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General NewsSurvey Finds Reading Newspapers for 3 Months Boosts Teenagers’ Trust in Media; Research Conducted by Waseda University, SmartNews
First-year junior high school students who were not accustomed to reading newspapers saw improved...
October 2, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Extraordinary Diet Session May Be Held on Oct. 15 to Select New Prime Minister
The government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party have started making plans to hold an extra...
October 2, 2025
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (10/3-10/9)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. Vie...
October 2, 2025
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MuseumsKagawa Pref. Museums Hold Contemporary Art Exhibitions in Conjunction with Setouchi Triennale
TAKAMATSU — Ahead of the Setouchi Triennale 2025, a triennial art festival held on the islands of...
October 2, 2025
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Performing ArtsSailor Moon Makes Triumphant Return to Tokyo after Success in U.S., U.K.
The stage show “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live” is set to debut in Tokyo this month....
October 2, 2025
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General NewsYokohama Horticultural Expo Seeks to Gain Attention, Visibility Through Collaboration with Osaka Expo
An exhibit for the International Horticultural Expo, to be held in Yokohama in 2027, was set up a...
October 2, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialBOJ’s Sept. Tankan Survey Improves: Caution Still Needed on Future Economic Outlook
While Japan has managed to weather the adverse effects of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff po...
October 2, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Prime Minister Ishiba’s Visit to S. Korea: Develop Bilateral Relations through Reciprocal Visits by Leaders
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visited South Korea even as he is set to resign, likely because he ...
October 2, 2025
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General NewsFull Moon Event Held Around Tokyo’s Shimokitazawa Station
An event featuring moon-themed installations is being held around Shimo-Kitazawa Station in Setag...
October 2, 2025
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BaseballRoki Sasaki’s Dazzling Postseason Debut Comes after Rookie Season Filled with Ups and Downs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Roki Sasaki dazzled in his postseason pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodge...
October 2, 2025
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BaseballYoshinobu Yamamoto Shines as Dodgers Sweep Reds to Reach NL Division Series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out a postseason-high nine while pitching into the s...
October 2, 2025
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Defense & SecurityJapan Making Headway in Defense Industry Buildup, but Much Work Remains
The Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency marked its 10th anniversary on Wednesday. In res...
October 2, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentLDP’s Koizumi Agrees with JIP Co-head’s Stance on Prioritizing Policy in Potential Coalition Talks
Agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi, a candidate in the Liberal Democratic Party presidential e...
October 2, 2025
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FashionAnrealage Unveils Garments Based on Works by Artists with Disabilities, Seeks to Dismantle Barriers in Fashion World
PARIS — Japanese fashion brand Anrealage unveiled garments featuring patterns inspired by the wor...
October 2, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJIP to Prioritize Policy Agreement in Coalition Talks with LDP, Komeito
Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita said Wednesday that if the JIP enters coalition ...
October 2, 2025