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Agriculture Minister Calls Rice Distribution ‘Black Box’; Complex Structure Said to Raise Prices, Cause Delays
A complex distribution system considered unique to Japan’s rice industry has been pointed to as a...
June 19, 2025
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Nippon Steel Completes Acquisition of U.S. Steel; Nippon Steel Chairman Says Firm, U.S. Steel, Committed to Becoming ‘World’s Leading Steelmaker’
Nippon Steel Corp. has completed the acquisition process of United States Steel Corp., the Japane...
June 19, 2025
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Various Food Services Can Apply for Stockpiled Rice Contracts, says Japan’s Agriculture Minister; Rice Should Reach Far and Wide
The government’s stockpiled rice can be sold under no-bid contracts to restaurant operators, read...
June 19, 2025
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White Water Lilies in Aomori City a Delight for the Eyes
White water lilies are seen at their best at Gappo Park in Aomori City. The flowers, which measur...
June 19, 2025
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Japan Emperor, Empress Visit Hiroshima to Mourn War Dead; Itinerary Includes Peace Memorial Park, Museum
HIROSHIMA — The Emperor and Empress traveled to Hiroshima Prefecture on Thursday as this year mar...
June 19, 2025
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North Korea Fired Multiple-launch Rockets from Near Pyongyang, South Korea Says
SEOUL - North Korea fired more than 10 multiple-launched rockets on Thursday morning from Sunan n...
June 19, 2025
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2025 Expo Osaka: Akita Pref.’s Omagari Fireworks to be on Display on June 28
AKITA — Pyrotechnic artworks from the famous Omagari Fireworks Festival in Daisen, Akita Prefectu...
June 19, 2025
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Vietnamese Man Arrested in Language-Test Ringer Scheme; Allegedly Recruited Woman to Impersonate Exam-Taker
A Vietnamese man in his 20s has been arrested for allegedly arranging for a ringer to take Japane...
June 19, 2025
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Neko Pitcher
The fastballing feline is showing his best stuff on our online pitcher’s mound! His turn in the rota...
June 14, 2025
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Vietnam, Thailand Aim to Grow Rice Exports to Japan
BANGKOK — Vietnam and Thailand, which are among the world’s top three rice exporters, are expecti...
June 17, 2025
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Agriculture Minister Calls Rice Distribution ‘Black Box’; Complex Structure Said to Raise Prices, Cause Delays
A complex distribution system considered unique to Japan’s rice industry has been pointed to as a...
June 19, 2025
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Nippon Steel Completes Acquisition of U.S. Steel; Nippon Steel Chairman Says Firm, U.S. Steel, Committed to Becoming ‘World’s Leading Steelmaker’
Nippon Steel Corp. has completed the acquisition process of United States Steel Corp., the Japane...
June 19, 2025
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Various Food Services Can Apply for Stockpiled Rice Contracts, says Japan’s Agriculture Minister; Rice Should Reach Far and Wide
The government’s stockpiled rice can be sold under no-bid contracts to restaurant operators, read...
June 19, 2025
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White Water Lilies in Aomori City a Delight for the Eyes
White water lilies are seen at their best at Gappo Park in Aomori City. The flowers, which measur...
June 19, 2025
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Japan Emperor, Empress Visit Hiroshima to Mourn War Dead; Itinerary Includes Peace Memorial Park, Museum
HIROSHIMA — The Emperor and Empress traveled to Hiroshima Prefecture on Thursday as this year mar...
June 19, 2025
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North Korea Fired Multiple-launch Rockets from Near Pyongyang, South Korea Says
SEOUL - North Korea fired more than 10 multiple-launched rockets on Thursday morning from Sunan n...
June 19, 2025
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2025 Expo Osaka: Akita Pref.’s Omagari Fireworks to be on Display on June 28
AKITA — Pyrotechnic artworks from the famous Omagari Fireworks Festival in Daisen, Akita Prefectu...
June 19, 2025
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Vietnamese Man Arrested in Language-Test Ringer Scheme; Allegedly Recruited Woman to Impersonate Exam-Taker
A Vietnamese man in his 20s has been arrested for allegedly arranging for a ringer to take Japane...
June 19, 2025
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2025 Expo Osaka : Visitors Enjoy Opportunity to Drink Alcoholic Beverages from Around the World
OSAKA — The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo offers many attractions, with one of them being the opportunit...
June 15, 2025
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Canon Head Fujio Mitarai Calls for Japan to Take Lead in Creating New Economic Bloc
Fujio Mitarai, chairman and chief executive officer of Canon Inc., called for Japan to promote ef...
June 15, 2025
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Tohoku Shinkansen Suspends Operations Between Tokyo and Sendai; No Time Scheduled for Service Resumption Available
Tohoku Shinkansen line has suspended all operations between JR Tokyo station and JR Sendai statio...
June 17, 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
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CARTOON OF THE DAY (May 31)
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May 31, 2025
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Museum Storerooms: Can Precious Items Be Protected with Storage at Full Capacity?
Museums across Japan are facing a shortage of storage space for their collections. It is importan...
May 22, 2025
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CARTOON OF THE DAY (May 15)
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May 15, 2025
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Israel Fires on Lebanon After Rocket Attack in The Heaviest Exchange Since The Truce with Hezbollah
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Israel launched airstrikes on several locations in Lebanon on Saturday in ...
March 23, 2025
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Japan Govt to Spend Extra 50.9 B. Yen on Noto Aid
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The Japanese government decided Friday to spend an additional ¥50,931.54 milli...
October 11, 2024
Donald Keene’s Legacy
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Photo Exhibit Highlights Donald Keene’s Ties to Kyu-Furukawa Gardens, with Bonus Section Tracing His Life in Pictures
A photo exhibit about Donald Keene and the Kyu-Furukawa Gardens in Kita Ward, Tokyo, has opened a...
March 26, 2025
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Donald Keene’s Son Puts Basho to Music at Performance in Tokyo; Marking Date His Father Became a Japanese Citizen
A shamisen performance by Seiki Keene, the adopted son of Japanologist Donald Keene, was held in ...
March 10, 2025
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Keene’s Love for Karuizawa Spanned Over Half Century; Quiet Place to Work, Interact with Great Authors
Japan scholar Donald Keene’s devotion to the famous summer resort of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture...
February 24, 2025
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Tokyo Exhibition Explores Yukio Mishima, Donald Keene friendship; Organized by Gakushuin Women’s College Students
An exhibition to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the first meeting between Japanese literary ...
November 25, 2024
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Serendipitous “Genji” Encounter Changed Keene’s Life; Exhibition Shows Work’s Charms Through Scholar’s Eyes
An exhibition focusing on the connection between Donald Keene (1922-2019), who played a major rol...
October 16, 2024
Washington Post
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Minnesota Shooting Suspect Went from Youthful Evangelizer to Far-Right Zealot
SLEEPY EYE, Minn. - Vance Boelter grew up in a sports-loving Lutheran family in a small Minnesota...
June 19, 2025
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Democrats Engage in ‘Treacherous’ Fight with Trump on Immigration, Protests
Democrats are trying to strike a careful balance as tensions escalate with President Donald Trump...
June 15, 2025
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Trump Administration Considers Adding 36 Countries to Travel Ban List
The United States is considering restricting entry to citizens of an additional 36 countries in w...
June 15, 2025
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In Ordering Major Attack on Iran, Netanyahu Sheds His Inhibitions
JERUSALEM — Although the outcome of hostilities that erupted this week between Israel and Iran re...
June 15, 2025
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Iran Retaliates against Israel with Barrage of Ballistic Missiles
Iran unleashed a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel late Friday as it retaliated for the wav...
June 14, 2025
Economy
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Various Food Services Can Apply for Stockpiled Rice Contracts, says Japan’s Agriculture Minister; Rice Should Reach Far and Wide
The government’s stockpiled rice can be sold under no-bid contracts to restaurant operators, read...
June 19, 2025
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Carmakers’ Anxiety Grows as U.S. Tariff Talks Stall;Japan Exporters May Have No Choice But to Raise Prices
Concerns are mounting among Japanese carmakers that Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations will be prolon...
June 19, 2025
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Agriculture Minister Considers Review of Japan’s Rice Harvest Statistics (UPDATE 1)
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said on Monday that the crop yield ...
June 16, 2025
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Japan Eyes Hosting Major International Standards Conference in 2029; Govt Making Plans to Host IEC Event in Yokohama
Japan is expected to host a major international conference to discuss international standardizati...
June 16, 2025
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The Bank of Japan is considering easing the reductions in its government bond buying, beginning in April 2026
The Bank of Japan is considering easing the reductions in its government bond buying, beginning i...
June 15, 2025
General News
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2025 Expo Osaka: Akita Pref.’s Omagari Fireworks to be on Display on June 28
AKITA — Pyrotechnic artworks from the famous Omagari Fireworks Festival in Daisen, Akita Prefectu...
June 19, 2025
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MLB Kicks Off Project Honoring Japanese Stars with Manhole Covers; Ohtani, Kikuchi, Sasaki First 3 to Have Designs Unveiled in Hometown
MORIOKA — Major League Baseball has launched a unique tribute to Shohei Ohtani and other Japanese...
June 19, 2025
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Power Supply Malfunction Likely Caused Tohoku Shinkansen Disruption; Many Other E8 Series Trains Experienced Same Issue
A Tohoku Shinkansen train’s stoppage on Tuesday was presumably caused by a malfunction in the sys...
June 19, 2025
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Male University Student in Japan’s Kofu Jumps off Building After Eating ‘Uplifting’ Cookies
KOFU — A male university student was hospitalized in Kofu in May after eating cookies which were ...
June 19, 2025
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Rainy Season Concludes in Amami Region; Season Ends 10 Days Earlier Than Average
The rainy season appears to have ended in the Kagoshima-Amami region, the Japan Meteorological Ag...
June 19, 2025
Science
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Solar Orbiter Obtains 1st Images of the Sun’s Poles
The robotic Solar Orbiter spacecraft has obtained the first images ever taken of our sun’s two po...
June 19, 2025
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Mongolia’s ‘Dragon Prince’ Dinosaur Was Forerunner of Tyrannosaurus Rex
A newly identified mid-sized dinosaur from Mongolia dubbed the “Dragon Prince” has been identifie...
