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Man Infected with Measles Reportedly Dined at Restaurant in Tokyo Station
A man in his 30s who was later diagnosed with measles reportedly dined at a restaurant in Tokyo S...
February 17, 2026
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Bus Carrying 40 Passengers Catches Fire on Chuo Expressway; All Evacuate Safely
A fire broke out near the engine room of a bus traveling from Shinjuku to Lake Yamanaka in Yamana...
February 18, 2026
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U.S. Firm to Build Training Hub in Fukushima N-plant for Debris Removal; Plans to Establish Training Center by 2029
A U.S. nuclear decommissioning firm plans to establish a training center in Futaba, Fukushima Pre...
February 18, 2026
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Young People in Japan Grapple with Social Media Addiction
Young people ages 10 to 29 appear to have the highest rate of pathological social media use, with...
February 16, 2026
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The Great East Japan Earthquake – Preserving Memories in 3D Images –
Since March 11, 2011, staff photographers of The Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper have been covering the...
February 17, 2026
General News
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Japanese High School Student Aims to Share Kaiten History Through Inbound Tours in Shunan, Yamaguchi Prefecture
YAMAGUCHI — A high school student has created a tour for inbound tourists in Shunan, Yamaguchi Pr...
February 21, 2026
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Saitama Pref. Could Have Anticipated Road Collapse Risk in Yashio, Third-Party Committee Says
A third-party committee tasked with investigating the cause of a road collapse in Yashio, Saitama...
February 20, 2026
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Baby Monkey Punch Captures Hearts at Chiba Pref. Zoo, on Social Media, While Hugging Stuffed Orangutan as Mother
CHIBA — A 6-month-old Japanese macaque at a zoo in Chiba Prefecture has captured the hearts of ma...
February 20, 2026
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Measles Patient Suspected of Being in Contact with Many People at Tokyo Shopping Facility, on Trains
A man in his 20s who was confirmed to be infected with measles in Yokohama may have come into con...
February 20, 2026
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Early-Blooming Cherry Blossoms Adorn Former Samurai Residences in Japan’s Nagasaki Pref.
NAGASAKI - Taiwan cherry blossoms are blooming in an area home to many former samurai residences ...
February 20, 2026
Crime & Courts
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3 Brazilians Arrested for Stealing Toyota Land Cruiser; Trio Also Suspected of Thieving About 50 High-End Cars
Three Brazilians suspected of stealing a high-end vehicle made by Toyota Motor Corp. have been ar...
February 19, 2026
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Japanese Man Living in Iraq Suspected of Illegally Entering U.S. Base Using Counterfeit ID
Kanagawa prefectural police are building a case against a Japanese businessman based in Iraq on s...
February 19, 2026
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Man Killed at Home in Japan’s Hiroshima Prefecture; Wife Also Injured
HIROSHIMA — A man was attacked and killed at his home in Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture,...
February 16, 2026
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Police Arrest Man Who Fled After Osaka Dotonbori Stabbing Incident (UPDATE1)
The Osaka prefectural police arrested a man on Sunday morning in connection with a fatal stabbing...
February 15, 2026
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Gold Smuggling into Japan Running Rampant
Gold is being brought into Japan without being declared at customs and then sold — while not payi...
February 15, 2026
Imperial Family
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Japan’s Emperor, Empress to Visit Netherlands, Belgium in June
Preparations are underway for the Emperor and Empress to officially visit the Netherlands and Bel...
January 23, 2026
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Japan Emperor, Empress, Princess Aiko Watch Sumo for 1st Time in 6 Years; Imperial Family Meet with Sumo Stars After Bouts
The Emperor, the Empress and their daughter Princess Aiko watched the eighth day of the New Year ...
January 19, 2026
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Poems on Brightness Recited at Imperial New Year’s Reading; Prince Hisahito Makes His Debut at Annual Event
The annual Imperial ceremony of Utakai Hajime, or the New Year’s Poetry Reading, was held at the ...
January 14, 2026
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Prince Hisahito Joins Japan’s Emperor, Empress in Offering New Year Greetings to the Public
The Imperial family held its New Year greeting on Friday at the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda Ward, ...
January 2, 2026
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New Year’s Greetings Ceremony Held at Imperial Palace; Prince Hisahito Attends for 1st Time
The Emperor and the Empress attended the New Year’s greetings ceremony at the Imperial Palace, wh...
