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Mozambican Cooking Class Held in Matsuyama, Ehime Pref.; Participants Don Aprons, Bandanas Made from Traditional Mozambique Fabric
MATSUYAMA — A Mozambican cooking class was held Monday in Matsuyama to continue the cultural exch...
November 25, 2025
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8 Japanese Nationals Stranded on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island
JAKARTA — Eight Japanese nationals have been left stranded as of Monday due to torrential rain th...
December 1, 2025
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China Steps Up ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomacy Against Japan, Hurling Accusation About Plutonium Stockpile
China is ratcheting up its wolf warrior diplomacy to spread its claims and exert pressure on Japa...
November 23, 2025
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Taiwan Lifts Japanese Food Import Restrictions Amid China’s Suspension
TAIPEI (Jiji Press) — Taiwan on Friday lifted its import restrictions on Japanese food products, ...
November 22, 2025
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China Hints at Increasing Pressure on Japan after Suspending Imports of Japanese Seafood
China plans to conduct “rigorous reviews” of imports of marine products from Japan, the country s...
November 21, 2025
US Presidential Election
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US Election: Judge Cancels Court Deadlines in Trump’s 2020 Election Case After His Presidential Win
WASHINGTON (AP) — The judge overseeing Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case canceled an...
November 9, 2024
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US Election: FBI, Justice Department Investigating Racist Mass Texts Sent Following the Election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Several federal and state agencies are investigating how racist mass texts were...
November 9, 2024
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Trump’s Election may Usher in Leadership Change at FBI
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump lavished Christopher Wray with praise when he named him FBI direct...
November 9, 2024
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US Election: A Texas Border County Backed Democrats for Generations. Trump Won It Decisively
RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (AP) — Jorge Bazán's family has lived on the U.S.-Mexico border for genera...
November 9, 2024
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US Election: The US Election was Largely Trouble-Free, But a Flood of Misinformation Raises Future Concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — A relatively trouble-free presidential election was good news for those working...
November 9, 2024
Asia-Pacific
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8 Japanese Nationals Stranded on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island
JAKARTA — Eight Japanese nationals have been left stranded as of Monday due to torrential rain th...
December 1, 2025
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H.K. Authorities Order Closure of Volunteer Supply Station Near Apartment Fire Site, Wary of Resurgence of Protests
HONG KONG — A volunteer-run relief supply station set up near the site of a high-rise apartment f...
November 30, 2025
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North Korean Hackers Suspected in Massive Crypto Theft in South Korea, Methods Follow Similar Pattern to 2019 Case
SEOUL — South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit suffered a massive cryptocurrency the...
November 29, 2025
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Takaichi Holds Telephone Talks with Trump; Receives Update on U.S.-China Relations
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spoke via telephone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday mor...
November 25, 2025
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China Steps Up ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomacy Against Japan, Hurling Accusation About Plutonium Stockpile
China is ratcheting up its wolf warrior diplomacy to spread its claims and exert pressure on Japa...
November 23, 2025
US & Canada
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U.S. State Department Releases Statement on Newly Elected LDP President Sanae Takaichi
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department released a statement about Sanae Takaichi, the former econ...
October 5, 2025
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Trump Surprised at Ishiba’s Resignation
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he was “a little bit surprised”...
September 8, 2025
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MAGA Leader Steve Bannon Says ‘1st Island Chain’ Set by China Is Major Strategic Focus for U.S., in Interview
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s former close aide Steve Bannon told The Yomiuri Shimbu...
July 30, 2025
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Nuclear Reactor at Three Mile Island Eyed for 2027 Restart; Constellation Energy Aims to Supply Power To Data Centers
WASHINGTON — A major U.S. electric power company intends to restart the Unit 1 reactor at the Thr...
July 17, 2025
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L.A. Protests Deal Serious Blow to Businesses in Little Tokyo as Rioters Commit Theft, Vandalism
LOS ANGELES — Protests against U.S. President Donald Trump administration's increased immigration...
June 16, 2025
Europe
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Zelenskyy Thanks Japan’s New Prime Minister Takaichi for Attending Coalition of the Willing Meeting Online
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who attended the C...
