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G7 Hiroshima Summit / Food sustainability, Kyiv support sought

MIYAZAKI -- The two-day G7 Agriculture Ministers' Meeting ended Sunday with a communique that confirmed the strengthening of cooperation on food security to expand production as well as support for agricultural production in Ukraine.

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Yakuza ramen shop owner dies in possible shooting

The owner of a ramen restaurant in Kobe who was also a leader of a yakuza group died on Saturday in the city, possibly from a gunshot wound. Manabu Yojima, 57, owner of restaurant "Ryu no hige" in Nagata Ward, was found collapsed and bleeding from the head in the…

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Kishida meets fisherman who confronted attack suspect

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with a fisherman and others who subdued a suspect who threw an explosive device at Kishida during a campaign stop at the Saikazaki fishing port in Wakayama.

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New GSDF 8th Division chief vows to investigate helicopter crash

The new head of the Ground Self-Defense Force's 8th Division on Saturday said it is vital to investigate the cause of a recent GSDF helicopter accident and explain it to the public.

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Imperial couple attends medical association event

The Emperor and Empress attended the opening ceremony of a Japanese Association of Medical Sciences event in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Friday.

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Year later, grief for Shiretoko victims pervades

SAPPORO -- "Not a day goes by that I don't cry," said a lawyer quoting a family member who lost a relative when a sightseeing boat sank off the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido a year ago.

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Venomous spider now found across most of Japan

An invasive species of poisonous arachnid called the redback spider, which was first discovered in Japan 28 years ago in Osaka Prefecture, has now spread across nearly the entire country, according to the National Institute for Environmental Studies and other sources.

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Nara temple celebrates completion of pagoda repairs

NARA -- Yakushiji Temple held a ceremony on Friday to commemorate extensive repairs of the East Pagoda.

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Airline reservations surge for Golden Week

Airlines announced Friday current booking results for the upcoming Golden Week holiday season, which will run April 29 to May 7. With COVID-19 set to be downgraded to a Category V infectious disease on May 8, international flights are seeing more than double the number of bookings compared to last…

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ASDF sends aircraft to Djibouti, prepares for possible evacuations from Sudan

An Air Self-Defense Force aircraft departed for Djibouti on Friday to possibly evacuate Japanese nationals from Sudan, where fighting has intensified.

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Political Pulse / Taiwan contingency war game highlights Japan's critical importance

In 20XX, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) deploys warships, including aircraft carriers, and fighter jets around Taiwan to blockade the island. Strongly opposed to the United States' planned arms sales to Taiwan, China tries to prevent the sale by taking military action and ultimately bring Taiwan to its knees.…

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Private jets to get easier access to Japan airports in tourism bid

In a bid to attract more wealthy foreign visitors, the tourism ministry plans to make it easier for private jets to use Japan's airports.

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PM's wife 'deepened relationship' during U.S. visit

Following a solo visit to the White House earlier this month, Yuko Kishida, wife of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, told The Yomiuri Shimbun on Thursday that she had reaffirmed the ties between Japan and the United States and felt motivated to engage in diplomatic exchanges with leaders' spouses at an…

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Military exercise videos used to scare Taiwan

BEIJING -- The Chinese military sought to maximize its intimidation of Taiwan by disseminating video images during military exercises earlier this month, according to sources.

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Preparations to recover sunken GSDF helicopter could start before end of month

Preparations for retrieving the wreckage of the Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter that crashed off the Okinawa Prefecture island of Miyako could start before the end of this month, but the depth of the sea at the site and the seabed's complex topography are expected to make for a challenging recovery…

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Survey: Spending set to increase over Golden Week holiday period

People plan to spend an average of 27,870 yen during the upcoming Golden Week holiday period, 1.7 times more than last year, according to a survey by research company Intage Inc.

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Shared workspaces warm up to saunas for mental, physical boost

An increasing number of shared workplaces are installing sauna baths amid a spike in popularity among workers in their 30s and 40s who view saunas as a place to relax and share ideas. Operators of such facilities aim to help people "recharge" both physically and mentally while helping them gear…

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Ensuring more sleep among aims of govt health plan

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Agriculture ministry eyes ChatGPT

The agriculture ministry is considering using ChatGPT, a conversational artificial intelligence model developed by U.S. startup OpenAI, for some of its work, its minister has said.

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Force of explosive device aimed at Kishida drove lid 60m away / Firearms researcher says object could have penetrated human body like a bullet

A metal object, believed to be the lid of the device that exploded near Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday in Wakayama, was found about 60 meters from the explosion site, according to several investigative sources.

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G7 Hiroshima Sumit / G7 digital ministers to adopt action plan on AI

Group of Seven digital ministers will adopt an artificial intelligence action plan for the first time later this month to promote the responsible use of AI, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

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ASDF fighter jets scrambled 778 times in fiscal 2022

Air Self-Defense Force fighter jets scrambled 778 times in fiscal 2022 against foreign military aircraft and objects that could have violated Japan's airspace, according to the Defense Ministry. This is 226 fewer scrambles than in the previous fiscal year.

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Japan automakers unveil new EVs at Shanghai auto show

SHANGHAI -- The buzz at Auto Shanghai when it opened Tuesday was the slew of electric vehicles being showcased.

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15 G7 ministerial meetings across Japan in 2023

A total of 15 Group of Seven ministerial meetings will be held in Japan through December, including meetings already held between the countries' foreign ministers and on the climate, energy and the environment.

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First lady visits cherry blossom event in Washington

WASHINGTON -- Yuko Kishida, the wife of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, visited the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington on Sunday.

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