June 19, 2025
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Tools Made of Whale Bones Show Inventiveness of Prehistoric People
Artifacts found at archeological sites in France and Spain along the Bay of Biscay shoreline show...
June 19, 2025
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Lower Chance of Milky Way, Andromeda Merger Detected
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The Milky Way and the neighboring Andromeda galaxy are currently hurtling ...
June 12, 2025
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Remains of Mayan City 3,000 Years Old Unearthed in Guatemala
GUATEMALA CITY (AFP-Jiji) — Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a Mayan city nearly 3,00...
June 11, 2025
Yomiuri Editorial
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Shortage of Surgeons: Avoid Leaving Patients Unable to Undergo Needed Operations
Surgical operations directly affect the lives of patients. The weight of the responsibility and h...
June 19, 2025
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G7 Summit Closes: ‘U.S. absence’ Reveals Group’s Fragility
This was a summit that symbolically indicated that an era in which the United States led the inte...
June 19, 2025
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Middle East Crisis Broadens: Top Priority Is Avoiding All-Out War
The devastating attacks being traded by Israel and Iran on each other’s major cities constitute a...
June 18, 2025
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Japan-U.S. Summit: How Will Tokyo Rebuild Tariff Negotiations?
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has held direct talks with U.S. President Donald Trump to persuade ...
June 18, 2025
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Military Parade in U.S. Capital: President’s Appropriation of the Military is Unacceptable
Amid unceasing warfare in Ukraine and the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump held a militar...
June 17, 2025
Politics & Government
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Tariff Talks Rescheduled as Trump Rigid on Automobiles; Japan Officials Unable to Predict Timing of Agreement
BANFF/CALGARY, Canada — Japan-U.S. negotiations to review Washington’s tariff policy had to be re...
June 18, 2025
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No-Confidence Motion Unlikely as Japan-U.S. Talks Stall;CDPJ Calls Trump’s Tariff’s a ‘National Crisis’
Prospects for the submission of a no-confidence motion against the Cabinet by the Constitutional ...
June 18, 2025
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Ishiba, Zelenskyy Agree to Cooperate on Ukrainian Situation in Their 1st Meeting; Japan Pledges Continued Support
BANFF, Canada — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed ...
June 18, 2025
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Japan PM Ishiba, South Korea President Lee Agree on Reciprocal Visits; 1st Meeting for Leaders on Sidelines of G7 Summit
KANANASKIS/BANFF, Canada — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung...
June 18, 2025
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Japan PM: Iran Must Never be Allowed to Develop Nuclear Weapons; Ishiba Aims to Coordinate with U.S. to Reach Agreement on Tariff Measures
CALGARY, Canada — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, speaking about the tense situation in the Middle...
June 18, 2025
Baseball
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Will Smith’s Tiebreaking Homer Lifts Dodgers over Rival Padres 8-6 in Heated Game
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith hit a tiebreaking two-run homer to cap a 12-pitch at-bat in the six...
June 18, 2025
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Ohtani ‘Feeling Good’ after His Dodgers Pitching Debut and Could Return to Mound This Weekend
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani came out of his pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers in go...
June 18, 2025
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2-Way Ohtani Returns
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani pitches during the first inning against the San Diego...
June 17, 2025
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Sho-Time at Dodger Stadium as Shohei Ohtani Makes His Long-Awaited Return to the Mound after Elbow Surgery
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani gave up a pair of two-strike hits and a run in his Los Angeles D...
June 17, 2025
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Shohei Ohtani to Make His Long-Awaited Return to the Mound in an Abbreviated Start for the Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is set to make his highly anticipated Los Angeles Dodgers pitchi...
June 17, 2025
Delicious
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2025 Expo Osaka : Visitors Enjoy Opportunity to Drink Alcoholic Beverages from Around the World
OSAKA — The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo offers many attractions, with one of them being the opportunit...
June 15, 2025
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Italianesque Fresh Spring Rolls Add Bright Colors to Dinner; Tomatoes, Cheese Give New Take on Classic Dish
Italian cuisine chef Yoshinaga Jinbo wraps tomatoes and cheese in rice paper and serves them with...
June 15, 2025
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2025 Expo Osaka : Feast on Food of the Future Made with Innovative Tech
OSAKA — No longer confined to the imagination, the food of the future is available to see and eve...
June 15, 2025
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Tokyo Hotel Begins Sweets Buffet Featuring New Ice Cream Inspired Cakes; Guests Can Make Own Original Ice Cream with Favorite Toppings
Ice Cream Republic, a sweets buffet perfect for the upcoming hot season, has begun at the Hilton ...
June 8, 2025
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Inarizushi Rice-Stuffed Fried Tofu Sushi Ideal to Bring Along on Summer Picnics
The pleasant early summer weather makes one feel like going on a picnic. Culinary specialist Ryut...
June 8, 2025
Asia-Pacific
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Vietnam, Thailand Aim to Grow Rice Exports to Japan
BANGKOK — Vietnam and Thailand, which are among the world’s top three rice exporters, are expecti...
June 17, 2025
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Taiwan Adds China’s Huawei And SMIC to Export Control List
TAIPEI (AP) — Taiwan’s Commerce Ministry has added Chinese chipmakers Huawei Technologies and Sem...
June 15, 2025
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Crashed Air India Flight Made Round Trip Between Delhi, Haneda Earlier This Week
An Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday, a Boeing 787-8, had earlier made a rou...
June 13, 2025
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S. Korea’s Lee Calls for Stronger Ties with Japan, U.S.; Aims to Improve ‘Deteriorated’ Relations with China
SEOUL — South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung has positioned Japan as an important, cooperati...
June 4, 2025
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Liberal Candidate Lee Jae-myung Is Certain to Win South Korean Presidential Election
Some South Korean media outlets including public broadcaster KBS reported on Tuesday that Democra...
June 4, 2025
Manga & Anime
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Manga Classes Make Kumamoto High School Popular Across Japan; Student Debuts as Mangaka
TAKAMORI, Kumamoto — The manga studies department at a Kumamoto high school is drawing attention ...
June 6, 2025
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Exhibition Featuring Legendary Japanese Gundam Anime Creator Yoshikazu Yasuhiko Underway at Aomori Museum; Rare, Personal Memorabilia on Display
AOMORI — An exhibition featuring Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, a manga artist and animation director of the...
June 6, 2025
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‘Study Manga’ Make Easy Reading out of Educational Content, and Their Range of Themes Is Growing
“Study manga,” which help students understand what they are learning at school, are growing incre...
June 1, 2025
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Japan to Create Digital Archive of Manga, Anime and Games, Seeking Further Boost to Its Soft Power
The government is set to launch a new “digital archive strategy” aimed at preserving and promotin...
May 29, 2025
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Gao Yan Draws Young Adulthood in Okinawa Pref. and Taiwan; Taiwan Manga Artist Depicts ‘Gap’ Between People, Politics
Taiwan manga artist Gao Yan’s latest work “Sukima,” published by Kadokawa Corp., is based on the ...
May 16, 2025
Perspectives
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Snowy Hikes Above 3,000 Meters in Spring Add Appeal to Tateyama Mountain Range in Toyama Pref.
Even in late April, the Tateyama mountain range, a section of the Northern Japanese Alps in Toyam...
June 16, 2025
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‘Goats Are Part of My Family’; Finding Joy, and Less Work, After Welcoming Goats into the Home
CHIBA - A female company employee in Chiba has three goats at her family home.
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Interacting with Goats Spreads Smiles at Firms, Welfare Facilities; Animal Has Spiritual Healing Effect
Goats, a domestic animal, are increasingly being kept by welfare facilities and companies for var...
June 9, 2025
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Satellites Help Farmers Herd Cattle, Determine Fertilizer Usage; Post-Disaster Efforts Aided from Space
Satellites orbiting the Earth are essential for weather forecasting, broadcasting and even for lo...
May 30, 2025
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Niigata Pref. Students Learn About Agriculture, Climate Change on Texas Trip; Texas Students to Visit Niigata Pref. in August
Ten university students from Niigata Prefecture traveled to Texas in March to learn about agricul...
May 29, 2025
Companies
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Nippon Steel Completes Acquisition of U.S. Steel; Nippon Steel Chairman Says Firm, U.S. Steel, Committed to Becoming ‘World’s Leading Steelmaker’
Nippon Steel Corp. has completed the acquisition process of United States Steel Corp., the Japane...
June 19, 2025
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New Nissan Leaf to Be Launched in 2025; Alterations to Previous Model Increase Range by 30%
Nissan Motor Co. on Tuesday announced basic details about its new electric vehicle, the third-gen...
June 18, 2025
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Yaskawa Set to Build Industrial Robot Factory in U.S., Looking to Capitalize on Trump Push to Reshore Manufacturing
Yaskawa Electric Corp., a major Japanese manufacturer of industrial robots, on Monday announced t...
June 18, 2025
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Japan FTC Inspects Supermarket Lopia over Unfair Trade
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has conducted on-site inspections of the headq...
June 16, 2025
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Golden Share to Have Veto Power on Investment Reduction, Transfer of Production, Jobs, U.S. Lutnick Says on Social Media
NEW YORK — The “golden share” held by the U.S. government as part of Nippon Steel’s acquisition o...
June 16, 2025
Technology
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JAXA Unveils New HTV-X Unmanned Vehicle; Will Make Five Trips to Deliver Supplies to Astronauts by Fiscal 2029
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) recently unveiled its new unmanned cargo transfer v...
June 12, 2025
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Spanish Firm Launches Lunar Navigation System
MADRID (Reuters) — Spanish technology company GMV has unveiled a GPS-like navigation system for t...
June 6, 2025
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Japanese Researchers Develop ‘Transparent Paper’ as Alternative to Plastics; New Material Is Biodegradable, Can Be Produced with Low Carbon Emissions
A team of researchers with the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) and...
June 5, 2025
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Japan to Introduce Automated Driving System for Official Govt Vehicles; Test Runs for Automated Govt Vehicles to Begin in Autumn
The government aims to introduce an automated driving system for vehicles used by national and lo...
May 29, 2025
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3 of Japan’s Nuclear Fusion Institutes to Receive ¥10 Billion in Funding, as Govt Aims to Speed Up Research
The government aims to significantly improve the ability of three core institutes to research nuc...
