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Better tech has wooden buildings poised to grow

The development of high-rise buildings utilizing timber is progressing due to advances in fire-resistance and earthquake-proofing technology amid a global push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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'Practical education' aims to raise teen voter turnout

A change to the Civil Code that will take effect in April will designate all 18- and 19-year-olds as adults, including high school students.

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Okinawa 50 yrs since return: National political affairs / Suga, Onaga embodied deep divisions between central govt, Okinawa

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Okinawa's return to Japan. This is the sixth and final installment of a series that looks at the politics surrounding Okinawa's subsequent development and issues relating to the presence of U.S. bases.

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Poll: Nearly 90% concerned about "serious" economic disparities

A nationwide poll by The Yomiuri Shimbun found 88% of respondents believe there are serious economic disparities in Japanese society.

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Growing private-sector efforts provide assistance to Ukraine

Efforts to provide support to Ukraine amid the conflict that has continued since Russia's invasion have been picking up nationwide.

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G8 summit proved successful despite opposition

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Okinawa's return to Japan. This is the fourth installment of a series that looks at the politics surrounding Okinawa's subsequent development and issues relating to the presence of U.S. bases.

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Hayato Kakizawa finally gets to play his dream role in 'Blood Brothers'

Actor Hayato Kakizawa, primarily known for his work in musicals, is set to star in the acclaimed show "Blood Brothers," a musical he has dreamed of being a part of for a long time. This spring, he will play the role of one of the twins, Mickey, alongside Eiji Wentz's…

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Zelenskyy calls for intl solidarity to pile up pressure on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave an online address to the Diet on Wednesday, expressing gratitude to Japan for providing aid and for adding pressure on Russia.

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Twin panda cubs at Ueno Zoo to go back on display Friday

The public will see heavier, more agile twin giant panda cubs when they are put back on display at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on Friday.

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The Japan News to revamp print, online editions on March 28

The Japan News will present a new design, both in its printed form and on its website, from March 28. A number of elements will be updated, including our masthead, and new features added to further enrich our content. We are confident these changes will help us be an even…

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Passengers of quake-derailed bullet train trapped inside for 4 hours

Seventy-five passengers of a Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train were trapped inside the train for about four hours after it derailed during a powerful earthquake that struck late Wednesday night on the railroad's elevated viaduct between Fukushima and Shiroishi Zao stations.

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Pandemic wipes out 30 of Japan's ski resorts over 2 yrs

Thirty ski resorts in Japan have either been forced into bankruptcy or suspended operations over the past two years since the worldwide spread of the coronavirus.

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About 30% of COVID-related deaths in 6th wave caused by other factors

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Japanese language schools, vocational schools pledge to help Ukrainian refugees

OSAKA -- Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, 12 Japanese language and vocational training schools have formed a group to provide Japan-based Ukrainian refugees with free language lessons and other forms of support.

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Look but don't eat: Real candies make cute accessories

Colorful striped candy balls known as temari-ame and slices of candy with the same image on them, such as a windmill or a beckoning cat, called kintaro-ame -- these traditional Japanese candies are real but they can't be eaten. Instead, they are coated with transparent resin and sold as accessories.

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Poll: Abe scores lower than Kishida, Suga for pandemic response

Respondents in a recent Yomiuri survey gave Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his predecessor Yoshihide Suga a score of about five out of ten for their COVID-19 pandemic response, while Shinzo Abe, who led the party before Suga, was given a score of less than four out of ten.

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Boy who fled from Ukraine worries about his mother

KUMAMOTO -- A 12-year-old boy who traveled from Ukraine to Kumamoto City just before the Russian invasion worries every day about the safety of his mother, who remains in the war-torn country.

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Help extended to Ukrainians in Poland

PRZEMYSL, Poland -- People continue to flee Ukraine following Russia's invasion of the country.

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Tokyo: Museum welcomes visually impaired visitors

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but for the visually impaired, one touch is worth a thousand words. One touch can better expand their world than listening to the explanations of masterpieces and sightseeing spots hundreds of times.

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Japan flag bearer Kawayoke wins gold in para cross-country skiing

BEIJING -- Taiki Kawayoke, Japan's flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Paralympics, won a gold medal in para cross-country skiing on Monday.

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Muraoka wins gold, Morii grabs bronze on Day 1 of Beijing Paralympics

BEIJING -- Alpine skier Momoka Muraoka won gold in the sitting category of the women's downhill on Saturday, becoming the first Japanese medalist at the Beijing Paralympic Winter Games, which opened Friday.

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Flag-bearer Kawayoke aims for medal together with his hero

BEIJING -- As flag bearer, para-skier Taiki Kawayoke led the Japan team as it marched at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Paralympics on Friday night.

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JR East eyeing introduction of discount commuter passes for off-peak hours

East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) aims to introduce discount commuter passes in the spring of 2023 for people who avoid traveling during morning and evening rush hours.

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Self-driving cars double yearly kms on public roads in California

The total distance driven by self-driving cars in tests on California public roads has doubled year on year as companies actively trial their vehicles.

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Chinese TV leaves out interpretation on part of IPC head's speech

BEIJING -- A portion of International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons' speech at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Paralympics Friday night was not part of the Chinese in simultaneous interpretation service during the live broadcast on China Central Television.

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