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Japan Finance Chief Effectively Accepts BOJ Rate Hike
SENDAI (Jiji Press) — Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Saturday effectively signaled...
December 14, 2025
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Moscow Court Rules ICC President Akane, Others Guilty
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A court in Moscow handed down guilty rulings to nine people including Tomoko...
December 14, 2025
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Japan’s Princess Aiko Attends Ceremony for Chiba University’s School of Nursing
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Princess Aiko on Sunday attended a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversa...
December 14, 2025
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Japan Govt Vows All-Out Push to Resolve North Korea’s Abduction Issues
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to resolving t...
December 14, 2025
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Yamaguchi: Sculpture Modeled After ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ Weapon Appears in Ube
UBE, Yamaguchi — A massive sculpture modeled after the left hand of a humanoid weapon seen in the...
December 14, 2025
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Heirs to Kyoto Talent: Successor Preserves Traditional Japanese Sweets with New Ingredients
KYOTO — Cacao beans with a thick coating of mitsu sugar syrup shine like jet-black gemstones.
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Hyogo: Anime Fans Step Inside Real High School of ‘Haruhi Suzumiya’ Ahead of School’s Closure
NISHINOMIYA, Hyogo — A high school in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, said to be the inspiration f...
December 14, 2025
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Higa Makes History as First Japanese to Win Asian Tour Order of Merit
Dec 14 (Reuters) - Kazuki Higa became the first Japanese golfer to win the Asian Tour's Order of ...
December 14, 2025
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Yomiuri Survey Finds 69% ‘Favor’ Female Emperor, While 68% ‘Worried’ About Stable Succession
A recent Yomiuri Shimbun survey found that 69% of respondents were in favor of revising the Imper...
December 14, 2025
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Sightings of Asian Black Bears Increasing in Shimonoseki, Stoking Fears of Spread to Kitakyushu
As damage caused by bears worsens across eastern Japan, particularly in the Tohoku region, Asian ...
December 14, 2025
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Funeral Held for Feline Stationmaster ‘Nitama,’ with 500 Fans Attending to Bid Farewell
A funeral was held for feline stationmaster Nitama at Kishi Station on Wakayama Electric Railway ...
December 14, 2025
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I’m Tired of My Mother’s Self-Centered, Abusive Behavior
My mother and father, who are the same age, live together in the next town over. When my children...
December 14, 2025
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Sambusa Delight with Crispy Outside, Juicy Inside; Party Snack Pairs Great with Alcohol
Aki Komatsu, a food researcher specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine, shares her recipe for samb...
December 14, 2025
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My Son and Father Constantly Fight; I’m Worried Something Serious Might Happen
I’m a female company employee in my 40s. I got divorced a few years ago and now live at my parent...
December 14, 2025
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Number of Japanese Workers at U.N. Agencies Hits Record
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The number of Japanese workers at U.N. agencies as of the end of 2024 was 97...
December 14, 2025
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Belarus Releases Japanese National Believed to Be Former Language Instructor
A Japanese man believed to be a former language instructor who was charged with espionage and sen...
December 14, 2025
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Trump Called Her ‘Garbage.’ Rep. Ilhan Omar Says She Remains Unfazed.
Over the past two weeks, the leader of the free world has called Rep. Ilhan Omar “garbage,” said ...
December 14, 2025
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Engine Failure Forces United Airlines Flight to Return to DC-Area Airport
Dec 13 (Reuters) - A United Airlines UAL.O flight bound for Tokyo was forced to return to Dulles ...
December 14, 2025
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Social Posts, Messages Reveal Alleged National Guard Shooter’s Turmoil
The CIA-trained Afghan accused of opening fire outside the White House struggled for years to ada...
December 14, 2025
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Donald Trump Is Known for Firing People. But Not This Year.
One fixture of President Donald Trump’s first term has been absent from the first year of his sec...
December 14, 2025
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M4.9 Earthquake Hits Tokyo, Neighboring Prefectures
M4.9 earthquake hits Tokyo, neighboring prefectures, on Friday evening.
