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General NewsJapan Festival Parades People in Ancient Dress, Makeup in Chiba Pref.
SHIBAYAMA, Chiba — Men and women dressed as ancients walk down the street in Shibayama, Chiba Pre...
November 13, 2025
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General NewsIntl Students Try Apple Picking in Aomori City; Activity Part of Initiative to Promote Charms of Prefecture Overseas
AOMORI — International students at Aomori Chuo Gakuin University recently tried apple picking at ...
November 13, 2025
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General NewsPolice in Japan Launch Teams to Combat Bear Attacks on Humans in Akita, Iwate Prefs
AKITA/MORIOKA — Akita and Iwate prefectural police marked the launch of their teams to combat bea...
November 13, 2025
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Yomiuri EditorialJapan’s Survival-Threatening Situation: Don’t Play Politics with Serious Issues of National Security
If armed conflict erupts around Japan and elsewhere, should the Self-Defense Forces be deployed? ...
November 13, 2025
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Weekly EditionThe Japan News / Weekly Edition (11/14-11/20)
Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting, readable format. Vie...
November 13, 2025
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CompaniesKashiwazaki-Kariwa Mayors Demand Niigata Governor to Make Decision on N-Plant Restart
NIIGATA — Local pressure is mounting as the mayors of Kashiwazaki and Kariwa have formally demand...
November 13, 2025
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MarketsJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Rises as US Government Shutdown Ends, Topix Posts Record High (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average edged up higher on Thursday, as the histor...
November 13, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (November 13)
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November 13, 2025
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Crime & CourtsActress Ryoko Hirosue Referred to Prosecutors; Believed to Have Traveled at Over 180 Kph on Expressway
SHIZUOKA — Actress Ryoko Hirosue was referred to prosecutors on Thursday on suspicion of rear-end...
November 13, 2025
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Associated PressIn Japan’s Northern Alps, Residents Battle Monkeys to Protect Homes and Farms
AZUMINO, Japan (AP) — In the foothills of Japan’s Northern Alps, people are chasing monkeys.
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Associated PressChina’s Singles’ Day Online Shopping Bonanza’s Sales Slow as Shoppers Opt for More Affordable Deals
BANGKOK (AP) — Sales during China's largest online shopping festival, Singles' Day, jumped almost...
November 13, 2025
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Travel SpotsIlluminated Autumn Leaves Appear to Float in Dark at Japan’s Ikaho Onsen in Gunma Pref.
MAEBASHI — The autumn leaves are lit up near Kajika Bridge in Ikaho Onsen hot spring resort in Sh...
November 13, 2025
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Associated PressUK’s Starmer Refuses to Say Whether He Will Urge Trump to Drop His $1 Billion BBC Threat
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused to say Wednesday whether he would urge ...
November 13, 2025
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Associated PressAt Least 42 Migrants Presumed Dead after Boat Capsizes off Libya, Says U.N.
CAIRO (AP) — At least 42 people are missing and presumed dead after a boat carrying migrants caps...
November 13, 2025
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Associated PressTaiwan’s Foreign Minister Says Closer Ties with Israel Align with the Island’s Interests
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan wants to deepen its ties with Israel despite criticism over its war ...
November 13, 2025