Sept. 17, 2024

(Update) Japan's Morinari Watanabe Enters IOC Presidential Race

London, Sept. 16 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Morinari Watanabe, president of the International Gymnastics Federation and a member of the International Olympic Committee, is running for the IOC presidency, the committee said Monday.

Yamaha Motor Pres. Slashed with Knife by Daughter

Shizuoka, Sept. 16 (Jiji Press)--Yoshihiro Hidaka, president of Japanese motorcycle maker Yamaha Motor Co., was allegedly slashed with a knife by his daughter at their home in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, around 3 a.m. Monday, suffering a minor injury.

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POLITICS
Japanese, Canadian Defense Chiefs Agree on Cooperation over Indo-Pacific, Arctic
ECONOMY
Japan's NEC to Develop AI-Based Tech to Analyze Trustworthiness of Online Info
SPORTS
Sumo: Sekiwake Onosato Keeps Unbeaten Sole Lead on Autumn Grand Tournament Day 6
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Japan Govt, Plaintiffs Sign Agreement on Settling Forced Sterilization Suits