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Politics & GovernmentAI Safety Agency to Triple Staff to Bolster Defenses Against ‘Backdoors’ in Foreign-Made AI
The government plans to significantly strengthen the framework of the AI Safety Institute (AISI),...
November 28, 2025
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Politics & Government¥400 Bil. Eyed for AI, Nuclear Fusion, Quantum in Supplementary Budget; Takaichi Aiming to Make Japan a Leader in Tech
The government plans to allocate about ¥400 billion in this fiscal year’s supplementary budget pr...
November 28, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Could Expand Tax Credits for Strategic Tech Investments, Eyeing Growth in AI, Semiconductors
Companies could use up to 40% of their R&D investment for tax credits under a plan for 2026 tax r...
November 27, 2025
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General NewsMaebashi Assembly Approves Resignation Letter Submitted by Mayor Hit by Scandal Over Hotel Visits
MAEBASHI — A letter of resignation submitted by the scandal-hit mayor of Maebashi was unanimously...
November 27, 2025
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BaseballSoftBank Hawks’ Moinelo, Hanshin Tigers’ Sato Named MVPs
When lefthander Livan Moinelo joined the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks from Cuba in 2017 as a developme...
November 27, 2025
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (11/28-12/4)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. Vie...
November 27, 2025
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Ramen of JapanNoodle Dining Shunsai / Rich Oyster Ramen to Savor at Odasaga; Experienced 68-year-old Owner Creates Numerous Ramen Varieties
Odakyu Sagamihara Station in Kanagawa Prefecture is affectionately called “Odasaga” by locals. In...
November 27, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentKihara Orders Streamlining of Govt Structure Citing Excessive Cabinet Office, Cabinet Secretariat Meetings
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara revealed that he has instructed the government to streamlin...
November 27, 2025
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CompaniesJapanese Food, Beverage Company Asahi Says Personal Information of About 1.91 Mil. People Possibly Exposed in September Cyberattack
Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. said Thursday the personal information of about 1.91 million people, i...
November 27, 2025
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Politics & Government
Japan to Tighten Screening of Foreigners’ Residential Status by Providing Information of Nonpayment of Taxes
The government will share with local authorities information related to the nonpayment of taxes a...
November 27, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentTakaichi, Opposition Party Heads Trade Jabs on Taiwan, Economic Policies
With Japan-China ties strained by a recent remark she made regarding Taiwan, Prime Minister Sanae...
November 27, 2025
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Manga & Anime1st ‘One Piece’ Flagship Store to Open in Shinjuku, Many Limited Edition Items to Be Available
The first official flagship store for the popular manga “One Piece” was unveiled to the media by ...
November 27, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialAonishiki’s Promotion to Ozeki: Honor May Bring Hope to War-torn Homeland
A young man came to Japan alone from war-torn Ukraine, pursued sumo and seized the crown of victo...
November 27, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Party Leader Debates in Diet: Short Time Limits Prevent Substantive Debate
The purpose of debate between party leaders in the Diet should be for ruling and opposition party...
November 27, 2025
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General NewsMan in His 80s Injured by Bear Attack in Fukui Prefecture
A man in his 80s was attacked and injured by a bear around 1:15 p.m. on Thursday in Katsuyama, Fu...
November 27, 2025