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Japan’s population fell 2.5% between 2020 and 2025, census shows
This was the third consecutive decline in the five-year survey that dates back to 1920.
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Snickers Japan Launches First-Person Shooter With Candy Bar Ammo
We’ve seen a horror game where the sole weapon in your arsenal is cleaning spray. We’ve seen a dating sim where you flirt with handsome cockroach anime men. Now, in another edition of “who pitched this at the corporate meeting?” — a new quirky brand-powered game has entered the a...
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Man held on suspicion of giving information to <i>tokuryū</i> criminal group
The arrest is believed to be the first by the Tokyo police of a suspected information source in connection with crimes involving tokuryū groups.
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Osaka man held for keeping saltwater crocodile without permission
OSAKA (Kyodo) -- A 34-year-old man from Osaka in western Japan was arrested Monday for allegedly keeping a saltwater crocodile without permission from
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Top Chinese diplomat tells ex-Japanese foreign minister ties must be ‘normalized’
Ex-Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya has held talks with China's top diplomat and the minister overseeing economic policy.
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Trial of AI robot for visually impaired people shown in Tokyo
The robot is being developed by the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation with the aim of eventually offering it as a rental service.
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The Mainichi News Quiz: What's that new-wave employee benefit to help with child care?
How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for Sept. 29 to test your news knowledge. Ready?What employee benefit
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President of Johnny's successor company to step down at end of Sept.
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The president of the Japanese talent agency previously known as Johnny & Associates Inc. said Monday he will step down when his term
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Emperor, empress share lighthearted moment in 'Totoro' Cat Bus
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako were captured sharing a lighthearted moment inside the Cat Bus from the popular film "My Neighbor
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Editorial: Japan's stricter refugee screening risks leaving the vulnerable unprotected
Repatriating people who have sought protection to countries where they may face danger would violate international law. There are growing concerns tha
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University of Tokyo’s first female president vows to restore trust in scandal-hit school
Yuko Fujigaki, 64, told a news conference that she thinks being chosen to lead the 150-year-old institution "sends a big message to society."
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Tokyo sets a new record with 34 straight days of rain
The rainy-day streak is the longest since the Japan Meteorological Agency began keeping records in 1886.
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Japan defense chief again puts ‘nuclear taboo’ in spotlight
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi says the country must possess the capabilities needed to counter threats directed at it.
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Japanese volleyball player comes out as gay in rare case
Takahashi said his brother Ran, who is a hugely popular star with Japan's national volleyball team, helped him come to terms with his sexuality.
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Closure of Seibu Shibuya store to end 58 years of shaping youth culture
The store, which opened in April 1968, attracted customers with luxury-brand shops while helping to promote cutting-edge fashion.
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Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker visa holders rise to record numbers
The number of foreign workers in the country on the visa reached a total 444,256 at the end of June, up 13.8% from six months earlier.
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China's Wang tells ex-Japan minister bilateral ties need to be normalized
BEIJING (Kyodo) -- China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Monday told former Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya in Beijing that bilateral ties currently
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The Best Things To Do in Tokyo This October
Here is what’s happening across Tokyo this October 2026. Check out exhibitions, festivals, events and more! Tokyo in October: What To Expect Early October can still feel like late summer, while the end of the month calls for a light jacket in the evening. Days get shorter fast, a...