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Editorial: Japan must curb spread of false info on social media during elections
False and misleading information and defamatory attacks on social media during elections in Japan are becoming an increasingly serious problem. Rather
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Twin Towers architect's granddaughter recalls legacy 25 years after 9/11
NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- When Katie Yamasaki looks at the New York skyline, she still misses the Twin Towers designed by her grandfather, Japanese-American
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Leasehold condominiums draw attention in Tokyo as housing costs soar
TOKYO -- Rising land prices and soaring condominium costs are drawing growing attention to fixed-term leasehold condominiums in Tokyo, which allow res
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Death toll from Typhoon Dujuan rises to 11 in eastern Japan
CHIBA, Japan (Kyodo) -- The death toll from Typhoon Dujuan, which barreled by eastern Japan earlier this week, rose to 11 on Thursday, local authoriti
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Takaichi ICC stance shows restraints on Japan dealings with Trump's US
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's indirect defense of the International Criminal Court in her U.N. General Assembly debut expo
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Lady Gaga Is FamilyMart’s Newest Employee
Lady Gaga is scanning purchases and mopping floors at FamilyMart, although sadly only on television. The pop star became the unlikely face of the convenience-store chain’s new recruitment campaign on September 25, appearing in a monochrome commercial that turns an ordinary konbin...
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Harimoto hails new era as Japan dethrones table tennis king China
China had won gold in the event at every Games since 1994 but Sora Matsushima beat Wen Ruibo in the decisive match.
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Harimoto hails new era as Japan dethrone table tennis kings China
China had won gold in the event at every Games since 1994 but Sora Matsushima beat Wen Ruibo in the decisive match.
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Japan-developed optical lattice clocks lead bid to redefine the second
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Optical lattice clocks developed by a Japanese scientist have emerged as a leading candidate in discussions by an international body
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Sumo: Onosato keeps 2-win lead, Aonishiki among 3 closest rivals
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Yokozuna Onosato kept his two-win lead at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday as ozeki Aonishiki, new sekiwake Fujinokawa an
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Tokyo stocks mixed on AI gains after 5-day holidays, rising bond yields
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks ended mixed Thursday, with investors catching up with gains in artificial intelligence-related shares made during Japan'
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Shin Ohashi Is Japan’s New Swim Star | News Roundup
In this week’s news roundup, we report on Shin Ohashi and his triumph at the Asian Games. Typhoon Dujan batters Japan. Prime Minister Takaichi meets with various world leaders, including Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. And One OK Rock frontman Taka explains his Ed Sheeran m...
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Japan banks, hedge funds tussle for top graduates amid jobs boom
To graduates around the world fighting to get their first job, Japan may seem like a hiring paradise.
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Japan convenience store sales up 0.3% in Aug. on promotional efforts
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Convenience store sales in Japan rose 0.3 percent in August from a year earlier, marking the second straight month of increase, helpe
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Editorial: Japan's ruling bloc must not force through self-serving election changes
Talks between Japan's ruling and opposition parties on the House of Representatives electoral system are continuing. The parties intend to reach a con
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Japan to closely monitor US-China summit: spokesman
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan will monitor the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in the United States "wi
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Seven x Seven Itoshima: A Stylish Stay on the Fukuoka Coast
Set on the western edge of Fukuoka, the Itoshima Peninsula is known for its dramatic coastline, farm-carpeted valleys and soft coastal light. Long cherished by artists, surfers and culinary purists, Itoshima has earned its reputation as one of Japan’s most alluring coastal destin...
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A Stay in the Heart of Sapporo: Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo and Sapporo West
For visitors to Hokkaido, Sapporo is a natural starting point. A bustling city surrounded by mountains and nature, it offers all the pleasures of a big city — world-class food, lively nightlife, museums, markets and shopping — while also serving as a gateway to the rest of the is...
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City in Japan's Tochigi Pref. adds suspension bridge, zip line to hometown tax gifts
KANUMA, Tochigi -- The municipal government here has added a package featuring a "thrilling suspension bridge" walk and a zip line ride near the Nanma
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SoftBank Group to raise $11.1 bil. to fund OpenAI investment
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- SoftBank Group Corp. said Thursday it will raise $11.1 billion to finance the final tranche of a $30 billion investment in OpenAI.The
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Japan's Takaichi avoids being drawn into talks with Trump on ICC sanctions
In a Sept. 22 meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in New York, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoided delving into Washington's sanctions
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The Mainichi News Quiz: Soon you'll be able to get from Kansai airport to Kyoto how?
How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for Sept. 24 to test your news knowledge. Ready?What service is a Kyot
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Domestic demand helps offset 60% drop in Chinese visitors to Japan's Yamanashi Pref.
KOFU -- The number of accommodation guests in Yamanashi Prefecture reached 4.322 million in the first half of 2026, about 100,000 more than a year ear
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Japan’s “Mogami” Platform and Its Crucial Role in Fostering Strategic Partnerships
The Royal Australian Navy recently selected Japan’s Mogami-class as its next-generation general-purpose frigate. A stealthy platform with reduced crew requirements, Mogami is already facilitating expanded defense cooperation with like-minded Indo-Pacific strategic partners like A...
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Japan Rises One Place in 2026 Gender Gap Ranking
Japan ranked 117th in the 2026 Global Gender Gap Index, rising only one place year on year, despite the appointment of the country’s first female prime minister, Takaichi Sanae....
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Your October 2026 Horoscope
October in Tokyo brings the crisp, cozy magic of mid-autumn. The muggy summer days have faded into a distant memory, replaced by bright blue skies, cool evenings and trees slowly dressing themselves in golden hues across Yoyogi Park. It’s a season of transformation, and the cosmi...
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One Ok Rock’s Taka Faces Backlash for Defending Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran’s tour had already lost Macklemore and become, to many, a symbol of the cowardice of artists who preach political neutrality by the time Taka Moriuchi decided to defend him. Ed Sheeran’s Tour Unravels The controversy began on September 4 at MetLife Stadium, where openi...