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Performing ArtsReika Manaki, Japanese Actor, Recounts Steps to Success on TV and Stage, Will Repeat Mata Hari in Autumn
Reika Manaki played the role of Asagao, a kindhearted but sickly prostitute, in the first episode...
August 8, 2025
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CompaniesToyota Reports a 37％ Drop in Profit, Cuts Its Forecast Due to Trump’s Tariffs
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota's profit plunged 37% in the April-June quarter, the company said Thursday, cu...
August 8, 2025
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Manga & AnimeIsao Sasaki, Japanese Anison Singer, Celebrates 65th Anniversary of Career, Recovery from Illness with Concert
Singer Isao Sasaki, famous for singing the theme of anime series “Uchu Senkan Yamato” (“Space Bat...
August 8, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentAkazawa Says U.S. Promised to Fix Tariff Order to Avoid Double Duties
TOKYO (Reuters) — The U.S. government on Thursday promised to amend a presidential executive orde...
August 8, 2025
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General NewsForeign Residents in Japan a Record 3.68 Million People;Increase Seen in Regional Areas as Well as Major Cities
The number of foreign residents living in Japan has jumped to a record-high 3.68 million people, ...
August 8, 2025
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General NewsA-Bomb Survivor’s Child Inspired to Speak By Father’s Pain, Vows to Carry on Dream of Abolishing Nuclear Weapons
HIROSHIMA — Hiroshima was filled with prayers for the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing on Wedne...
August 8, 2025
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General NewsPlastic Waste Covers Bottom of Japanese Waters; Items Found Dating Back to Twentieth Century
A huge amount of plastic waste from Japan and elsewhere has been found on the deep seabed around ...
August 7, 2025
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CompaniesSeven & i Sets Goal of Adding 1,000 Stores in Japan by Fy30; Stephen Hayes Dacus Reveals First Medium-Term Plan Created by New Leadership Team
The announcement by Seven & i Holdings Inc. on Wednesday that the company plans to increase its n...
August 7, 2025
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General NewsIce Cave at Foot of Mt. Fuji Offers Place to Cool Down as Natural Refrigerator
KOFU — Tourists seeking to cool down in the scorching heat are flocking to the Narusawa Hyoketsu ...
August 7, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentNewly Imposed U.S. ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs May Be at Odds with Japan Deal; Proposed Pharma Levy Sparks Concerns
The United States imposed new “reciprocal” tariffs on Japan and about 70 other countries and regi...
August 7, 2025
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (8/8-8/14)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. Vie...
August 7, 2025
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Defense & SecurityCrew Member Evacuates F2 Fighter Jet Belonging to Japan’s ASDF; Incident Occurred Over Pacific Ocean
A crew member evacuated an F2 fighter jet flying off the coast of Ibaraki Prefecture, the Air Sel...
August 7, 2025
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GlobalMexican Official Concerned About Global ‘Banalization’ of Nuclear Threats; Urgency Raised About Nuclear Proliferation
Enrique Ochoa, Mexico’s undersecretary for multilateral affairs and human rights, expressed conce...
August 7, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialSBI Shinsei Bank: Completion of Repayment Leaves Lessons for the Public Fund System
SBI Shinsei Bank completed the repayment of public funds it received during the era of its predec...
August 7, 2025
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General NewsHeavy Rain Pounds Ishikawa Pref. Due to Linear Precipitation Band
A low pressure system and a front brought heavy rain to the Hokuriku region and other areas early...
August 7, 2025