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Associated PressHungarian Master of Absurdist Excess László Krasznahorkai Wins Nobel Literature Prize
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai, whose surreal and anarchic novels combine...
October 10, 2025
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Associated PressIsraeli Cabinet Approves Trump’s Plan for Gaza Ceasefire and Release of Hostages Held by Hamas
CAIRO (AP) — Israel’s Cabinet early Friday approved President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire...
October 10, 2025
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Books & LiteratureHaruki Murakami, His Translator Win Award for Japanese Literature Published in Italy
Haruki Murakami described translation as an ultimate close reading during an award ceremony at th...
October 10, 2025
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CompaniesNissan Presents Plan to Transfer Oppama Plant Workers to Kyushu Plant, Tough Negotiations Expected
Embattled automaker Nissan Motor Co. has told its labor union of its plan that, in principle, pro...
October 10, 2025
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ReutersKrasznahorkai wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature (Update 1)
AP file photoLaszlo Krasznahorkai Reuters [posttime] JST, [postdate] STOCKHOLM – Hungaria...
October 9, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentTakaichi Refers to Hagiuda as ‘Kizumono,’ Suggesting Shady Past, Noda Says ‘I Was Surprised’
Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected president of the Liberal Democratic Party, introduced Koichi Ha...
October 9, 2025
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EnvironmentBeetle That Threatens Australia’s Grains Found in Imported Diapers
CANBERRA (Reuters) — Australia has detected the larvae of khapra beetles in imported nappies sold...
October 9, 2025
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ScienceAmber from Ecuador Reveals Insects from the Age of Dinosaurs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Amber found in the Amazon forest region of Ecuador containing a trove of w...
October 9, 2025
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ScienceNobel Laureate Kitagawa Says ‘Mountain of Work’ Still Left, After Crowd Greets His Arrival at University
KYOTO — Susumu Kitagawa, a distinguished professor at Kyoto University, was welcomed by about 100...
October 9, 2025
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General NewsA Magnificent Procession
Beautifully decorated floats lined the approach to Sakurayama Hachimangu shrine during the Takaya...
October 9, 2025
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (10/10-10/16)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. Vie...
October 9, 2025
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Washington PostA Long ‘Journey’ for Nobel Chemistry Winner Born to Palestinian Refugees
U.S. chemist Omar Yaghi, who on Wednesday became the first Palestinian scientist to win a Nobel P...
October 9, 2025
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General NewsColored Ginkgo Nuts in Fukuoka Evoke Feeling of Autumn in the Air, Marking End of Japan’s Summer Heat
The Yomiuri ShimbunGinkgo nuts are beginning to take on color at Maizuru Park in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka,...
October 9, 2025
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CompaniesJapan’s MUFG Bank to Abolish System of Uniform Pay Cuts, Extend Retirement Age from 60 to 65
MUFG Bank Ltd. has decided to abolish the system of uniformly reducing employees’ salaries when t...
October 9, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentKomeito Leader Saito Calls for LDP to Act on Political Funds Issue, Warns Support for Takaichi is at Stake
Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito on Thursday called anew for the Liberal Democratic Party to work hard...
October 9, 2025