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Japanese Pop Star Taichi Kokubun Apologizes over Compliance Violation
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese pop star Taichi Kokubun apologized Wednesday for a compliance viola...
November 28, 2025
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Maebashi Assembly Approves Resignation Letter Submitted by Mayor Hit by Scandal Over Hotel Visits
MAEBASHI — A letter of resignation submitted by the scandal-hit mayor of Maebashi was unanimously...
November 27, 2025
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Man in His 80s Injured by Bear Attack in Fukui Prefecture
A man in his 80s was attacked and injured by a bear around 1:15 p.m. on Thursday in Katsuyama, Fu...
November 27, 2025
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Hokkaido Expected to Restart Reactor at Tomari Nuclear Plant, Which Could Cut Electricity Costs by 11%
Hokkaido Gov. Naomichi Suzuki plans to indicate that he will approve the restart of the No. 3 rea...
November 26, 2025
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Defendant in Killing of Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Felt ‘Troubled’ by Abe’s Video Message to Unification Church Group
Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, who is on trial over the killing of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Nar...
November 26, 2025
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Ukrainian Sumo Champion Aonishiki’s Ceremonial Apron Design Inspired by 80’s Street Artist Keith Haring, Conveys Message for Peace
Aonishiki, the Ukrainian sumo wrestler who won the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, has a one-of-a-k...
November 26, 2025
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Life-Size Golden Statue of Dodgers Superstar Ohtani on Display at Tokyo Department Store
A life-size golden statue of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani is on display at Nihombashi M...
November 26, 2025
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Tokyo Considers Imposing 3% Hotel Tax to Replace Current Flat Fee System
The Tokyo metropolitan government is considering imposing a 3% fixed rate hotel tax, replacing th...
November 26, 2025
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Ferris Wheel Passengers Rescued from Stranded Gondolas in Osaka, Lightning Strike Caused Malfunction of System Operations
SUITA, Osaka — Twenty people were stranded on a large Ferris wheel at the commercial complex Expo...
November 26, 2025
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Letter Written By Feudal General Hideyoshi Discovered; Sought to Entice Enemy Retainer to Switch Sides
A letter written by feudal general Toyotomi Hideyoshi has been discovered, promising rewards to a...
November 26, 2025
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M5.7 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Kumamoto Pref., Measuring Upper 5 Intensity, No Tsunami Expected
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.7 hit Kumamoto Prefecture at 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday....
November 25, 2025
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Blossoming Cherry Trees Provide Pleasant Contrast Amid Autumn Foliage in Aichi Pref.
Shikizakura four-season cherry trees, which bloom twice a year in spring and autumn, can be seen ...
November 25, 2025
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Japan-S. Korea Cultural Exchange Event Held in Tokyo’s Meguro Ward
An event promoting cultural exchange between Japan and South Korea was held in Meguro Ward, Tokyo...
November 25, 2025
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Nara-Based NPO Japan Service Dog Association Sells Charity Calendar to Raise Funds; Calendar Includes Japanese Culture-Themed Illustrations of Retired Service Dogs
NARA — The Japan Service Dog Association, a nonprofit organization based in the city of Katsuragi...
November 25, 2025
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Getting Ready for Christmas: Shipments of Poinsettias Reach Peak Ahead of Yuletide Season
Poinsettias fill a greenhouse in Kokubunji, Tokyo, on Sunday as shipments of the ornamental plant...
November 24, 2025
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