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Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward to ban vacation rentals in residential areas
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward plans to ban, as a general rule, vacation rentals such as Airbnbs in residential areas and areas near schools,
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Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward to ban <i>minpaku</i> in residential areas and near schools
The ward currently hosts the country's largest number of such lodging facilities, and a ban could affect some 2,000 properties.
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Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward to ban minpaku in residential areas and near schools
Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward to ban minpaku in residential areas and near schools The Japan Times
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Tokyo’s Shinjuku curbs holiday rentals amid overtourism complaints
Tokyo’s Shinjuku curbs holiday rentals amid overtourism complaints Daily Sabah
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Heavy rain lashes Tokyo and surrounding prefectures
Heavy rain lashes Tokyo and surrounding prefectures japantimes.co.jp
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Global shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul
Global shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul New Castle News
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Japanese banks in a bind over defense investments and loans
Commercial financial institutions generally remain cautious out of concern over possible deterioration in their corporate image.
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Japan, S. Korea, U.S. forces start joint exercise, rapped by N. Korea
Japan, S. Korea, U.S. forces start joint exercise, rapped by N. Korea Japan Wire by Kyodo News
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Japanese sushi chain ends Chiikawa rollout after staff caught selling freebies online
Japanese sushi chain ends Chiikawa rollout after staff caught selling freebies online reuters.com
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Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward to Ban "Minpaku" Biz in Residential Areas
Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward to Ban "Minpaku" Biz in Residential Areas nippon.com
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Japan likely sold Treasurys to fund record yen intervention
Japan likely sold Treasurys to fund record yen intervention japantimes.co.jp
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Radiohead Announces 2027 Japan Return
Radiohead will return to Japan in June 2027 for a five-night residency at GMO Arena in Saitama, marking the band’s first standalone headline shows in the country since October 2008. The newly announced run forms part of an expansive Asia-Pacific tour that also includes 16 dates a...
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Weak yen not always good for Tokyo stocks, some analysts say
Conventional wisdom about the market being helped by a falling currency might not hold if rates climb.
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Asian shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul - ABC News
Asian shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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Tokyo puts $1.36bn behind first shipyard revival projects
Tokyo puts $1.36bn behind first shipyard revival projects Splash247
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A Real-Life Backrooms Experience Is Coming to Tokyo
A24’s horror film Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons, was released in Japanese theaters on Friday. Based on the internet-born horror phenomenon of the same name, it tells the story of Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a divorced and struggling furniture store owner who unexpectedly disc...
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As U.S. demands more, Japan may need to get creative with defense spending
Although Tokyo's defense budget is likely to top ¥10 trillion this year, that will remain far off from the target of 3.5% of GDP the U.S. is seeking.
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Shinzo Abe Assassination Film Rumors Sparks Backlash Over Tetsuya Yamagami Portrayal
Just four years after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, his assassination may already be headed to the big screen. Tokyo Sports reported on September 2 that a major Japanese director is developing a film about the 2022 assassination, with filming potentially ...
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Weather agency warns of landslides amid heavy rain on isle south of Tokyo
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's weather agency on Monday urged maximum vigilance for landslides triggered by heavy rain on Niijima Island, south of Tokyo.The
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Rising costs threaten Japan's book distribution system
TOKYO -- Japan's publishing distributors are under severe strain due to rising labor and fuel costs, as well as new trucking industry reform legislati
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Japan researchers testing paper-and-plastic wine bottle as greener alternative to glass
KOFU -- The Institute of Enology and Viticulture at the University of Yamanashi and its partners are testing a paper-and-plastic wine bottle as an env
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ICC chief Akane vows to continue job no matter what amid U.S. sanctions
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, vowed on Sunday that she will continue to do her job, despite the admini
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Level 5 Landslide Warnings Issued for Islands South of Tokyo
Level 5 Landslide Warnings Issued for Islands South of Tokyo nippon.com
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Shinjuku in Tokyo plans to ban more than half of short-term rental properties
Shinjuku in Tokyo plans to ban more than half of short-term rental properties UA.NEWS
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Mom's Touch doubles down on Tokyo by moving HQ to Shinjuku, opening 6th store
Mom's Touch doubles down on Tokyo by moving HQ to Shinjuku, opening 6th store The Korea Times
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Highest-Level Landslide Alert Issued for Northern Izu Islands, Tokyo
Highest-Level Landslide Alert Issued for Northern Izu Islands, Tokyo The Japan News
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Japan braces for landslides as record rain hits Niijima, Tokyo region
Japan braces for landslides as record rain hits Niijima, Tokyo region Türkiye Today
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Temple University Japan Opens Hillside Center, Expanding Presence in Tokyo Region
Temple University Japan Opens Hillside Center, Expanding Presence in Tokyo Region TUJ News
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Woman found dead in submerged car in Japan amid record rainfall
Woman found dead in submerged car in Japan amid record rainfall South China Morning Post
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Re-elected Tamaki vows to make DPP top Japan opposition party
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Yuichiro Tamaki, head of the opposition Democratic Party for the People, vowed to make his party Japan's largest opposition force aft
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Tennis: Naomi Osaka sees off Mertens to reach US Open 4th round
NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- Japan's former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka reached the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Saturday after battling past Elise Mertens of
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Sumo: Kotoeiho eyes promotion to elite rank with strong Autumn meet
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Kotoeiho said Sunday he aims to earn promotion to one of sumo's elite ranks by performing strongly as a career-high No. 1 maegashira
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JR East to suspend, reduce train services Monday due to heavy rain
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- East Japan Railway Co. said Sunday that it will suspend or reduce services on some lines the following day due to expected heavy rain
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Japan's Shimamura to Acquire 21 Apparel Stores in Tokyo Metro Area from Summit
Japan's Shimamura to Acquire 21 Apparel Stores in Tokyo Metro Area from Summit finance.biggo.com
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4 Key Takeaways From Tokyo Fashion Week SS27
4 Key Takeaways From Tokyo Fashion Week SS27 Vogue
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Asian shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul
Asian shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul The Independent
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Basketball: Japan loses to host Germany in World Cup group stage
BERLIN (Kyodo) -- Japan went down 74-58 against host Germany at the Women's Basketball World Cup on Saturday as all four teams in Group A sat level on
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Tamaki wins third term as head of Japan opposition DPP
Tamaki said he aims to boost the presence of the DPP, regarding his new term as a "period for making preparations to seize power."
