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JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Jul 4, 2021
Japan Times 1946: Parliamentary Japan ushers in new era as five women mount Lower House rostrum
History takes place in the Diet as five women politicians address the Lower House. Hisako Yoneyama, a Social Democrat, has the distinction of being the first woman to speak.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 30, 2019
Direct Sendai to Bangkok flights resume after 5-year hiatus
Regular direct flights linking Sendai and Thailand's capital, Bangkok, resumed Wednesday after a hiatus of five and a half years, in what is hoped will be a boon to tourism in the region.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 22, 2019
Show of respect: ANA changes gate number to 51 for Ichiro's departure to Seattle
A day after announcing his retirement, Ichiro Suzuki flew back to Seattle on Friday from Narita airport aboard a gate that honored the No. 51 he wore throughout most of his pro career.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 16, 2019
Co-pilot with All Nippon Airways unit found to be over alcohol limit, delaying another flight
All Nippon Airways Co. said Friday an international flight run by a group company was delayed the same day after a breath test showed the co-pilot had a higher than permissible alcohol level.
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JAPAN
Feb 2, 2019
Pilot for ANA subsidiary Air Japan bumped from flight after failing alcohol screening
A co-pilot at All Nippon Airways subsidiary Air Japan Co. is prevented from flying after testing positive in a preflight alcohol check.
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JAPAN / Science & Health / NATURAL SELECTIONS
Dec 24, 2018
2018 in science in Japan: Climate change, space exploration and water bears
In casting an eye back over memorable science and environment stories from Japan in 2018, it is impossible to ignore the extreme weather that hit the country.
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JAPAN
Nov 28, 2018
ANA Wings searched over preflight drinking on same day JAL unit pilot found to be over limit
An All Nippon Airways Co. unit was searched Wednesday, the same day that a pilot with a Japan Airlines Co. unit was found to have consumed alcohol over the company's limit, amid a growing scandal over drinking by Japanese airline pilots.
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JAPAN
Nov 16, 2018
JAL, ANA to tighten alcohol rules after pilot drinking scandals
Japan Airlines Co. and All Nippon Airways Co. tell the government about measures they say will prevent heavy drinking by airline crew members.
JAPAN
Oct 31, 2018
ANA apologizes for flight delays due to pilot's boozy night out
All Nippon Airways Co. apologized Wednesday for flight delays in Okinawa last week caused by a pilot who called in sick after a night out drinking.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 20, 2018
American held after allegedly urinating on fellow passenger during ANA flight
An American man has been arrested after allegedly urinating on a Japanese businessman during a flight from Chicago to Japan, the Chiba Prefectural Police said Monday.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 6, 2017
Airbnb Inc. inks deal with ANA and Peach to promote 'new travel style'
Airbnb Inc. said Monday it has signed a partnership agreement with Japan's largest carrier, All Nippon Airways Co., and its subsidiary, Peach Aviation Ltd., in a bid to solicit more demand for domestic travel.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 2, 2017
ANA and JAL see profits rise in first half on business demand
The group net profits of Japan's two major airlines grew in the April-September first half on firm demand from business fliers for both domestic and international flights, according to their earnings reports.

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Historically, kabuki was considered the entertainment of the merchant and peasant classes, a far cry from how it is regarded today.
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