May 20, 2025
Political Pulse
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Opposition Seeks Quick Political Fix Via Tax Cuts; History Shows This Tactic Does Not Always Work
As the House of Councillors election approaches this summer, the debate over a consumption tax cu...
June 14, 2025
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2025 Expo ‘a Mirror of the Times’ That Highlights International Affairs
More than 50 days have passed since the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo began. Exhibits that evoke the fut...
June 7, 2025
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Armitage Strengthened Japan-U.S. Alliance; Late Statesman Saw Great Potential of Bilateral Ties
This spring, Japan and the Japan-U.S. alliance lost a pillar of support when former U.S. Deputy S...
May 31, 2025
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Japan Games Organizers Propose Major Reforms; Demography, Infrastructure Challenge Sports Festival
The Japan Sport Association (JSPO) convened an expert panel to discuss the future of the Japan Ga...
May 24, 2025
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Inflation Fires Up Populism, Erodes Political Stability; Rising Food Prices Bode Ill for Incumbent Government
Over 100 years ago in Japan, a shortage of rice and a steep rise in its price caused a great upro...
May 17, 2025
Crime & Courts
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Vietnamese Man Arrested in Language-Test Ringer Scheme; Allegedly Recruited Woman to Impersonate Exam-Taker
A Vietnamese man in his 20s has been arrested for allegedly arranging for a ringer to take Japane...
June 19, 2025
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JO1 Member Admits Using Overseas Casinos; Police Submit Papers on Shion Tsurubo to Prosectors
“J01” member Shion Tsurubo, 24, is suspected of connecting to casino sites on his smartphone and ...
June 16, 2025
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2 Malaysians Arrested for Allegedly Smuggling Stimulants Soaked in Wet Wipes; ¥530 Million Worth of Drugs Seized
SENDAI — Two Malaysian nationals have been arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle stimula...
June 13, 2025
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19-year-old Woman Arrested for Robbery, Homicide in Nagoya Hotel Murder; Suspect, 2 Others Allegedly Planned Badger Game Scheme
NAGOYA – Aichi prefectural police said Thursday that they have arrested a 19-year-old unemployed ...
June 12, 2025
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13 Japanese Detained By Malaysian Authorities Over Fraud; Accused of Impersonating Japan Police to Fool Victims
BANGKOK — Thirteen Japanese nationals were detained in May by Malaysian police during raids on tw...
June 9, 2025
Soccer
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Doué Double Leads PSG Thrashing of Inter Milan for First Champions League Trophy
MUNICH (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain, Champions League winner.
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FIFA Approves 48-Team Women’s World Cup from 2031 Edition
May 9 (Reuters) - The women's World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams from the 2031 editio...
May 10, 2025
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Simons Grabs Impressive Double as Leipzig Sends Wolfsburg to Fourth Straight Loss
WOLFSBURG, Germany (AP) — Xavi Simons scored twice as Leipzig weathered a late comeback to beat W...
April 12, 2025
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News in Pictures / Japan Races Toward Another Round of World Cup Dreams
Japan defeated Bahrain 2-0 in the Asian qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup at Saitama Stadiu...
March 25, 2025
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Japan Becomes 1st Non-Host Country to Qualify for 2026 World Cup; Japan Beats Bahrain in Saitama
Japan became the first non-host country to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, after it defeated Bahr...
March 21, 2025
Japan In Focus
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300-Year-Old Hot Spring Inn Conjures Spirit of Anime; Traditional Onsen Culture Endures in Mountains of Gunma Pref.
NAKANOJO, Gunma — Sekizenkan is an old ryokan inn in Nakanojo, Gunma Prefecture, that is believed...
June 19, 2025
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Make a Wish on Traditional Japanese Dolls at Sapporo Ryokan
SAPPORO — An event to make wishes on teru-teru bozu, handmade dolls originally made to wish for g...
June 19, 2025
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Park with Views of Mt. Komaki Opens in Aichi Pref.; Includes Facilities Such as Terrace, Slide, Cafe Restaurant
KOMAKI, Aichi — Mt. Komaki East Park, which offers views of its namesake mountain, has opened in ...
June 19, 2025
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Famous Palm Scrubbing Brush Maker Keen on Developing New Products
Leave JR Itabashi Station from the east exit and walk eastward on the Kyu-Nakasendo road, and soo...
June 17, 2025
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Osaka: Obachaaan Power Up with 1st Single in 6 Years; Granny Group Aims to Cheer Everyone Up
OSAKA — Obachaaan, a group of grannies from Osaka known for their flashy outfits and high-energy ...
June 14, 2025
US & Canada
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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
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Glass Stresses Need for U.S.-Japan Alliance to Invest, Innovate; Commends Japan for Taking Leading Role in Region
U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass stressed that deterring “aggression by communist China” wou...
June 6, 2025
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Japanese Researchers, Students in U.S. Face Uncertain Stay as Trump Stirs Turmoil
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has refused to issue new visas for a number of foreign researche...
May 18, 2025
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U.S. Ambassador: Japanese Cars Could Get Tariff Cuts; Glass Says U.S.-U.K. Deal a Possible Model for Japan
U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass told The Yomiuri Shimbun that there is a “distinct possibil...
May 11, 2025
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Beeman: Japan should Address Tariff Issues with China in Mind
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Assistant Trade Representative Michael Beeman said in an interview with ...
May 7, 2025
Associated Press
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ICE Takes Custody of Spanish-Language Journalist Arrested at Georgia Protest
U.S. immigration authorities said Wednesday they have detained a Spanish-language journalist, who...
June 19, 2025
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Hegseth Says the Pentagon Has Given Trump Options for Israel-Iran Conflict
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers Wednesday that the Pentagon was p...
June 19, 2025
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Scientists Warn That Greenhouse Gas Accumulation Is Accelerating and More Extreme Weather Will Come
WASHINGTON (AP) — Humans are on track to release so much greenhouse gas in less than three years ...
June 19, 2025
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U.S. Resumes Visas for Foreign Students But Demands Access to Social Media Accounts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process...
June 19, 2025
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G7 Leaders Fail to Reach Ambitious Joint Agreements on Key Issues after Trump’s Exit
KANANASKIS, Alberta (AP) — Six of the Group of Seven leaders discussed Russia's war in Ukraine an...
June 18, 2025
Defense & Security
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Japan Suspects Chinese Flattops Conducted Drills against U.S.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Defense Ministry suspects that Chinese aircraft carriers recently fo...
June 16, 2025
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Japan Defense Ministry Team to Discuss Drones, AI in Combat; Will Learn From Ukraine War, International Cooperation
A team to discuss and devise new combat methods using unmanned aerial vehicles and AI technology ...
June 16, 2025
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China Flexes Muscle With Reckless Fighter Jet Moves;Sending 2 Aircraft Carriers Into Pacific Also Symbolic
The recent dangerous maneuvers conducted by at least one Chinese fighter jet close to at least on...
June 14, 2025
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Japan Expresses Serious Concern Regarding China’s Fighter Jet Flights; Hayashi Says Requests to Prevent Recurrence Made to Chinese Side
The government has expressed its serious concern to the Chinese side regarding China’s J-15 fight...
June 12, 2025
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Chinese Fighter Jet Flies Dangerously Close to MSDF Aircraft; Japan Expresses ‘Serious Concern,’ Urges China to Prevent Recurrence
A Chinese fighter jet flew dangerously close to a Maritime Self-Defense Force P-3C patrol aircraf...
June 12, 2025
Politics
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Ishiba Seeks Continued U.S. Involvement in Ukraine; Warns Against Letting Russia See Democracies Divided
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday he believed that continued U.S. involvement was crucial...
March 4, 2025
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Trump Wants to Build Good Relationship with Japan, Is Friendlier Than He Seems, Says Ishiba
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said he shared with U.S. President Donald Trump wide-ranging vi...
February 11, 2025
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Japan Measures to Address Low Birthrate Colored by ‘Pork Barreling’
Draft measures drawn up by the government to deal with the nation’s declining birthrate have been cr...
April 1, 2023
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Kishida calls on global community to unite on nuclear disarmament
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stressed the importance of unity in the international community to real...
August 3, 2022
Film & TV
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‘Choriki Sentai Ohranger’ 30th Anniversary Prep Event Creates Excitement for Big Celebration in August
“Choriki Sentai Ohranger,” a Super Sentai series tokusatsu sci-fi action TV show, this year celeb...
June 13, 2025
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Kumamoto’s Five-month-long Hit Now Playing in Tokyo; “Boneless Lantern” Features Historical Hot Spring Town
The film “Honenashi Toro” (“Boneless Lantern”), which recorded an exceptional five-month-long run...
June 6, 2025
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Netflix’s ‘Bullet Train Explosion’ a Thrilling Reboot of ’75 Classic; ‘Shin Godzilla’ Director Skilfully Revives Story
As a Shinkansen bullet train starts its journey, it soon becomes clear the train is rigged with a...
May 16, 2025
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Japanese Tokusatsu TV Series ‘Himitsu Sentai Gorenger’ Celebrates 50 Years; Event Host Happy Reunion of Show’s Cast
I was in tears before I knew it. I understood what was about to take place and was ready to watch...
May 9, 2025
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Japanese Actress Mio Imada Plays Character Based on Wife of ‘Anpanman’ Creator
Mio Imada stars in NHK’s serial morning drama “Anpan,” as the wife of an artist who is based on T...
May 9, 2025
Travel Spots
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White Water Lilies in Aomori City a Delight for the Eyes
White water lilies are seen at their best at Gappo Park in Aomori City. The flowers, which measur...
June 19, 2025
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Kyoto Prefecture Temple’s Wind Chime Festival Helps Visitors Feel Cool in Summer Heat; Flowers in Hana-Furin to Change Throughout Festival
Rows of wind chimes hang at Shojuin Temple in Ujitawara, Kyoto Prefecture, for the annual Wind Ch...
June 18, 2025
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Ringing in The Harvest; Traditional Horse Parade Held to Show Appreciation for Draft Horses After Rice-Planting Season
Horses clad in vivid, decorative trappings walk during the Chagu Chagu Umakko parade in Takizawa,...
June 15, 2025
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Giant Butterbur Harvest Peaks in Hokkaido;Edible Plant Grows Taller Than an Adult
ASHORO, Hokkaido — Harvesting Rawanbuki giant Japanese butterbur is now at its peak in Ashoro, Ho...
