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MAPPA Turns 15: The History and Evolution of the Anime Giant
Over the past 15 years, MAPPA has grown from an ambitious startup into an undeniable powerhouse in the global anime industry that is recognized for its dynamic animation and cinematic direction. From breakout award-winning hits like Yuri!!! on Ice to internationally raved series ...
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Tokyo family marks 30 years since daughter’s unsolved murder
Authorities expressed determination to solve the Sophia University student's murder despite obstacles resulting from the passage of time.
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Candidates to succeed Suica smartcard penguin mascot unveiled
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- East Japan Railway Co. on Tuesday unveiled three character designs as candidates to succeed the beloved penguin mascot of Suica, the
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Japan LDP policy chief Kobayashi may be retained in exec reshuffle
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Liberal Democratic Party policy chief Takayuki Kobayashi may be retained in a reshuffle of the ruling party's executive lineup expect
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Parts of Nagoya Left Underwater After Record 104.5mm of Rain Falls in One Hour
Nagoya was left partially underwater by severe flash flooding after 104.5 millimeters of rain fell in a single hour on Tuesday. It was the highest hourly total recorded since official observations began in 1890. The sudden deluge rapidly overwhelmed local drainage systems, submer...
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Japanese 15-year-olds rank top in core subjects among OECD countries for the first time
Among non-OECD countries, Japan ranked fourth in reading and fifth in math and science.
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Government to provide loans to businesses that give <i>akiya</i> new lease on life
There could be nearly 6 million empty dwellings, or akiya, not on the market or in use by 2043, which would represent over 8% of all housing in Japan.
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Could Japan see more avalanches like one that hit Nepal?
Though the scale and mechanisms may vary, experts say Japan is not immune to the risk of catastrophic mudslides.
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Japan looks to clamp down on spread of invasive beetle species
The red-necked longhorn beetle was found for the first time in 2012 in Aichi Prefecture and can kill cherry blossom trees.
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Japan adds drones to arsenal against bears
Beyond their use in aerial searches for bears, drones are proving effective as a preventive tool to help keep the animals away from human settlements.
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BOJ to raise key interest rate by 0.25 percentage point in Sept. meeting
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Bank of Japan plans to raise its policy rate to 1.25 percent from the current 1.0 percent at its policy meeting later this month,
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Why is influenza spreading in Japan in the summer?
Influenza has entered the epidemic phase in Japan unusually early, with reported cases at designated medical institutions topping the benchmark in lat
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Yokohama faces $9.8 mil. election bill after mayor resigns over harassment
YOKOHAMA -- Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka resigned after the municipal assembly unanimously approved the move at a plenary meeting on Sept. 7. The
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Race for Japan's vaguely defined '2nd capital' puts fair selection in focus
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Competition is intensifying among regional areas in Japan to become a "second capital," despite a new law lacking specifics on what i
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3 arrested over alleged killing of Nepalese student in southwestern Japan
FUKUOKA (Kyodo) -- Three Nepalese nationals were arrested Tuesday in connection with the killing of a Nepalese vocational school student who was found
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Nagoya in central Japan issues top-level alert in some areas for flood risk
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- The central Japanese city of Nagoya on Tuesday issued a top-level warning to residents in areas potentially facing the risk of flood
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Japan plans GPS tracking trial for sex offenders on parole
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Justice Ministry plans to launch a trial to track sex offenders on parole via GPS as early as fiscal 2027, a ministry officia
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N. Korean athletes arrive in Beijing en route to Asian Games in Japan
BEIJING (Kyodo) -- Several dozen North Korean athletes arrived at a Beijing airport on Tuesday en route to the Asian Games to be held from later this
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Heavy rain hits central Japan, disrupts shinkansen train services
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Torrential rain pounded central and other parts of Japan on Tuesday, suspending shinkansen bullet train services linking Tokyo and we
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200,000 yen fine sought for TV personality Dewi over assault charges
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prosecutors on Tuesday sought a fine of 200,000 yen ($1,300) for Dewi Sukarno, an 86-year-old Japanese TV personality and widow of fo
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How a ¥900,000 Abandoned Danchi Became Home to Bars, Hobby Rooms and an Adult Museum
Inside a postwar housing complex in Kitakyushu, an adult museum has found an unlikely home. The former Hatada Danchi sits about 15 minutes by car from Mojiko Retro, one of Fukuoka Prefecture’s best-known tourist attractions. Danchi — the utilitarian concrete apartment blocks buil...
