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General NewsFormer Ito Mayor Takubo Aims for Re-Election After Losing Office in Shizuoka Pref.
SHIZUOKA - Former mayor of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, Maki Takubo has decided to run in the city's...
November 14, 2025
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Associated PressBlue Origin Launches Huge Rocket Carrying Twin NASA Spacecraft to Mars
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Blue Origin launched its huge New Glenn rocket Thursday with a pair o...
November 14, 2025
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Associated PressUS Aircraft Carrier Nears Venezuela in Flex of American Military Power
WASHINGTON (AP) — The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier is expected to reach the waters off Ven...
November 14, 2025
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Film & TVFormer Classmates Try to Catch Serial Killer in Nippon TV Mystery Drama Starring Shotaro Mamiya, Yuko Araki
Popular actors Shotaro Mamiya and Yuko Araki, both born in 1993, play the lead roles of former el...
November 14, 2025
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Associated PressWall Street Drops to One of Its Worst Days since April on Worries about AI Stocks and Interest Rates
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market tumbled Thursday to one of its worst days since its springt...
November 14, 2025
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Film & TVWomen from Tokusatsu Superhero Shows Gather for Fun Summer Event
I have a feeling that events in general can be divided into two different types: One is a one-off...
November 14, 2025
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ReutersChina Urges Japan PM to Retract ‘Egregious’ Remarks on Taiwan
BEIJING, Nov 13 (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry on Thursday demanded Japanese Prime Minister...
November 14, 2025
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BaseballDodgers 2-way Star Shohei Ohtani Becomes 4-time MVP after Unanimous Win in National League
Two-way Japanese star Shohei Ohtani was the unanimous winner of the National League Most Valuable...
November 14, 2025
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General NewsResearch Team, Picture Book Author Seek Genetic History of Japan’s ‘Rabbit Island’
A team of researchers led by a professor at Fukushima University is undertaking a rare initiative...
November 14, 2025
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CompaniesAmid Rise in Bear Attacks, Businesses Take Steps to Protect Workers; Sprays and Bells Are Selling Well
Some companies are drawing up safety manuals and reviewing work arrangements to protect employees...
November 14, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Prime Minister Takaichi Begins Working from Home to Prepare for Diet Deliberations Following Criticism
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has started working from home when preparing for Diet deliberations...
November 13, 2025
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General NewsFujii Wins Ryuo Title for 5th Consecutive Time, Eligible to Earn Lifetime Ryuo Title
KYOTO — Shogi prodigy Sota Fujii defended his Ryuo title in the fourth match of the best-of-seven...
November 13, 2025
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General NewsAutumn Foliage Coloring Japan’s Shiobara Onsen in Tochigi Prefecture
UTSUNOMIYA — Autumn foliage has reached its peak in the Shiobara Onsen area of Nasushiobara, Toch...
November 13, 2025
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ReutersThai-Cambodia Border Tensions Escalate, at Least One Dead
BANGKOK, Nov 12 (Reuters) - At least one person was killed in Cambodia amid a flare-up of conflic...
November 13, 2025
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ReutersGlobal Wine Output Subdued by Climate Shocks, OIV Says
PARIS, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Global wine production rose slightly in 2025, but output remained below...
November 13, 2025