June 14, 2025
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Kagawa: Another Art Museum Designed by Tadao Ando Opens on Naoshima Island; Features Artists from Asia
NAOSHIMA, Kagawa — Naoshima New Art Museum, designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, has ...
June 14, 2025
Reuters
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North Korea Fired Multiple-launch Rockets from Near Pyongyang, South Korea Says
SEOUL - North Korea fired more than 10 multiple-launched rockets on Thursday morning from Sunan n...
June 19, 2025
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Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Retreats from 4-Month High as US-Iran Tensions Weigh (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, June 19 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average retreated from a four-month high on Thurs...
June 19, 2025
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Ukraine Allows Multiple Citizenship as War Drags on
KYIV, June 18 (Reuters) - Ukrainians will be able to hold dual or multiple citzenship under a law...
June 19, 2025
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Putin Says Russia Will Hold Military Exercises with China in 2025
ST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 18 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday tha...
June 19, 2025
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Japan Suspends Imports of Fertile Eggs, Day-Old Chicks from Two Brazilian States
SAO PAULO (Reuters) — Japan suspended imports of fertile eggs and day-old chicks coming from the ...
June 18, 2025
Imperial Family
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Japan Emperor, Empress Visit Hiroshima to Mourn War Dead; Itinerary Includes Peace Memorial Park, Museum
HIROSHIMA — The Emperor and Empress traveled to Hiroshima Prefecture on Thursday as this year mar...
June 19, 2025
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Emperor, Empress to Visit Hiroshima, Talk with A-Bomb Survivors; 1st Visit to Area in Reiwa Era
The Emperor has paid his respects at the Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims seven times since 1981. ...
June 19, 2025
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Japan’s Princess Kako Meets 1st-Generation Japanese Brazilians in Southern Brazil
FOZ DO IGUACU, Brazil — Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Pri...
June 16, 2025
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Princess Kako Meets with Japanese Brazilian Children, Visits Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO — Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess K...
June 15, 2025
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Empress Harvests First Silkworm Cocoons of the Year; Says Cocoons are ‘Good Quality’
The Empress conducted this year’s first harvest of silkworm cocoons at the Momijiyama Imperial Co...
June 14, 2025
Insights Into The World
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S. Korea’s New Leader Could Shape Security Landscape
Lee Jae-myung, head of the left-leaning main opposition Democratic Party, has won the presidentia...
June 13, 2025
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End of Cold War Spelled Trouble for Liberalism
The world is in great turmoil. In the war in Ukraine, which began in February 2022, the brutal fi...
June 6, 2025
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With Trump Back, Japan Must Expand Foreign Policy
Four months into his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has stunned both the American peopl...
May 30, 2025
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‘Nudges’ Can Promote Good Behavior, But Have Limits
At any convenience store, there are now footprint marks on the floor that lead up to the cash reg...
May 2, 2025
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Trump’s ‘Might Makes Right’ Upends World Order
“We both know that, in this world, the question of what is right only matters between equals. Oth...
April 25, 2025
Markets
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Nikkei Hits Four-Month High on Weak Yen; Geopolitical Tensions Weigh (Update 1)
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to touch a four-month high on Wednesday, ...
June 18, 2025
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BOJ Keeps Interest Rate Target Unchanged at around 0.5 ％
Tokyo, June 17 (Jiji Press)—The Bank of Japan decided to hold its interest rate target steady at ...
June 17, 2025
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Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Falls on Geopolitical Worries as Israel Attacks Iran (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, June 13 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Friday as investors sold riskier ...
June 13, 2025
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UPDATE: Japan’s Nikkei Surges on Trade Deal Hopes Lift Tech; Toyota Industries Slides
TOKYO, June 4 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks snapped a three-session skid on Wednesday after the yen...
June 4, 2025
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Nikkei reverses course to end higher as yields fall sharply, yen weakens
TOKYO, May 27 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average dropped on Tuesday, pressured by a stronge...
May 27, 2025
Elections
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Japan’s LDP Says it Aims to Increase Annual Pay by ¥1 Mil. by FY30; Campaign Pledges Also Include ¥20,000 Cash Handout Per Person
The Liberal Democratic Party aims to increase annual salaries by about ¥1 million by fiscal 2030 ...
June 19, 2025
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Poll Shows Japan’s LDP Most Popular in Upcoming Tokyo Assembly Election; High Prices, Wage Growth Remain Key Issues
The Liberal Democratic Party is the most popular party in the upcoming Tokyo metropolitan assembl...
June 16, 2025
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Japan’s LDP Mulls ¥20,000 Cash Handout Per Person, with ¥40,000 for Low-Income Households, Children
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday instructed senior Liberal Democratic Party members to con...
June 14, 2025
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Japan’s Upper House Election Date Likely July 20; CDPJ Inclined to Forgo No-confidence Motion
The government and ruling parties have decided to hold the House of Councillors election on July ...
June 14, 2025
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295 Candidates Vying for 127 Tokyo Assembly Seats; Many Eyes on Whether LDP Can Remain Biggest Group (UPDATE1)
Official campaigning kicked off Friday for the June 22 Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election, with...
June 13, 2025
Ramen of Japan
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Savor the New ‘Ramen of Japan’ E-book; Features 30 Recommended Shops in Japanese, English
“Ramen of Japan,” the popular column by Japan News Senior Writer Futoshi Mori, is now available a...
May 27, 2025
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Akari / Perfect Bowl of Kosyu Jidori Chicken to Fill You Up; Beautiful Ramen Created by Former Yakitori Shop Owner
I saw the statue of Takeda Shingen, a warlord from the Warring States period, at the south exit o...
December 5, 2024
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Number Nine 09 / Seafood Mazesoba Offers Delight Through Various Flavors; New Charm in Historical Soka
“Soka is becoming a ramen battleground with more and more delicious ramen shops opening up,” I wa...
November 15, 2024
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YUJI Ramen TOKYO / Ramen Shop’s Unique ‘Tunakotsu’ Broth Made from Tuna Bones is Popular for its Rich, Light Taste
It is common for ramen to be served with “tonkotsu” broth, which is made from pig bones. But YUJI...
October 25, 2024
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Teuchi Mensai Kamei / Handmade Noodles with Essence of Sanuki Udon
The sound of noodles being cut echoed through the beautiful ramen shop. It was like background mu...
August 20, 2024
Environment
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When Fox Says ‘Help’ in London, There’s Often Ambulance on Its Way
PADDOCK WOOD, England (AP) — The injured fox is cornered in a cage, teeth bared and snarling at t...
June 18, 2025
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Firms Eye Recycling Glass from Solar Panels in Fukushima Pref.; Profitability Seen as Main Hurdle
FUKUSHIMA — An attempt to recycle the tempered glass that protects solar panels has begun in Fuku...
June 17, 2025
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Peru Scraps Plan to Shrink Protected Area in Nazca
LIMA (Reuters) — Peru’s government has abandoned a plan that reduced the size of a protected area...
June 12, 2025
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Bayer Executive: Airlines Must Ink Long-term Deals on Greener Fuels
MONTREAL (Reuters) — Airlines need to reach long-term agreements to buy bigger quantities of sust...
June 12, 2025
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The Last-ditch Race to Save the Orinoco Crocodile
CAPANAPARO, Venezuela (Reuters) — Venezuelan biologist Carlos Alvarado, 34, has one hand on the y...
June 7, 2025
Kabuki / Noh / Rakugo
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Kabuki Name Succession Ceremony Held for Celebrity Family; Onoe Kikunosuke Follows Father to Become Onoe Kikugoro VIII
Kabuki actor Onoe Kikunosuke has adopted a new stage name, Onoe Kikugoro VIII, assuming the name ...
April 30, 2025
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Exhibitions, Shows Mark 100th Birthday of Legendary Storyteller Katsura Beicho; Late Performer Was Known as ‘God of Kamigata Rakugo’ and ‘Living National Treasure’
OSAKA — This year marks 100 years since the birth and 10 years since the death of legendary rakug...
April 27, 2025
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Kabuki Star Plays Exiled Priest on Remote Island; Real-Life Setting Highlights His Lonely Despair
MISHIMA, Kagoshima — In the latter years of the Heian period, which stretched from 794 to the lat...
December 29, 2024
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Sign Language Kyogen by and for Deaf People
The 40-year-old Japanese Theater of the Deaf put on a performance of kyogen, a form of traditiona...
November 24, 2024
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English Commentary, Workshops Provide New Appreciation of Kabuki, Noh; Kyoto Theaters Organize Events to Educate Foreign Visitors
KYOTO – Kabuki and noh theaters in Kyoto are providing English explanations of performance highli...
November 4, 2024
Basketball
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Jokic Wraps up Triple-Double Average for Season, 3rd NBA Player to Achieve That Feat
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic will average a triple-double for the season, making the Denver star th...
April 12, 2025
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Luka and the Lakers Believe They Can Win a Championship after Wrapping up the Pacific Title
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After the Los Angeles Lakers beat Houston on Friday night to clinch the Pacifi...
April 12, 2025
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Lakers, Clippers Return to Their Home Courts after Days of Fire Devastation across Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Lakers and the Clippers both went back to work Monday night in Los Angeles...
January 14, 2025
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Lebron James at 40: A Milestone Birthday Arrives Monday for the NBA’s All-Time Scoring Leader
When LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season mi...
December 30, 2024
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Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Watches from a Private Viewing Section; Rui Hachimura Scores 23 Points, Lakers Roll past Trail Blazers 107-98 to End 3-game Skid
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds, D'Angelo Russell added 28 ...
December 9, 2024
Europe
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Finnish President Stubb Stresses U.S. Support for Ukraine Important in Interview with Yomiuri Shimbun
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said in a recent interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun that contin...
June 15, 2025
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Lithuanian President: More Defense Spending Needed; Nauseda Stresses Need for Greater Cooperation
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda stressed the need for increased defense capabilities in ligh...
June 14, 2025
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EU Foreign Policy Chief Kallas Warns Trade War Could Benefit China; Post-Ceasefire Ukraine Envisioned
CHARLEVOIX, Canada — European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that China could ...
