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Aichi police supporting social reintegration of former yakuza

A maximum of ¥720,000 a year is provided to companies that hire former yakuza, and compensation is available in the event of any trouble.
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Japan discussing Russian oil import ban with U.S. and Europe

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida underscored the need for Japan to act with Western countries in dealing with Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

MLB says labor talks with players hit stalemate

Major League Baseball described negotiations with its locked-out players as "deadlocked" after a meeting on Sunday during which it said the union presented a proposal ...

Frontale gifted point by last-minute Gamba howler

A horrendous last-minute error from Gamba Osaka 'keeper Kei Ishikawa gifted visiting two-time defending champions Kawasaki Frontale a point on Sunday in their 2-2 J-League ...

Taiki Kawayoke captures gold in long-distance cross-country event

By winning the classical technique event, Kawayoke, a two-time Paralympian, earned his first-ever medal.

Sara Takanashi extends record with 63rd World Cup win

"I was able to produce two good jumps," Takanashi said. "It feels like I'm making progress day by day."
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Memorial service held for Sri Lankan woman, a year after death in detention

Around 50 people braved the rain and wind to attend the Buddhist service in Aichi Prefecture for Ratnayake Liyanage Wishma Sandamali.
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Japan warns against travel to Russia, raising advisory to second-highest level

The government has said there were roughly 2,400 Japanese nationals in Russia as of Sunday, and is urging them to consider leaving the country.
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Japan lifts COVID quasi-emergency in 13 prefectures

Although the pace of decline in new cases has recently slowed nationwide, some local governments plan to implement measures on their own even after the ...

U.S. working to secure Brittney Griner’s release after star’s detainment in Russia

Griner is still in custody and an investigation is underway, the Russian Customs Service said.