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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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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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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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Japanese Hibakusha Group Meets with American Woman Who Witnessed Attack on Pearl Harbor
HONOLULU — A delegation from a hibakusha group in Nagasaki Prefecture met with an American woman ...
December 13, 2025
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Govt to Take Lead on Bear Population Surveys to Help Tackle Rise in Attacks
In response to the series of bear attacks on humans, the Environment Ministry plans to launch a n...
December 13, 2025
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M4.9 Earthquake Hits Tokyo, Neighboring Prefectures
M4.9 earthquake hits Tokyo, neighboring prefectures, on Friday evening.
...December 12, 2025
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NHK Drama Actress Non Creates Kokeshi-Shaped Lanterns to Ward Off Cold in Iwate Pref.
Visitors to Kuji, Iwate Prefecture, can enjoy a special exhibition featuring kokeshi doll-shaped ...
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.
...December 12, 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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Passenger Plane Bound for Akita Lands at Hakodate Due to Mechanical Problems; Propeller May Have Frozen
SAPPORO — A passenger plane bound for Akita from Sapporo diverted due to mechanical problems and ...
December 12, 2025
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Actor Shinya Owada Thrilled, Energized by Stuffed Dolls, Feels Joy When Openly Participating in Hobby
Two new terms reflect a recent boom among stuffed doll-loving people: “plushie activities,” which...
December 12, 2025
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Train Derails, Falls below Tracks in Japan’s Akita Pref., Driver Injured
AKITA — A train derailed and fell 5 meters below the tracks at the Akita Nairiku Jukan Tetsudo Ra...
December 12, 2025
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Japan’s Late-Blooming Nobel Laureates Enjoy Banquet in Sweden
STOCKHOLM — This year’s two Japanese Nobel laureates expressed joy at winning the prize at a banq...
December 12, 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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