Editorial: Japan's stricter refugee screening risks leaving the vulnerable unprotected
Repatriating people who have sought protection to countries where they may face danger would violate international law. There are growing concerns tha
Repatriating people who have sought protection to countries where they may face danger would violate international law. There are growing concerns tha
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OSAKA (Kyodo) -- A 34-year-old man from Osaka in western Japan was arrested Monday for allegedly keeping a saltwater crocodile without permission from
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TOKONAME, Aichi -- From soy meat miso cutlets to noodles in plant-based broth, more than 100 menu items catering to diverse dietary needs were introdu
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BEIJING (Kyodo) -- China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Monday told former Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya in Beijing that bilateral ties currently
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The University of Tokyo said Monday it selected Yuko Fujigaki as its next president to succeed Teruo Fujii, making her the first woma
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The government on Monday held the first meeting of a panel for discussions on how to strengthen Japan's intelligence capabilities inc
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 struck eastern Japan around 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, registering 4 on Japan's seismic int
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Central Tokyo on Tuesday registered 34 consecutive days of rain, marking the longest streak on record, according to the weather agenc
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TOKYO -- A stationary autumn rain front brought rain to central Tokyo for 34 consecutive days through Sept. 29. According to the Japan Meteorological
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The president of the Japanese talent agency previously known as Johnny & Associates Inc. said Monday he will step down when his term
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako were captured sharing a lighthearted moment inside the Cat Bus from the popular film "My Neighbor
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TOKYO -- Japanese students are not as good as before at reading fast and without many mistakes. This is from the 2025 PISA results. The OECD gave the
