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General NewsNiigata Univ. to Partner with Oisix Ra Daichi to Establish New Educational Program
Niigata University and major food delivery company Oisix ra daichi Inc. plan to establish a unive...
March 8, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s 2nd Round of U.S. Investments May Be Worth Over $100 Billion in 3 Projects
Japan’s second round of investments in the United States under its $550 billion (about ¥86 trilli...
March 8, 2026
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BaseballSamurai Japan Grabs 2nd World Baseball Classic Win, Beating South Korea 8-6
Samurai Japan beat South Korea 8-6 on Saturday in its second game in the World Baseball Classic c...
March 7, 2026
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General NewsJapanese Beauty Products Gaining Attention in Paris
PARIS — A store in Paris’ long-established high-end department store Samaritaine has been selling...
March 7, 2026
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Japan In FocusFukuoka: Front Gate to Return to Fukuoka Castle; City Mulls Purchasing It from Sofukuji Temple
FUKUOKA — The main gate of Fukuoka Castle, which was relocated to a temple in the city in the ear...
March 7, 2026
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BaseballOhtani Helps Get Samurai Japan Off to Stellar Start in WBC Opener; Japan Steamrolls Taiwan 13-0
Samurai Japan steamrolled Taiwan 13-0 to open its bid for back-to-back World Baseball Classic cha...
March 7, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Again Calls on U.S. for Exemption from New Tariff as Akazawa Discusses Investments with Lutnick
WASHINGTON — Japan repeated a call to the United States on Friday to exclude it from the list of ...
March 7, 2026
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Travel SpotsTottori: Improving Environment for Cycling Tourists; Bicycle Assembly Spaces Established at Airport, Train Stations
TOTTORI — The Tottori prefectural government is now setting up spaces where tourists using bicycl...
March 7, 2026
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Defense & SecurityJapanese Ruling Parties’ Proposal on Defense Equipment Transfers Aims to Deepen Cooperation with Like-Minded Nations
A proposal for easing operational guidelines for the Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equi...
March 7, 2026
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BaseballYamamoto’s High School Coach Discovered His Pitching Talent; Dodgers Star Was Mostly 2nd Baseman
The battle to reach the world’s pinnacle in baseball has begun again.
...March 7, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Takaichi Avoids Comment on Legality of U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran Ahead of Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has refrained from making an assessment on the legality of U.S.-Isr...
March 7, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentForeign Minister Motegi Conveys Japan’s Concerns to Israel Over Worsening Middle East Situation
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi conveyed Japan’s grave concerns over the United States and Isr...
March 7, 2026
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Japan In FocusOsaka: Installation of Water Supply Pipes with Tank Function Begins at Evacuation Centers
TAKATSUKI, Osaka — A major earthquake in 2018 has pushed the Takatsuki city government in Osaka P...
March 7, 2026
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Olympics & ParalympicsMilano Cortina 2026: Milano-Cortina Paralympics Begin; Japan Sends Record Delegation of 44 Athletes Covering All 6 Sports
VERONA, Italy — The Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympics kicked off Friday, marking the second time ...
March 7, 2026
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Yomiuri EditorialMilano Cortina Paralympics Open: Games Represent a Wish for Inclusion in Turbulent Times
The world order is facing a crisis. The sight of athletes competing fairly according to rules sho...
March 7, 2026