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General NewsMan Injured in Bear Attack While Walking Dog in Iwate
A man in his 40s was injured after a bear scratched his head and arms on the street in front of h...
November 12, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentTakaichi Says Government Will Financially Support Municipalities Combating Bear Attacks; Emergency Policy Package to Be Finalized by Mid-November
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Wednesday that financial support measures for municipalities c...
November 12, 2025
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EconomyJapan Prime Minister Takaichi Vows to Have Country Exit Deflation, Closely Monitor Economic Indicators
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed her strong intention to closely watch economic indicators...
November 12, 2025
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SumoGiant Cardboard Sumo Wrestling to Be Held in Tokyo’s Sumida Ward; Applications Open for Workshops Ahead of 7th Year of Tournament
An event where 1.8-meter-tall sumo wrestlers made from cardboard compete on the dohyo ring will b...
November 12, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialUnsolved Incidents: Police should Reexamine Evidence and Information
It is impossible to tell what might lead to a suspect’s arrest in a case. The hope is that police...
November 12, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Growth Strategies: Enhance National Strength through Bold Investment
Accelerating growth strategies is essential to rebuild the Japanese economy, which has been stagn...
November 12, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese Government Lodges Protest over Russian Entry Ban via Diplomatic Channels; ‘Attempt to Deflect Blame’ over Ukraine War
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara announced Wednesday that Japan has lodged a protest with th...
November 12, 2025
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General NewsTori-No-Ichi Festival in Asakusa, Tokyo, Begins; Worshippers Buy Items to Bring Good Fortune
The first of this year’s traditional Tori-no-Ichi festivals, held each November for good luck and...
November 12, 2025
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GlobalJapan, Thailand to Report Climate Credit Sharing to U.N. after Japanese Tech Helps to Cut Thailand’s Emissions
p>BELEM, Brazil — Japan and Thailand have agreed to report to the United Nations that Japan will rec...
November 12, 2025
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Associated PressJapanese Maker Sony’s Profit Soars on Success of ‘Demon Slayer’ Animation
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony's profit rose 7% in July-Septemb...
November 12, 2025
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General NewsTyphoon Fung-wong to Make Closest Approach to Sakishima Islands
The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned that areas including Kagoshima Prefecture's Amami regi...
November 12, 2025
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ScienceAstronomers Observe Rings Forming around Chiron
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The rings of Saturn are among the wonders of our solar system, with a diam...
November 12, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Rises as SoftBank Group Trims Losses; Topix Hits New High (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, extending gains after S...
November 12, 2025
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General NewsTohoku, Joetsu Shinkansen Last Trains to Be Set Earlier Starting Next Spring; Tokyo Station Departure Times to Be Advanced 10 to 20 Minutes
East Japan Railway Co. will advance the departure times of each night’s last trains on the Tohoku...
November 12, 2025
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Donald Keene’s LegacyTokyo’s Biggest Exhibit on Donald Keene Set to Open Saturday at Setagaya Literary Museum; Many Pieces to Be Displayed for 1st Time
An exhibition introducing the achievements and character of Japanese literature scholar Donald Ke...
November 12, 2025