A chef checks his phone while resting in a narrow alley in a traditional bar district in Tokyo on Friday.
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Chef takes a break
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Russia, Ukraine halt energy strikes, but differences emerge on moratorium
Russia and Ukraine said on Friday they had halted strikes on each other's energy infrastructure but differences emerged over the timeframe for the moratorium and there was uncertainty…
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Russia, Ukraine halt energy strikes, but differences emerge on moratorium
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'Schitt's Creek' star Catherine O'Hara dies at 71
Emmy-winning actress Catherine O'Hara, who starred in "Schitt's Creek" and "Home Alone," has died at the age of 71, her management agency said Friday.
The Canadian-born performer starred…
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'Schitt's Creek' star Catherine O'Hara dies at 71
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Justice Department says it's releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files
The Justice Department on Friday released many more records from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein, resuming disclosures under a law intended to reveal what the government knew…
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Justice Department says it's releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files
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Djokovic outguns Sinner to set up Australian Open final with Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic stunned reigning champion Jannik Sinner early Saturday to set up a blockbuster Australian Open final with Carlos Alcaraz after the Spaniard survived a five-set clash of…
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Djokovic outguns Sinner to set up Australian Open final with Alcaraz
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Sundance Film Festival: Channing Tatum drama ‘Josephine’ wins top jury and audience awards
Beth de Araújo’s potent family drama “Josephine,” about an 8-year-old girl who witnesses a sexual assault, won top prizes at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The juries announced…
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Sundance Film Festival: Channing Tatum drama ‘Josephine’ wins top jury and audience awards
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Djokovic outguns Sinner to set up Australian Open final with Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic stunned reigning champion Jannik Sinner early Saturday to set up a blockbuster Australian Open final with Carlos Alcaraz after the Spaniard survived a five-set clash of…
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Djokovic outguns Sinner to set up Australian Open final with Alcaraz
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Sundance Film Festival: Channing Tatum drama ‘Josephine’ wins top jury and audience awards
Beth de Araújo’s potent family drama “Josephine,” about an 8-year-old girl who witnesses a sexual assault, won top prizes at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The juries announced…
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Sundance Film Festival: Channing Tatum drama ‘Josephine’ wins top jury and audience awards
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Tokyo prosecutors drop drug charges against actress Ryoko Yonekura
Tokyo prosecutors said Friday they have decided not to indict Japanese actor Ryoko Yonekura on suspicion of violating the narcotics control law and other charges.
The decision follows…
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Tokyo prosecutors drop drug charges against actress Ryoko Yonekura
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Japan to more than double number of regions tackling overtourism by 2030
The Japan Tourism Agency plans to more than double the number of regions taking steps to address overtourism from the current 47 by 2030, in an effort to…
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Japan to more than double number of regions tackling overtourism by 2030
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ANA's net profit rises 3.9% on robust travel demand
ANA Holdings Inc. said Friday its net profit in the nine months ended in December rose 3.9 percent from a year earlier to 139.24 billion yen, driven by…
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ANA's net profit rises 3.9% on robust travel demand
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China coast guard patroled Japan-held islands almost daily last year as tensions flare
China's coast guard patrolled Japan-administered islands in the East China Sea almost daily last year, it said on Friday, aiming to secure its sovereignty over the remote, rocky…
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China coast guard patroled Japan-held islands almost daily last year as tensions flare
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How to enjoy the Sapporo Snow Festival like a local
Snow, cold and crowds make Sapporo’s marquee winter event, running this year from Feb. 4 to 11, a must-see for travelers everywhere.
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How to enjoy the Sapporo Snow Festival like a local
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Japan struggling to reduce rare earth dependence on China
As part of its backlash against Takaichi's remarks about a possible Taiwan contingency, the Chinese government has shown signs of restricting Japan-bound exports of the minerals.
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Japan struggling to reduce rare earth dependence on China
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Japan business leader calls on government to act more on yen rate
The comments came as the weak yen continues to hurt smaller firms by pushing up import costs and narrowing room for wage increases.
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Japan business leader calls on government to act more on yen rate
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Crans-Montana downhill canceled after U.S. great Lindsey Vonn crashes
The 41-year-old, in winning form as she prepared for an age-defying Olympic comeback, lost her balance and crashed into the side netting, with her airbag inflating.
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Crans-Montana downhill canceled after U.S. great Lindsey Vonn crashes
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'Believing' Alcaraz outlasts Zverev in epic to reach maiden Melbourne final
The world No. 1 outlasted the German third seed 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-7 (4), 7-5 over a titanic 5 hours, 27 minutes in hot conditions.
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'Believing' Alcaraz outlasts Zverev in epic to reach maiden Melbourne final
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In Saitama, Kam finds its garden-to-table concept ripe with potential
Chef Masashi Motooka is making a name for himself with his deft execution of French cuisine paired with greens picked from his own backyard.
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In Saitama, Kam finds its garden-to-table concept ripe with potential
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In Saitama, Kam finds its garden-to-table concept ripe with potential
Chef Masashi Motooka is making a name for himself with his deft execution of French cuisine paired with greens picked from his own backyard.
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In Saitama, Kam finds its garden-to-table concept ripe with potential
Japan Times
Nomura profit falls on Europe loss and acquisition costs
CEO Kentaro Okuda is seeking to extend the momentum that led to record profit last year, as financial firms compete to capitalize on Japan’s market swings and investing boom.
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Nomura profit falls on Europe loss and acquisition costs
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Foreign workers in Japan reach a record 2.57 million in 2025
The total was up 11.7% from a year earlier and comes amid an acute labor shortage in the rapidly aging country.
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Foreign workers in Japan reach a record 2.57 million in 2025
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For Greenland's Inuit, no one owns the Arctic land
The concept that ownership is shared collectively is central to the Inuit identity, they say.
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For Greenland's Inuit, no one owns the Arctic land
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China coast guard patrolled Japan-held islands almost daily last year
China's coast guard patrolled the islands for 357 days last year, coast guard head Zhang Jianming said.
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China coast guard patrolled Japan-held islands almost daily last year
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Full wage talks start in Japan with labor management forum
Pay hikes have yet to catch up with inflation in Japan, with real wages extending their losing streak to 11 months as of November.
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Full wage talks start in Japan with labor management forum