General News
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Aichi Pref. City Passes Ordinance to Cap Daily Smartphone Use at 2 Hours, Japan’s 1st Such Regulation for Devices
TOYOAKE, Aichi — The Toyoake municipal assembly in Aichi Prefecture on Monday passed an ordinance...
September 23, 2025
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American Blue-Eyed Friendship Doll Survived World War II in Japan as Wish for Protecting Lives of Young People
MAEBASHI — A blue-eyed doll on display at the main entrance of Tone Elementary School in Numata, ...
September 23, 2025
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Smoke Detected in JAL Plane at Kagoshima Airport before Departing for Tokyo, Nobody Injured
Smoke was detected inside Japan Airlines plane bound for Haneda Airport just before its departure...
September 23, 2025
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JMA Forecast Predicts Short Autumn This Year; Temperatures to Drop Sharply in Late November
The Japan Meteorological Agency released Monday its three-month forecast for the period from Octo...
September 23, 2025
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Japan-U.K. Conference on Gambling Addiction Held in Tokyo; Participants Call for Stronger Measures for Young People
An international conference on measures to combat gambling addiction on online casinos and other ...
September 22, 2025
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Survivors Honor Victims 1 Year after Torrential Rains in Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Pref. That Claimed 19 Lives
Sunday marked one year since the torrential-rain disaster on the Noto Peninsula that claimed 19 l...
September 22, 2025
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In Japan, Embalming Becoming More Common Practice as Relatives Desire Final Opportunity to See Loved Ones
Embalming, a process of preserving a dead body, is becoming a more common practice in Japan.
...September 22, 2025
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Strong Typhoon Neoguri Stays Near Tokyo’s Minamitorishina Island, Heads North
Strong typhoon Neoguri is in the waters near Tokyo’s Minamitorishima Island, Japan’s easternmost ...
September 22, 2025
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Bear Repellent Rental Business Booming in Hokkaido
The business of renting out bear repellent spray, which is seeing increased demand as mountaineer...
September 21, 2025
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City Brands Self As Birthplace of Suzuki Surname; It May Have Begun with a Priest in the Heian Period
WAKAYAMA — Since ancient times, pilgrims have passed through the city of Kainan, Wakayama Prefect...
September 21, 2025
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Strong Typhoon Neoguri in Waters Near Tokyo’s Minamitorishima Island
Strong typhoon Neoguri reached the waters near Tokyo’s Minamitorishima Island, Japan’s easternmos...
September 21, 2025
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Powerful Typhoon Ragasa in Waters South of Okinawa, Moving Toward Hong Kong
The powerful typhoon Ragasa had reached waters south of the Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa Prefecture...
September 21, 2025
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Osaka-Kansai Expo Reservation Slots Fully Booked, Many Purchased Tickets May Go Unused
Reservation slots for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo are fully booked, the Japan Association for the ...
September 21, 2025
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Electro Pop Trio Perfume Announces Hiatus Starting Next Year
Female pop trio Perfume announced Sunday that they will take a hiatus starting next year.
...September 21, 2025
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Newly Merged University in Tokyo Aiming for Top Tier Globally, Say Top Officers in Interview
The Institute of Science Tokyo’s Chief Executive Officer Naoto Otake and Chief Academic Officer Y...
September 21, 2025
Top Articles in Society
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Tokyo Zoo Wolf Believed to Have Used Vegetation Growing on Wall to Climb, Escape; Animal Living Happily after Recapture
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JAL, ANA Cancel Flights During 3-day Holiday Weekend due to Blizzard
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Snow Expected in Tokyo, Neighboring Prefectures from Jan. 2 Afternoon to Jan. 3; 5-Centimeter Snow Fall Expected in Hakone, Tama, and Chichibu Areas
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Tokyo, Yokohama Observe First Snowfall of Season; 1 Day Earlier than Average Year
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M6.2 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Tottori, Shimane Prefectures; No Tsunami Threat (Update 4)
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Japan Institute to Use Domestic Commercial Optical Lattice Clock to Set Japan Standard Time
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Japan News Media Group Submits Opinion on Draft of Code to Protect Intellectual Property over Generative AI
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JR East Train Services Resumed between Tokyo, Atami as Well as Shinjuku, Odawara Due to Accident
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Japan’s Nuclear Watchdog Investigating Responsibility in Chubu Electric’s Data Fraud Case; On-site Inspections, Interviews, More Being Carried out
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JR East Train Services Suspended between Tokyo, Atami Due to Accident
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Amazon’s Cloud Division to Offer Up to ¥900 Mil. in Support for Japanese Companies Developing AI for Robots
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Twin Pandas Depart Ueno Zoo; Japan without Pandas for 1st Time since 1972
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Campaigning Starts in Japan for Lower House Race, with Takaichi Vowing to Resign If Ruling Bloc Misses Majority
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Most Parties Advocate for Consumption Tax Reduction, But Details Differ; Challenges Remain in Securing Funding
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Snow, Bitter Cold Disrupt Election Preparations in Northern Japan; Election Signboard Numbers Cut, Polling Station Opening Times Changed
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Focus of Japan Election to Be Whether Ruling Parties Can Secure Majority; LDP-only Majority Viewed as Out of Reach