pride of samurai from Kanazawa
February 2, 2023
Special train in Hokkaido offers chance to witness drift ice at sea
February 3, 2023
Rime icicles that look like shrimp tails found on mountainside
February 3, 2023
JR Tokai riders can play special ‘Momotaro Dentetsu’ game
January 31, 2023
1st release of treated water from Fukushima to start soon
January 13, 2023
Test-event bid winners were guaranteed more Games contracts
January 30, 2023
Coal carrier is fitted with a sail to cut emissions in a world first
October 29, 2022
GOHAN LAB/ Japanese rolled omelet flavored with dashi stock: 3 keys to getting the hang of making extra-fluffy omelets
April 6, 2022
ASAHI HAIKUIST NETWORK/ David McMurray
February 3, 2023
Murakami to release long novel in April, first since 2017
February 1, 2023
The lion is king of all it surveys either in the wild or in captivity
July 20, 2022
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