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General NewsTokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture Warned of Record-Breaking Short-Duration Precipitation, Meguro Ward Logs 134 Millimeters for an Hour (Update 2)
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a record-breaking short-duration heavy rain advisory for T...
September 11, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialAirstrike in Qatar: Israel’s Lawless Acts Spread Warfare in Middle East
Israel has once again attacked another nation’s territory. To ignore international law and spread...
September 11, 2025
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General NewsShinkansen Bullet Train Service Resumes after Suspension between Tokyo, Mishima Stations due to Heavy Rain
Tokaido Shinkansen train service has been suspended between Tokyo and Mishima stations since arou...
September 11, 2025
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General NewsBabies Under 1 Year Old Make Up 70% of Suspected Abuse Deaths; Experts Urge Psychological Support for Mothers
Babies less than 1 year old accounted for 70% of the deaths allegedly caused by child abuse in fi...
September 11, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentGovt AI Basic Plan to Promote Use of AI in Public Institutions, Aim for Balance in Innovation, Risk Management
The AI basic plan rough draft, which the government eyes to formulate by the end of the year, inc...
September 11, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentPM Ishiba Hopes Next Leader Will Carry on Passion Projects
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is closely watching whether the candidates lining up to succeed him...
September 11, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentLDP Should Base Coalition on Results of Leadership Race, says Former PM Kishida
Former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a member of the Liberal Democratic Party, said Wednesday tha...
September 11, 2025
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ElectionsFormer Economic Security Minister Kobayashi Eyeing Run for LDP Presidency
Former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi intends to announce on Thursday that he will...
September 11, 2025
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Imperial FamilyCrown Princess Kiko Turns 59
Crown Princess Kiko, wife of Crown Prince Akishino, turned 59 years old on Thursday and responded...
September 11, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (September 11)
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September 11, 2025
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Other SportsRace Walk, Marathon in World Athletics Championships in Tokyo to Start 30 Minutes Earlier to Avoid Heat
World Athletics and other organizations announced Thursday the start times for the three road eve...
September 11, 2025
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Imperial FamilyPrince Hisahito Toasts with Guests at Luncheon Celebrating Coming-Of-Age; Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Among Attendees
A luncheon celebrating the coming-of-age of Prince Hisahito, the son of Crown Prince Akishino and...
September 11, 2025
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EconomyBOJ to Consider Rate Hike through Early Next Year
Tokyo, Sept. 10 (Jiji Press)—The Bank of Japan is expected to consider raising its policy interes...
September 11, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Hits Record High as SoftBank Surges on AI Cloud Growth Bets (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average climbed to a record high on Thursday, led...
September 11, 2025
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ReutersJapan Wholesale Inflation Accelerates in August
TOKYO, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in August on steady rises in f...
September 11, 2025