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M7.5 Earthquake Hits Northern Japan; Tsunami Waves Observed in Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate Prefectures
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December 8, 2025
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High School in Kyoto Says Students Shoplifted during Recent School Trip to Bali, Indonesia
KYOTO — Otani Junior and Senior High School in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, posted an announcement on...
December 9, 2025
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Japan Pulls out of Vietnam Nuclear Project, Complicating Hanoi’s Power Plans
HANOI, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Japan has dropped out of plans to build a major nuclear power plant in V...
December 8, 2025
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South Korea’s Top Court Dismisses Nippon Steel Appeal in Lawsuit over Requisitioned Worker
SEOUL — South Korea's top court on Thursday dismissed an appeal by Nippon Steel Corp. in a lawsui...
December 11, 2025
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75% of Myanmar People Reject Army’s Political Involvement, According to Survey Conducted by Aid Organization
Seventy-five percent of respondents to a survey conducted in Myanmar say that the military should...
December 9, 2025
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Tsunami Advisory Lifted; Earthquake with Estimated Magnitude of 6.7 Strikes Northern Japan (Update1)
A tsunami advisory for Hokkaido and the Tohoku region was issued on Friday following a magnitude ...
December 12, 2025
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‘Bear’ Takes Top Spot as Japan’s Kanji of the Year, Reflecting Year of Bear Sightings, Attacks (Update1)
The kanji for bear was announced as kanji of the year for 2025 on Friday.
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Japan’s Steelmakers Turn to Hydrogen in Decarbonization Efforts, but High Costs Hinder Progress
Major Japanese steel companies are conducting tests utilizing hydrogen in the extraction of iron ...
December 8, 2025
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Sanrio to Open Museum in Yamanashi Pref. Dedicated to Founder, Exhibits Include Hello Kitty, Other Characters
Sanrio Co. will open a museum about its history as well as its founder and honorary chairman Shin...
December 12, 2025
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Genome Study Reveals Milestone in History of Cat Domestication
Whether they are a Siamese, Persian, Maine Coon, or domestic shorthair, there are hundreds of mil...
December 12, 2025
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Up to 199,000 Deaths Estimated From Mega-Tsunami; Most Recent Occurrence Took Place in 17th Century
Government estimates warn that up to 199,000 people could die from a major tsunami following an e...
December 11, 2025
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SDF Personnel Continue to Work After Retirement Age Under Reemployment System; Young Members Freed for Front-Line Units
The Self-Defense Forces are focusing on reemploying retired personnel to deal with ongoing labor ...
December 9, 2025
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Pocky, Other Glico Chocolate Products to be Recalled Due to Smell
Confectionary manufacturer Ezaki Glico Co. will voluntarily recall about 6 million units of 20 ch...
December 8, 2025
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Chinese, Russian Bombers Flew Unusual Path by Heading Toward Tokyo; Move Likely Meant to Intimidate Japan
Chinese and Russian bombers took an unusual route of flying toward Tokyo during their joint fligh...
December 13, 2025
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NTT Tower in Aomori Prefecture Damaged by Earthquake; Risk of Collapse Prompts Evacuation
HACHINOHE, Aomori — A steel tower atop a building in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, was damaged in...
December 11, 2025
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Japan Authorities Urge Vigilance After ‘Subsequent Quake Advisory’; Past Warnings Did Not Spur Residents to Action
The Cabinet Office is calling for heightened vigilance for the next week, due to the larger earth...
December 10, 2025
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Hokkaido Gov. Ok’s Nuclear Reactor Restart, Fueling Hope for Cheaper Power Bills
Hokkaido Gov. Naomichi Suzuki’s decision to approve the restart of a reactor at Hokkaido Electric...
December 11, 2025
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Asahi Breweries Sales Drop in Nov.
Asahi Breweries Ltd., which suffered a cyberattack in September, saw its sales in November below ...
December 10, 2025
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Strong Tremors, Tsunami Warnings Remind Residents of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake
The powerful tremors that rattled the Tohoku region and Hokkaido late Monday and subsequent tsuna...