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As reuse market thrives, Japan works to combat malicious businesses
The reuse market, including companies that collect unwanted items, is expanding amid growing demand for such services in households with few members.
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Samsung celebrates full opening of Yokohama semiconductor hub
The South Korean chip giant aims to enhance cooperation with Japanese manufacturers and research institutes.
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Japan’s rising yields stir debate over growing repatriation risk
Some say markets are underpricing how quickly a rush might emerge as Japanese government bonds become increasingly attractive.
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Former Prime Minister Ishiba calls for closer ties with South Korea in trip to Seoul
Many in South Korea view Ishiba as taking a sincere approach to the country's historical issues with Japan.
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Sumo: Aonishiki battles through injury in pursuit of yokozuna promotion
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Despite lingering injuries affecting his preparation, ozeki Aonishiki is determined to build on his dramatic July championship and se
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Japan names new envoys to EU, Iran, 5 other countries
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government on Tuesday named a new ambassador to the European Union, effective immediately, as well as new envoys to Iran
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Bullet trains linking Tokyo, western Japan resume after heavy rain
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Bullet train services linking Tokyo and western Japan resumed on Tuesday after being partially suspended due to heavy rain, railway o
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JR East unveils new character options to succeed the Suica penguin
A brown squirrel, a purple rabbit or an orange creature carrying a bag with a mole in it will replace East Japan Railway Co.'s Suica penguin.
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Nagoya in central Japan designated for disaster relief after heavy rain
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Nagoya in central Japan said Wednesday that it has decided to provide emergency relief across the city where at least 41 people sust
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Japan to provide $3 mil. to flood-hit Nepal as humanitarian aid: minister
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan decided Tuesday to provide $3 million to Nepal as humanitarian assistance after massive flooding and landslides near the countr
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Dollar falls into 152 yen zone amid BOJ rate hike speculation
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The U.S. dollar briefly fell into the 152 yen range in Tokyo on Tuesday, for the first time since February, as the yen was bought ami
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Myanmar worker claims he was beaten with stick at Hokkaido farm
TOKYO -- A Myanmar man who fled a farm in Hokkaido, where he was employed under Japan's Specified Skilled Worker status, said at a news conference in
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N. Korea slams Japan-US-S. Korea drill as 'crucial threat'
BEIJING (Kyodo) -- North Korean Defense Minister Kim Song Gi has slammed an ongoing trilateral multi-domain exercise involving Japan, the United State
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'Phantom mole' recorded for first time in northern Japan's Shirakami-Sanchi mountains
AOMORI -- The Japanese mountain mole, sometimes called a "phantom mole," has been found for the first time in the Shirakami-Sanchi mountains, a UNESCO
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Asian Games: Paris gymnastics triple gold medalist Oka ready to lead Japan
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Having shot to stardom with three gold medals at the Paris Olympics, Shinnosuke Oka heads into the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games as the li
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Family, Baseball, and Friendship: Venezuelan Ambassador Seiko Ishikawa on Japan-Venezuela Bonds
Seiko Ishikawa, Venezuela’s ambassador to Japan since 2005, sits down with Nippon.com to discuss his Japanese roots, his personal connection to concepts like mono no aware, and the cultural and sporting bonds linking Venezuela and Japan....
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Typhoons in Japan: September is Peak Season for Damage
While cyclonic storms generally approach Japan from late spring through autumn, September poses by far the highest risk of severe damage.
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Utagawa Hiroshige: The Ukiyo-e Master of Japanese Landscapes
Utagawa Hiroshige built his reputation through the development of landscape pictures, which were then a new genre for ukiyo-e art, creating a huge number of masterpieces....
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Putin pen mix-up puts Japan's Pentel in spotlight
MOSCOW (Kyodo) -- A Russian state-run radio correspondent identified a pen Russian President Vladimir Putin was seen spinning over documents during a
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GMO to launch 'ambulance' for humanoid robot repairs in Tokyo
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- GMO AI & Robotics Corp. said Tuesday it will launch a specially equipped vehicle dedicated to respond to maintenance needs for humano