March 21, 2025
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Competition for ‘Non-Terrestrial’ Network Systems Intensifying in Japan; Docomo Aims to Commercialize High-Altitude Platform Systems by 2026
BARCELONA — The telecommunications industry is increasing moves to develop the practical applicat...
March 6, 2025
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3 Years Of Aggression Against Ukraine: Ukraine’s ‘White Angels’ Push to Evacuate Residents from War’s Shifting Front Lines
Having endured three years of war, the White Angels of Ukraine’s National Police are determined t...
March 3, 2025
Society
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Child Sex Crime Victims Oppose Civil Lawsuit Time Limit; Japan’s Revisions of Criminal, Civil Codes Not in Sync
Victims of childhood sexual violence and lawyers supporting them are calling for the abolition of...
April 16, 2025
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TEPCO Begins 2nd Trial Retrieval of Debris at Nuclear Plant; Analysis Will Seek Information to Support Larger Operations
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. began its second removal of nuclear fuel debris from ...
April 15, 2025
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Man Arrested for Stabbing Teenage Girl to Death at Entrance of Her Apartment in Saitama City
A 24-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of killing a 15-year-old girl in Sakura Wa...
April 15, 2025
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Police Launch Murder Case after Body Found on Beach in Miyagi Pref.; Multiple Stab Wounds on Nursery School Teacher’s Body, Weapon Not Found
Police have launched a murder investigation after receiving a report from a passerby of a person ...
April 15, 2025
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Iwate Prefecture Blaze burns for 7th day; 8% of Ofunato’s Land Consumed as Residents Grow Weary of Evacuation
The wildfire in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, continued to rage for a seventh day on Tuesday and has...
March 4, 2025
Russia
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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
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Putin Says New Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile Could Be Deployed in Belarus
ReutersRussia’s President Vladimir Putin and Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko tak...
December 7, 2024
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Russian Methane Emissions ‘Greater Than It Reported’; Japanese Satellite Detected Higher Levels In 2009-20
BAKU — Russia’s annual methane emissions were 2.4 times greater than the country reported, Japan’...
November 14, 2024
Rugby
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Japan Routed by France as Antoine Dupont Returns
PARIS (AP) — Star scrumhalf Antoine Dupont celebrated his return as captain and his scoring touch...
November 10, 2024
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All Blacks Overcome Japan to Win 1st Northern Rugby Tour Test 64-19
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — The All Blacks overcame a spirited start by Japan to run in 10 tries on th...
October 27, 2024
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Eddie Jones’s Japan Aim to Take the Game to the All Blacks
YOKOHAMA (Reuters) - Coach Eddie Jones has promised his Japan team will challenge the All Blacks ...
October 24, 2024
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England Wins 52-17 in the Visitors’ First Official Rugby Test Match in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — England's stop in Tokyo on its way to a two-test rugby tour of New Zealand was no co...
June 22, 2024
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Waseda University’s Rugby Club Kicks Off New Era with 1st Women’s Team; Head Coach Former Member of Japan’s Rugby Sevens Team
More than a century after its establishment, Waseda University’s rugby club now has its first wom...
April 26, 2024
Cultural Viewpoints
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Beyond the Paper Screen / Homemaking on the Go Never Really Stops
It was a typical day in Oregon in mid-May: drizzles, clouds, five minutes of sunshine, drizzles a...
March 25, 2024
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Cultural Conundrums / What Follows ‘Batter Up!Pqx: Cultural Accommodation in Baseball Risk-Taking
The great thing about culture is that it’s everywhere. I am not a fan of baseball, but my spouse ...
March 10, 2024
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Beyond the Paper Screen / Navigating the Future of Work: Change, Creativity and Human Resilience
In my class, which is for students who are just starting their major in sociology and anthropology, ...
February 18, 2024
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Cultural Conundrums / Getting to Friendships: The Challenges of Context-driven Social Relationships
Friendships sustain us in life, keeping loneliness at bay and providing us with a chance to grow thr...
February 4, 2024
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A Joyful Paradox: Rethinking Play in the Modern World
By Sawa Kurotani / Special to The Japan News [posttime] JST, [postdate] I think I was about 10 ...
January 21, 2024
Business Series
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Broken Talks: Honda & Nissan / Mitsubishi Motors’ PHVs, Presence in S.E. Asia Raised Honda’s Expectations
This is the third nd final article in a series examining the failed management integration talks ...
February 18, 2025
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Broken Talks: Honda & Nissan / Clash Over Hybrid Vehicle Tech Divided Nissan, Honda; But Even Combined, Their Sales Greatly Lag Toyota’s
When the cancellation of merger talks between Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. was announced ...
February 15, 2025
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Broken Talks: Honda & Nissan / Nissan Took Umbrage at Honda’s Subsidiary Proposal; Nissan Executive Fumes about “Insane Decision”
Talks for a proposed “merger of the century” between Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. have be...
February 14, 2025
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Energy Challenges / High Electricity Bills Overshadow Digitalization in Japan
Recent events have shaken global energy markets and affected Japan, which relies on imports for most...
November 29, 2023
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Energy Challenges / Deficient Electricity Transmission Network Causing Imbalanced Supply and Demand
Recent events have shaken global energy markets and affected Japan, which relies on imports for most...
November 29, 2023
Obituaries
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Scriptwriter, Talk Show Host James Miki Dies at 91; Wrote for TV Dramas Like ‘Dokuganryu Masamune’
Scriptwriter James Miki, whose real name was Kiyomoto Yamashita, died of pneumonia on June 14 at ...
June 19, 2025
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Alfred Brendel, Pianist Renowned for Refined Playing of Beethoven, Dies at Age 94
LONDON (AP) — Alfred Brendel, a pianist and poet renowned for his refined playing of Beethoven ov...
June 19, 2025
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Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Visionary Leader and Summer’s Poet Laureate, Dies at 82
Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys' visionary and fragile leader whose genius for melody, arrangements ...
June 12, 2025
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‘Day of the Jackal’ Author Frederick Forsyth Dies at 86
LONDON (AP) — Frederick Forsyth, the British author of "The Day of the Jackal" and other bestsell...
June 10, 2025
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Sly Stone, Leader of Funk Revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, Dies at 82
NEW YORK (AP) — Sly Stone, the revolutionary musician and dynamic showman whose Sly and the Famil...
June 10, 2025
Political Series
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Japan Faces Trump 2.0 / Ishiba Keeps Focus of Talks with Trump on Indo-Pacific Issues; Practical Benefits to U.S. Emphasized
This is the third and final installment in a series of articles exploring the background of the r...
February 13, 2025
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Japan Faces Trump 2.0 / Trump: No Majority Stake in U.S. Steel for Nippon Steel; Deal May Hinge on Right Terminology for ‘Acquisition’
This is the second installment in a series of articles that will explore the background of the re...
February 12, 2025
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Trump Wants to Build Good Relationship with Japan, Is Friendlier Than He Seems, Says Ishiba
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said he shared with U.S. President Donald Trump wide-ranging vi...
February 11, 2025
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Japan Faces Trump 2.0 / Special Study Group Helped Ishiba Prepare for Trump Meeting; Japan Prime Minister Must Continue Strategic Diplomacy
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba succeeded in demonstrating that Japan and the United States’ unity ...
February 10, 2025
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SDF 70 yrs on — Expanding Roles / Ex-Commander General: GSDF Will Remain Last Line of Defense; Japan Should Prepare Defenses in “Both North and South”
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Self-Defense Forces, The Yomiuri Shimbun interviewed Koichiro...
July 10, 2024
AFP-JIJI
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Japanese Director Yasuhiro Aoki’s “ChaO” Wins French Anime Award
Paris (Jiji Press)—Japanese director Yasuhiro Aoki’s “ChaO” won the Jury Award in the feature fil...
June 15, 2025
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Japan Jan.-March GDP Down Annualized 0.2 percent in Revised Report
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s gross domestic product in January-March shrank an annualized 0.2 pct f...
June 9, 2025
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Nintendo Aims to Match Switch Success with New Console
TOKYO (AFP-Jiji) - Nintendo hopes to match the runaway success of the Switch when its levelled-up...
June 1, 2025
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China Displaces Old Foe Japan in South Koreans’ Minds Ahead of Vote
SEOUL(AFP-Jiji) — Shops selling steaming snacks line the streets of Seoul’s Daerim neighbourhood,...
June 1, 2025
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Zelenskyy Expects Russia to Commit to Ceasefire, Says “Ready” for Direct Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said that he expects Moscow to commit to a 30-d...
May 11, 2025
Delicious Beautiful Spectacular JAPAN
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Walking through Japan’s Waterfall Paradise Created by Lava; Highly Carbonated Hot Springs Also Popular at Hida-Osaka in Gifu Pref.
HIDA-OSAKA, Gifu -- The roar of a waterfall pierces the serenity of the forest as the wind carrie...
June 30, 2024
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Japan’s Regional Confections Head Abroad in Box Subscription; Service Aims for Travel Experience via Mail
A subscription service that delivers boxes of regional Japanese confections, or wagashi, to anywh...
May 19, 2024
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Honda Logicom / Japan Firm with Toyota Ties Grows Kikurage Wood Ear Mushrooms to Fulfill Various Goals
A logistics company that mainly handles automobile parts for Toyota Motor Corp. is cultivating a new...
July 4, 2023
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Sakura Cherry Leaves Accent Japan Craft Gin from Sake Brewer
Only two years ago, a nearly 160-year-old sake brewery in Nagano Prefecture started a project to off...
March 15, 2023
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Gold-Knot / Gold Leaf Jewelry Turns Kanazawa Craft into Fashion Statement
Necklaces, earrings, and brooches covered with gold leaf shine with a delicate luster inside a Kanaz...
January 1, 2023
Climate Change
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May Was World’s 2nd Hottest on Record, EU Scientists Say
BRUSSELS (Reuters) — The world experienced its second warmest May since records began this year, ...
June 19, 2025
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Huge Ice Falls at Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier Stir Awe, Concern
PERITO MORENO GLACIER, Argentina (Reuters) — The deep cracking sound bursting from within the ice...
June 13, 2025
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U.N.: Southwest Pacific Hit by Unprecedented Heat Waves in 2024
SINGAPORE (Reuters) — Unprecedented heat waves in the Southwest Pacific affected more than 10% of...
