Foreigners bought 3,498 properties near Japanese sensitive sites in FY2024: gov't
A total of 3,498 properties around critical security facilities and remote islands in Japan were purchased by foreign individuals or entities in fiscal 2024, with nearly half from…
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Foreigners bought 3,498 properties near Japanese sensitive sites in FY2024: gov't
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Bondi gunmen were inspired by Islamic State, had travelled to Philippines, Australia police say
Two alleged gunmen who attacked a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach had travelled to the Philippines before the assault which killed 15 people and appeared to be…
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Bondi gunmen were inspired by Islamic State, had travelled to Philippines, Australia police say
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37-year-old man arrested for stabbing father in Fukuoka
Police in Fukuoka have arrested a 37-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of attempted murder and violating the swords and firearms control law after he stabbed his father, who…
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37-year-old man arrested for stabbing father in Fukuoka
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Chiefs face uncertain future as quarterback Patrick Mahomes is set for ACL surgery
The Kansas City Chiefs know they will be playing out the final three games of the season without Patrick Mahomes, who will soon undergo surgery to repair the…
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Chiefs face uncertain future as quarterback Patrick Mahomes is set for ACL surgery
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UK military chief urges Britain to better prepare for Russia threat
Britain must get better prepared to deter the threat of conflict, particularly from Russia, by encouraging people to be willing to fight, increasing industrial weapons capacity and developing…
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UK military chief urges Britain to better prepare for Russia threat
Japan Today
U.S. Jewish groups urge heightened security at public events after Hanukkah attack in Australia
Leading Jewish groups in the United States are urging all Jewish organizations to ratchet up security measures at public events — including restrictions on access — following the…
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U.S. Jewish groups urge heightened security at public events after Hanukkah attack in Australia
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Chiefs face uncertain future as quarterback Patrick Mahomes is set for ACL surgery
The Kansas City Chiefs know they will be playing out the final three games of the season without Patrick Mahomes, who will soon undergo surgery to repair the…
13 hours ago
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Chiefs face uncertain future as quarterback Patrick Mahomes is set for ACL surgery
Japan Today
UK military chief urges Britain to better prepare for Russia threat
Britain must get better prepared to deter the threat of conflict, particularly from Russia, by encouraging people to be willing to fight, increasing industrial weapons capacity and developing…
13 hours ago
Japan Today
UK military chief urges Britain to better prepare for Russia threat
Japan Today
U.S. Jewish groups urge heightened security at public events after Hanukkah attack in Australia
Leading Jewish groups in the United States are urging all Jewish organizations to ratchet up security measures at public events — including restrictions on access — following the…
13 hours ago
Japan Today
U.S. Jewish groups urge heightened security at public events after Hanukkah attack in Australia
Japan Today
Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner charged with homicide for death of his parents
The son of Hollywood actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner has been arrested and charged with the murder of his parents after they were found dead in their home over…
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Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner charged with homicide for death of his parents
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Serbia's prosecutor files to indict minister in connection with Kushner project
Serbia's prosecutor on Monday filed an indictment against a minister over his role in removing the protected status as a site of cultural significance to allow for the…
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Serbia's prosecutor files to indict minister in connection with Kushner project
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Dodgers owe $1.06 billion in deferred money to 9 players through 2047 after Edwin Díaz deal
Edwin Díaz won't receive all of his $69 million from the Dodgers until 2047, with the closer's deal raising deferred payment obligations for the two-time World Series champions…
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Dodgers owe $1.06 billion in deferred money to 9 players through 2047 after Edwin Díaz deal
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Christmas brings the smell of cinnamon, cloves and matcha
Work the flavors of an "o-toso," a spice-infused sake, into your green tea cake to create a delicious Japanese-inspired alternative to your traditional yuletide dessert.
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Christmas brings the smell of cinnamon, cloves and matcha
Japan Times
Men's ATP tennis to apply extreme heat rule from 2026
The move brings the ATP into line with the women's WTA tour, which has a long-standing policy.
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Men's ATP tennis to apply extreme heat rule from 2026
Japan Times
Jimmy Lai remains beacon of Hong Kong press freedom, say ex-colleagues awaiting his sentencing
Lai’s guilty verdict over national security and sedition charges comes over four years after police raided the Apple Daily newsroom, arresting Lai and others.
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Jimmy Lai remains beacon of Hong Kong press freedom, say ex-colleagues awaiting his sentencing
Japan Times
Chaos in Kolkata, confetti in Delhi: Messi wraps up eventful India tour
The hype around Messi's visit was a contrast to the general sense of gloom around the state of Indian football.
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Chaos in Kolkata, confetti in Delhi: Messi wraps up eventful India tour
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Panda fans throng Ueno Zoo to bid farewell to Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei
Visitors stood in line for hours to catch one last glimpse of the two remaining pandas in Japan ahead of their return to China in January.
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Panda fans throng Ueno Zoo to bid farewell to Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei
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Private equity firm Longreach may sell stake in Wendy’s First Kitchen
Japan’s hamburger chain market is expanding thanks to Burger King’s aggressive store-opening strategy and limited price increases that have retained consumers despite inflation.
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Private equity firm Longreach may sell stake in Wendy’s First Kitchen
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Government presents draft of retrial system revision
The Justice Ministry has presented a draft plan to revise the retrial system at a meeting of a subgroup of the Legislative Council.
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Government presents draft of retrial system revision
Japan Times
Groundwater survey finds 49 cases of use by parties believed to be foreign
The survey, the first of its kind to be conducted by the Japanese government, was carried out following concerns about foreign parties acquiring water sources.
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Groundwater survey finds 49 cases of use by parties believed to be foreign
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Keizai Doyukai picks IBM’s Akio Yamaguchi as chief
Yamaguchi, 61, will assume the post, which has been vacant since former Suntory Chairman and CEO Takeshi Niinami resigned in September, at the start of 2026.
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Keizai Doyukai picks IBM’s Akio Yamaguchi as chief
Japan Times
Health ministry panel agrees to raise medical fee caps, but with refined approach
Income threshold categories determining patient burdens for high-cost medical care will be fine-tuned to ensure that those who earn more pay more.
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Health ministry panel agrees to raise medical fee caps, but with refined approach
Japan Times
‘Badly in Love’: Netflix Japan’s most chaotic dating show may be its most honest
Netflix Japan’s “Badly in Love” turns delinquent bravado into surprisingly earnest, character-driven reality television.
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‘Badly in Love’: Netflix Japan’s most chaotic dating show may be its most honest
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Decision on Lower House seat-reduction bill postponed to next year
The delay could impact the ruling coalition, as the JIP had made passing the bill this year a key plank of its October tie-up with the LDP.
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Decision on Lower House seat-reduction bill postponed to next year