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IMF official welcomes Japan’s temporary tax cut plan
Rahul Anand, IMF assistant director and mission chief for Japan, said the approach was "a very welcome step."
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Blank 'source' data: Japan GSDF intel unit adrift as overseas missions dwindle
TOKYO -- The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) has a unit known as the "field intelligence unit." Its stated purpose is to develop a network of "
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Tokyo stocks rebound after sharp sell-off despite lingering AI concerns
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks rebounded Friday, with the key Nikkei index snapping a six-day losing streak, as battered artificial intelligence- and s
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Okinawa Prefecture reverses stance, accepts US Osprey deployment
NAHA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Okinawa Gov. Genta Koja said Friday he accepts the deployment of U.S. military MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft at the Futenma a
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Easy Japanese news in translation: Kumamoto Castle glows in autumn festival
At Kumamoto Castle in the city of Kumamoto, the event "Kumamoto Castle autumn festival: Castle lights," where visitors can enjoy nighttime illuminatio
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Japan-led team completes telescopes in Spain to study space mysteries
LA PALMA, Spain (Kyodo) -- Four giant telescopes developed under Japan's leadership have been completed on a Spanish island as part of an internationa
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Cyberattacks continue to menace Japan as more firms disclose data breaches
More firms have disclosed details of data breaches that could affect millions of customers.
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U.S. holds more secret talks with Myanmar’s military-backed rulers in Tokyo, sources say
It was their second meeting in a month as Washington steps up reengagement with the generals it shunned after their 2021 coup.
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East Japan's Yokosuka introduces AI English learning app in all public middle schools
YOKOSUKA, Kanagawa -- This east Japan city has become the first municipality in Kanagawa Prefecture to introduce an artificial intelligence (AI)-power
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Japan defense chief vows to boost monitoring after sailing of China carrier
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said enhancing the country's defense posture in the Pacific is an "urgent" task, including
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Japan study suggests dogs can tell adults from children through voices
TOKYO -- Dogs may be able to link human voices with faces from the corresponding age group when distinguishing adults from children, a study by resear
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In reversal of 2025 fortunes, Japan rice farmers face falling prices as new harvest arrives
SAKURA, Tochigi -- New rice is arriving on supermarket and rice shop shelves across Japan as the harvest continues. But with last year's rice still li
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Japan trade minister pledges to boost steps against rising kerosene prices
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese trade minister Ryosei Akazawa pledged Friday to bolster measures to address rising kerosene prices, with the resource-poor c
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Things To Do in Tokyo in October 2026
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this October The post Things To Do in Tokyo in October 2026 appeared first on Metropolis Japan .
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Japan 9.9 Earthquake Alert Retracted After System Error
A misread quake near Kamchatka led to the first withdrawal of a public warning in Japan The post Japan 9.9 Earthquake Alert Retracted After System Error appeared first on Metropolis Japan ....
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Lawyers in Japan seek UN probe into prolonged detention of wrongfully accused man
TOKYO -- Lawyers for the family of Shizuo Aishima, a former adviser to Yokohama-based chemical machinery maker Ohkawara Kakohki Co. who died in detent
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Central Japan assembly OKs Japan's 1st ordinance to fine abusive customers
TSU, Japan (Kyodo) -- The central Japan prefecture of Mie on Friday enacted the country's first ordinance to impose penalties on abusive customers, su
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Maitake: Mushrooms with an Aroma and Texture to Make You Dance
Once hailed as a rare mushroom worth celebrating when found in the woods, maitake is today an affordable and entirely delicious part of the Japanese menu year-round....
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Japan settles suit over inadequate care of 23-year-old detainee who died of cancer
TOKYO -- The family of a man who died of testicular cancer while detained at the Saitama Branch Detention House, north of Tokyo, reached a settlement
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Street Fighter (2026) Review: How Japan Is Reacting
The new Street Fighter movie (dir. Kitao Sakurai) that opened on October 16 seemingly has one of the easiest jobs in the world. Not only is it based on Capcom’s bestselling fighting game franchise in a time when video game adaptations have proven themselves to be commercially and...
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ADB chief warns of high inflation in Asia amid uncertainty
"The global economy is facing unprecedented uncertainty," said Masato Kanda, a former Japanese vice finance minister for international affairs.
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Osaka’s Iconic Glico Running Man Will Close Next Month
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man is going to take a little run break: On November 30 its lights will turn off at midnight in preparation for its first major renovation in over 12 years. Who Is the Glico Man? The Glico Man is the neon-lit heart of Osaka’s Dotonbori district; it’s ...
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Japan and India must prepare for the risks of China’s Medog dam
Infrastructure investment in the Himalayas must go hand in hand with regional water cooperation and disaster resilience.
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Rakuten sells record ¥400 billion of bonds on retail demand
The 5.5-year bonds carry a 4.37% coupon and were priced at a spread of 200 basis points over the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond.
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Power harassment and a possible casino weigh on Yokohama mayoral election
While Takeharu Yamanaka promised to change his behavior, he has also rekindled the question of, and his opposition to, a potential casino development.
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Strong earthquake warning covering wide area of Japan canceled
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's weather agency canceled a warning of strong seismic shaking from an earthquake on Friday shortly after it was issued for a wi
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Japan gov't OKs bill to allow police to remotely access crime ring phones
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a bill to allow police to remotely access smartphones used by crime ring members, in a bid to dete