June 12, 2025
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Green Sea Turtle Rescued in Ireland Set Free in Canary Islands
TALIARTE, Spain (Reuters) — Solstice, a rare green sea turtle found paralyzed by cold on Christma...
June 7, 2025
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Clownfish Shrink Their Bodies to Survive Ocean Heatwaves
NEW YORK (AP) — To survive warming oceans, clownfish cope by shrinking in size.
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Troubleshooter
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In Distress over Lingering Resentment About My Deceased Parents
I’m a homemaker in my 60s. I grew up with a father who lived at his own pace and remained indiffe...
June 15, 2025
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My Son Has Been Taken in By His Wife’s Family
I’m a man in my 60s who works for a nongovernmental organization. I’m worried about the relations...
June 15, 2025
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I Cannot Recover from My Dog’s Death; Putting Pain into Words Can Be Healing
I’m a man in my 70s. My beloved dog died after I spent two years and seven months with her. I reg...
June 8, 2025
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Domineering Mom May Be ‘Toxic Parent’; Don’t Think ‘I Can Help Her’
I’m a female university student in my 20s. My mom used to work at a company, but she’s a homemake...
June 8, 2025
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I’m Worried about My Son’s Behavior as He Was Caught Shoplifting
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a female part-time employee in my 40s. My husband is a company employee,...
June 1, 2025
Performing Arts
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‘Demon Slayer,’ Japan’s Popular Manga, Back with 5th Stage Play; Performers Kato, Urai Discuss Playing Their Roles
The smash hit manga “Kimetsu no Yaiba” (“Demon Slayer”) is back with its fifth stage play adaptat...
March 28, 2025
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See ‘Boonboomger’ Superhero Stage Show in Tokyo for a Chance to Catch Tokusatsu Action Live
If you have never seen a superhero stage show in Japan, I think you are missing out. These “hero ...
March 14, 2025
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xxxHOLiC Stage Play Returns After 2023 Cancellation; CLAMP’s Dark Fantasy Manga Reenters the Spotlight
“Engekichou Itan ‘xxxHOLiC’ -Zoku Sai-,” a stage production of the popular manga series by CLAMP,...
January 24, 2025
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New Imperial Theatre to Open in 29-Story Building in FY2030; Current Facility Scheduled to Close Next Month
The new Imperial Theatre will open in the Yurakucho district of Tokyo in fiscal 2030, Toho Co. an...
January 16, 2025
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Neo-Yasugibushi: Modern Arrangement of Upbeat Loach Scooping Dance; Ram Rider, Karin Make New Spin on Folk Performance
YASUGI, Shimane — Yasugibushi, a traditional song and dance about loach scooping, or dojo sukui i...
December 24, 2024
Golf
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Maja Stark Avoids Mistakes to Take 1-Shot Lead into Final Round of the U.S. Women’s Open
ERIN, Wis. (AP) — Maja Stark could tell pretty early Saturday that Erin Hills would provide much ...
June 1, 2025
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Mao Saigo Shoots 66 to Take U.S. Women’s Open Lead as She Chases Her 2nd Major Title of the Year
ERIN, Wis. (AP) — Mao Saigo already won her first major title this year. She's putting herself in...
May 31, 2025
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Chisato Iwai Wins Mexico Riviera Maya Open by 6 Shots for First LPGA Title
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico (AP) — Chisato Iwai took a tournament up for grabs and turned it into he...
May 26, 2025
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Mao Saigo Wins Chevron Championship, One of Five Major Women’s Golf Championships
Mao Saigo holds up a trophy after winning the Chevron Championship in The Woodlands, Texas, on Su...
April 28, 2025
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Hideki Matsuyama Puts on Late Surge to Finish 21st at Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Hideki Matsuyama walked off the 18th green with mixed feelings. He had just carded...
April 14, 2025
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Business
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Agriculture Minister Calls Rice Distribution ‘Black Box’; Complex Structure Said to Raise Prices, Cause Delays
A complex distribution system considered unique to Japan’s rice industry has been pointed to as a...
June 19, 2025
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Seven & i Aims to Maintain Independence of Management; President Isaka May Be Replaced by Board Chairman Dacus
Seven & i Holdings Co. plans to reject a takeover offer from a Canadian convenience store operato...
March 4, 2025
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Japan’s FTC to Survey Competitive Environment of Online Video Streaming Services
The Fair Trade Commission has announced it will begin a survey on the competitive environment of onl...
April 2, 2023
Wider World
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U.N. Mulls Cutting 7,000 Jobs, Reorganizing 40 Agencies; U.S. Funding Cuts Force Intl Body to Make Unprecedented Reorganization
NEW YORK/GENEVA — The United Nations is considering reorganizing more than 40 agencies, organizat...
June 12, 2025
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G7 to Agree on Road Map for Rare Earth Procurement; June Summit Will Feature Documents of Agreement, Forgo Leaders’ Statement to Avoid Inflaming Tensions
One of the documents of agreement to be adopted at the upcoming summit of the leaders of the Grou...
June 11, 2025
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Egyptian Candidate for Unesco’s Top Spot Stresses Agency’s Role in Times of Crisis
Khaled El-Enany, a former minister of tourism and antiquities for Egypt and now a candidate for d...
June 1, 2025
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Japan Offers Supports to Women in War-torn Sudan; Creates Haven for Women to Get Together Without Worry
PORT SUDAN, Sudan — The government is striving to support women facing hardship in Sudan as the n...
May 30, 2025
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Brazil’s Lula Has High Hopes for Japan’s Technology to Help Fight Against Global Warming; Speaks Ahead of Upcoming Visit
BRASILIA — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Tuesday that Japan’s science and te...
March 19, 2025
Social Series
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Social Media and Elections: Politics Today / Japan Needs to Prepare for Foreign Interference in Polls; Constitutional Reform Referendums a Likely Target
This is the third and final installment in a series that examines how political parties understan...
June 13, 2025
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Social Media and Elections: Politics Today / Voters in Japan Might Be Influenced by Biased Information Online; Ruling, Opposition Parties in Talks About Strengthening Responses
“Take-home pay will end up increasing.”
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Social Media and Elections: Politics Today / Political Parties Scrambling to Use Social Media Effectively After Elections Across Japan
The Diet has been unable to implement effective measures to address confusion caused by social me...
June 11, 2025
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Social Media and Elections: Outdated System / Social Media’s Decisive Role in Mayoral Race Sparks Debate on Use of Internet in Campaigns
This is the final installment in a series of articles that examines the challenges faced by the n...
May 7, 2025
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Social Media and Elections: Outdated System / Surrogate Candidates Threaten Fairness of Japan’s Elections, Causing Local Govts to Lose Patience
This is the fourth installment in a series that examines the challenges faced by the nation’s ele...
May 6, 2025
Outside Contributors
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Is Japanese Really Needed for Doing Business in Japan? / Startups Often Deal with Big Corporations in English
Late in 2023, a Japanese executive of a major Japanese corporation took me out to a sushi dinner ...
May 14, 2025
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Trump’s Victim Narrative Makes America Less Great; But Playing on People’s Grudges Does Win Him Votes
Among the characteristics of U.S. President Donald Trump, what particularly perplexes me is his o...
May 9, 2025
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Japan a Positive Counterexample in Age of Revisionism; Changes to World Order Should be Peaceful, Not Forced
Sergiy Korsunsky, the Ukrainian ambassador to Japan 2020-2025, has worked tirelessly since the st...
April 12, 2025
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Kansai Pavilion Showcases Diverse Attractions of Host Region
Even before the Osaka-Kansai Expo formally opens on April 13, the host region will open its own K...
April 3, 2025
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U.S. Startups Can Help Support Japanese AI Applications; Synthetic Data One Way to Boost Learning by AI
My guest and I raised our first beers with a “kampai” toast at Andy’s Shin Hinomoto in November 2...
March 26, 2025
Art
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Shosoin THE SHOW: Immersive Exhibition Brings Ancient Japanese Treasures to Life in Osaka; Treasure-inspired Modern Creations Also on Display
“Shosoin THE SHOW — Japanese Imperial Treasures / Experience the history and the miracle!” allows...
June 15, 2025
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In Marseille, a Shadow Becomes Artin Banksy’s Latest Street Mural
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — The lighthouse appeared overnight. Painted on a wall tucked away in a qu...
June 12, 2025
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Princess Akiko Calls for Elevating Traditional Japanese Culture; World Forum on Japanese Culture Kicks Off
ATAMI, Shizuoka — Princess Akiko of Mikasa stressed the importance of cultivating fertile soil fo...
June 9, 2025
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Exhibitions Across Japan Remember Legacies of 1970 Osaka Expo and Other Expos Past
Exhibitions focusing on the art and architecture showcased at world expositions in the past, incl...
June 8, 2025
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Felt Art Cats and Dogs Ready to Spring into Life at Ibaraki Museum
CHIKUSEI, Ibaraki — Stretching their bodies or strolling, many of the cats and dogs created by ar...
June 6, 2025
YIES
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Cracks in Japan, U.S., European Ties Benefit China, Says Former Japanese Ambassador to China
Hideo Tarumi, former ambassador to China, said on Monday that it would be “extremely convenient” ...
April 8, 2025
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Mass Production of Rapidus Advanced Semiconductors From 2027; Company Working to Promote Human Resource Development
Rapidus Corp. will begin mass production of advanced semiconductors in Japan in early 2027, accor...
March 10, 2025
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Ishiba Aims for New AI Legislation to be World-Leading; Balance Between Innovation, Risk Key
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed on Thursday his ambition to establish and promote an AI s...
December 28, 2024
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Ishiba Aims for Industrial Hubs in Optimal Locations for Decarbonization; N-power to Help Protect Energy Demand
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said the government intends to form industrial hubs in areas where ...
December 27, 2024
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Japan’s Prime Minister Calls For Carbon-Neutral Power; Nuclear Power A Key Element Of Industrial Strategy
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized Japan’s need to develop its own carbon-neutral energy so...
December 27, 2024
Decommissioning Fukushima
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TEPCO to Remove Fukushima Nuclear Debris for 2nd Time; Sample to be Taken from Different Spot in No. 2 Reactor
Nuclear fuel debris will be removed from the No. 2 reactor at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power p...
March 20, 2025
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Fukushima N-plant Decommissioning Work Enters New Stage; Challenge of Removing Debris Plain to See
I visited Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc.’s Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant for th...
