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BE:FIRST’s Ryoki, Japanese Actress Shuri Marry ; Shuri Pregnant with 1st Child
Shuri also said she is pregnant with their first child.
...August 29, 2025
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Myaku-Myaku Statues to Be Relocated to Expo ’70 Park after 2025 Event
Two statues of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo’s official character will be relocated to Expo ’70 Comm...
August 29, 2025
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Self-Harm and Suicide Attempts Caused 3,400 Minors to Be Transported by Ambulance in 2022
About 3,400 minors aged 6 to 18 were transported by ambulance due to self-harm in 2022, according...
August 29, 2025
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Multiple Bear Sightings in Western Tokyo Lead to Municipalities in Area Calling for People to Stay Vigilant
Multiple bear sightings have been reported in the mountains in Tokyo’s Nishitama area, including ...
August 28, 2025
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OTC Sales of Morning-After Pill to All Women Eyed; Draft Proposal Would Remove Need for Guardian’s Consent
A draft proposal to allow all women to purchase emergency contraceptives over the counter without...
August 28, 2025
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Fire Breaks Out on Joetsu Shinkansen, Passenger Injured While Extinguishing Flames
A mobile battery carried by a passenger caught fire on the Joetsu Shinkansen line bound for Tokyo...
August 28, 2025
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Japan’s Mt. Shinmoedake Volcano Erupts, Sending Plumes of Ash 5,500 Meters High
Plumes of ash rose 5,500 meters from the crater of Mt. Shinmoedake after it erupted early Thursda...
August 28, 2025
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Toy Show Opens in Tokyo, Showcasing 35,000 New Toys from Over 200 Companies
The International Tokyo Toy Show 2025, one of the largest toy trade fairs in the country, opened ...
August 28, 2025
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Statues of Naked Women Being Removed From Public Spaces; Meant As Symbols of Peace, Now Thought Inappropriate
TAKAMATSU — Statues of naked women are being removed from parks and other locations nationwide, i...
August 28, 2025
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Nikkei, Asahi Sue U.S. AI Startup over Unauthorized Use of Articles, Seek Injunction to Halt Usage
Nikkei Inc. and The Asahi Shimbun Co. on Tuesday jointly filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, I...
August 28, 2025
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Forum Discusses Future of Bookstores in Japan, Cites Thriving Culture of U.S. Independent Bookstores
The future of bookstores was eagerly discussed at a forum on promoting the culture of printed med...
August 27, 2025
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Chinese Social Media Video Insulting Emperor Showa Draws Protest from Japanese Government
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Tuesday at a press conference that the government ...
August 27, 2025
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Mt. Fuji Climbing Season Ends with Fiery Festival of Over 100 Giant Torches
The traditional Yoshida no Himatsuri (Yoshida Fire Festival), marking the end of the summer climb...
August 27, 2025
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Traditional Japanese Chestnut Sweets Production Starts at Shop in Gifu Prefecture
Confectioners make kurikinton, or mashed chestnut sweets, at Kawakamiya Co., an established wagas...
August 27, 2025
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Tokyo Reaches 35 C in Morning, Setting Record for 10th Consecutive Day of Intense Heat
Tokyo’s central area reached 35 C on Wednesday morning. This marks the 10th consecutive day of in...
August 27, 2025
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