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Politics & GovernmentJapan PM Sanae Takaichi Says She’ll Get Japan’s Security Spending up to 2％ of GDP in FY25
The government will increase national security spending to 2% of gross domestic product within th...
October 24, 2025
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Crime & CourtsMan with Knife Arrested near U.S. Embassy in Tokyo
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A man believed to have been carrying a knife was arrested near the U.S. Emba...
October 24, 2025
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ScienceEnigmatic Jurassic Reptile Looks like Mix of Snake, Lizard
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The fossil of a small reptile that inhabited Scotland during the age of di...
October 24, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentIn Japan, Ruling Coalition’s Agreement on 10% Drop in Lower House Seats Sparks Pushback from Opposition
Some opposition parties have expressed concern about reducing the number of seats in the House of...
October 24, 2025
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General NewsRecord 529 Elementary, Junior High, High School Students Commit Suicide
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The number of elementary, junior high and high school students in Japan who ...
October 24, 2025
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General NewsSuspected Bear Attack Injures 4 People in Akita Pref. Village, Victims Found with Injuries to Heads and Faces
AKITA — Four people were injured in what is believed to be a bear attack in the village of Higash...
October 24, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialTeachers’ Working Hours: Work Style Reform in Schools Still Only Halfway There
While the working hours of teachers in Japan are being shortened, the situation in which they wor...
October 24, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Prime Minister Meets with Association of Victims Kidnapped By North Korea, Pledges to Resolve Issue
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met Thursday with members of the Association of Families of Victims...
October 24, 2025
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Travel SpotsVisitors to Japan’s Yomiuriland Amusement Park Surrounded by Light During ‘Jewellumination’ Event
Yomiuriland amusement park is lit up on Thursday during its “Jewellumination” event, which runs t...
October 24, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
80 Years since U.N. Foundation: Japan Must Lead Multilateral Cooperation
Oct. 24 marks 80 years since the United Nations was founded. There is an urgent need to rebuild t...
October 24, 2025
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Imperial FamilyPrince Hisahito Absent from University Due to Flu Infection
The prince had a fever and left his university early on Monday, and was diagnosed with the flu on...
October 24, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentDPFP, Komeito to Submit Bill to Japan’s Diet Regulating Political Donations
The Democratic Party for the People and Komeito agreed on Thursday to jointly submit a bill to th...
October 24, 2025
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Imperial FamilyImperial Family Pay Respects to Tokyo Air Raid Victims; They Place Flowers, Speak to Bereaved Family Members
The Emperor and Empress and their daughter Princess Aiko visited the Tokyo Metropolitan Memorial ...
October 24, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentGovt Considers New Bureau to Strengthen Gathering of Intelligence from Japan and Abroad
The government is leaning toward establishing a new national intelligence bureau that would serve...
October 24, 2025
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Travel SpotsAomori Pref. Observation Deck for Viewing Pond, Fall Leaves Requires Reservations
AOMORI — Entry control was put in place on Thursday for an observation deck at Tsutanuma Pond, a ...
October 24, 2025