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Elderly Man Suffers Head Injury in Bear Attack in Fukushima Pref.
BANDAI, Fukushima — An 80-year-old man was attacked by a bear on a farm road in the town of Banda...
November 16, 2025
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Total Net Profit of Listed Firms Seen to Decline in Interim Results Amid Tariffs, Rising Prices
Interim earnings announcements for fiscal 2025 by companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange pe...
November 16, 2025
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Autumn Foliage Viewing at Kunen-an in Saga Pref. Opens to Public
The autumn public viewing period for Kunen-an, a National Place of Scenic Beauty in Kanzaki, Saga...
November 15, 2025
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Man Attacked by Bear, Left Unconscious While Hunting in Gunma Prefecture
A 60-year-old man was left with injuries to his head and left arm after being attacked by a bear ...
November 15, 2025
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Colorful Illuminations Create Mystical Atmosphere at Nagano Garden
Trees began to be light up at the Tateshina Highlands Barakura English Garden in Chino, Nagano Pr...
November 15, 2025
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Even Sushi Is No Match for the Ramen Boom Sweeping Japan
A ramen boom like never before is sweeping Japan, driven by tourism and turning the beloved natio...
November 15, 2025
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Tokyo Deaflympics Kicks Off with Men’s Soccer; Japan-Australia Match Draws Spectators Ahead of Official Opening
The Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics kicked off with a men’s soccer match between Japan and Australia at J-...
November 15, 2025
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Japanese Independent Bookstores Make Unique Efforts to Lure Customers; Shops Host Various Events to Attract People with Different Interests
At a time when the number of brick-and-mortar bookstores in Japan is steadily declining, independ...
November 15, 2025
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AP CEO Stresses Importance of Human Oversight for AI-Supported Reporting, at Japan National Press Club
Daisy Veerasingham, CEO of The Associated Press, said that the involvement of human journalists i...
November 14, 2025
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Japanese Shogi Star Sota Fujii Becomes Eligible to Earn Eisei Lifetime Ryuo Honor after Winning Title 5 Consecutive Times
Sota Fujii defeated eighth-dan challenger Yuuki Sasaki 4-0 and defended his Ryuo title in the bes...
November 14, 2025
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3 Bears Eating Fruit up Tree at Residence Culled in Japan’s Yamagata Pref.
Three bears were found eating fruit on a persimmon tree at a private residence and were culled in...
November 14, 2025
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Former Ito Mayor Takubo Aims for Re-Election After Losing Office in Shizuoka Pref.
SHIZUOKA - Former mayor of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, Maki Takubo has decided to run in the city's...
November 14, 2025
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Research Team, Picture Book Author Seek Genetic History of Japan’s ‘Rabbit Island’
A team of researchers led by a professor at Fukushima University is undertaking a rare initiative...
November 14, 2025
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Fujii Wins Ryuo Title for 5th Consecutive Time, Eligible to Earn Lifetime Ryuo Title
KYOTO — Shogi prodigy Sota Fujii defended his Ryuo title in the fourth match of the best-of-seven...
November 13, 2025
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Autumn Foliage Coloring Japan’s Shiobara Onsen in Tochigi Prefecture
UTSUNOMIYA — Autumn foliage has reached its peak in the Shiobara Onsen area of Nasushiobara, Toch...
November 13, 2025
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