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Japan to provide $3 mil. to flood-hit Nepal as humanitarian aid: minister
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan decided Tuesday to provide $3 million to Nepal as humanitarian assistance after massive flooding and landslides near the countr
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Putin's pen spinning briefly sparks buzz over Japanese Pentel brand
MOSCOW (Kyodo) -- A Russian state-run radio station mistakenly sparked speculation that the pen Russian President Vladimir Putin was seen spinning ove
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Dollar falls into 152 yen zone amid BOJ rate hike speculation
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The U.S. dollar briefly fell into the 152 yen range in Tokyo on Tuesday, for the first time since February, as the yen was bought ami
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Myanmar worker claims he was beaten with stick at Hokkaido farm
TOKYO -- A Myanmar man who fled a farm in Hokkaido, where he was employed under Japan's Specified Skilled Worker status, said at a news conference in
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N. Korea slams Japan-US-S. Korea drill as 'crucial threat'
BEIJING (Kyodo) -- North Korean Defense Minister Kim Song Gi has slammed an ongoing trilateral multi-domain exercise involving Japan, the United State
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'Phantom mole' recorded for first time in northern Japan's Shirakami-Sanchi mountains
AOMORI -- The Japanese mountain mole, sometimes called a "phantom mole," has been found for the first time in the Shirakami-Sanchi mountains, a UNESCO
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Asian Games: Paris gymnastics triple gold medalist Oka ready to lead Japan
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Having shot to stardom with three gold medals at the Paris Olympics, Shinnosuke Oka heads into the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games as the li
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3 arrested over alleged killing of Nepalese student in southwestern Japan
FUKUOKA (Kyodo) -- Three people have been arrested after a Nepalese vocational school student was found dead in August in a river in the Tenjin distri
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Nagoya in central Japan issues top-level alert in some areas for flood risk
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- The central Japanese city of Nagoya on Tuesday issued a top-level warning to residents in areas potentially facing the risk of flood
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Sumo: Aonishiki battles through injury in pursuit of yokozuna promotion
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Despite lingering injuries affecting his preparation, ozeki Aonishiki is determined to build on his dramatic July championship and se
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Japan names new envoys to EU, Iran, 5 other countries
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government on Tuesday named a new ambassador to the European Union, effective immediately, as well as new envoys to Iran
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Bullet trains linking Tokyo, western Japan resume after heavy rain
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Bullet train services linking Tokyo and western Japan resumed on Tuesday after being partially suspended due to heavy rain, railway o
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BOJ to raise key interest rate by 0.25 percentage point in Sept. meeting
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Bank of Japan plans to raise its policy rate to 1.25 percent from the current 1.0 percent at its policy meeting later this month,
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Japan plans GPS tracking trial for sex offenders on parole
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Justice Ministry plans to launch a trial to track sex offenders on parole via GPS as early as fiscal 2027, a ministry officia
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N. Korean athletes arrive in Beijing en route to Asian Games in Japan
BEIJING (Kyodo) -- Several dozen North Korean athletes arrived at a Beijing airport on Tuesday en route to the Asian Games to be held from later this
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Heavy rain hits central Japan, disrupts shinkansen train services
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Torrential rain pounded central and other parts of Japan on Tuesday, suspending shinkansen bullet train services linking Tokyo and we
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200,000 yen fine sought for TV personality Dewi over assault charges
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prosecutors on Tuesday sought a fine of 200,000 yen ($1,300) for Dewi Sukarno, an 86-year-old Japanese TV personality and widow of fo
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GMO to launch 'ambulance' for humanoid robot repairs in Tokyo
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- GMO AI & Robotics Corp. said Tuesday it will launch a specially equipped vehicle dedicated to respond to maintenance needs for humano
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Family, Baseball, and Friendship: Venezuelan Ambassador Seiko Ishikawa on Japan-Venezuela Bonds
Seiko Ishikawa, Venezuela’s ambassador to Japan since 2005, sits down with Nippon.com to discuss his Japanese roots, his personal connection to concepts like mono no aware, and the cultural and sporting bonds linking Venezuela and Japan....
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Typhoons in Japan: September is Peak Season for Damage
While cyclonic storms generally approach Japan from late spring through autumn, September poses by far the highest risk of severe damage.
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Utagawa Hiroshige: The Ukiyo-e Master of Japanese Landscapes
Utagawa Hiroshige built his reputation through the development of landscape pictures, which were then a new genre for ukiyo-e art, creating a huge number of masterpieces....
