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Toy Show Opens in Tokyo, Showcasing 35,000 New Toys from Over 200 Companies
The International Tokyo Toy Show 2025, one of the largest toy trade fairs in the country, opened ...
August 28, 2025
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Statues of Naked Women Being Removed From Public Spaces; Meant As Symbols of Peace, Now Thought Inappropriate
TAKAMATSU — Statues of naked women are being removed from parks and other locations nationwide, i...
August 28, 2025
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Nikkei, Asahi Sue U.S. AI Startup over Unauthorized Use of Articles, Seek Injunction to Halt Usage
Nikkei Inc. and The Asahi Shimbun Co. on Tuesday jointly filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, I...
August 28, 2025
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Forum Discusses Future of Bookstores in Japan, Cites Thriving Culture of U.S. Independent Bookstores
The future of bookstores was eagerly discussed at a forum on promoting the culture of printed med...
August 27, 2025
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Chinese Social Media Video Insulting Emperor Showa Draws Protest from Japanese Government
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Tuesday at a press conference that the government ...
August 27, 2025
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Mt. Fuji Climbing Season Ends with Fiery Festival of Over 100 Giant Torches
The traditional Yoshida no Himatsuri (Yoshida Fire Festival), marking the end of the summer climb...
August 27, 2025
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Traditional Japanese Chestnut Sweets Production Starts at Shop in Gifu Prefecture
Confectioners make kurikinton, or mashed chestnut sweets, at Kawakamiya Co., an established wagas...
August 27, 2025
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Tokyo Reaches 35 C in Morning, Setting Record for 10th Consecutive Day of Intense Heat
Tokyo’s central area reached 35 C on Wednesday morning. This marks the 10th consecutive day of in...
August 27, 2025
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Strategies, Secrets for Visiting All 84 Pavilions at Osaka-Kansai Expo from 2 Seasoned Expo Regulars
Four months have passed since the start of the Osaka-Kansai Expo in April, and some visitors have...
August 27, 2025
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Japan Eyes Strengthening Support for Using Specialists Who Are Knowledgeable about Picture Books to Promote Reading
The education ministry is considering strengthening its support for using such people as speciali...
August 27, 2025
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Govt. Premises in Tokyo’s Kasumigaseki to Receive Soil from Fukushima, New 5-Year Roadmap Reveals
Nine locations on the grounds of central government offices in the Kasumigaseki area of Tokyo hav...
August 26, 2025
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Business Manager Visa Criteria to be Tightened, as Govt Looks to Ensure Its Used for Intended Purpose
The Immigration Services Agency announced draft ordinance on changes to the business manager visa...
August 26, 2025
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Youth Orchestra from Bangkok Slum to Perform in Tokyo, Osaka; 2nd Japan Tour to Collaborate with Tokyo Symphony Orchestra
An orchestra of junior high and high school students that formed in a Bangkok slum will perform i...
August 26, 2025
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Children Play in Water at Solamachi Square, Tokyo, as Temperatures Exceed 35 C for 9th Straight Day, Tying Records
Children enjoy playing in the water at Solamachi Square in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, on Tuesday, when a...
August 26, 2025
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‘JICA Africa Hometown’ Misinformation Sees City Govts Flooded by Complaints via Phone, Email
Four city governments have been flooded with complaints due to misinformation spread on social me...
August 26, 2025
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