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Politics & GovernmentUpper House Election: Japan Ruling Bloc Loses Majority in Upper House; Ishiba Vows to Remain Prime Minister
The Liberal Democratic Party and its ruling coalition partner Komeito lost their majority in the ...
July 21, 2025
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General NewsMore Than 100 Herons Die in Toyama Park, Japan; Causes of Deaths Are Unknown
TOYAMA — More than 100 herons have died at Toyama Joshi Koen park in the center of Toyama City si...
July 21, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentUpper House Election: CDPJ Seeks to Convince Opposition to Take Power, but Other Parties Look Unwilling to Team Up
With the ruling bloc now deprived of a majority in the House of Councillors, Japan’s largest oppo...
July 21, 2025
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EconomyJapan PM Ishiba Says Japan, U.S. Cannot Keep Going Along Parallel Lines Forever on Tariffs
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said, “[Japan and the United States] cannot keep going along parall...
July 21, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentUpper House Election: Democratic Party for the People Makes Major Gains on Support from Working-Age Population, Younger Generations
The Democratic Party for the People achieved its target of winning 16 seats in the Sunday’s House...
July 21, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentUpper House Election: Voters Prioritize Economic Issues; Consumption Tax Reduction Favored by Over Half of Respondents
Measures against high prices and economic policy were regarded as the most important issues by 46...
July 21, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentUpper House Election: Sanseito Expands National Presence with Wins in Tokyo, Aichi, Fukuoka; Strategy of Fielding Candidates in Every Constituency Race Pays Off
Sanseito has secured seats in constituencies such as Tokyo, Aichi and Fukuoka while widening its ...
July 21, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentUpper House Election: Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Implies He Won’t Resign; Japan Must ‘Avoid Stagnation in National Politics’
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba implied he does not intend to resign following the ruling coalition...
July 21, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialLDP, Komeito Struggle in Upper House Election: Haphazard Politics Leads to Distrust / Expand Coalition Framework to Achieve Stability
It has been nearly 10 months since the administration of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba began. Loo...
July 21, 2025
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General NewsWhat To Do If You Encounter a Bear? Elementary School Students Learn How to Avoid Bear Attacks in Iwate, Japan
ICHINOSEKI, Iwate — Children learned how to avoid being injured by bears on Thursday at Higashiya...
July 21, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentUpper House Election: Liberal Democratic Party’s Keizo Takemi Loses Diet Seat, Expresses Intention to Retire
Keizo Takemi, 73, a Liberal Democratic Party member, lost his Diet seat in Sunday’s upper house e...
July 21, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentUpper House Election: Parties, Candidates Compete Fiercely on Social Media During Election; Baseless Information Rampant
Political parties and many candidates in the House of Councillors election engaged in fierce comp...
July 21, 2025
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BaseballBrewers Edge Dodgers for 10th Straight Win, Completing Season Sweep
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Abner Uribe retired Mookie Betts with the bases loaded for the final out, and ...
July 21, 2025
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General NewsMan Clawed by Bear While Doing Farm Work in Akita Pref.; Injuries Reportedly Not Life-Threatening
A man in his 70s was clawed in the head by a bear in Kita-Akita, Akita Prefecture, at around 4:55...
July 21, 2025
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GolfScottie Scheffler Wins the British Open for the Third Leg of the Career Grand Slam
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Scottie Scheffler had all the time in the world to celebrate hi...
July 21, 2025