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- GMO AI & Robotics Corp. said Tuesday it will launch a specially equipped vehicle dedicated to respond to maintenance needs for humano
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Kremlin says Russia will not consider Tokyo’s request to dismantle new World War Two memorial
Kremlin says Russia will not consider Tokyo’s request to dismantle new World War Two memorial politiko.com.ph
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Colombia Moves to Revive Japan Trade Pact, Courts New Toyota Investment in Tokyo
Colombia Moves to Revive Japan Trade Pact, Courts New Toyota Investment in Tokyo Finance Colombia
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Torrential rain hits central Japan, floods vital infrastructure in Nagoya
Torrential rain hits central Japan, floods vital infrastructure in Nagoya Japan Wire by Kyodo News
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Mammoet Japan & Tokyo Juki Sign MOU To Bring Ring Cranes To Japanese Project Sites
Mammoet Japan & Tokyo Juki Sign MOU To Bring Ring Cranes To Japanese Project Sites Ocean News & Technology
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Japan cries foul as China slaps 99.2% import duty on key chemical for making computer chips
Japan cries foul as China slaps 99.2% import duty on key chemical for making computer chips Fortune
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The Suica Penguin Is Retiring and You Can Choose Its Successor
The Suica Penguin Is Retiring and You Can Choose Its Successor Tokyo Weekender
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Pyongyang slams Tokyo for ‘scheme to round off war capabilities’ with joint defense drills
Pyongyang slams Tokyo for ‘scheme to round off war capabilities’ with joint defense drills Korea JoongAng Daily
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Tokyo's Taito Ward to ban new private lodging services | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
Tokyo's Taito Ward to ban new private lodging services | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News nhk.or.jp
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Tokyo’s Sneaker Queue Is the Ad. Europe Is the Business
Tokyo’s Sneaker Queue Is the Ad. Europe Is the Business Business Model Analyst
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Tokyo’s Shinjuku to ban more than half of vacation rentals
Tokyo’s Shinjuku to ban more than half of vacation rentals CP24
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China's Paranoia Exposed: PLA Report Flags Japan As Nuclear Danger Even Though Tokyo Has No Bomb
China's Paranoia Exposed: PLA Report Flags Japan As Nuclear Danger Even Though Tokyo Has No Bomb The Times of India
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From mermaids and athletic nomads: SS27 trends from Tokyo
From mermaids and athletic nomads: SS27 trends from Tokyo Fashion United
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Japanese helicopters to join Indonesia’s wildfires battle this weekend
Indonesia has intensified efforts to tackle wildfires that have been raging for months.
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Japan Photo Journal: 500,000 sunflowers in full bloom in Japan's Fukuoka Pref.
Some 500,000 sunflowers are in full bloom at the Yanagawa Sunflower Garden, located on reclaimed land along the Ariake Sea in the city of Yanagawa, Fu
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Editorial: Can DPFP become central opposition force in Japan?
Yuichiro Tamaki has secured a third term as leader of the opposition Democratic Party for the People (DPFP), winning about 80% of the vote. Since the
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Japanese seniors embracing life in second career as entrepreneurs
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Starting a business after retirement or later in life has been gaining traction among Japanese seniors, as they leverage their experi
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Flooded underpass claims woman's life amid torrential rain in eastern Japan
A woman was killed after heavy rain flooded an underpass in Fukushima Prefecture on Sept. 7, as torrential downpours across eastern and northeastern J
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Over 100 pubs go bankrupt in Japan in first half
Over 100 pubs go bankrupt in Japan in first half VnExpress International
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Japan protests as China slaps new measures against its exports of a key chipmaking material - ABC News
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Japan crown prince, princess leave for Norway King Harald's funeral
Japan crown prince, princess leave for Norway King Harald's funeral 毎日新聞
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According to Xinhua News Agency on August 31, Tokyo Electric Power Com
According to Xinhua News Agency on August 31, Tokyo Electric Power Com Shanghai Metals Market
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Tokyo neighbourhood considers short-term rental ban over bad tourist behaviour
Tokyo neighbourhood considers short-term rental ban over bad tourist behaviour The Independent
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China slapped tariffs up to 99% on a chemical Japan needs for chips. Tokyo says it's discriminatory and wants it withdrawn
China slapped tariffs up to 99% on a chemical Japan needs for chips. Tokyo says it's discriminatory and wants it withdrawn Plataforma Media
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The Suica Penguin Is Retiring. These Strange Creatures Want Its Job.
Japan has finally learned who might replace the Suica Penguin. On September 8, JR East unveiled the three creatures competing to become the new face of Suica when its longtime mascot retires next spring. After months of proposals and deliberation, the decision now belongs to the ...
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Japan issues highest level heavy rain warning as flood risk rises
The warning was issued in various parts of the country, with residents urged to take precautions against the rain.
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Dollar briefly falls into 152 yen zone amid BOJ rate hike speculation
TOKYO (Kyodo9 -- The U.S. dollar briefly fell into the 152 yen range in Tokyo on Tuesday morning, the first time since February, amid speculation that
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Japan logs current account surplus in July on services balance improvement
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan posted a current account surplus of 2.99 trillion yen ($19 billion) in July, returning to the black for the first time in two m
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Japan “strongly concerned regarding Iran’s continued attacks on civilian vessels”
Japan “strongly concerned regarding Iran’s continued attacks on civilian vessels” arabnews.jp
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Tokyo's 'Marry on 888' Campaign Pays Off
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Inside Japan’s military build-up
Inside Japan’s military build-up South China Morning Post
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K-beauty emerges as new gateway to Korean culture in Japan
K-beauty emerges as new gateway to Korean culture in Japan The Korea Times
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Japan tightens measures against private jet pilots with three-strikes rule
The penalty system is being tested at Haneda Airport, a major hub for business flights, with no plans as of yet for expansion to other airports.
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BREAKING NEWS: Bullet train service suspension extends to between Tokyo and western Japan
BREAKING NEWS: Bullet train service suspension extends to between Tokyo and western Japan Japan Wire by Kyodo News
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Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks to the media about the U.S.-Japan joint forex action, in Tokyo
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In a league of her own: A Japanese F-15 pilot guarding the northern skies
Capt. Momoka Fujii, call sign "Jasmine," is one of a tiny minority of female pilots flying front-line combat jets in the Air Self-Defense Force.
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