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How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for Sept. 29 to test your news knowledge. Ready?What employee benefit
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Central Tokyo receives rain for 34 straight days, longest on record
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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President of Johnny's successor company to step down at end of Sept.
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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Emperor, empress share lighthearted moment in 'Totoro' Cat Bus
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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News in Easy English: Int'l testing shows Japan students don't read as quickly as before
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
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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
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IHG to launch newest premium collection brand hotels in Japan for 1st time
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- InterContinental Hotels Group PLC said Monday it will bring its premium Noted Collection brand to Japan for the first time, opening h
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Japan gov't formally conveys plan to convene extra Diet session next Mon.
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet has formally decided to convene an extraordinary Diet session from next Monday, after the gov
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Tokyo stocks fall on US-Iran uncertainty, dividend-driven buying subsides
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks fell Tuesday morning as dividend-driven buying subsided and inflation concerns, fueled by uncertainty over an end to the
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Osaka man held for keeping saltwater crocodile without permission
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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Okinawa Gov. Tamaki leaves office at end of 8-year tenure
NAHA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki voiced concern Tuesday that the excessive base-hosting burden of the prefecture will continue to incr
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70% in Japan positive about AI use in medical, health care sectors
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Over 70 percent of people in Japan are positive about the introduction of cutting-edge technology such as artificial intelligence and