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00:13

Japan Govt to Use AI to Help Draft Parliamentary...

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2026/04/03

The Japanese government will use an artificial intelligence system to help draft answers to parliamentary questions to reduce the burden on government officials, digital transformation minister Hisashi Matsumoto said Friday.

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00:20

A-Bomb Museum in Hiroshima Attracts Record Visitors...

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2026/04/03

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, which documents the world's first atomic bombing in the western Japan city of Hiroshima in August 1945, attracted 2,580,926 visitors in fiscal 2025, hitting a record high for the third straight year, its operator said Friday.

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00:16

(repeat)Microsoft to Invest 10 B. Dlrs in Japan

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2026/04/03

Microsoft Corp. said Friday it will invest 10 billion dollars in Japan between 2026 and 2029 to beef up artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure capacity in the country and reinforce cybersecurity cooperation with the government.

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00:12

Assets of Takaichi Cabinet Members Average 65.91 M. Yen

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2026/04/03

The average value of assets of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her 18 ministers stood at 65.91 million yen as of Feb. 18, the government said Friday.

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00:09

Japan Communist Party Urges Govt to Mediate U.S.-Iran...

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2026/04/03

The Japanese Communist Party requested Friday that the government play a leading role in mediating the conflict between the United States and Iran.

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00:10

Japan Seeking Alternative Routes for Crude Oil...

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2026/04/03

As the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues, efforts are underway in Japan to establish alternative routes for transporting crude oil from the Middle East.

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00:09

Japan Govt Adopts Bill Mandating Solar Panel Disposal...

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2026/04/03

The Japanese government on Friday adopted a bill that requires operators of mega solar power plants to submit plans on how they will dispose of used panels.

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00:12

Japan LDP Lawmakers Forming Faction-Like Groups

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2026/04/03

Liberal Democratic Party members are forming intraparty groups in a bid to expand their sway in the Japanese ruling party, after most of the party's factions disbanded following a slush funds scandal.

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00:13

Tohoku Univ., SoftBank to Develop Disaster Prevention AI

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2026/04/03

Tohoku University's International Research Institute of Disaster Science has started joint research with SoftBank Group Corp. to develop generative artificial intelligence technology dedicated to disaster prevention.

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00:08

Japan Health Minister Warns about Rising Measles Cases

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2026/04/03

Japanese health minister Kenichiro Ueno on Friday urged the public to exercise caution as measles cases are increasing.

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00:13

Japan, Saudi Arabia to Cooperate to De-Escalate Iran...

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2026/04/03

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Faisal Al-Saud, affirmed the countries' close cooperation to de-escalate the conflict in Iran in a call on Thursday.

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00:12

Japan to Step Up Fight against Scam Proceed Laundering

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2026/04/03

The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi approved Friday amendments to the criminal proceeds transfer prevention law to give police stronger ammunition to crack down on money laundering by scammers.

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00:10

Japan Govt OKs Bill to Promote Demand-Based Rice...

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2026/04/03

The Japanese government Friday adopted a bill to revise the staple food law to require rice producers to make proactive efforts to align their production with demand.

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00:05

Toyota Releases 2 U.S.-Built Models in Japan

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2026/04/03

Toyota Motor Corp. released two U.S.-made models in Japan on Thursday.

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00:13

INTERVIEW: CRA Leader Ogawa Calls for Full Merger...

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2026/04/03

The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito should merge with the Centrist Reform Alliance fully, including at the local level, CRA leader Junya Ogawa said in an interview with Jiji Press on Tuesday.

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00:12

Govt Adopts Bill to Overhaul Japan's...

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2026/04/03

The Japanese government adopted on Friday a bill designed to overhaul Japan's adult guardianship system for people with dementia and others, aiming to improve user convenience amid an aging society.

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00:12

Chinese Survey Ship Leaves Japan's EEZ

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2026/04/03

A Chinese maritime survey vessel that had been operating without permission in Japan's exclusive economic zone off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture has left the area, according to the Japan Coast Guard.

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00:11

Japan, S. Korea Foreign Chiefs Agree to Cooperate...

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2026/04/03

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, have reaffirmed cooperation to ensure security and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

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00:06

Bear Sightings Begin to Increase as Hibernation Ends

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2026/04/02

Local authorities in Japan are warning people to watch out for bears as they emerge from hibernation.

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00:18

"Riku-Ryu" Figure Skating Pair...

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2026/04/02

The Imperial Household Agency on Friday released a list of 1,753 guests for an upcoming spring Imperial garden party in Tokyo, including figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, who won gold at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics earlier this year.

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