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Adult Women Enthralled by ‘Sylvanian Families’ Dolls; Childhood Toy Emblematic of Embracing Your Favorite Things
Women in Japan have become enamored with “Sylvanian Families,” a series of adorable animal dolls ...
January 4, 2025
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Firefighters in Haneda Aircraft Accident Exposed to Harmful New Plastic from Burning Plane
The Airbus A350-900 model of airplane that was used for Japan Airlines flight JAL 516 is cutting-...
January 4, 2025
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JAL Looks to Improve Training with Lessons Learned from Miraculous Evacuation at Haneda Airport
Thursday marked one year since a Japan Airlines plane and a Japan Coast Guard aircraft collided o...
January 3, 2025
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Japan to Develop Digital Manual on Deletion of Abusive Online Posts; Govt Aims to Cut Work, Emotional Burden Experienced by Victims
Triggered by a flood of abusive online posts, the government plans to develop a digital manual ou...
January 3, 2025
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Yomiuri Survey Finds 9 Of 30 Companies Positive On Ishiba Economic Policies; 15 Take Neutral Position, Citing Vagueness, Fear Of Falling Consumption
In a recent economic sentiment survey conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun with 30 major companies, o...
January 3, 2025
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Families of Japan Coast Guard Crew Members Mourn at Haneda Crash Site; 1 Year Anniversary Marked with Prayers, Moment of Silence
The families of the five Japan Coast Guard members who died in an aircraft collision on Jan. 2, 2...
January 3, 2025
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‘Year of the Snake’ Goods Slither into Market; Eye-Catching Decorations, Mouthwatering Sweets Go on Sale
2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac, and companies have released products and swe...
January 3, 2025
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Japanese Icebreaker Shirase Reaches Showa Station in Antarctica
Showa Station, Antarctica (Jiji Press)—The Japanese icebreaker Shirase arrived at Showa Station, ...
January 1, 2025
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Ameyoko Shopping Street Bustling with Shoppers Preparing for New Year’s Holidays; Bargain Hunting Popular Amid Rising Prices
The famous Ameyoko shopping street in the Ueno district of Taito Ward, Tokyo, was filled with sho...
December 31, 2024
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Top 10 International News Stories Of 2024
Donald Trump’s reelection as U.S. president topped the list of international news events for 2024...
December 31, 2024
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Japan LDP Lawmaker Dies in Maldives After Going Missing While Snorkeling; Lawmaker’s Office Says Death was due to Drowning
Toshiyuki Adachi, a House of Councillors member of the Liberal Democratic Party, died in the Mald...
December 31, 2024
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Top 10 Japanese News Stories of 2024
The massive earthquake in the Noto Peninsula on New Year’s Day topped this year’s list of the top...
December 30, 2024
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2 Akita Shinkansen trains, 490 passengers stranded; Services Resumed Monday Morning (UPDATE 1)
Two Akita Shinkansen trains heading to Akita stopped and a total of about 490 passengers were lef...
December 30, 2024
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Websites Offering Generative AI for Unclothing People in Images Top 18 Mil. Visits per Year in Japan
Websites that allow users create sexually explicit deepfake images using generative AI received m...
December 30, 2024
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Biggest Avian Flu Outbreak This Season Occurs in Ibaraki
MITO (Jiji Press) — An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed at a poul...
December 29, 2024
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Producer Behind Pop Group XG Arrested for Cocaine Possession
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Man Infected with Measles Reportedly Dined at Restaurant in Tokyo Station
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Bus Carrying 40 Passengers Catches Fire on Chuo Expressway; All Evacuate Safely
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Ibaraki Pref.’s 1st Foreign Bus Driver Hired in Tsukuba
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Tokyo Skytree’s Elevator Stops, Trapping 20 People; All Rescued (Update 1)
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Power Outage Forces About 980 Passengers in Yokohama to Walk to Train Stations
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Consumption Tax Cut Discussion Group Holds 1st Meeting; Plans to Produce Interim Report by Summer
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Japan’s Budget Proposal to Be Passed in Lower House as Ruling Parties Aim for Approval by End of Month