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South Korea's Lee Arrives in Japan

HEADLINES Tokyo, Aug. 23 (Jiji Press)–South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport Saturday morning, his first trip to Japan since...

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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Expands U.S. Factory

HEADLINES Osaka, Aug. 23 (Jiji Press)–Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. said Friday that it has expanded its factory in Georgia to double the production capacity...

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Tick&Borne Infection Cases Hit Record High in Japan

HEADLINES Tokyo, Aug. 23 (Jiji Press)–The number of people diagnosed with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome, or SFTS, a tick-borne viral disease, in...

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Japanese P&1 Patrol Aircraft Underused: Board of Audit

HEADLINES Tokyo, June 28 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force’s P-1 aircraft, the first domestic patrol aircraft, is underused mainly due to engine...

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Japan, U.S. to Continue Tariff Talks as July Deadline Nears

HEADLINES Washington, June 27 (Jiji Press)–Japanese chief tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday, agreeing to continue...

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EU Proposes Eel Trade Restriction despite Japan's Opposition

HEADLINES Brussels, June 27 (Jiji Press)–The European Union on Friday proposed making all eel species, including the Japanese eel, subject to regulation under...

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Japan Posts Record&Low Food Loss in FY 2023

HEADLINES Tokyo, June 27 (Jiji Press)–The estimated amount of food either lost or wasted in Japan in fiscal 2023 fell 1.7 pct from...

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Japan Top Court Finds Welfare Benefit Cuts Unlawful

HEADLINES Tokyo, June 27 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Supreme Court ruled Friday that the government’s cuts to welfare benefits in 2013-2015 were unlawful, marking a...

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Philippine Tribune

Global Youth Summit 2025 Empowers Next Generation Leaders

Over 33,600 Young Changemakers unite to create inspiring waves of changeYouth from across the country come together at the Global Youth Summit 2025...

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Philippine Tribune

Ogie Gets ‘In Lab’ in New Single

Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Ogie Alcasid captures the thrill and courage of falling in love in his new single “IN LAB.” “Nagmahal. Nasaktan....