December 10, 2025
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Japan’s Hopes for Seafood Exports Shot Down in China Spat
Exports of Japanese marine products to China have hit another snag, just days after they resumed ...
November 20, 2025
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Essential Services Shortage to Hit Japan’s GDP By Up to ¥76 Tril. By 2040
A projection estimates that if shortages persist in essential services such as caregiving, transp...
November 18, 2025
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Japan to Charge Foreigners More for Residence Permits, Looking to Align with Western Countries
The government is set to raise fees for residence procedures for foreign nationals to levels comp...
November 20, 2025
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Japan Exports Rise in October as Slump in U.S. Sales Eases
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan's exports rose for a second straight month in October, government data sh...
November 21, 2025
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Japan GDP Down Annualized 1.8% in July-Sept.
TOKYO — Japan’s gross domestic product in July-September shrank at an annualized rate of 1.8% aft...
November 17, 2025
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Niigata Gov. to OK Restart of N-Plant; Kashiwazaki-Kariwa May Be Tepco’s 1st Restarted Plant Since 2011
Niigata Prefecture Gov. Hideyo Hanazumi has told relevant parties that he intends to approve the ...
November 19, 2025
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Blanket Eel Trade Restrictions Rejected
LONDON (Jiji Press) — Signatories to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species ...
November 28, 2025
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M4.9 Earthquake Hits Tokyo, Neighboring Prefectures
M4.9 earthquake hits Tokyo, neighboring prefectures, on Friday evening.
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8 Japanese Nationals Stranded on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island
JAKARTA — Eight Japanese nationals have been left stranded as of Monday due to torrential rain th...
December 1, 2025
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M7.5 Earthquake Hits Northern Japan; Tsunami Waves Observed in Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate Prefectures
M7.6 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Aomori Pref., Measuring Upper 6 Intensity, Tsunami to Be Expected i...
December 8, 2025
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Corporate Interim Earnings: Companies Must Devise Ways to Overcome Trump Tariffs
The high tariff policy of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is casting a shadow over c...
November 16, 2025
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China Urges Citizens to Refrain from Visiting Japan, Citing Surge of Crimes Against Chinese
BEIJING — China’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has issued a travel advisory urging citizens to refrai...
November 15, 2025
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Mozambican Cooking Class Held in Matsuyama, Ehime Pref.; Participants Don Aprons, Bandanas Made from Traditional Mozambique Fabric
MATSUYAMA — A Mozambican cooking class was held Monday in Matsuyama to continue the cultural exch...
November 25, 2025
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Fire Damages 170 Buildings in Oita, Western Japan
A large-scale fire broke out in Oita City on Tuesday evening. According to the Oita prefectural g...
November 19, 2025
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American Playwright Jeremy O. Harris Arrested in Japan on Alleged Drug Smuggling
TOKYO, Dec 5 (Reuters) - American actor and playwright Jeremy O. Harris, known for the Tony-nomin...
December 5, 2025
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China Steps Up ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomacy Against Japan, Hurling Accusation About Plutonium Stockpile
China is ratcheting up its wolf warrior diplomacy to spread its claims and exert pressure on Japa...
November 23, 2025
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Japan Govt to Invest ¥100 Billion in Chipmaker Rapidus
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s industry ministry decided Friday to invest ¥100 billion in Rapidus C...
November 22, 2025
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Aonishiki Caps Chaos in Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament with Playoff Win over Hoshoryu
Sekiwake Aonishiki brought a dramatic end to one of sumo’s most chaotic tournaments in recent mem...
November 23, 2025
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Beloved Cat Stationmaster Nitama in Wakayama Pref. Passes Away at 15
Nitama, who served as the second cat stationmaster at Kishi Station in Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefect...
November 21, 2025
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Govt Plans 8％ Corporate Capital Investment Tax Credit
The government is planning to introduce a tax credit allowing businesses to deduct 8% of the valu...
November 25, 2025
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