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Japan's budget plans raise viability worries
Japan's budget plans raise viability worries China Daily
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Japan considers moving up part of income-linked benefits payment schedule in 2029
The move is intended to mitigate the financial burden on households after the consumption tax rate for food is raised back to 8% in 2029.
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SoftBank’s ¥1 trillion retail bond rejuvenates Japan debt market
The offering comes as Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond yield topped 3% for the first time in about 30 years.
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Japan's August foreign reserves post largest-ever drop after record intervention
Japan's August foreign reserves post largest-ever drop after record intervention Reuters
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Takaichi's reflationist aide projects Bank of Japan rate hike in September
Takaichi's reflationist aide projects Bank of Japan rate hike in September Reuters
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Tokyo Film Festival Launches Nippon Cinema Now & Kashiko Kawakita Awards; Relaunches Crosscut Asia Section
Tokyo Film Festival Launches Nippon Cinema Now & Kashiko Kawakita Awards; Relaunches Crosscut Asia Section Deadline
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Baseball: Murakami becomes 1st Japanese player with 30 HRs in debut MLB yr
CHICAGO (Kyodo) -- Munetaka Murakami became the first Japanese player to hit 30 home runs in his debut MLB season Saturday as the Chicago White Sox lo
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Heavy rains lash Tokyo and surrounding prefectures
The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be on high alert for landslides, rising river levels and floods in some low-lying areas.
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Japan's student newspapers fight to keep reporting as costs, staff shortages mount
SAPPORO -- Student newspapers, edited and published by university students, began emerging at universities across Japan before World War II and have r
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Evacuation drill held in event of nuclear accident at TEPCO Niigata plant
NIIGATA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Niigata Prefecture and a village hosting the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant held a drill Saturday to evacuate reside
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Japan sushi chain cancels 'Chiikawa' collab campaign as goods embezzled
OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Japanese sushi chain operator Kura Sushi Inc. has decided to cancel its collaboration campaign with manga sensation "Chiikawa" after
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Survey Finds Japan’s Favorite Rice Dish is Egg Fried Rice
Japan’s spin on Chinese fried rice took first place in a survey on the nation’s favorite rice dishes, ahead of onigiri (rice balls) and katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowl)....
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Japan weather agency warns of intense rain in Tokyo, 12 areas through Monday
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's weather agency warned Sunday of intense rain in Tokyo and 12 other prefectures heading into Monday due to the influence of a
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Stay far from battlefield, Japanese director warns at Venice
Shinya Tsukamoto's new film follows a Vietnam veteran whose life was haunted by the violence he witnessed and took part in.
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ANA launches inter-airport remote passenger support via telepresence robots
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- All Nippon Airways Co. has begun rolling out telepresence robots enabling skilled staff based at western Japan's gateway Kansai Inter
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Tamaki wins 3rd term as head of Japan opposition DPP
Tamaki said he aims to boost the presence of the DPP, regarding his new term as a "period for making preparations to seize power."
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He wasn’t cut out for space travel. He explored Antarctica instead.
Meet Katsutada Kaminuma, whose desire to explore the untrodden led him to become perhaps Japan's foremost expert on Antarctica.
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The joys and challenges of running an Antarctic kitchen
A good chef should strive to reduce waste. No one knows that better than Junko Watanuki, who helped run the kitchen at Japan's Antarctic research station....
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Rugby: Harada bags brace as Japan overpower Canada 57-12
NIIGATA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Hooker Mamoru Harada scored two tries as Japan powered to a 57-12 victory over Canada in a rugby test match on Saturday.The
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Japan's Koizumi likely to remain defense minister in Cabinet reshuffle
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is likely to retain Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi in a Cabinet and ruling party leadership
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Japan gov't eyes tougher monitoring of overseas operations at big banks
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's financial watchdog plans to step up monitoring of overseas operations at major financial institutions, according to a draft o
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2 teachers injured as man sprays unknown substance in Tokyo high school
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A man was arrested Saturday in Tokyo after an unknown substance was sprayed during a cultural festival at a high school, injuring two
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