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DeliciousConfectioner Creates Wagashi Traditional Japanese Sweets Inspired by Jomon Period Pottery Designs
HOKUTO, Yamanashi — Cream puffs in the shapes of prehistoric Jomon pottery and kohakuto candies t...
August 31, 2025
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DeliciousStay Cool with Japanized Chilled Chinese Noodles; Savor Sweet and Sour Flavors of Hiyashi Chuka, Homecooking Staple
Ryuta Kijima, a cooking expert, presented hiyashi chuka, a Japanized version of a classic home-co...
August 31, 2025
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TennisGet Ready for Coco Gauff Vs. Naomi Osaka at the U.S. Open. It’s Been 6 Years since Their First Matchup
NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka set up a high-profile showdown between two past title ...
August 31, 2025
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Asia-PacificE10 Shinkansen Trains to Be Introduced to India in Early 2030s, Ishiba, Modi Confirm at Joint Summit
A plan for Japan to introduce E10 Series Shinkansen trains as part of a high-speed rail project i...
August 31, 2025
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Asia-PacificJapan Hopes to Draw India Toward Democratic Group, as U.S. Tariffs Allow China to Take Advantage
The agreement reached between Japan and India on Friday is believed to reflect Tokyo’s aim to str...
August 31, 2025
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General NewsWith Heatstroke a Threat in Japan Even in September, Professionals Urge Keeping Hydrated, Using Air Conditioning
August is drawing to a close, but the risk of heatstroke will remain high as sweltering heat cont...
August 30, 2025
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General NewsTrial Self-Driving Bus Collides with Street Tree; Three Passengers Injured
A bus involved in autonomous driving trials mounted the sidewalk, resulting in a collision with a...
August 30, 2025
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Defense & SecurityJapan’s Defense Ministry Stresses Nansei Islands in Budget Request for 2026
The Defense Ministry’s initial request for the fiscal 2026 government budget places importance on...
August 30, 2025
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CompaniesString of ANA Wings Pilot Error Incidents Lead to Stern Warning from Transport Ministry
After a string of operational incidents attributed to pilot error, the transport ministry issued ...
August 30, 2025
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PoliticsJapanese Defense Ministry Announces Standoff Missile Sites, Seeks ¥8.8 Trillion Budget for Fiscal 2026
The Defense Ministry announced Friday four locations where a new model of long-range standoff mis...
August 30, 2025
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General NewsJapan Records 40 C for Record-Breaking 8th Day in 2025, with Mie, Saitama Prefectures Bearing Brunt of Heat
Four locations recorded temperatures exceeding 40 C, as the extreme summer heat continued nationw...
August 30, 2025
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General NewsJapan’s IVF Births from Treatment in 2023 Hit Record High
The number of children born via in vitro fertilization conducted in 2023 reached a record 85,048,...
August 30, 2025
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Asia-PacificIshiba, Modi Issue ‘Joint Vision’ Setting New Target of ¥10 Trillion for Japan’s Investment in India
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Friday issued a “joint ...
August 30, 2025
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Japan In FocusKochi: Yosakoi Dancers from Quake-stricken Noto Area Give Thanks on Kochi Stage
KOCHI — Gripping naruko clappers — instruments with a castanet-like sound — at Kochi’s Yosakoi Fe...
August 30, 2025
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General NewsNinja Training Center Opens in Iga, Mie Pref.; Visitors Can Learn Techniques, Navigate Dark Obstacle Course
IGA, Mie — Try out authentic ninja training, local cuisine and a relaxing overnight stay, all at ...
August 30, 2025