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Politics & GovernmentJapanese Government Lodges Protest over Russian Entry Ban via Diplomatic Channels; ‘Attempt to Deflect Blame’ over Ukraine War
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara announced Wednesday that Japan has lodged a protest with th...
November 12, 2025
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General NewsTori-No-Ichi Festival in Asakusa, Tokyo, Begins; Worshippers Buy Items to Bring Good Fortune
The first of this year’s traditional Tori-no-Ichi festivals, held each November for good luck and...
November 12, 2025
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GlobalJapan, Thailand to Report Climate Credit Sharing to U.N. after Japanese Tech Helps to Cut Thailand’s Emissions
p>BELEM, Brazil — Japan and Thailand have agreed to report to the United Nations that Japan will rec...
November 12, 2025
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Associated PressJapanese Maker Sony’s Profit Soars on Success of ‘Demon Slayer’ Animation
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony's profit rose 7% in July-Septemb...
November 12, 2025
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General NewsTyphoon Fung-wong to Make Closest Approach to Sakishima Islands
The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned that areas including Kagoshima Prefecture's Amami regi...
November 12, 2025
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ScienceAstronomers Observe Rings Forming around Chiron
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The rings of Saturn are among the wonders of our solar system, with a diam...
November 12, 2025
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Rises as SoftBank Group Trims Losses; Topix Hits New High (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, extending gains after S...
November 12, 2025
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General NewsTohoku, Joetsu Shinkansen Last Trains to Be Set Earlier Starting Next Spring; Tokyo Station Departure Times to Be Advanced 10 to 20 Minutes
East Japan Railway Co. will advance the departure times of each night’s last trains on the Tohoku...
November 12, 2025
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Donald Keene’s LegacyTokyo’s Biggest Exhibit on Donald Keene Set to Open Saturday at Setagaya Literary Museum; Many Pieces to Be Displayed for 1st Time
An exhibition introducing the achievements and character of Japanese literature scholar Donald Ke...
November 12, 2025
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General NewsParticipants in Japan Learn to Operate Train to Mark Railway Company’s 10th Anniversary
JOETSU, Niigata — Participants were able to operate a real train on a track in Joetsu, Niigata Pr...
November 12, 2025
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Washington PostUkraine Announces Energy Corruption Probe, Targeting Top Officials
KYIV - Investigators from Ukraine’s two independent anti-graft bodies have searched the home of t...
November 12, 2025
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Washington PostFlight Disruptions Will Persist Even after Shutdown Ends, Airlines Warn
ETS, CAREER-WORKPLACE, FEATURES, TRAVEL, NATIONAL, CONGRESS, WHITEHOUSE, TRANSPORTATION · Nov 12,...
November 12, 2025
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (November 12)
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November 12, 2025
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ReutersRussia Bars 30 Japanese Individuals in Response to Ukraine Sanctions
Nov 11 (Reuters) - Russia imposed entry bars on Tuesday on 30 Japanese individuals, including a f...
November 12, 2025
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ReutersSouth Korea Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Spy Chief in Martial Law Declaration Probe, Yonhap Reports
SEOUL, Nov 12 (Reuters) - A South Korea court issued an arrest warrant on Tuesday for former spy ...
November 12, 2025