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Konnichiwa

German Foreign Minister Keen to Deepen Ties with Japan

HEADLINES Berlin, Aug. 17 (Jiji Press)–German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Sunday expressed his eagerness to reinforce his country’s cooperation with Japan in...

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Japan's Akie Iwai Claims First LPGA Victory at Portland Classic

HEADLINES Portland, Oregon, Aug. 17 (Jiji Press)–Japanese golfer Akie Iwai captured her first LPGA tour title on Sunday at the Standard Portland Classic...

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Japan, Germany Confirm Cooperation over Economic Security

HEADLINES Tokyo, Aug. 18 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, agreed Monday to enhance cooperation in economic...

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Office Tours Give Tokyo Female Students Glimpse of Science

HEADLINES Tokyo, Aug. 18 (Jiji Press)–About 60 companies, organizations and government agencies have been inviting female junior and senior high school students in...

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2 Firefighters Dead in Fire in Osaka

HEADLINES Osaka, Aug. 18 (Jiji Press)–A fire broke out in the busy Minami entertainment district in the western Japan city of Osaka on...

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Japan Tax Revenues Reach Record 75 T. Yen in FY 2024

HEADLINES Tokyo, July 2 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government’s general-account tax revenues reached 75,232 billion yen in fiscal 2024, marking a record high for...

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2 Major Japan Dept. Store Firms Face Profit Drops in March&May

HEADLINES Tokyo, July 1 (Jiji Press)–Two major Japanese department store operators posted year-on-year decreases in March-May consolidated profits as luxury goods purchases by...

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Japan Tax Revenues to Hit Record 75 T. Yen in FY 2024

HEADLINES Tokyo, July 1 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government’s general-account tax revenues are estimated to surpass 75 trillion yen in fiscal 2024, hitting a...

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Philippine Tribune

Babyface Concert Live in Manila with Patti Austin as Special Guest

Get ready, Manila! The legendary Babyface is set to light up the stage for a back to back concert with the award winning...

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Philippine Tribune

MINH Spills The Tea With Bold New Single ‘Gossip’

“Because at the end of the day, songwriting is just gossip with a melody.” — MINH August 15th, 2025 – Singer-Songwriter MINH return with his latest single, “Gossip”,...