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Man Slashes Throat of Woman on Street in Setagaya, Tokyo; Suspect Still at Large, Victim in Critical Condition
A woman in her 40s had her throat cut by a man at around 1:35 p.m. on Monday on a street in Setag...
September 1, 2025
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Law Takes Effect Allowing Guns for Bear Control in Residential Areas Amid Increase in Attacks
MORIOKA — Municipalities can authorize guns to be used against bears in residential areas under a...
September 1, 2025
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Japan Marks Disaster Prevention Day with Nankai Trough M9.1 Earthquake Drill
The government conducted a comprehensive disaster drill for a Nankai Trough megaquake on Monday, ...
September 1, 2025
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No-Confidence Motion Passed against Embattled Mayor of Shizuoka City
Ito, Shizuoka Pref., Sept. 1 (Jiji Press) — The city assembly of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Mon...
September 1, 2025
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Japan’s Beloved Mascot Kumamon to be Conductor of Own Orchestra in Kumamoto Pref.; Debut Concert to be Held in Oct.
A new orchestra has formed featuring Kumamoto prefecture’s popular mascot Kumamon and musicians n...
September 1, 2025
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Yamanashi Officials Authorized to Deny Lightly Equipped Mt. Fuji Climbers Entry
KOFU — Yamanashi prefectural officials have been given the authority to turn away hikers wearing ...
September 1, 2025
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Preservation of State-Run Leprosariums a Challenge for Historical Legacy, Age of Residents Creates Time Limit
Preservation of state-run leprosy sanatoriums across the nation has become a challenge as residen...
August 31, 2025
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Pictograms Help Visitors Glean What’s in Their Meals at a Glance
Pictograms designed by a Kobe-based company are helping visitors to the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo se...
August 31, 2025
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Nagoya Records 40 C for 1st Time Since 2018 During Scorching Sunday Afternoon
The temperature in Nagoya reached 40 C at 2:28 p.m. on Sunday, according to the Japan Meteorologi...
August 31, 2025
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Fake Sexual Images of Children Generated From School Photos; Minors Themselves Creating Some Images With Generative AI
Fake sexual images of children are being generated with photos from school events and graduation ...
August 31, 2025
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With Heatstroke a Threat in Japan Even in September, Professionals Urge Keeping Hydrated, Using Air Conditioning
August is drawing to a close, but the risk of heatstroke will remain high as sweltering heat cont...
August 30, 2025
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Trial Self-Driving Bus Collides with Street Tree; Three Passengers Injured
A bus involved in autonomous driving trials mounted the sidewalk, resulting in a collision with a...
August 30, 2025
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Japan Records 40 C for Record-Breaking 8th Day in 2025, with Mie, Saitama Prefectures Bearing Brunt of Heat
Four locations recorded temperatures exceeding 40 C, as the extreme summer heat continued nationw...
August 30, 2025
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Japan’s IVF Births from Treatment in 2023 Hit Record High
The number of children born via in vitro fertilization conducted in 2023 reached a record 85,048,...
August 30, 2025
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Ninja Training Center Opens in Iga, Mie Pref.; Visitors Can Learn Techniques, Navigate Dark Obstacle Course
IGA, Mie — Try out authentic ninja training, local cuisine and a relaxing overnight stay, all at ...
August 30, 2025
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