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Politics & GovernmentTakaichi to ‘Refrain’ from Taiwan Contingency Hypotheticals After Friday’s Remarks in Diet
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said in the Diet on Monday that she would “refrain” from making rem...
November 11, 2025
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Other SportsDeaflympics Participants Prepare for Competition Opening; Athletes Hold Final Practices, Pep Rallies
Over 3,000 athletes are scheduled to compete in the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics, which will open on Sa...
November 11, 2025
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Defense & SecurityGovt Likely to Add Drones, Ship Hull Parts, 3 Other Items to ‘Specified Critical Products’ List
The government has begun considering adding unmanned aerial vehicles, ship hull components and th...
November 11, 2025
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Crime & CourtsTokyo Court Rules ‘Appearance Requirement’ for Legal Change in Gender Status Could be Unconditional
A provision requiring people with gender identity disorder to alter the appearance of their genit...
November 11, 2025
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BaseballAward Created to Honor Baseball Legend Shigeo Nagashima; Captivates Fans in Baserunning, Hitting, Fielding
The Nippon Professional Baseball Organization (NPB) has announced the creation of the Shigeo Naga...
November 11, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Ruling Coalition’s Views on Reducing Lower House Seat Numbers Seen to be Diverging
The differing positions held by the Liberal Democratic Party and ruling coalition partner the Jap...
November 11, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentState Minister for Foreign Affairs Retracts ‘Advance Notice’ Remark after Party Acknowledges ‘Factually Incorrect’
State minister for foreign affairs Ayano Kunimitsu on Monday retracted and apologized for a post ...
November 11, 2025
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General NewsPokéPark KANTO to Open Feb. 5; Ticket Lottery Starts Nov. 21
A new facility focused on Pokémon, “PokéPark KANTO,” will open inside the Yomiuriland amusement p...
November 11, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialArrest of Tachibana: NHK Party Leader’s Verbal Violence Deemed To Be Crime
Society will fall into ruin if acts that defame by spreading unverified information are allowed.<...
November 11, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Private University Admission Fees: Explore System With Which Applicants Can Be Satisfied
With rising prices straining household budgets, many families feel burdened by the cost of sendin...
November 11, 2025
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PerspectivesElegant Tokyo Station Hotel Is Fit For Royalty; Marks 110 Years Since Opening This November
The carpeted hallway stretches on straight ahead. Antique-style lamps line the walls, casting a g...
November 11, 2025
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General NewsStep Inside the Screen: Netflix House Brings “One Piece,” “Squid Game,” Other Hit Shows to Life
NEW YORK — U.S. video streaming giant Netflix is set to usher visitors into the worlds of “One Pi...
November 11, 2025
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MarketsJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Retreats as Traders Take Profits after Tech Rally (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday, reversing earlier gains, ...
November 11, 2025
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Washington Post
Syrian President Meets with Trump in White House after Unlikely Ascent
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, th...
November 11, 2025
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Washington Post
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Intervene in SNAP Fight Again
The Trump administration on Monday again asked the Supreme Court to block lower court decisions r...
November 11, 2025