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Japanese helicopters to join Indonesia’s wildfires battle this weekend
Indonesia has intensified efforts to tackle wildfires that have been raging for months.
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Japan Photo Journal: 500,000 sunflowers in full bloom in Japan's Fukuoka Pref.
Some 500,000 sunflowers are in full bloom at the Yanagawa Sunflower Garden, located on reclaimed land along the Ariake Sea in the city of Yanagawa, Fu
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Editorial: Can DPFP become central opposition force in Japan?
Yuichiro Tamaki has secured a third term as leader of the opposition Democratic Party for the People (DPFP), winning about 80% of the vote. Since the
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Japanese seniors embracing life in second career as entrepreneurs
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Starting a business after retirement or later in life has been gaining traction among Japanese seniors, as they leverage their experi
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Flooded underpass claims woman's life amid torrential rain in eastern Japan
A woman was killed after heavy rain flooded an underpass in Fukushima Prefecture on Sept. 7, as torrential downpours across eastern and northeastern J
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The Suica Penguin Is Retiring. These Strange Creatures Want Its Job.
Japan has finally learned who might replace the Suica Penguin. On September 8, JR East unveiled the three creatures competing to become the new face of Suica when its longtime mascot retires next spring. After months of proposals and deliberation, the decision now belongs to the ...
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Japan issues highest level heavy rain warning as flood risk rises
The warning was issued in various parts of the country, with residents urged to take precautions against the rain.
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Dollar briefly falls into 152 yen zone amid BOJ rate hike speculation
TOKYO (Kyodo9 -- The U.S. dollar briefly fell into the 152 yen range in Tokyo on Tuesday morning, the first time since February, amid speculation that
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Japan logs current account surplus in July on services balance improvement
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan posted a current account surplus of 2.99 trillion yen ($19 billion) in July, returning to the black for the first time in two m
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Japan tightens measures against private jet pilots with three-strikes rule
The penalty system is being tested at Haneda Airport, a major hub for business flights, with no plans as of yet for expansion to other airports.
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In a league of her own: A Japanese F-15 pilot guarding the northern skies
Capt. Momoka Fujii, call sign "Jasmine," is one of a tiny minority of female pilots flying front-line combat jets in the Air Self-Defense Force.
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Hiking Mount Fuji
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Japan eyes allowing N. Korean athletes to enter nation for Asian Games
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan is considering allowing North Korean athletes and others involved in the Asian Games to enter the country ahead of the event's
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The Mainichi News Quiz: The speed limit's going down how much?
How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for Sept. 8 to test your news knowledge. Ready?The speed limit on Japa
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News in Easy English: Education gap seen in low-income homes
TOKYO -- A survey by Chance for Children says some children in low-income homes in Japan have fewer chances to learn outside class.Read the full Engli
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Group firm of Japanese wig maker Aderans ran stealth online ads in 2019
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A subsidiary of major Japanese wig maker Aderans Co. ran advertisements disguised as user posts on a popular Japanese online question
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Women's water-free hygiene set wins Japan disaster goods award
TOKYO-- A hygiene product developed by a Japanese company based in the city of Shikokuchuo, Ehime Prefecture, has won the top prize in the hygiene pro
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Japan GDP in April-June revised up to 1.4% on narrower investment decline
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's economy expanded an annualized real 1.4 percent in the April-June quarter, revised up from a 1.1 percent increase in the prel
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Tokyo’s Taito Ward, long popular with tourists, looks to ban minpaku in certain areas
The ward cited increasing reports of bad behavior such as improper trash disposal and loud noises as being behind the crackdown.
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Japan not confident that U.S. relations will improve after Trump, survey finds
Japan views the U.S. as a necessary partner but has low confidence it will become "a better ally" after Donald Trump's second term ends.
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Japanese carmakers brace for profit hit after yen strengthens
The currency traded just above ¥153 against the dollar on Tuesday, its strongest level since February.
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Heavy rain lashes Japan as weather agency warns of landslides, rainbands
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Heavy rainfall hit eastern Japan and elsewhere on Monday, with the weather agency urging maximum vigilance against landslides on Niij
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Hiker's death puts spotlight on dogs on Japan's mountain trails
KOFU, Japan (Kyodo) -- A fatal accident involving a hiker and her dog at a scenic gorge near Tokyo has highlighted the risks of taking pets into the m
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Japan turns utility pole inspections into smartphone game, pays players for photos
MORIOKA -- A game in eastern Japan is paying players to snap pictures of utility poles with their smartphones, helping a telecommunications firm spot