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Japan In FocusNara: Inn Renovated from 80-year-old Traditional Japanese House Opens for Guests
YAMATO-KORIYAMA, Nara — A traditional Japanese house built more than 80 years ago and transformed...
November 1, 2025
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Associated PressChina’s Shenzhou 21 Docks with Space Station, Sets the Country’s Own Speed Record
JIUQUAN, China (AP) — China announced Saturday that its Shenzhou 21 spaceship docked with China’s...
November 1, 2025
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Political PulseTakaichi Heads a Minority Coalition Government: What Does Japanese Political History Say About the Challenges Facing Her?
One of the world’s most successful examples of coalition politics since World War II may be the 1...
November 1, 2025
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Film & TVHello Kitty Film in July 2028 to Mark Hollywood Debut for Popular Character
A Hollywood film starring the globally popular character Hello Kitty will be released worldwide o...
November 1, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Govt Holds Ministerial Meeting to Tackle Rising Bear Attacks
Due to a deep concern over the frequent occurrence of bears injuring people, the government has e...
November 1, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentTrump Social Media Post: Japan-U.S. Friendship Will Soon Be Greater Than Ever Before
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media on Thursday a video showing him a...
October 31, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentTakaichi holds talks with Xi; Both State Importance of Japan-China Ties
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called for advancing a “strategic and mutually beneficial relations...
October 31, 2025
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BaseballLate HRs Lift Hawks over Tigers for 1st Japan Series Title in 5 Years
NISHINOMIYA, Hyogo — Five outs away from victory and with a reliever on the mound who had not giv...
October 31, 2025
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Travel SpotsAutumn Leaves, Snow-Covered Mountains Contrast Beautifully in Nagano Pref.
NAGANO — A beautiful contrast of colors unique to this time of year is delighting tourists in Hak...
October 31, 2025
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Travel SpotsCable Cars Move Through Fall Leaves in Japan’s Tochigi Pref.
Nasushiobara, Tochigi — Cable cars are carrying passengers through colorful autumn leaves at Hunt...
October 31, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan to Launch Council on Foreign National Policy, with Crime Response, Land Ownership Believed to Be Points of Focus
The government plans to launch a new ministerial council to review policies on foreigners, a move...
October 31, 2025
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Defense & SecurityJapan’s GSDF Conduct Drills to Support Capturing Bears in Akita Pref.
AKITA — About 130 personnel of the Ground Self-Defense Force have taken part in drills alongside ...
October 31, 2025
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Performing ArtsJapanese Version of Musical ‘Six’ to Debut in West End; Cast to Make ‘Her-Story’ as 1st Non-English Version in London
The Japanese-language version of the British musical “Six” will debut at London’s Vaudeville Thea...
October 31, 2025
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Asia-PacificJapan’s PM Takaichi Turns on the Charm to Dispel South Korean Concerns
GYEONGJU, South Korea – Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi launched a charm offensive during her first...
October 31, 2025
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Yomiuri Editorial
Job-quitting Agencies: As User Numbers Increase, Hidden Risks are a Concern
Telling one’s employer that one is quitting is a daunting task. If possible, one might rather avo...
October 31, 2025