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CompaniesNissan Ends Production of GT-R Sports Car
Tokyo, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)—Nissan Motor Co. on Tuesday ended production of its iconic R35 GT-R s...
August 27, 2025
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Associated PressTrump’s Threat to Deploy Troops to Chicago Sparks Fear and Defiance in a City on Edge
CHICAGO (AP) — President Donald Trump's threats to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago sent r...
August 27, 2025
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Associated PressMicrosoft Protesters Occupy President’s Office as Company Reviews Its Work with Israel’s Military
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Police arrested seven people Tuesday after they occupied the office of Micr...
August 27, 2025
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General NewsStrategies, Secrets for Visiting All 84 Pavilions at Osaka-Kansai Expo from 2 Seasoned Expo Regulars
Four months have passed since the start of the Osaka-Kansai Expo in April, and some visitors have...
August 27, 2025
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General NewsJapan Eyes Strengthening Support for Using Specialists Who Are Knowledgeable about Picture Books to Promote Reading
The education ministry is considering strengthening its support for using such people as speciali...
August 27, 2025
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General NewsGovt. Premises in Tokyo’s Kasumigaseki to Receive Soil from Fukushima, New 5-Year Roadmap Reveals
Nine locations on the grounds of central government offices in the Kasumigaseki area of Tokyo hav...
August 26, 2025
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General NewsBusiness Manager Visa Criteria to be Tightened, as Govt Looks to Ensure Its Used for Intended Purpose
The Immigration Services Agency announced draft ordinance on changes to the business manager visa...
August 26, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan, India Plan to Establish AI Cooperation Framework; Ishiba, Modi Set to Agree During Talks on Friday
The Japanese and Indian governments intend to establish a new framework for cooperation to promot...
August 26, 2025
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Crime & CourtsMPD Launches Task Force for Manila Shooting Deaths of Japanese, with Involvement of Japanese National in Japan Suspected
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department established a task force on Monday to investigate a case...
August 26, 2025
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BaseballYomiuri Issues Statement on Netflix Getting WBC ’26 Broadcasting, Distribution Rights in Japan
In response to the announcement by Netflix, The Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings in Tokyo released a stat...
August 26, 2025
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General NewsYouth Orchestra from Bangkok Slum to Perform in Tokyo, Osaka; 2nd Japan Tour to Collaborate with Tokyo Symphony Orchestra
An orchestra of junior high and high school students that formed in a Bangkok slum will perform i...
August 26, 2025
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Defense & SecurityJapan to Buy 4 SeaGuardians to Boost Maritime Surveillance
Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)—The Japan Coast Guard’s budget request for fiscal 2026 includes a pla...
August 26, 2025
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Defense & SecurityJapan, Australia Likely to Hold 2+2 Talks in Sept. in Tokyo Amid China’s Growing Maritime Presence
Japan and Australia are making arrangements to hold a two-plus-two meeting of their foreign and d...
August 26, 2025
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CompaniesTEPCO Completes 14th Treated Water Release, with Total Disposed Since 2023 Almost at 110,000 Tons
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. completed its 14th release of treated water from the F...
August 26, 2025
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PerspectivesTour of Retired Antarctic Research Ship ‘Shirase 5002’ Details Its Adventures; Reality of Life on Board Revealed of Record-Holding Vessel
FUNABASHI, Chiba — Against the backdrop of a blue sky, the majestic orange hull of the Shirase 50...
August 26, 2025