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Kugenuma Named Most Livable Neighborhood in Tokyo Metropolitan Area
The Kanagawa beach hub of Kugenuma took the top spot in a survey on the most livable neighborhoods in the Tokyo metropolitan area, which was otherwise dominated by representatives from central Tokyo....
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Adorable, Approachable Androids? New Japanese Takes on Robotic Companions
Around the world, capable, powerful robots are appearing to take on challenging tasks in industrial, military and other fields. Here we look at Japanese companies going the other direction, creating robotic companions that are personal, portable, and responsive to the emotions of...
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Takaichi launches intelligence panel, eyeing Japan’s own CIA
"Strengthening Japan's intelligence capabilities is an urgent priority," Takaichi said at the end of a closed-door meeting of the 17-member panel.
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5 Chiyoda Shops for Souvenirs Actually Worth Suitcase Space
Home to the Imperial Palace, the bookshops of Jimbocho and the business districts surrounding Tokyo Station, the district of Chiyoda is often associated with some of the capital’s grandest landmarks. But look beyond the obvious attractions and the ward is also an excellent place ...
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Powerful U.S. missile system to be stored at Okinawa’s Kadena Air Base
The Typhon midrange weapon that has been deployed in Japan for joint military exercises will be stored at the facility indefinitely from mid-October.
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Tokyo stocks open higher on Wall St. gains, dividend-driven buying
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks opened higher Monday, tracking Wall Street gains late last week on expectations that tensions between the United States
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Editorial: In defense of Japan's dwindling neighborhood bookstores
On Nov. 1, a bookstore will return to Gintengai, a shopping arcade in central Matsuyama, western Japan, for the first time in 4 1/2 years. The Honmaru
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Strong typhoon moves near Okinawa before possibly hitting storm-weary Kanto
The typhoon could hit areas still recovering from last week's storm, which caused extensive damage and killed at least 10 people.
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Ken Watanabe on His Life, His Craft and His Legacy
Ken Watanabe didn’t just cross the bridge between Tokyo and Hollywood; he helped build it. Today, he is one of the industry’s most recognizable Japanese stars. From The Last Samurai and Inception to Godzilla, his performances have placed him alongside some of cinema’s biggest nam...
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Asian Games: Kitaguchi takes javelin silver, Japan goes 1-2 in hurdles
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Paris Olympic champion Haruka Kitaguchi took women's javelin silver Sunday at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games following a record-breaki
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Boxing: Inoue beats Nasukawa again to defend WBC bantamweight title
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Takuma Inoue defended his WBC bantamweight belt by beating ex-kickboxer and challenger Tenshin Nasukawa by unanimous decision in thei
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Tokyo Metro says 59,000 customer email addresses may be compromised
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Subway operator Tokyo Metro Co. said Sunday that about 59,000 email addresses of its rewards program members may have been compromise
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Wrinkles 10 years earlier? Japan research finds men's skin may be more vulnerable
TOKYO -- While still considered feminine by some, skin care has gradually become more commonplace among men, particularly among younger generations, i
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Bhutan's 1st ramen shop thrives despite high-altitude challenges
THIMPHU (Kyodo) -- At 2,300 meters above sea level in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, making an authentic bowl of Japanese ramen presented an unexpec
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China’s Yan one and done after golden Asian Games throw
Yan Ziyi broke the Games record with her sole attempt and it was enough to beat a field that included Japan's Olympic champion Haruka Kitaguchi.
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Sumo: Onosato overwhelms Aonishiki to capture 1st title in year
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Yokozuna Onosato defeated title rival ozeki Aonishiki in an emphatic fashion to capture his first title in a year at the Autumn Grand
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Asian Games: Lebanese sprinter Sbaity carries diversity, peace message
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Celebrated as "the fastest Lebanese woman in history," Aziza Sbaity took to the track at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games despite war-rel
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Japanese trade promotion group led by ex-foreign chief visits China
BEIJING (Kyodo) -- A Japanese delegation from a trade promotion body led by former Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya made a visit to China on Sunday, see