October 25, 2025
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Ukrainian Chef to Offer Borscht Made with Vegetables from Former Minefield; Hopes to Expand Awareness of Mine Victims, Recovery Efforts
LONDON — A famous Ukrainian chef is visiting Japan in conjunction with the Ukraine Mine Action Co...
October 20, 2025
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NATO Tested by Russian Drone Intrusion into Poland, Says Polish Ambassador to Japan
The intrusion of Russian military drones into Polish airspace on Sept. 10 was a violation of inte...
September 22, 2025
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Japan to Aid Ukraine with Remote-Controlled Heavy Machinery for Debris Removal, Facilitate Safe Operation
Japan plans to support the removal of debris in Ukraine by using remote-controlled heavy machiner...
September 9, 2025
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Trade Regulations for Eels Proposed by CITES for Sustainability Reasons as Japan Argues Restrictions Would Affect Imports
GENEVA — All eel species, including Japanese eels, should be subject to international trade regul...
August 28, 2025
Russia
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Japan to Close All 6 Economic Centers in Russia
Tokyo, Sept. 10 (Jiji Press)—The Japanese government said Wednesday that it plans to close all of...
September 11, 2025
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Israel Faces Backlash at Home and Abroad over Gaza War Escalation Plan
JERUSALEM, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Israel's security cabinet approved a plan to take control of Gaza Ci...
August 9, 2025
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Buried Occupation Diary Becomes Ukrainian Author’s Last Work; In “I Transform,” Volodymyr Vakulenko Records Life during Russian Aggression
KYIV, Ukraine — Monday marked three years since Russia started its aggression in Ukraine. With Ru...
February 25, 2025
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Russia Must Not be Victor in Ukraine Conflict, Says Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya; Minister Expresses Concerns at Munich Security Talks
MUNICH — Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Satu...
February 16, 2025
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Akita Dog Given to Putin ‘In Good Health,’ Russia Says; Sent to Moscow As Thanks for Support After 2011 Earthquake
The Akita dog given to Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2012 by the Akita prefectural governme...
January 19, 2025
Wider World
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Mozambican Cooking Class Held in Matsuyama, Ehime Pref.; Participants Don Aprons, Bandanas Made from Traditional Mozambique Fabric
MATSUYAMA — A Mozambican cooking class was held Monday in Matsuyama to continue the cultural exch...
November 25, 2025
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U.S President Trump Lands in Israel Ahead of Parliament Speech
JERUSALEM, Oct 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday to address ...
October 13, 2025
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Hamas Begins Releasing Israeli Hostages, as Trump Heads to Israel
ReutersRed Cross vehicles transport hostages, held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, ...
October 13, 2025
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Oct. 7 Survivor Who Lost Boyfriend at Music Festival Vows to Talk About Painful Memories
OUTSKIRTS OF TEL AVIV — Noam Ben-David, who was seriously injured and lost her boyfriend in an at...
October 11, 2025
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Japan to Hold Off on Recognizing Palestine, Believing Such Declarations Have Hardened Israel’s Stance
The Japanese government is leaning toward not recognizing a Palestinian state for the time being,...
September 18, 2025
Global
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Japan, Thailand to Report Climate Credit Sharing to U.N. after Japanese Tech Helps to Cut Thailand’s Emissions
p>BELEM, Brazil — Japan and Thailand have agreed to report to the United Nations that Japan will rec...
November 12, 2025
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Israelis Mourn Victims of Oct. 7 Hamas Attacks on 2nd Anniversary; Bereaved Mother Says ‘Time Has Stood Still Since’
REIM, Israel — Bereaved families gathered at memorial services held across Israel on Tuesday and ...
October 9, 2025
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TICAD Draft Outlines African Development Strategies;Japanese Technologies to Have Key Role in Cooperation
Leaders of Japan and African countries aim to support economic growth in Africa through private-s...
August 13, 2025
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Mexican Official Concerned About Global ‘Banalization’ of Nuclear Threats; Urgency Raised About Nuclear Proliferation
Enrique Ochoa, Mexico’s undersecretary for multilateral affairs and human rights, expressed conce...
August 7, 2025
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Japan’s Yui Launches to ISS with Crew Members; 2nd Trip for 55-Year-Old Astronaut
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. – Kimiya Yui and three other crew members are bound for the Internatio...
August 2, 2025
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