December 16, 2024
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Many Japanese Undecided on N-plants, Survey Says; U.S., U.K. Show Greater Enthusiasm for N-power
Japanese people tend to more often remain undecided on nuclear power plants than people in the Un...
March 31, 2024
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Decommissioning Fukushima / Fukushima Residents Seek More Publicity for Safety of Local Fish
The discharge of treated water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant belonging to Tokyo Elect...
May 6, 2023
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Decommissioning Fukushima / TEPCO Tightens Monitoring Ahead of Treated Water Release
When the cherry blossoms were in full bloom earlier than usual this year, I was again subjected to r...
May 3, 2023
G7 Summit
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Ishiba, Trump Fail to Reach Tariff Agreement at G7; Ministerial-Level Talks will Continue
BANFF, KANANASKIS, Canada— Prime Minister Ishiba met with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday i...
June 17, 2025
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G7 Unable to Reach Consensus on Ukraine Statement; U.S. Shifts Toward Pro-Russia Position
The Group of Seven is planning to forgo issuing a joint leaders’ statement following a Feb. 24 vi...
March 1, 2025
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Japan’s Prime Minister Urges G7 Leaders to Avoid Showing Wrong Precedent over Russian Aggression against Ukraine; Ishiba Calls for Dialogue to Not Favor Russia
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called for Group of Seven nation leaders to avoid showing the wrong...
February 25, 2025
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G-7 Leaders Reaffirm Close Cooperation on Middle East
Paris/Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Leaders from the Group of Seven major democracies on Wednesday reaffirme...
October 3, 2024
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Japan Prime Minister Stresses Diplomatic Achievements at G7; Domestic Issues Grow Increasingly Difficult to Handle
GROTTAGLIE, Italy — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made his presence felt in discussions on economi...
June 16, 2024
Sports
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Baseball Celebrates Jackie Robinson’s Legacy on 78th Anniversary of Breaking Color Barrier
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jackie Robinson was the first to break baseball's color barrier with the Brook...
April 17, 2025
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Dodgers Beat Rockies 5-3 but Colorado Avoids Another Shutout in 4th Straight Loss
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mookie Betts hit a two-run homer, Shohei Ohtani also went deep and the Los Ang...
April 16, 2025
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Tsubaki Wins Parallel Slalom at Freestyle Worlds and Swiss Ski Cross Pair Clinch Mixed Team Gold
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss duo Ryan Regez and Fanny Smith followed up their individual ...
March 23, 2025
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Takayasu Dealt Setback on Path to Elusive 1st Crown
Former ozeki Takayasu hit a bump on the path to an elusive first career title when the No. 4 maeg...
March 22, 2025
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Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani Throws 1st BP of Spring Training, Taking a Step Toward Possibly Pitching
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani threw his first bullpen of spr...
February 16, 2025
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Tennis
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Kamiji, Oda Claim Wheelchair Singles Titles at French Open
PARIS (AP) — Top-ranked Yui Kamiji of Japan won a fifth wheelchair singles title at the French Op...
June 8, 2025
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Former No. 1 Naomi Osaka Takes First Title in 4 Years and Her First on Clay
SAINT-MALO, France (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka claimed her first WTA title sin...
May 5, 2025
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Tennis Player Taylor Fritz Is Donating Australian Open Prize Money to LA Wildfire Relief Funds
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — American tennis player Taylor Fritz said Thursday he is donating the ...
January 16, 2025
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Australian Open: Naomi Osaka Is Back in a Slam’s 3rd Round for the 1st Time in 3 Years
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Naomi Osaka's second-round match at the Australian Open could not pos...
January 16, 2025
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Naomi Osaka Says She Sent Someone to Grab Her Daughter’s Birth Certificate from Her LA Home
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — While Naomi Osaka is busy competing — and winning — at the Australian...
January 14, 2025
Global
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G7 Expected to Forgo Issuing Leaders’ Declaration; Nations Seek to Avoid Highlighting Rifts with U.S.
Group of Seven nations are planning to forgo issuing a leaders' declaration at their summit in Ka...
June 10, 2025
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Prevost Surprises as First US Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Cardinal Robert Prevost, a little known missionary from Chicago, was ele...
May 9, 2025
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Negroponte: Japan-U.S. Trade Talks Tend to Work Out; Former U.S. Official Warns of N-War Risk Over Taiwan
WASHINGTON — John Negroponte, 85, who served as the first U.S. director of national intelligence ...
May 9, 2025
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New ICJ Chief Iwasawa Advocates International Rule of Law; He Also Calls on Japanese Students to Take An Active Part in The World
THE HAGUE — Yuji Iwasawa, 70, who was elected president of The Hague-based International Court of...
May 6, 2025
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Nihon Hidankyo Member: Path Toward Abolition of Nuclear Weapons Unclear; 2026 Nonproliferation Conference to Face Challenges
NEW YORK — A member of Nihon Hidankyo said that he cannot see moves toward denuclearization, foll...
April 30, 2025
Weekly Edition
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June 19, 2025
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May 22, 2025
Coronavirus
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60% of Special COVID-19 Loans in Arrears at End of 2024; Government Directs Local Authorities to Boost Support
A total of ¥241.3 billion in special government loans meant to mitigate the financial impact of t...
May 19, 2025
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5 Years After Confirmation of First Coronavirus Infection, Japan Must Take Steps to Prepare for Next Pandemic
Wednesday will mark five years since the first novel coronavirus infection was confirmed in Japan...
January 13, 2025
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¥468.5 Bil. Loaned to Households Due to COVID-19 is Now Uncollectable; Number May Increase with Further Defaults
Of the over ¥1.4 trillion loaned to households in financial distress due to COVID-19 through the ...
October 24, 2024
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Long COVID Forces 50％ to Quit or Take Sick Leave From Job; Some Employers Dismiss Staff’s Needs, Say Illness Not Real
Many people suffering from so-called long COVID have been forced to quit their jobs or take sick ...
August 22, 2024
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Tokyo Sees Increase in New COVID-19 Cases for 10th Consecutive Week; Govt Expects Further Increase in Cases
The average number of new COVID-19 cases per medical institution monitored by the Tokyo metropoli...
July 20, 2024
Fashion
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Everyday Items Brightened with Nature’s Colors; Tokyo-Based Plant Dyeing Brand Offers Range of Products, Beginner’s Kit
When it comes to the subtle yet varied colors brought out through plant dyeing, simple descriptor...
May 29, 2025
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Samurai Armor Designs Adorn Bags, Accessories; Traditional Techniques Applied to Everyday Items by Tokyo Craftswoman
Armor is a symbol of samurai warriors. Originally a practical form of protection, samurai warrior...
May 5, 2025
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Dior Unveils Fall Collection at Garden of Historic Kyoto Temple; Traditional Japanese Textiles Incorporated in Pieces
KYOTO — Taking over the historic garden of Toji temple, a World Heritage site in Kyoto, French fa...
April 16, 2025
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What Does Hiroshi Fujiwara even Do?; Multitalented Art Sensation Discusses His Work
Hiroshi Fujiwara has been active on the music scene since the 1980s. He has been a driving force ...
March 21, 2025
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Paul Smith Holds 1st Fashion Show in Tokyo Since 2011; Eponymous Designer Appears Showcasing New Design
British clothing brand Paul Smith on Wednesday held its first fashion show in Tokyo in 14 years.<...
March 20, 2025
Vantage Point
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Triathlon-Loving Dutch Ambassador Cites Osaka Castle Race as Highlight
Dutch Ambassador to Japan Peter van der Vliet is a massive fan of triathlon. Six days a week, he swi...
April 2, 2023
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Vantage Point/ South Korean Ambassador Hopes to Try All Types of Japanese Ramen
South Korean Ambassador to Japan Yun Dukmin, 63, is a big fan of ramen and posts videos of himself e...
March 4, 2023
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NASA employee stays grounded with weekly cycling tours
For some foreign residents in Tokyo, the COVID-19 pandemic offers a fresh opportunity to make use of...
February 22, 2022
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Avid gardener now cultivates intl relations as envoy
Coming from a country with seasons that she describes as “hot, hot and hot,” it’s not surprising tha...
February 17, 2022
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Georgian envoy serves as bridge between 2 homelands
Teimuraz Lezhava believes his home country of Georgia and Japan, the country he has called home for ...
November 28, 2021
Music
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Tadaaki Otaka’s Family Legacy Adds to a Fascinating Concert with YNSO; Venerable Conductor Performs Father’s Composition and Bruckner Symphony
Tadaaki Otaka conducted the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra (YNSO) at Suntory Hall in Akasaka, ...
June 5, 2025
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Japanese Pianists Win 2nd, 5th Prizes in Brussels Contest
BRUSSELS (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Wataru Hisasue and Masaya Kamei won the second and fifth prize, r...
June 1, 2025
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Britten’s Opera for Children Delights Audience at New National Theatre, Tokyo on Children’s Day; 1st Return of Kids’ Opera at Venue Since 2011
An opera for children by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) delighted audiences at the New National The...
May 15, 2025
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Hologram Concerts Planned for Teresa Teng’s 30th Death Anniversary Year; Late Singer’s Brother Says He Also Wants to Release Full Catalogue of Her Songs
TAIPEI — Thursday will mark the 30 years since the untimely death of popular Taiwan singer Teresa...
May 7, 2025
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Arashi Announces End of Band’s Activities After Its Final Tour Scheduled for Next Spring
The popular five-member boy band Arashi announced that they will end their activities after their...
May 6, 2025
Sumo
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Sumo Scene / Hopes High for Start of New Era-Defining Rivalry; 2 Yokozuna Atop Both Sides of Ranking for Grand Sumo Tournament
With a dominant victory at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in May giving him back-to-back titles...
June 11, 2025
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Former Hakuho to Be Involved in Sumo from Outside Association
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Former yokozuna sumo grand champion Hakuho said Monday that he wants to be inv...
June 9, 2025
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Ex-yokozuna Hakuho to Retire from Sumo Association
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Former yokozuna professional sumo grand champion Hakuho, now stablemaster Mi...
June 2, 2025
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Japan’s Latest Yokozuna Continues Stable’s Tradition of Champions Training Champions
Onosato’s promotion to yokozuna, the top rank in sumo, was due in large part to the training he r...
