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On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 404, Huan Xuan, Jin-dynasty warlord and emperor of Huan Chu (born 369) passed away. In 1185, Taira no Munemori, Japanese soldier (born 1147) passed away. In 1301, Prince Morikuni, shōgun of Japan (died 1333) was born. In 1909, Osamu Dazai, Japanese author (died 1948) was born. In 1922, Hitachiyama Taniemon, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 19th Yokozuna (born 1874) passed away. In 1973, Yuko Nakazawa, Japanese singer was born. In 1986, Aoiyama Kōsuke, Bulgarian sumo wrestler was born. In 2009, Mass riots involving over 10,000 people and 10,000 police officers break out in Shishou, China, over the dubious circumstances surrounding the death of a local chef. In 2009, Tomoji Tanabe, Japanese engineer and surveyor (born 1895) passed away. In 2018, The 10,000,000th United States Patent is issued. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Yen nears four-decade low, and Katayama issues warning

The Japan Times

June 19, 2026

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Yen nears four-decade low, and Katayama issues warning

The finance minister's comments were less threatening than when Japan intervened in April.

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