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BOJ chief warns of 'upside risks' to inflation after 2% target reached
WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda warned Friday of "upside risks" to Japan's underlying inflation, which was recently deemed to
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ICC chief Akane meets with Japan lawmakers, seeks support from members
THE HAGUE (Kyodo) -- International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane met Friday with a cross-party delegation of Japanese lawmakers and called for
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40% of junior high students unsure about rise in foreign residents: survey
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- More students at junior high schools in Japan appear unconvinced about the benefits that a rise in foreign residents would bring to s
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Don Quijote offers multilingual guide on tax-free shopping overhaul
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The operator of Don Quijote, a discount store chain popular among foreign visitors, has started providing instructions on new tax-fre
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Isabella Bird's 'Unbeaten Tracks in Japan': A tranquil river journey to Niigata (Pt. 14)
After continuing along the rough roads of western Aizu, Isabella Bird finally arrived at Tsugawa (now part of the Niigata Prefecture town of Aga) on J
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Fukuoka sees more hotel openings, renovations with focus on guest experiences
FUKUOKA -- A wave of hotel openings and renovations is underway in this southwestern Japan city. More people are staying here for business, sightseein
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The Mainichi News Quiz: Japan's Foreign Ministry had to deny what social media rumor?
How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for Nov. 7 to test your news knowledge. Ready?What social media claim
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Figure skating: Chiba, Miura lead after short programs at Cup of China
SHENZHEN, China (Kyodo) -- Japan's Mone Chiba came top in the women's short program before Kao Miura also sat first with his performance in the men's
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PM Takaichi gave fewer Diet budget committee responses than 4 predecessors
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has given fewer responses during key parliamentary committee deliberations than her four immediate pred
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Why are Japan's rice prices falling after recent upheaval?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the recent decline in rice prices and what it means for consumers and farmer
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The craftsmanship, tradition and ingenuity of Japanese luxury fruit
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- In a greenhouse in central Japan, Daiki Kimpara grows some of the country's most prized melons, guided by one principle: one plant yi
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Locals revive old station as diner in Japan's quake-damaged Noto area
ANAMIZU, Ishikawa -- Early on Nov. 1, lights came on in a former station building brought back to life as a diner in the earthquake-stricken Kabuto di