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ScienceWalking Backward Can Add to Its Mental, Physical Benefits
Here’s a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward.<...
October 22, 2025
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Defense & SecurityN. Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles toward Sea of Japan
Seoul/Tokyo, Oct. 22 (Jiji Press)—North Korea has launched several ballistic missiles toward the ...
October 22, 2025
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Associated PressSouth Korea Says North Korea Has Fired a Ballistic Missile Toward the North’s Eastern Waters
SEOUL (AP) — South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the North’s easter...
October 22, 2025
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General NewsRampaging Bear Injures 4 in Akita Prefecture, Holes Up in House; Elderly Man Suffers Bite, Broken Bone
YUZAWA, Akita — Four men were injured in a series of bear attacks near JR Yuzawa Station in Yuzaw...
October 22, 2025
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General NewsWhat Should You Do If You Encounter Bear?
When faced by a bear, it is essential to hide, according to an expert, who said the animals are e...
October 22, 2025
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General NewsOver 50% of Recent Bear Attacks Occurred in Human-Inhabited Areas; 7 Bear-Caused Deaths Recorded So Far in 2025
There has been a spate of bear attack cases across the country this year, more than half of which...
October 22, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentTrump May Meet with Emperor on Oct. 27 during His Planned Visit to Japan from Oct. 27-29, Would Be Their Second Meeting
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump may meet with the Emperor on Oct. 27 during his planned ...
October 22, 2025
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ReutersJapan New PM Takaichi Vows Package to Cushion Blow from Rising Living Costs, Tariffs
TOKYO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, said on Tuesday she has ins...
October 21, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Takaichi May Face Challenges Running Govt with New Coalition Partner JIP Only Offering Help ‘Outside Cabinet’
Despite the launch of the Liberal Democratic Party-Japan Innovation Party coalition government, P...
October 21, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentTakaichi Elected Japan’s 1st Female Prime Minister, Names Appointees to Cabinet Posts
Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi was named the new prime minister Tuesday at ple...
October 21, 2025
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PerspectivesDisaster Relief Volunteers in Japan Must Ensure Their Own Safety with These Steps
When a disaster occurs, volunteers play an important role in helping damage-hit residents rebuild...
October 21, 2025
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BaseballTrump Says Ohtani Is Among Best Pitchers and Hitters; Recalls Watching National League Championship Game
NEW YORK — U.S. President Donald Trump praised the incredible performance of Major League Basebal...
October 21, 2025
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Travel SpotsColorful Cosmos Flowers Bloom at Large Park in Shiga Prefecture
HINO, Shiga — Cosmos flowers delight visitors at Shiga Agricultural Park Blume Hill in Hino, Shig...
October 21, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentCabinet of Outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Resigns En Masse, Ishiba Was in Office for 386 Days
The Cabinet of outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse at a Tuesday morning meet...
October 21, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentCompatible Motives Bring LDP, JIP Together But Swift Agreement on Coalition May Bring Instability
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party decided very quickly to form a...
October 21, 2025