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Politics & GovernmentEyes on Aso, Kishida Ahead of LDP Leadership Race, as Candidates Court the Possible Kingmakers
Two senior lawmakers are drawing attention ahead of the Liberal Democratic Party leadership race ...
September 19, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Core Inflation Slows in August, Stays above BOJ Target
TOKYO, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Japan's core consumer prices rose 2.7% in the year to August, data sho...
September 19, 2025
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BaseballClayton Kershaw to Retire after 18 Years with Dodgers and More Than 3,000 Strikeouts
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An emotional Clayton Kershaw said Thursday he will retire at the end of the se...
September 19, 2025
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Associated PressTrump Suggests US Troops Could Return to Base in Afghanistan, Citing Its Proximity to Rival China
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that he is working to reestablish ...
September 19, 2025
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Associated PressStrikes and Protests Roil France, Pitting the Streets against Macron and His New Prime Minister
PARIS (AP) — Marching with thousands of other protesters in Paris, hospital nurse Aya Touré put h...
September 19, 2025
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Associated PressHaruki Murakami to Be Celebrated with an Evening of Words and Music in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — Japanese author Haruki Murakami will be honored this December in Manhattan with a...
September 19, 2025
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General NewsTriple Typhoons Form in Waters South of Japan
Three typhoons formed in succession in the seas south of Japan on Thursday, according to the Japa...
September 19, 2025
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Other SportsNakajima Places 6th in 400m at World Athletics Championships
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Yuki Joseph Nakajima placed sixth in the men’s 400 meters at the World Athle...
September 19, 2025
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General NewsPowerful Wind Gusts Cause Damage in Japan’s Ibaraki Pref. (UPDATE 1)
MITO - Buildings collapsed and other damage occurred in Tsukuba and other areas in Ibaraki Prefec...
September 19, 2025
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (9/19-9/25)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. Vie...
September 19, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Flips to Losses, Yen Firms as BOJ Holds Rates in Split Decision (UPDATE 2)
TOKYO, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average extended its winning streak on Friday, cl...
September 19, 2025
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Associated PressToyota and Hyundai Recall More Than 1.1 Million Vehicles for Seat Belt, Panel Display Problems
Toyota and Hyundai are recalling a combined 1.1 million vehicles due to problems with the instrum...
September 19, 2025
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Associated PressReactions Pour in about ABC’s Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s Show
ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show following comments he made about the killing of Charlie K...
September 19, 2025
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Insights Into The WorldMackerel, Tuna and Other Slowly Unfolding Problems
I grew up in the American seaport city of Boston on the U.S. Atlantic coast, where I was born in ...
September 19, 2025
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General NewsArtisan Meticulously Handcrafts Order-Made, One-of-a-Kind Umbrellas with Unique, Original Patterns
Iida Kasaten, a bespoke umbrella maker in Musashino, Tokyo, celebrated its 20th anniversary this ...
September 19, 2025