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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1394, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (died 1441) was born. In 1441, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (born 1394) passed away. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) was born. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1966, D. T. Suzuki, Japanese philosopher and author (born 1870) passed away. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1994, Kanako Momota, Japanese singer-songwriter was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2013, Takako Takahashi, Japanese author (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

World : Japanese Gov't Urges Use Of Rice Flour Amid Slump In Consumption Of Staple

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Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear

TOKYO, July 12 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- With the decline of rice consumption in Japan, the farm ministry is encouraging the use of rice flour to make sweets as a way of expanding how the dietary staple is consumed, Kyodo News reported.

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Technique: Appeal to Fear
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