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Plastic Waste from Asia Inundates Sea of Japan Coastline, Japan Also Urged to Deal With Domestically Produced Waste
Marine waste that has drifted over from other Asian countries is causing problems in prefectures ...
August 19, 2025
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Flying Car Floats Out of Expo Venue, Soaring 15 Meters and Over the Sea, Aichi Pref. Start-Up Provides Demonstration to Press
A test flight of a flying car was demonstrated for the press over the sea by the 2025 Osaka-Kansa...
August 18, 2025
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Two Suspects in Custody After Japanese Nationals Shot Dead in Manila
Local authorities in the Philippines announced on Monday that they have detained two suspects in ...
August 18, 2025
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2 Fall to Their Deaths in Northern Japanese Alps in Separate Incidents, Both Recovered by Helicopter
Two climbers reportedly fell in separate incidents in the Northern Japanese Alps, which straddle ...
August 18, 2025
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Hiking, Climbing Accidents Plague Yamanashi Prefecture, Authorities Strive to Boost Awareness Among Visitors
KOFU — Home to some of the most popular climbing mountains in Japan, including the iconic Mt. Fuj...
August 18, 2025
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Commuters Return to Work After Bon Holiday Period Amid Resurging Summer Heat, Heatstroke Warnings
Commuters head back to work under the blistering sun one day after the Bon summer holidays, near ...
August 18, 2025
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Govt to Expand Home-Visit Program for Former Inmates Nationwide, Aiming to Curb Recidivism Rate
The Justice Ministry is proceeding with a plan to implement a home visit prisoner support program...
August 18, 2025
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Two Firefighters Die Battling Fire at Building in Osaka’s Minami District (Update 2)
OSAKA — Two male firefighters died in the line of duty while battling a fire at a seven-story bui...
August 18, 2025
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2 Japanese Shot Dead in Manila
Manila, Aug. 17 (Jiji Press)—Two Japanese nationals were shot to death in Manila on Friday night,...
August 18, 2025
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Memorial Service Held for War Dead in Philippines to Mark 80th Anniversary of End of World War II
HANOI — A memorial service was held to remember the war dead of both Japan and the Philippines at...
August 17, 2025
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Mt. Takao Sees More Incidents than Mt. Fuji; Responding to Foreign Climbers Proving to Be Challenging
With the peak season for summer mountain climbing in full swing, people are flocking to mountains...
August 16, 2025
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Woman Dies After Collision Between 2 Cars in Chiba City, 6 More Injured
Two cars, both driven by men in their 70s, collided at an intersection in Wakaba Ward, Chiba City...
August 16, 2025
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Haneda Airport Prepares for Bon Holiday Return of Travelers from Abroad, With Peak Expected on Sunday
Travelers who spent their Bon holidays overseas have been returning to Japan, with international ...
August 16, 2025
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Son of Japanese Soldier Who Died During WWII in Indonesia Cherishes Pebbles as Substitute for Remains
Mitsuaki Yoshino has few memories of his father, Kumazo, who died in Indonesia during World War I...
August 16, 2025
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40％ of Japan’s War-Bereaved Family Association Suspends, Scales Back Activities Due to Membership Decline Resulting from Aging
More than 40%, or 20, of the 47 prefectural chapters of a national organization of families of wa...
August 15, 2025
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