January 1, 2026
Obituaries
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Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star and ALS Awareness Advocate, Dies at 53
Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” and w...
February 20, 2026
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Who Led the Civil Rights Movement for Decades after King, Has Died at 84
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-ti...
February 18, 2026
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Robert Duvall, Oscar-Winning Actor and ‘Godfather’ Mainstay, Dead at 95
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication...
February 17, 2026
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Morley Robertson, Widely-Recognized Journalist, Dies at 63
American international journalist Morley Robertson died of esophageal cancer on Thursday. He was ...
February 1, 2026
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Catherine O’hara, Emmy-Winning Comic Actor of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and Home Alone’ Fame, Dies at 71
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Catherine O'Hara, a gifted Canadian-born comic actor and "SCTV" alum who starr...
January 31, 2026
Social Series
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Inclusive Society / South Korea, Taiwan Strive for Coexistence With Foreigners Amid Low Birth Rates, Labor Shortages
This is the final installment in a series of articles on coexistence with foreign residents and v...
January 19, 2026
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Inclusive Society / Muslim Residents in Japan Aim to Gain Understanding About Mosques, Burial Rules
The increase in facilities for foreigners has led to some friction with Japanese people. Places o...
January 16, 2026
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Inclusive Society / Japanese, Foreign Residents in Housing Complexes Build Trust; Multilingual Support, Outreach Helps Fonn Cross-cultural Bonds
Seventy-six buildings line both shores of a river in Kanagawa Prefecture, like huge walls. A stor...
January 15, 2026
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Inclusive Society / Increasing Number of Schools Offer Special Japanese Language Tutoring for Foreign Students Living in Japan
The number of children who need Japanese language tutoring is increasing in schools in the nation...
January 12, 2026
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Inclusive Society / Japan’s Remote Tourist Areas See Deluge of Foreign Visitors with Overtourism Being Serious Problem
This is the third installment in a series of articles on coexistence with foreign residents and v...
January 11, 2026
Coronavirus
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COVID-19 Cases up for 8th Consecutive Week in Japan; Omicron Subvariant Nimbus Accounts for About 40% of Infections
The number of people infected with COVID-19 has increased for eight consecutive weeks, driven by ...
August 16, 2025
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60% of Special COVID-19 Loans in Arrears at End of 2024; Government Directs Local Authorities to Boost Support
A total of ¥241.3 billion in special government loans meant to mitigate the financial impact of t...
May 19, 2025
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5 Years After Confirmation of First Coronavirus Infection, Japan Must Take Steps to Prepare for Next Pandemic
Wednesday will mark five years since the first novel coronavirus infection was confirmed in Japan...
January 13, 2025
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¥468.5 Bil. Loaned to Households Due to COVID-19 is Now Uncollectable; Number May Increase with Further Defaults
Of the over ¥1.4 trillion loaned to households in financial distress due to COVID-19 through the ...
October 24, 2024
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Long COVID Forces 50％ to Quit or Take Sick Leave From Job; Some Employers Dismiss Staff’s Needs, Say Illness Not Real
Many people suffering from so-called long COVID have been forced to quit their jobs or take sick ...
August 22, 2024
Noto Peninsula Earthquake
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On Japan’s Coming of Age Day, New Adults in Disaster-Hit Areas Renew Vow to Revitalize Hometowns
Ceremonies celebrating the start of adulthood for the newest crop of 20-year-olds were held acros...
January 12, 2026
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Ishikawa Residents Mourn Those Who Died in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Hold on to Hope for Rebuilding Two Years On
Two years have passed since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake struck on a quiet New Year’s Day. In di...
January 3, 2026
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Japan Remembers Victims of Noto Earthquake, Heavy Rain 2 Years After Disasters
WAJIMA, Ishikawa — A memorial ceremony on Thursday held by Ishikawa Prefecture remembered victims...
January 2, 2026
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Earthquake-Affected Areas in Japan’s Noto Region See Continued Outflow in Child-Rearing, Working Population
WAJIMA, Ishikawa — The population continues to decline in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Ea...
January 2, 2026
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake Marks 2nd Anniversary; Disaster Caused 698 Deaths across 3 Prefectures, 18,000 Still in Temporary Housing
KANAZAWA — Thursday marked the 2nd anniversary of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. The number of de...
January 1, 2026
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