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WWII Japan sailor, 101, recounts Guadalcanal night attack

In this naval battle, the Japanese forces achieved the sinking of four US and Australian naval vessels.

  • Published: March 31, 202312:30 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Japan PM Kishida wants childbirth covered by public health insurance

Normal childbirth is not currently covered by insurance because it does not constitute an illness or injury. However, a lump-sum childbirth allowance of ¥420,000 is provided.

  • Published: March 31, 202312:28 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Photo from inside Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant shows fresh view of damage

TEPCO is now taking pictures of the entire interior wall of the pedestal to determine whether the concrete is damaged and lacks earthquake-resistance strength.

  • Published: March 31, 202312:25 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Washington fears Beijing will scrap “No first use” nuclear policy

A Pentagon report estimated that China would likely possess a stockpile of about 1,500 nuclear warheads by 2035.

  • Published: March 31, 20238:50 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Japan’s elementary school textbooks to see more digital content

One such textbook enables students to access over 1,000 materials via QR codes, standing out as an example of integrating traditional printed materials with digital resources.

  • Published: March 30, 202312:49 pm
  • Author Kojiro Ito and Rei Sasaki
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¥2.1 billion left by deceased with no relatives in Japan

The number of people dying without relatives is expected to continue to increase due to the declining birthrate and aging population, putting a heavy burden on local governments…

  • Published: March 30, 202310:11 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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New evacuation plan for Mt. Fuji eruption

In addition to the change in how residents should evacuate, the new plan seeks to avoid confusion by having tourists leave the area at the earliest signs of an eruption, to…

  • Published: March 30, 202310:03 am
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Japanese man detained in Beijing confirmed to be Astellas employee

According to informed sources, the man, in his 50s, was detained earlier this month for allegedly violating a Chinese law.

  • Published: March 30, 20239:14 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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TPP members seen opening door to Britain

Britain will join the framework following domestic procedures at signatory countries, becoming the first to join the pact since it came into force in 2018.

  • Published: March 30, 20238:59 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Japan’s first-ever Olympic boxing champ Murata ends pro career

The 37-year-old, who finished his pro career with a 16-3 record with 13 knockouts, made Japanese sports history at the 2012 London Olympics when he won the gold medal in…

  • Published: March 29, 20233:01 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun

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