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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 & GovernmentJapan 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
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Politics & GovernmentTokyo Considers Imposing 3% Hotel Tax to Replace Current Flat Fee System
The Tokyo metropolitan government plans to revise its accommodation tax system, changing the curr...
November 27, 2025
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Washington PostTwo National Guard Members Critically Wounded in ‘Targeted’ Shooting in D.C.
Two National Guard members were shot and critically wounded Wednesday afternoon outside the White...
November 27, 2025
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Washington PostThese Ducks Are Local Celebrities and Walk the Red Carpet Daily
Every morning at 10:30, Kenon Walker rolls out a red carpet across the hotel lobby in preparation...
November 27, 2025