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EconomyAs Chinese Tourists Shun Japan, Hotels and Stores Suffer
The Chinese government’s advisory against traveling to Japan has severely blunted the growth in C...
December 18, 2025
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Imperial FamilyPrincess Aiko Hosts Diplomatic Guests from 16 Countries at Duck Netting Event in Saitama Pref.
Princess Aiko, the daughter of the Emperor and Empress, hosted a diplomatic delegation from 16 co...
December 18, 2025
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Travel SpotsVillage Near Mt. Fuji, Lake Yamanaka Aims to Draw More Visitors with Hot Air Balloon Rides
FUJIYOSHIDA, Yamanashi — Events are being held in the village of Yamanakako, Yamanashi Prefecture...
December 18, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (December 18)
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December 18, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ends at 3-Week Low on Tech Selloff over AI-Business Outlook (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended at a three-week low on Thursday, pre...
December 18, 2025
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ReutersFinland’s Prime Minister Apologizes to Asian Nations over Racism Scandal
HELSINKI, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Finland's prime minister apologized to Asian nations on Wednesday as...
December 18, 2025
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Travel SpotsMonkeys Getting Toasty at the Japan Monkey Centre, Enjoying Annual Winter Solstice Event in Inuyama, Aichi Pref.
Yakushima macaques gather around a specially prepared fire to warm themselves at the Japan Monkey...
December 18, 2025
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ReutersSarajevo Takes Steps on Air Quality after Most-Polluted City Ranking
SARAJEVO, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Sarajevo authorities issued an air quality warning and imposed a ban...
December 18, 2025
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ReutersUS Approves $11.1 Billion Arms Package for Taiwan, Largest Ever
TAIPEI/WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday approved $11.1 billion in ar...
December 18, 2025
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Travel Spots‘Penguin Walk’ Begins at Hokkaido’s Asahiyama Zoo, Held Twice Daily through March
Penguin walks, a winter tradition at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, began on Thursday.
...December 18, 2025
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Books & LiteraturePicture Book on Osechi New Year Dishes Enjoying Strong Sales; English Version Introduces Dishes to Foreigners
A picture book depicting osechi traditional Japanese New Year dishes has been selling well thanks...
December 18, 2025
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CompaniesHonda to Cut Production in Japan, China due to Chip Shortage
Tokyo, Dec. 18 (Jiji Press)—Honda Motor Co. plans to reduce vehicle production at some plants in ...
December 18, 2025
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ReutersHow China Built Its ‘Manhattan Project’ to Rival the West in AI Chips
SINGAPORE Dec 17 - In a high-security Shenzhen laboratory, Chinese scientists have built what Was...
December 18, 2025
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Associated PressTrump Addresses the American Public in a Live Speech from the White House
President Donald Trump is delivering a speech live from the White House, where he is expected to ...
December 18, 2025
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Associated PressSenate Passes $901 Billion Defense Bill That Pushes Hegseth for Boat Strike Video
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate gave final passage Wednesday to an annual military policy bill that ...
December 18, 2025