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- Japan weighs cyber defense measures after attack hits GMO
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Fukuda, prime minister who fought climate change, dies
The Asahi Shimbun
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2 days ago
- Ex-Japan PM Fukuda Dies at 90
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan Govt Says It Takes Mongolia Wildfire Seriously
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- 70 Pct in Japan Prefer Sheltering at Home after Disasters: Survey
JIJI PRESS
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- U.S. Marine, seen drinking before woman killed, indicted in Naha
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Nishiyama to Become 1st Female "Kishi" Shogi Player
JIJI PRESS
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- Heavy Rain in Japan Intensified by Global Warming: Govt Study
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- Japan Digital Agency Adds AI Agent to "Gennai" Govt Platform
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- Manga artist sues gov't claiming revised imperial law is unconstitutional
Kyodo News
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- Former Japanese PM Fukuda, known for strengthening ties with China, dies at 90
Kyodo News
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- Small Public Crematoriums Eyed in Tokyo's Special Wards
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- Nishiyama to become 1st female "kishi" in shogi main ranks
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- Action Taken against 43 Minors for Harassing Osaka Police
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- Security concerns flagged within Japan firm GMO before breach: CEO
Kyodo News
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- Japan's Yuri Yoshida Claims 1st LPGA Victory in S. Korea
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- Japan's New Farm Minister Inspects Typhoon Damage in Chiba
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- FEATURE: Hotels spring up in Osaka's Shinsekai district amid foreign tourism boom
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- Mongolia to Consider Seeking Compensation over Grassland Fire
JIJI PRESS
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- Kyodo News Digest: Oct. 26, 2026
Kyodo News
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- Ex-Japan Opposition Heavyweight Negative on Forming New Party
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan’s unpopular revision of imperial law that reinforces male-only succession takes effect
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Fukushima Gov. Uchibori Wins 4th Term in Sunday Poll
JIJI PRESS
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3 days ago
- Japan deploys long-range missile launcher during major drill with U.S.
Kyodo News
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3 days ago
- (Update) U.S. Marine Indicted in Okinawa Robbery-Murder Case
JIJI PRESS
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3 days ago
- Emperor, Empress Mark Opening of 2026 Cultural Festival in Kochi
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- U.S. Marine Indicted in Okinawa Robbery-Murder Case
JIJI PRESS
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- BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Marine indicted over robbery, murder of woman in Okinawa
Kyodo News
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- U.S. Rep. Bera Condemns Russia's Detention of Japanese Journalist
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- Opposition Parties Urge PM Takaichi to Explain Tax Cut Bill Herself
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- World's 1st hydrogen engine for large ships cuts C02 emissions by 95%
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- Bottle cap found off Japan coast carried marine ecosystem from Philippines
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- Japanese carmakers to cut development times to counter Chinese rivals
Kyodo News
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- Japan getting caught up in international pickleball boom
The Asahi Shimbun
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3 days ago
- Data backs claim that Sendai is the most comfy city to live in
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Asian Para Games Close after Host Japan Wins Record 64 Golds
JIJI PRESS
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- (Update 2) GMO Asks Govt to Take Active Cyber Defense Measures
JIJI PRESS
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- Typhoon Champi Could Approach Kyushu Region Mon.
JIJI PRESS
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- Cartel-Suspected Brewers Held Beer Prices Steady after 2023 Tax Cut
JIJI PRESS
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- BREAKING NEWS: Japanese firm GMO asks gov't to take preemptive cybersecurity steps
Kyodo News
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4 days ago
- (Update) GMO Asks Govt to Take Active Cyber Defense Measures
JIJI PRESS
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- GMO Asks Govt to Take Active Cyber Defense Measures
JIJI PRESS
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- Park24 to Pay 3,000 Yen to Times Car Users Hit by Data Breach
JIJI PRESS
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- Typhoon Champi Traveling North of Okinawa Islands
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- Sagawa Express Says 53 M. Sets of Personal Info Possibly Compromised
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- 112-year-old miso producer seeks to rebuild after Kumamoto quake
Kyodo News
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- Vulnerability in apps behind recent spate of cyberattacks on Japan firms
Kyodo News
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- Kyodo News Digest: Oct. 24, 2026
Kyodo News
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- Robotic trash bins roaming world’s busiest train station
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Japan's Revised Imperial House Law Comes into Effect
JIJI PRESS
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- Grieving parents vow to never let Henoko tragedy be repeated
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Typhoon Champi Seen Approaching Okinawa Islands Fri.
