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General NewsPark Closed in Kawasaki After Dead Birds, Feed with Pungent Odor Found; People Urged to Report Suspicious Individuals
KAWASAKI — A park in Kawasaki City has been closed since Thursday after three dead birds and pet...
December 27, 2025
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Japan In FocusKagoshima: Shogi Star Fujii Enjoys Sightseeing Train, Welcomed in Ibusuki
IBUSUKI, Kagoshima — Shogi prodigy Sota Fujii enjoyed riding a sightseeing train in Kagoshima Pre...
December 27, 2025
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General NewsHeading Home for the Holidays, Crowds Fill Shinkansen Bullet Trains in Preparation for New Year’s Celebrations
Passengers board a Shinkansen bullet train at JR Tokyo Station on Saturday as many head home for ...
December 27, 2025
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Imperial FamilyPrince Hisahito to Attend New Year Public Greetings for First Time, Also Expected at New Year’s Celebration Ceremony
Prince Hisahito, the 19-year-old son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, for the fi...
December 27, 2025
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Imperial FamilyCrown Prince’s Family View Works on Children and War, Art at Museum in Tokyo Made During Wartime or Just After
Crown Prince Akishino and his family on Friday visited the Itabashi Art Museum in Tokyo to view a...
December 27, 2025
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Japan In FocusTottori: Sand Dunes Facility Opens Sand Circuit Dedicated to Radio-Controlled Cars
TOTTORI — A sand circuit dedicated to radio-controlled cars has opened at a facility near the Tot...
December 27, 2025
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CompaniesRoyal Holdings to Open 1st U.S. Sushi Restaurant in Calif., to be Launched in Sojitz, Choushimaru Joint Venture
Royal Holdings Co., a major Japanese restaurant operator, announced Friday that it will open its ...
December 27, 2025
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EconomyRising Price of Glutinous Rice, Used to Make Mochi, Casting Shadow on New Year’s Celebrations in Japan
OSAKA — The rising price of glutinous rice, which is used to make mochi rice cakes and mirin cook...
December 27, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialFiscal 2026 Budget Proposal: Govt Must Make Every Effort To Gain Market Confidence
To strengthen the economy, fiscal policy must also undergo reform. With the full-fledged arrival ...
December 27, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Peace in Gaza: Leaving Ceasefire Initiatives to U.S., Israel Is Dangerous
In the Palestinian territory of Gaza, attacks continue unabated even after Israel and the Islamis...
December 27, 2025
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Asia-PacificChinese Foreign Ministry Criticizes Japan’s Largest Ever Defense Budget in Draft Budget for Fiscal 2026
BEIJING — Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian criticized Japan’s fiscal 2026 draft def...
December 27, 2025
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General NewsUPDATE 6: Massive Pileup in Gunma Pref. Kills 2, Injures 26; Slippery Conditions Believed to Be Cause of Accident
MAEBASHI — Two person died and 26 were injured in a massive pileup involving more than 50 vehicle...
December 27, 2025
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Environment‘Fiercest, Most Damaging Invasive Weed’ Spreading in Rivers, Lakes in Japan, Alligator Weed Found in Numerous Locations
Alligator weed, an invasive plant species native to South America, is spreading in rivers and lak...
December 27, 2025
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EconomyAeon Retail Unveils New Year’s First Sale Deals, ‘1+1’ Offers, Looking to Offer Value for Money Amid Rising Prices
Aeon Retail Co., the general merchandise store subsidiary of Aeon Co., announced Friday its plans...
December 27, 2025
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Japan In FocusHyogo: Colorful Fishermen’s Flags Decorate Akashi Shopping Arcade
AKASHI, Hyogo — Boosting the festive mood as the New Year approaches, about 90 colorful fishermen...
December 27, 2025