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Japan's ultramarathons gain popularity as runners seek more than speed
OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Runners crossed the finish line with arms outstretched after running for half a day through forests, rivers and historic sites, their
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Memories of students killed in World War II live on at Tokyo museum
The Wadatsumi no Koe museum holds numerous letters, diaries and other personal effects of young men mobilized to the front lines.
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A Japanese filmmaker’s harrowing exploration of the Vietnam War
Shinya Tsukamoto's "Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?" examines the lifelong impact of war on the human psyche.
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A Parkside Oasis in Central Tokyo: Mitsui Garden Hotel Jingugaien Tokyo Premier
Finding the perfect Tokyo hotel for your needs can be a herculean task. With countless options across budgets and styles scattered across the city, pinpointing a stay that checks every single box — accessibility to major attractions, quiet surroundings, great food and relaxing fa...
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Seven-Eleven Japan to launch new clothing and accessories
By expanding its lineup, the convenience store chain aims to attract young customers and double its annual clothing sales from the previous year.
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Halloween Afternoon Tea in Tokyo 2026
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From curry to coffee, convenient protein products are gaining popularity in Japan
Companies are offering more options as public interest in protein spreads from those trying to bulk up to more general health-conscious consumers.
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Australian ambassador seeks cooperation with Japan on energy
"Australia brings resources, Japan brings technology, innovation, capital and manufacturing expertise," said Andrew Shearer.
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Japan failed to disclose US view on PFAS found near Okinawa bases: source
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The United States, in past communications with the Japanese government about U.S. military bases in Okinawa, conveyed its view that h
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Japan Post to sell stamps featuring popular monkey 'Punch'
ICHIKAWA, Chiba -- Japan Post Co.'s Kanto branch will begin selling stamps from Sept. 24 featuring Punch, a popular Japanese macaque at Ichikawa City
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Tokyo stocks fall as higher oil prices trim AI, chip gains
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks fell Wednesday, as inflation concerns due to higher crude oil prices trimmed earlier gains by artificial intelligence- a
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Easy Japanese news in translation: Japan to nominate Hikone Castle for World Heritage status
The Japanese government has decided to nominate Hikone Castle in the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, for registration as a Cultural World Heritage s
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Japan gov't to boost support for stranded commuters after heavy rain
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The government will boost support to help people stranded by heavy rain, following recent natural disasters including record downpour
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Japan’s rate hikes raise bar for real estate investor PGIM
Japan's booming real estate sector has come under pressure as the economy adjusts to higher borrowing costs following decades of near-zero rates.
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Japan foreign minister urges Iran show 'restraint' in its vessel attacks
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- During telephone talks with his Iranian counterpart on Tuesday, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi urged Tehran to exercise
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Rare puffer fish with no display record in Japan on show at Yamaguchi Pref. aquarium
SHIMONOSEKI, Yamaguchi -- A newly exhibited puffer fish at the municipal aquarium in this western Japan city is drawing the attention of visitors. Acc
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Yokohama panel deems 'die' note to preschooler 'equivalent to bullying'
YOKOHAMA -- The Yokohama Municipal Government on Sept. 8 released a third-party investigative panel report on the case of a boy at a day care in this
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Baseball: Okamoto becomes 3rd Japanese player to hit 30 HRs this season
SACRAMENTO, California (Kyodo) -- Kazuma Okamoto hit his 30th home run of the season on Tuesday, becoming the third Japanese player to reach the miles
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Sake from Japan's Yamaguchi wins at International Wine Challenge contest
LONDON (Kyodo) -- Tenbi Junmai Ginjo Hotaten, a sake product from Japan's Yamaguchi Prefecture, has won the highest award in the rice-wine category at
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Editorial: Japan gov't rice buyback must not be used as tool to distort market
The Japanese government is set to buy back 210,000 metric tons of the 590,000 tons of reserve rice it released last year. From a food security standpo
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Mother arrested after Yokohama boy's death, abuse suspected
YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) -- A 22-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault for allegedly kicking her 2-year-old son, who died after being assau
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Japan's Horie, 88, sets sights on breaking own Pacific crossing record
KOBE (Kyodo) -- Japanese ocean adventurer Kenichi Horie, 88, said Tuesday he plans to sail solo and nonstop across the Pacific Ocean on a yacht next s
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The Sanaenomics Shift: Going Beyond Fiscal Scale to Find a Path to Japanese Growth
Analysts have largely viewed Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s economic agenda in terms of its “responsible and proactive” stance on public finance. But this misses her move away from sheer fiscal scale toward a more nuanced, sector-specific approach to driving growth....
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August Support for Takaichi: Still Falling, But Still Firm
The August public opinion polls from Japan’s leading media outlets show a slow in the falling support ratings for Takaichi Sanae, as the prime minister’s moves to reduce the consumption tax on food products prompt mixed responses among voters....
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Japanese students rank among top in 2025 OECD test despite score declines
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese students were among the top scorers in reading, science and math in an international learning assessment conducted in 2025,
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Japan's Mercari pulls 'Chiikawa' goods linked to Kura Sushi promotion scandal
TOKYO -- Mercari Inc., a major Japanese online flea market operator, said on Sept. 7 that it was removing listings linked to a promotional merchandise
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Trash Can Robots Are Now Roaming Shinjuku Station
Finding a garbage can in Shinjuku Station has (maybe) gotten easier. On September 8, JR East began sending autonomous garbage-bin robots around the station’s underground concourse, following programmed routes between the East, West, Central East and Central West gates. The boxy m...
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More Japanese regional banks sending personnel to India
Banks are aiming to support their clients that are expanding from their local regions by collecting economic information in fast-growing India.
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Manga artist launches crowdfunding campaign for Kumamoto
Manga artist Tetsuya Chiba is calling for support via crowdfunding for the delivery of temporary housing to areas affected by earthquakes.
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Japan plans to set up cyber defense hub near Defense Ministry around 2032
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government plans to set up a hub for its preemptive cyber defense at a site next to the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, bring
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Tokyo Olympic swimmer gets suspended term for dangerous driving
Tomoru Honda, who won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, received one year in prison, suspended for three years.
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Japan opposition alliance formalizes split plan after merger talks fail
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's main opposition party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, formalized its plan to split on Wednesday, with its members to leave bas
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Tokyo stocks rise in morning on AI, chip shares, higher oil prices weigh
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks rose Wednesday morning, lifted by artificial intelligence- and semiconductor-related shares tracking their U.S. counterp