May 28, 2025
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Sumo Scene / Giant Sumo Champion Portraits Worth Looking up to; Portraits of Amazing Wrestlers Fly High in Ryogoku Kokugikan
Many visitors to the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena, the iconic venue for grand sumo tournaments in Toky...
May 28, 2025
Noto Peninsula Earthquake
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Residents in District of Japan’s Quake-Hit Noto Area Learn Disaster Radio Knowhow; Volunteers Learning from Area in Miyagi Hit by 2011 Quake
KANAZAWA — Members of a community affected by a major earthquake and heavy rains are working on o...
May 29, 2025
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Asbestos in Noto’s Damaged Buildings Causes Health Concerns; Volunteering Suspended, Other Measures Requested
WAJIMA/SUZU, Ishikawa — Exposed asbestos was found in several damaged buildings in the Noto regio...
May 25, 2025
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Wajima Lacquerware Meets with Warm Reception at Milan Design Week, as Officials Plan to Grow Overseas Sales of Craft
Officials from Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in April paid a visit to Milan Design Week, where the...
May 21, 2025
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Rice Planting Begins in Quake-Hit Terraced Fields in Wajima; Volunteers Enjoy Working in Restored Paddies
WAJIMA, Ishikawa — Rice planting has begun at scenic rice fields which were heavily damaged by th...
May 10, 2025
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Demolition Work Finished Around Asaichi-Dori Area; Reconstruction Work Planned to Start in September, End by Fiscal 2030
WAJIMA, Ishikawa — The publicly funded demolition of 249 buildings around the the Asaichi-dori ar...
April 26, 2025
Books & Literature
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Tokyo Exhibition of English Literature Scholar, Critic Kenichi Yoshida to Be Held in June; Featuring Signed Books, Rare Shikishi
An exhibition featuring works and translations by Kenichi Yoshida (1912–77), a renowned Japanese ...
May 20, 2025
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Libraries Urged to Buy Books at Full List Price; Move Aimed at Buoying Independent Bookstores
Four publishing industry groups have decided to urge public libraries and government agencies to ...
April 25, 2025
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Japanese Novelist Asako Yuzuki Says She Wrote Her Novel ‘Butter’ in Reaction to Male-Centered Media; Finds Warm Embrace for Her Novel in U.K.
Japanese writer Asako Yuzuki is getting attention abroad for her novel “Butter,” which touches on...
February 15, 2025
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Bound to Please / In “Miyabaru 198,” a Hamlet with Centuries of History Faces an Unpeopled Future
The Yomiuri Shimbun‘Miyabaru 198’ By Carl Stimson By Alex Breeden / Japan News Staff Wri...
January 2, 2025
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To Get Published in Japan, Write Nonfiction
If you are a foreign writer in Japan and hope to get published, your best bet is to go the nonfic...
January 2, 2025
Video
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Ichijodani Ruins: Uncovering Sengoku Period Japan
The Ichijodani Asakura Family Site in Fukui is a well-preserved ruin of a city destroyed in battl...
June 16, 2025
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A global feast at Foodex trade show in Tokyo
The 50th edition of an event billed as Asia’s largest food and beverage exhibition drew 2,930 com...
May 29, 2025
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Art Sanctuary Allan West
By Kenneth Valencich / The Japan News [posttime] JST, [postdate] Art Sanctuary Allan West is a ...
May 16, 2025
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Longevity, Good Fortune in Art Shining at Sannomaru Shozokan
The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, is now filled ...
February 4, 2025
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Japanese Woman Supports Single Mothers in Rwanda
Rwanda realized remarkable reconstruction after the 1994 genocide. Yet, nearly half of its popula...
January 29, 2025
Figure Skating
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Figure Skater Mao Asada to Establish Academy to Nurture Top Skaters; Academy to Open in August in Tokyo’s Tachikawa
Female figure skater Mao Asada, who took silver at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, and Kinoshita Gro...
June 13, 2025
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World Champion Alysa Liu Takes Free Skate as US Wins World Team Trophy
TOKYO (AP) — World champion Alysa Liu produced a flawless routine in the women's free skate as th...
April 20, 2025
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3-Time Champ Kaori Sakamoto Settles for Silver at Worlds
BOSTON (AP) — Alysa Liu became the first American women’s figure skating world champion in nearly...
March 29, 2025
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Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara Win Figure Skating Pairs Title; Malinin Grabs Men’s World Lead
BOSTON (AFP-Jiji) — Defending champion Ilia Malinin seized command of the men’s competition at th...
March 28, 2025
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Reigning Champ Ilia Malinin of US Leads Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama at Figure Skating World Championships
BOSTON (AP) — American figure skating sensation Ilia Malinin sheepishly grinned when his closest ...
March 28, 2025
Other Sports
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Japan Takes Historic Gold in Table Tennis
DOHA — Shunsuke Togami and Hiroto Shinozuka gave Japan its first gold medal in men’s doubles in 6...
May 26, 2025
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Yuki Tsunoda Walks Away from a Heavy Crash Which Worried His F1 Teammate Verstappen
IMOLA, Italy (AP) — Even Max Verstappen was surprised his teammate Yuki Tsunoda was able to walk ...
May 18, 2025
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Naoya Inoue Overcomes Early Knockdown, Dominates Cardenas to Remain Undefeated with 8th-Round TKO
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Naoya Inoue remained undefeated after retaining the undisputed junior featherwei...
May 5, 2025
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Japan Sensation Naoya Inoue Makes Rare Visit to US to Defend Undisputed Junior Featherweight Title
LAS VEGAS (AP) — All four major boxing junior featherweight belts sat in front of the combatants ...
May 3, 2025
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Alex Ovechkin Breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL Career Goals Record by Scoring His 895th
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Ovechkin fired just about the perfect shot from the place on the ice that ha...
April 7, 2025
News Services
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Trump Says He Will Announce 25％ Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Monday, And More Import Duties Are Coming
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday that the United States w...
February 10, 2025
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Taylor Swift Prepares for an Epic Journey to the Super Bowl. Will She Make it?
TOKYO (AP) — Will she make it? Taylor Swift's last song will still be ringing in the ears of thousa...
February 10, 2024
Museums
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Japan’s Fukuoka to Create ‘City of Culture, Art’ Through Renovation of Museums; City Hopes to Pass on Culture to Future Generations
FUKUOKA — The city of Fukuoka will start a full-scale renovation of its municipal art museum and ...
February 9, 2025
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Simose Art Museum Wins UNESCO’s Prix Versailles; Hiroshima Prefecture Museum Was Judged ‘World’s Most Beautiful’
HIROSHIMA — Simose Art Museum, which sits on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea, won this year’s Pr...
February 2, 2025
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Immersive Digital Ukiyo-E Experience Opens in Tokyo
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A new art exhibition immersing visitors in the world of Japan’s “ukiyo-e” tr...
December 28, 2024
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Two Large Exhibitions of Ancient Haniwa Figures from Today’s Perspective; Five Haniwa Warriors Gathered for 1st Time
Two large exhibitions in Tokyo are showcasing ancient haniwa clay figures, which are important ar...
December 2, 2024
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Background Art From ‘The Boy and the Heron’ on Display at Studio Ghibli Museum; Features 120 Drawings for Film Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
The background art from Studio Ghibli's animated film "Kimitachi wa Do Ikiru ka?" (The Boy and th...
November 25, 2024
World
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Latin Countries Have No Choice but to Accept Deportees from U.S.; Fear Repatriations Will Lead to Greater Instability
GUATEMALA CITY — Latin American countries that depend economically on the United States have no c...
February 17, 2025
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Net Increase of Investment by Global Companies in China Dove 90% in 2024; Fear of U.S.-China Confrontations Running High
BEIJING — China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange has announced that the total net incre...
February 16, 2025
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Russia-Ukraine War: Will There be a Spring Counteroffensive?
Europe's biggest armed conflict since World War II is poised to enter a new phase in the coming week...
April 1, 2023
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Tornadoes Strike Arkansas, Illinois; 4 Dead, Dozens Injured
At least one person was killed and more than two dozen were hurt, some critically, in the Little Roc...
April 1, 2023
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Public Opinion in S. Korea is Key to Resolving Wartime Requisitioned Workers Issue
A plan to solve the issue of lawsuits linked to former wartime requisitioned workers from the Korean...
March 17, 2023
Soccer World Cup
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Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup Bid ‘medium Risk’ for Human Rights: FIFA
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup was considered “medium risk” for...
December 1, 2024
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Australia Vow to ‘Flip Script’ with First Win in Japan
Defender Kye Rowles vowed Monday to “flip the script” as Australia look to win on Japanese soil f...
October 14, 2024
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World Cup Qualifying: Japan Is Clear at the Top with a 5-0 Win over Bahrain
Japan is clear at the top with a 5-0 win over Bahrain that followed last week's 7-0 thrashing of ...
September 11, 2024
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World Cup Qualifying: Saudi Coach Mancini Wants His Players Getting More Time in a Ronaldo-dominated League
While the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar thrill supporters of Saudi clubs, Roberto Mancini...
September 9, 2024
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A Huge Audience. India, China’s World Cup Qualifying Hopes Are on the Line in Asia
The World Cup aspirations of India and China are on the line Tuesday when a defeat could mean eli...
June 10, 2024
Features
Olympics & Paralympics
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Olympic Boxing Champ Imane Khelif Must Undergo Genetic Sex Screening to Fight for New Governing Body
Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to participate in upcomin...
May 31, 2025
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Kirsty Coventry Elected IOC President and Is First Woman, First African to Lead Global Olympic Body
COSTA NAVARINO, Greece (AP) — Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic ...
March 21, 2025
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Ayumu Hirano, the Olympic Champion Snowboarder, Has a New, More Important Title: Dad
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — The biggest life-changer for snowboard champion Ayumu Hirano since he won an ...
March 9, 2025
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Race Walker and Olympic Silver Medalist Koki Ikeda Suspended 4 Years for Doping
MONACO (AP) — Japanese race walker Koki Ikeda, a former Olympic silver medalist, has been banned ...
February 15, 2025
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Japan Sports Agency to Use AI to Strengthen Athletes; New Strategy Calls for Using It to Manage Form, Improve Condition
The Japan Sports Agency plans in March to revise their strategy for strengthening athletes, refor...
January 5, 2025
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