Man arrested in Osaka for alleged abuse, murder of daughter
According to an expert committee, 50 children died from physical abuse or neglect in Japan in fiscal 2024.
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Yokohama disaster preparedness festival expects 2,000 visitors
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Fire drill held at rebuilt Shuri Castle hall before public opening
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Japan's sole steam locomotive maker awaits orders with desire to preserve skills
FUKUSHIMA -- Kyosan Kogyo Co., based in the Sakurashimo district of Fukushima, is the only company in Japan still capable of building small steam loco
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Retro Japan: Hakone railway conquers steep mountain terrain with switchbacks, sharp curves
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Japan ruling LDP vows to heed opposition views on consumption tax cut bill
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Japan sees surge in vertical short drama subscription complaints
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Japan worries US, China, Russia could cozy up at 3-way summit
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Rugby: Japan suffer heavy loss to England in Nations Championship
LONDON (Kyodo) -- Japan went down 78-15 to a dominant England in Nations Championship rugby at Twickenham on Saturday, with winger Will Joseph scoring