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- Japan Eyes Health Checkup Support for Truant Students
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan Opposition Parties Seek Panel on Food Tax Cut Bill
JIJI PRESS
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- PHP vulnerability prompts widespread service suspensions
The Asahi Shimbun
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6 days ago
- 2 arrested over prescription-free sales of diet craze Mounjaro, others
The Asahi Shimbun
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- 145 prefectural high schools to close amid depopulation
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Rengo Mentions 6 Pct Pay Increase in 2027 Shunto Vision
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan Women Win 1st World Gymnastics Team Medal in 60 Years
JIJI PRESS
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- INTERVIEW: Women's Expectations for Takaichi Turn to Disappointment
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- Japan's largest labor union to seek around 6% pay hike next spring
Kyodo News
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6 days ago
- Japan Banks, Other Firms Take Precautionary Measures over PHP Flaw
JIJI PRESS
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- Foreign arrivals to Japan in September fall 5% to 3.1 million
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Peru President Fujimori to Visit Japan in Nov.
JIJI PRESS
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- Japanese Reporter Detained in Putin's Game of Hostage-Taking: WSJ
JIJI PRESS
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- No Damage from PHP Flaw Reported: Japan Govt Spokesman
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- Japan to Cut Eco-Friendly Vehicle Subsidies Next Year
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- Illegal Use of Old Driver's Licenses Suspected at Kanagawa Police
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- Japan Mulls Electricity, City Gas Subsidies for Winter
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- Japan to Introduce Cashless Traffic Fine Payments from July '27
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- Russia Condemns Japanese Firm's Drone Delivery to Ukraine
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- FEATURE: Japan's Gothic Lolita fashion finds growing following in Europe
Kyodo News
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- 2 Japanese Climbers Missing in Himalayas
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- URGENT: Japan's MUFG Bank halts some services, possibly to address PHP flaws
Kyodo News
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- Kyodo News Digest: Oct. 22, 2026
Kyodo News
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- River in northeastern Japan overflows, emergency warning issued
Kyodo News
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- Japan to set up curriculum to obtain teacher's license in 1 year
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- Japan PM Warns of Vulnerabilities in PHP Programming Language
JIJI PRESS
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- River in Akita Overflows, 450 Households Told to Ensure Safety
JIJI PRESS
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- (Update) Japan New Farm Minister Returns Donation, Corrects Funds Report
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- More Japanese Athletes Win Golds at Asian Para Games
JIJI PRESS
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7 days ago
- Family of Dead Driver in Saitama Sinkhole Sues Pref.
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- Japan Questions Reliability of Vasculitis Drug Approval Data
JIJI PRESS
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- Vulnerabilities found in widely used PHP programming language
Kyodo News
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- 1 Year On, Takaichi Vows to Continue Taking On Challenges
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan Skips Russia-Hosted Coast Guard Forum
JIJI PRESS
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- 4 Japanese Men Arrested over Vietnam-Based Fraud
JIJI PRESS
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- Record-late 30 C heat grips wide swathe of Japan
Kyodo News
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- 1st Recipient of iPS Cell Sheet Transplant Set for Discharge Thurs.
JIJI PRESS
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- Takaichi Govt Steadily Delivers on Pledges 1 Year On: Kihara
JIJI PRESS
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- Foreign Visitors to Japan Down 5.0 Pct in Sept.
JIJI PRESS
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- Tigers star Teruaki Sato shares love for club, fans ahead of MLB posting
Kyodo News
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- Japan Journalist Group Seeks Release of Reporter Held in Russia
JIJI PRESS
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- Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya break record for latest day of 30 degrees
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Foreign visitors' spending in Japan hits record 7 tril. yen in Jan.-Sept.
Kyodo News
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- Tottori Governor Hirai Not to Seek 6th Term
JIJI PRESS
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- Japanese garbage collectors experimentally use e-scooters during work
Kyodo News
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- Wrong National Anthems Played 3 Times at Asian Para Games
JIJI PRESS
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- BOJ to decide at next week's meeting whether 2% inflation target reached: sources
Kyodo News
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- Thousands of police personnel records exposed in app breach
The Asahi Shimbun
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7 days ago
- Data on 125,000 Police Officers in Japan Potentially Exposed
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan's New Farm Minister Apologizes over Donation Scandal
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan Defends Men's Team Title at World Gymnastics Championships
JIJI PRESS
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- Flooding-Hit Residents Still Worried One Month after Typhoon Dujuan
JIJI PRESS
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- Unauthorized trades triggered at IwaiCosmo by cyberattack
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Japan Urges Russia to Release Detained Reporter Immediately
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan Incurs Trade Deficit of 2,818 B. Yen in April-Sept.
