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GSDF cadet 'continued firing weapon after being tackled'

A Ground Self-Defense Force cadet arrested in connection with a shooting incident at a firing range in Gifu City that left two instructors dead and one seriously injured allegedly continued discharging his weapon when other GSDF members attempted to subdue him, according to sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 17, 2023

Chinese firm filed patent 1 week after receiving leaked data

A Chinese company filed a patent in China about a week after a researcher at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) leaked data to the firm, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 17, 2023

Visitors spellbound at new Harry Potter theme park

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo -- The Making of Harry Potter, a theme park based on the Harry Potter film series, opened Friday in Nerima Ward, Tokyo.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 16, 2023

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Govt to send gunpowder to U.S. as U.S. sends shells to Ukraine

Japan is poised to supply a raw material used to manufacture artillery shells to the United States, which is sending ammunition to Ukraine, according to Japanese government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 16, 2023

Toyota to get 120 billion yen EV battery subsidy

The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry will provide a subsidy of about 120 billion yen to Toyota Motor Corp. for its plan to domestically produce lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, a source close to the matter said Thursday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 16, 2023

Proceeds from Luffy-linked robbery 'wired to suspect'

The proceeds of a robbery linked to a suspect nicknamed Luffy were allegedly transferred to the account of a man in police custody who is thought to be involved in a robbery ring, according to investigative sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 16, 2023

Tech leak suspect 'used work email to contact Chinese firm'

A Chinese researcher arrested on suspicion of leaking research data on a cutting-edge technology to a Chinese company allegedly used his Japanese workplace email to contact the firm on several occasions, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 16, 2023

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Teen cadet was targeting 52-year-old GSDF instructor, police sources say

GIFU -- An 18-year-old Ground Self-Defense Force cadet suspected of fatally shooting two GSDF members and wounding one other at a firing range in Gifu on Wednesday has told authorities he was targeting one of the victims, according to Gifu prefectural police sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 15, 2023

National institute researcher arrested on suspicion of leaking secrets to China

A researcher at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) was arrested Thursday on suspicion of having leaked trade secrets to a Chinese company.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 15, 2023

Survey: Over 40% see good relations for Japan, S. Korea

More than 40% of residents in both Japan and South Korea consider the state of the bilateral relationship "good," significantly higher than in 2022, according to the latest joint survey conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun and South Korean newspaper Hankook Ilbo.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 15, 2023

Morning delight

A white water lily brightens up a pond in the Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. According to park officials, water lilies are best seen until August and they recommend visiting during the morning since the flowers close in the afternoon. A 33-year-old homemaker who lives in the ward…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 15, 2023

Trust up for Kishida, Yoon

The latest joint survey by The Yomiuri Shimbun and the South Korean newspaper Hankook Ilbo also asked respondents in the countries of both papers whether they trust Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 15, 2023

2 dead after teen cadet allegedly shoots GSDF personnel in Gifu

GIFU -- An 18-year-old Ground Self-Defense Force cadet allegedly shot fellow GSDF personnel at a firing range in Gifu City on Wednesday morning, killing two and injuring one.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 14, 2023

Parties wage 'war of nerves' over defense spending bill

The ruling and opposition parties are waging a psychological war over the date to vote on a draft law to secure financial resources for increased defense spending.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 14, 2023

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The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 14, 2023

IAEA chief to visit Japan for talks on ocean discharge

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi is making arrangements to visit Japan in early July for meetings about the planned release into the ocean of treated water that contains tritium from Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.'s Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, a government source said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 14, 2023

Koji Yakusho speaks of Cannes triumph delight

Koji Yakusho, who won the award for best actor at the 76th Cannes Film Festival for his role in the film "Perfect Days," spoke to reporters of his delight in Tokyo on Tuesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 14, 2023

Businesswoman from Russia helps Ukrainian come to Japan

NIIGATA -- A Russian businesswoman living in Japan has become a guarantor for a Ukrainian national who fled his home country to live here.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 13, 2023

Palestinian territories mark 15 years of maternity guide

KHAN YUNIS, Gaza -- This year marks the 15th anniversary of the introduction of the Japan-originated Maternal and Child Health Handbook in the Palestinian territories. Today, nearly all Palestinian mothers possess the essential handbook, which safeguards the well-being of both mothers and children, acting as a vital "passport to life."…

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The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 13, 2023

Melon march

Workers check watermelons on conveyer belts at a fruit sorting facility of Japan Agricultural Cooperatives' Tottori Chuo branch in Hokuei, Tottori Prefecture. The town is a major producer of watermelons, with shipments of the fruit currently peaking. From now until mid-July, roughly 8,500 tons of Daiei Suika watermelons will be…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 13, 2023

Toyota plans to launch EVs with next-generation batteries by 2028

Toyota Motor Corp. has announced plans to launch in 2027-28 electric vehicles with all-solid-state batteries, next-generation technology that is expected to increase EV range and shorten charging times.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 13, 2023

Panel to examine corporate culture behind Johnny & Associates

A third-party special panel of experts investigating the sexual abuse allegations against Johnny Kitagawa, the founder of the all-male talent agency Johnny & Associates Inc., said it will examine the corporate culture that allowed the alleged acts to occur.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 13, 2023

Kishida under fire for My Number ID card mishaps

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida came under fire from opposition parties for problems linked to My Number identification cards in Diet deliberations on Monday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 25, 2023

Spanish midfielder Iniesta to exit Vissel

Spanish soccer star Andres Iniesta will leave Vissel Kobe in the summer, the J.League team announced Thursday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 25, 2023

Kishida takes hands-on approach toward chipmaking

Semiconductors are increasingly important from the perspective of economic security. The Japanese government is scrambling to attract investment in Japan by major foreign manufacturers to revive the Japanese chipmaking industry.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 25, 2023

Pacific herrings returning to Hokkaido's Sea of Japan coast

Large schools of Pacific herrings are making a comeback on Hokkaido's Sea of Japan coast, thanks to efforts by local organizations and fishermen.

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