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Osaka comedy club shows visitors Japan beyond guidebooks
OSAKA (Kyodo) -- In a small basement theater in Osaka's bustling Minami district, comedians from Japan and overseas are giving foreign visitors an irr
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Tadami River offers glimpses of mist and mystery as it winds through Fukushima Pref.
The Tadami River in Japan's Oku-Aizu region is famous for its billowing mist from June to September, for those lucky enough to see it. As the rainy se
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Asian Games put spotlight on cricket’s growth in Japan
The ongoing Games and a historic contest against India are giving cricket an opportunity to add to its steady growth.
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The centuries-old Japanese art of ikebana draws those seeking calm
TOKYO (AP) -- Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, is a form of expression that dates back more than 500 years. It continues to blossom, qu
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The Mainichi News Quiz: What might Japan Post do about its money-losing mail service?
How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for Sept. 22 to test your news knowledge. Ready?What is Japan Post Co.
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Takaichi holds first talks with Zelenskky, but no mention of defense cooperation
The Ukrainian leader did not publicly broach the possibility of tieups with Tokyo such as in the area of drone development and air defense equipment.
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More teen magic in Asian Games pool as Kojima thrills Japan
The 17-year-old Yumeki Kojima's triumph in the men's 400-meter individual medley set a Games record of 4 minutes, 7.02 seconds.
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Embraer nears regional jet order from Japan Airlines in blow to Airbus
The carrier, which has been weighing whether to order Embraer's E2 or Airbus's A220, is due to make a final decision as soon as October, sources said.
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Indonesia to develop earthquake early warning system with Japan’s help
Indonesia plans to conduct trial runs for the envisioned warning system in Jakarta and some other regions by 2030.
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News in Easy English: Tokyo business area, office workers, keep cool in mini-forests
TOKYO -- People often call Tokyo's business areas "concrete jungles." They have many roads and tall buildings. These can make the city hotter. This is
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Japan, US, South Korea call on North Korea to resume dialogue
NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- The top diplomats of Japan, the United States and South Korea on Monday called on North Korea to resume dialogue even as it shows
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Heavy rain hits Tokyo area as typhoon approaches eastern coast, killing 2
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A large typhoon was moving closer to eastern Japan's Pacific coast Monday, bringing heavy rain to the Tokyo area and triggering lands
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Schoolgirl passes top level of Japan's 'Eiken' English proficiency test as a 4th grader
FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi -- A fifth-grade girl from this central Japan city passed Grade 1 of the "Eiken" English language proficiency test, a diffi
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Japan’s September surge in student suicides: What are the key drivers?
The increase in the number of young people deciding to take their own lives is particularly alarming given how adult suicide rates are in decline.
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Kyushu Electric Power innovator tackles tricky vanilla cultivation in Japan
FUKUOKA -- In an agricultural area of Fukuoka Prefecture in southwestern Japan surrounded by rice paddies, local utility Kyushu Electric Power Co. is
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Higan: Japan’s Buddhist Equinox Holiday
Higan, marked twice annually in the periods around the spring and autumn equinoxes, is a Buddhist observance in which people pay respects to their ancestors, such as by visiting their graves....
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Transfer Report: Top Japanese Footballers Move to New Clubs
Several of Japan’s core players for Samurai Blue, the men’s national soccer team, at the FIFA World Cup transferred to new clubs during the European offseason....
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Heavy rain hits near Tokyo as typhoon approaches eastern coast
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A large typhoon was moving toward eastern Japan's Pacific coast Monday, bringing heavy rain that triggered landslides in Chiba and Ka
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Two North Korea members of Asian Games seek asylum in Japan, report says
Citing a Japanese official, the report said the two were among a 180-member delegation attending the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games that opened Saturday.
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At least six dead and six missing in Kanto in wake of Typhoon Dujuan
The storm brought record-breaking rainfall to eastern Japan, triggering landslides, flooding and widespread disruption of transport.
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Sumo: Yokozuna Onosato keeps sole lead with win over Fujiryoga
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Yokozuna Onosato maintained the outright lead at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, improving to 8-1 with a straightforward
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Easy Japanese news in translation: 'Disney Halloween' starts at Tokyo Disney Resort
A special event, "Disney Halloween," has started at Tokyo Disney Resort in the city of Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture. The event will run through October 3
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Mitsui Fudosan holds groundbreaking ceremony for British Library redevelopment
The total cost of the project will reach about ¥231 billion, making the investment the largest in Europe for the major Japanese real estate developer.
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Nissan to launch hybrid version of Rogue SUV in U.S.
The release will mark the first time the Yokohama-based automaker has sold a model with the e-Power hybrid system in the U.S.
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Japan's ekiden relay tradition takes root in Britain
LONDON (Kyodo) -- A Japanese running tradition, the ekiden relay, is putting down roots in Britain, where runners are embracing the teamwork and sense
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Japan's northernmost point offers quintessential Hokkaido scenery
WAKKANAI, Hokkaido -- It has been nearly a year and a half since I began living in Hokkaido. In winter, ice and snow make long drives difficult. This
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Landmark Hotel Tateyama in Japan's Northern Alps closes after 54 years
TOYAMA (Kyodo) -- A landmark hotel high in Japan's Northern Alps has closed after more than half a century, ending a 54-year run in which it welcomed
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Japan, U.S. and South Korea back Taiwan at trilateral meeting
The top diplomats of Japan, South Korea and the U.S. expressed support for the democratic island, days before a U.S.-China leaders' summit.
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Japan takes Asian Games gold in swimming and karate
In the men's individual all-around gymnastics, Shinnosuke Oka took silver and Daiki Hashimoto won bronze behind China's Zhang Boheng.
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Japan, ASEAN trade ministers agree to pursue stronger economic partnership
MANILA (Kyodo) -- Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed on Sept. 20 at a meeting of their industry and trade ministers to work t
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Japan to boost measures to battle invasive beetles with 6.7 bil. yen budget
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Environment Ministry is stepping up measures against longhorn beetles that are devouring cherry trees, with a request for 6.7
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Japan immigration agency to work more with other ministries on illegal foreign labor
According to the agency, more than 70% of foreign nationals who faced deportation procedures last year were found to have worked illegally.
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As the number of foreign drivers grows, Japan spreads awareness of road rules
From usage rules for expressways to drinking and driving laws, Japan is aiming to raise awareness among foreign motorists.