JIJI PRESS
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- Quad Leaders to Meet in Manila Next Month: Rubio
JIJI PRESS
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- Phone-watching trucker who killed 6 receives 7-year sentence
The Asahi Shimbun
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7 days ago
- FOCUS: Japan navigates varying agendas in Southeast Asia security cooperation push
Kyodo News
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7 days ago
- Japan to Provide Malaysia with Counterdrone System
JIJI PRESS
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7 days ago
- Claude Code found on servers used in AI-linked cyberattacks
The Asahi Shimbun
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7 days ago
- Patient recovering well after iPS heart sheet surgery in Japan
Kyodo News
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7 days ago
- Japan's new farm minister says to verify facts on alleged illegal donation
Kyodo News
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7 days ago
- Aichi Bar Association collaborates with "Dragon Ball" to promote lawyers
Kyodo News
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7 days ago
- G7 Ministers Vow Closer Cooperation on AI Safety
JIJI PRESS
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- URGENT: Personnel data of 22 Japan prefectural police forces may have leaked
Kyodo News
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7 days ago
- FOCUS: PM Takaichi's tightening grip may stir intraparty dissent in 2nd year
Kyodo News
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7 days ago
- FEATURE: In Japan, body dysmorphic disorder can drive repeated surgery, daily distress
Kyodo News
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- Kyodo News Digest: Oct. 21, 2026
Kyodo News
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- Japan's cormorant fishing season draws nearly 85,000 boat spectators
Kyodo News
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- Diet battles, diplomatic challenges await Takaichi after 1st yr as PM
Kyodo News
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- AI device lets users ‘converse’ with bonsai for growing advice
The Asahi Shimbun
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7 days ago
- IwaiCosmo Securities customers hit by unauthorized trades after cyberattack
Kyodo News
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- Japan urges Russia to immediately release detained national
Kyodo News
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- Nobel Prize Winner Soai Delivers Lecture in Tokyo
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan's Iwabuchi, Funayama Win Table Tennis Golds at Asian Para Games
JIJI PRESS
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- Live snake found on plane after flight canceled in southwestern Japan
Kyodo News
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- LDP Urges Govt to Address Cyberattacks on Companies
JIJI PRESS
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- Crowdfunding Starts for Reconstruction of Kukai-Linked Hall
JIJI PRESS
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- University of Tokyo Urged to Review President Selection
JIJI PRESS
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- JAL's LCC carrier Zipair launches new Narita-Kuala Lumpur route
Kyodo News
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- (Update) Tokyo-Area Condo Prices Hit Record 114.94 M. Yen in April-Sept.
JIJI PRESS
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- Chinese AI Tool Likely Used in Cyberattacks on Japan Firms
JIJI PRESS
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- (Update) Ex-Truck Driver Sentenced to 7 Years for Fatal Expressway Crash
JIJI PRESS
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- ‘Tokuryu’ crime groups sharing details about potential targets
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Michiko turns 92, enjoying peaceful days and walks
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Japan to No Longer Use "Abnormal Delivery" in Official Documents
JIJI PRESS
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- Japanese PM Takaichi Faces Pressure over Economic Policy
JIJI PRESS
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- All Japan Prefectures Recommend Pay Raises for Employees
JIJI PRESS
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8 days ago
- (Update) Diet Begins Discussions on Consumption Tax Cut for Food
JIJI PRESS
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8 days ago
- Takaichi, Marcos Affirm Cooperation at ASEAN Summit
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan ministry asks University of Tokyo to review president selection
Kyodo News
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- (Update) Man Stabbed near Osaka Court; Suspect Suggests Money Issue
JIJI PRESS
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- Russian residents of Japan-claimed islets believe return is far-fetched
Kyodo News
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- Japan Diet Begins Discussions on Consumption Tax Cut for Food
JIJI PRESS
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- JAPAN BIZ: Gut-testing services gain ground among health-conscious people
Kyodo News
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- Ex-Truck Driver Sentenced to 7 Years for Fatal Expressway Crash
JIJI PRESS
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- (Update) Japan Successfully Launches Martian Moon Probe on Landmark Mission
JIJI PRESS
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- Electronic Warrants to Be First Introduced in Tokyo, Nearby Areas
JIJI PRESS
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