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Time and history win big at most prestigious Japanese book awards
The Akutagawa Prize and the Naoki Prize in January 2026 were awarded to Makoto Toriyama, Ushio Hatakeyama and Teru Shimazu.
6 hours ago
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Time and history win big at most prestigious Japanese book awards
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Japanese companies ahead on climate leadership, data shows
Japan took the lead in an annual ranking with 22% ‍of companies achieving what CDP defined as "climate leadership," followed by the U.K. with 17%.
7 hours ago
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Japanese companies ahead on climate leadership, data shows
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Japan warns speculators after yen sets fresh 18-month low
“We won’t rule out any means and will respond appropriately to moves that are excessive, including those that are speculative,” said Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama.
8 hours ago
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Japan warns speculators after yen sets fresh 18-month low
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Takaichi to roll the dice on risky, but potentially rewarding, snap election
Calling a snap election during the next session of parliament could prove to be a double-edged sword for the prime minister.
9 hours ago
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Takaichi to roll the dice on risky, but potentially rewarding, snap election
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At least 25 killed, 80 injured after crane falls on train in Thailand
A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on three of its carriages, ‌killing at least 25 people and injuring about 80, police…
10 hours ago
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At least 25 killed, 80 injured after crane falls on train in Thailand
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Prince Hisahito makes debut at imperial New Year's poetry ceremony
The prince submitted a poem, describing his delight in observing at close range a blue-patterned dragonfly.
10 hours ago
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Prince Hisahito makes debut at imperial New Year's poetry ceremony
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At least 25 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand, police say 
A crane at a construction site for a ‌high-speed rail project collapsed and hit a passing train, causing it to derail and briefly catch fire.
11 hours ago
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At least 25 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand, police say 
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Cyber NamuNamu puts a techno spin on Buddhism
Cyber NamuNamu is injecting new life into Buddhism with its electronic performances accompanied by Buddhist priestesses reading sutras.
12 hours ago
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Cyber NamuNamu puts a techno spin on Buddhism
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Hundreds of passengers stranded at Hokkaido airport after severe blizzard
Snowfall prompted the cancellation of 126 flights on Tuesday, with inbound and outbound flights having since resumed.
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Hundreds of passengers stranded at Hokkaido airport after severe blizzard
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Man arrested over 2-year-old son's death in washing machine
A 31-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after his 2-year-old son died by suffocation after falling into a washing machine last April in Ibaraki Prefecture. Yuki Yamaguchi, a temp…
12 hours ago
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Man arrested over 2-year-old son's death in washing machine
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Japan will not comment on BOJ's absence in joint Powell statement
Japan declined on Wednesday to comment on the ‌Bank of Japan's absence from a statement by other central banks supporting U.S. Federal Reserve ⁠chair Jerome Powell, following the…
12 hours ago
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Japan will not comment on BOJ's absence in joint Powell statement
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Tokyo considers charging residents of 23 wards for garbage collection
As concerns rise over landfills reaching capacity, authorities are aiming to encourage residents to reduce the amount of waste they put out.
12 hours ago
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Tokyo considers charging residents of 23 wards for garbage collection
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Scientists look toward ancient ice for clues on saving present-day glaciers
Researchers are studying ice cores extracted from Tajikistan, where glaciers have resisted the rapid melting seen almost everywhere else, to determine the cause of the anomaly.
12 hours ago
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Scientists look toward ancient ice for clues on saving present-day glaciers
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Asian benchmarks mixed after Wall Street pulls back; Nikkei surges
Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday after Wall Street pulled back from its recent records as uncertainty was brewing in various regions, including in Iran. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 surged…
13 hours ago
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Asian benchmarks mixed after Wall Street pulls back; Nikkei surges
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Government panel proposes mandatory integration program for foreign residents
If adopted, foreign nationals would be required to take part in the proposed program to gain basic knowledge about Japanese society and administrative procedures.
13 hours ago
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Government panel proposes mandatory integration program for foreign residents
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Pakistan to partner with World Liberty Financial on dollar-linked stablecoin, source says
The deal comes amid a warming of ties between Pakistan and the United States.
13 hours ago
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Pakistan to partner with World Liberty Financial on dollar-linked stablecoin, source says
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Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested for assaulting ride-share driver
Actor Kiefer Sutherland, who starred in the television series "24" and vampire flick "The Lost Boys," was arrested Monday on suspicion of assaulting a ride-share driver, according to…
14 hours ago
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Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested for assaulting ride-share driver
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LA28 organizers promise 'affordable' Olympics tickets
Los Angeles 2028 Olympics chiefs promised an "affordable and inclusive" Games on Tuesday as they prepared to open registration for a lottery to buy tickets. LA28 chairman Casey…
16 hours ago
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LA28 organizers promise 'affordable' Olympics tickets
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Semenyo scores again as Man City beats Newcastle 2-0 in English League Cup semifinal
New Manchester City signing Antoine Semenyo scored his second goal in as many games as Pep Guardiola's team moved within reach of the English League Cup final with…
20 hours ago
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Semenyo scores again as Man City beats Newcastle 2-0 in English League Cup semifinal
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Dozens of people killed in ferry boat accident in northern Mali
A ferry boat trying to land at a Niger River town in the Timbuktu region of northern Mali hit rocks and sank in an accident that left dozens…
22 hours ago
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Dozens of people killed in ferry boat accident in northern Mali
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Director Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico
Director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself to authorities on Tuesday to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico. His apprehension comes after authorities in…
22 hours ago
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Director Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico
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The Steelers are in NFL purgatory. They'll have to find a way out without Mike Tomlin
Mike Tomlin, as always, got right to the point. “When you don’t get it done, words are cheap,” a subdued Tomlin said Monday night after the Pittsburgh Steelers…
22 hours ago
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The Steelers are in NFL purgatory. They'll have to find a way out without Mike Tomlin
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Mikaela Shiffrin and U.S. teammate Paula Moltzan 1-2 after 1st run of Flachau night slalom
Mikaela Shiffrin and American teammate Paula Moltzan stood 1-2 following the opening run of a World Cup slalom night race Tuesday. Shiffrin, who has won five of the…
22 hours ago
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Mikaela Shiffrin and U.S. teammate Paula Moltzan 1-2 after 1st run of Flachau night slalom
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Takaichi souvenir
A life-size cutout of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is displayed at a souvenir shop near the venue of the Japan-South Korea summit meeting in Nara, Takaichi's hometown,…
22 hours ago
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Takaichi souvenir
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