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Photo essay looks back at gradual extinction of 'island of prostitution'
Much like the diverse vocabulary for snow that exists in the Inuit (Eskimo) language (between 50 and 70, according to one source), Japanese has a wide variety of…
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Photo essay looks back at gradual extinction of 'island of prostitution'
Golden pair
Ryuichi Kihara, left, and Riku Miura, gold medalists in figure skating pairs at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, show their medals at a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in…
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Golden pair
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki erratic in first spring training outing
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki was hit hard and had a tough time finding the strike zone in his first spring training outing on Wednesday, giving up…
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Dodgers' Roki Sasaki erratic in first spring training outing
Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 46; 21 people still missing
The death toll from the heavy ‌rains in Brazil's southeastern state of Minas Gerais has risen to 46, according to figures released by the state fire department on…
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Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 46; 21 people still missing
Dressed to the kilt: Scotland fans get FIFA approval to don traditional sporrans at World Cup games
Scotland supporters can wear their kilts in all their customary glory at the World Cup. The Scottish Football Association told The Associated Press on Wednesday that it had…
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Dressed to the kilt: Scotland fans get FIFA approval to don traditional sporrans at World Cup games
Rubio urges Caribbean leaders to cooperate on gangs as Cuba worries grow
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday called for deeper cooperation on tackling criminal gangs as he met Caribbean leaders, even as regional ‌concerns grew over the…
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Rubio urges Caribbean leaders to cooperate on gangs as Cuba worries grow
Rubio urges Caribbean leaders to cooperate on gangs as Cuba worries grow
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday called for deeper cooperation on tackling criminal gangs as he met Caribbean leaders, even as regional ‌concerns grew over the…
4 hours ago
Japan Today
Rubio urges Caribbean leaders to cooperate on gangs as Cuba worries grow
Samsung rolls out more AI, new privacy shield mode with the new Galaxy S26 lineup
Samsung on Wednesday unveiled its latest Galaxy smartphones, which boast an even bigger toolbox of artificial intelligence technology than the previous two generations and introduce a new privacy…
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Samsung rolls out more AI, new privacy shield mode with the new Galaxy S26 lineup
South African police question 11 men lured to Russia to fight in Ukraine
A group of South African nationals who were allegedly lured into fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine arrived at Durban airport on Wednesday. The 11 men…
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South African police question 11 men lured to Russia to fight in Ukraine
DoorDash exits 4 markets, including Japan, to focus on growth elsewhere
DoorDash said Wednesday that it’s ending operations in Qatar, Singapore, Japan and Uzbekistan. The San Francisco-based delivery company said the decision comes after a monthslong review of country-specific…
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DoorDash exits 4 markets, including Japan, to focus on growth elsewhere
Sondra Lee, a veteran Broadway dancer with roles in 'Peter Pan' and 'Hello Dolly!' dies at 97
Sondra Lee, a dancer and actor discovered by the legendary choreographer-director Jerome Robbins and originated the role of Tiger Lily on Broadway in “Peter Pan” and played Minnie…
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Sondra Lee, a veteran Broadway dancer with roles in 'Peter Pan' and 'Hello Dolly!' dies at 97
Pakistan kills 34 militants in multiple raids near Afghanistan
Pakistan’s security forces killed 34 militants in multiple raids across the country, the military said on Wednesday, as a separate ambush blamed on the Pakistani Taliban killed four…
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Pakistan kills 34 militants in multiple raids near Afghanistan
Emperor and his family to tour Tohoku region 15 years after disaster
During their visit, the imperial family will inspect progress made in reconstruction efforts and meet with people in areas affected by the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
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Emperor and his family to tour Tohoku region 15 years after disaster
Modi and Netanyahu deepen Indian-Israeli bond with defense and trade pledge
Both countries are strengthening ties at a time when their rivals in the region are forging closer alliances.
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Modi and Netanyahu deepen Indian-Israeli bond with defense and trade pledge
Cambodia claims its crackdown has halved online scam activity
The Southeast Asian nation is under international pressure to dismantle networks accused of stealing billions annually from people worldwide.
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Japan Times
Cambodia claims its crackdown has halved online scam activity
Flowers bloom in Tohoku as symbol of resilience
Colorful seasonal flowers bloom to symbolize the resilience of communities hit hard by the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami.
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Japan Times
Flowers bloom in Tohoku as symbol of resilience
Several local government websites become inaccessible
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told a news conference Wednesday that the central government and others are gathering information to identify the cause of the problem.
1 hour ago
Japan Times
Several local government websites become inaccessible
Cuba says it killed four on Florida-registered boat as U.S. seeks its own probe
The incident took place as the United States has blocked virtually all oil shipments to Cuba, increasing pressure on the Communist-run government.
1 hour ago
Japan Times
Cuba says it killed four on Florida-registered boat as U.S. seeks its own probe
Several local government websites become inaccessible
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told a news conference Wednesday that the central government and others are gathering information to identify the cause of the problem.
1 hour ago
Japan Times
Several local government websites become inaccessible
Cuba says it killed four on Florida-registered boat as U.S. seeks its own probe
The incident took place as the United States has blocked virtually all oil shipments to Cuba, increasing pressure on the Communist-run government.
1 hour ago
Japan Times
Cuba says it killed four on Florida-registered boat as U.S. seeks its own probe
Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, mostly by Israel
Last year marked the second consecutive year that two-thirds of them were killed by Israel, the Committee to Protect Journalists says.
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Japan Times
Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, mostly by Israel
Orban’s hardening anti-Ukraine stance means trouble for the EU
The stakes for war-battered Ukraine couldn’t be higher, with funds threatening to dwindle in a matter of weeks.
1 hour ago
Japan Times
Orban’s hardening anti-Ukraine stance means trouble for the EU
Germany's Merz hails China ties as he seeks reset with Beijing
Merz's visit, following visits by leaders from France, and the U.K., came as the EU looks to shore up relationships with Beijing as the rift with the U.S. widens.
2 hours ago
Japan Times
Germany's Merz hails China ties as he seeks reset with Beijing
U.S. orders diplomats to fight data sovereignty initiatives
The dominance of U.S. AI companies — many of which use personal data to power their models — spotlights EU concerns around privacy and surveillance.
3 hours ago
Japan Times
U.S. orders diplomats to fight data sovereignty initiatives
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