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Tokyo boy home sick with flu falls from 4th-floor balcony while mother away
An elementary school boy who was home due to flu symptoms fell from his fourth-floor balcony at a residential building in Tokyo on Monday, police said. The first-grader…
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Tokyo boy home sick with flu falls from 4th-floor balcony while mother away
Princess Kako tests positive for COVID-19
Japan's Princess Kako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, has tested positive for COVID-19, the Imperial Household Agency said Tuesday. The 30-year-old princess developed a fever of around 38…
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Princess Kako tests positive for COVID-19
71-year-old woman gets suspended sentence for killing 102-year-old mother
The Tachikawa Branch of the Tokyo District Court has handed down a three-year prison sentence, suspended for five years, to a 71-year-old woman convicted of killing her 102-year-old…
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71-year-old woman gets suspended sentence for killing 102-year-old mother
Japan warns citizens in China over safety as dispute escalates
Japan has warned its citizens in China to be careful of their surroundings and to avoid big crowds amid a diplomatic row over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments…
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Japan warns citizens in China over safety as dispute escalates
South Korean sub deal with U.S. will trigger 'nuclear domino' effect, says North
A long-awaited security and trade agreement between Seoul and Washington, finalized last week, includes plans to move forward with developing atomic-powered vessels.
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South Korean sub deal with U.S. will trigger 'nuclear domino' effect, says North
Clamor for change builds inside the world's COP30 climate negotiations
More than 30 years of talks on global action to tackle climate change have led to progress, including renewable energy expansion and scaled-up climate funds, but not enough.
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Clamor for change builds inside the world's COP30 climate negotiations
New ‘Demon Slayer’ film becomes first Japanese movie to break ¥100 billion
Released outside of Japan in August, including in North America and China, the film has attracted 89.17 million viewers internationally.
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New ‘Demon Slayer’ film becomes first Japanese movie to break ¥100 billion
Clamor for change inside world's COP30 climate negotiations
An existential question hangs over this year's COP30 summit in Brazil: what are the annual U.N. climate negotiations really for? More than 30 years of talks on global…
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Clamor for change inside world's COP30 climate negotiations
Remains of Hiroshima atomic bomb victim to get DNA test
Unclaimed remains will undergo DNA profiling to identify the individual.
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Remains of Hiroshima atomic bomb victim to get DNA test
LDP to consider adjustable income tax threshold
Itsunori Onodera, chair of the LDP's Tax System Research Commission, said it was "natural" to link the income tax threshold with consumer prices.
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LDP to consider adjustable income tax threshold
How Band-Maid brought anime energy into the hard-rock sound of ‘Scooooop’
The hard-rock quintet push their creativity to new extremes on latest EP, “Scooooop.”
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How Band-Maid brought anime energy into the hard-rock sound of ‘Scooooop’
How Band-Maid brought anime energy into the hard-rock sound of ‘Scooooop’
The hard-rock quintet push their creativity to new extremes on latest EP, “Scooooop.”
3 hours ago
Japan Times
How Band-Maid brought anime energy into the hard-rock sound of ‘Scooooop’
Akasaka stabbing suspect carried out attack in under 30 seconds, police say
Footage captured near the commercial building’s entrance shows a man, believed to be the attacker, entering directly after the woman, then leaving about 30 seconds later.
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Akasaka stabbing suspect carried out attack in under 30 seconds, police say
Japan's overseas volunteer effort faces personnel shortage as it marks 60th year
Grassroots human exchanges have fostered multilayered relations with other countries, but private sector alternatives and public perceptions are creating recruitment headwinds.
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Japan's overseas volunteer effort faces personnel shortage as it marks 60th year
Mayor of Hokkaido village agrees to nuclear plant restart
The mayor cited the village assembly's approval of the restart and the fact that broad understanding has been gained from residents.
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Japan Times
Mayor of Hokkaido village agrees to nuclear plant restart
Osaka proposes to halt applications for minpaku private lodgings
The proposal was made in response to resident complaints about the behavior of some foreign guests staying at minpaku facilities.
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Japan Times
Osaka proposes to halt applications for minpaku private lodgings
Japan and Indonesia zero in on maritime security as they agree to boost defense ties
The move could also open up opportunities for trilateral cooperation with Australia following Jakarta’s announcement of plans to upgrade a key defense agreement with Canberra.
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Japan and Indonesia zero in on maritime security as they agree to boost defense ties
Germany and Netherlands reach World Cup after big wins in final qualifiers
So much for Germany being at risk of missing the World Cup. A 6-0 thrashing of Slovakia on Monday completed Germany’s recovery from a shocking start to group…
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Germany and Netherlands reach World Cup after big wins in final qualifiers
Germany and Netherlands reach World Cup after big wins in final qualifiers
So much for Germany being at risk of missing the World Cup. A 6-0 thrashing of Slovakia on Monday completed Germany’s recovery from a shocking start to group…
9 hours ago
Japan Today
Germany and Netherlands reach World Cup after big wins in final qualifiers
Islamic State group militants claim capture and execution of a Nigerian brigadier general
Militants from the Islamic State West Africa Province said Monday that they had captured and executed a Nigerian brigadier general, a claim Nigeria's Army has denied. According to…
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Islamic State group militants claim capture and execution of a Nigerian brigadier general
Netanyahu vows crackdown on Israeli violence after attacks on Palestinian villages
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he will urgently convene cabinet ministers to ensure Israelis behind the latest attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are…
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Netanyahu vows crackdown on Israeli violence after attacks on Palestinian villages
Indiana homeowner charged in fatal shooting of house cleaner who showed up at wrong door
An Indiana homeowner accused of killing a house cleaner was charged Monday with voluntary manslaughter in a case that raises questions about the limits of stand-your-ground laws. Curt…
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Indiana homeowner charged in fatal shooting of house cleaner who showed up at wrong door
Japanese culture festival
Visitors wearing costumes pose for a photograph during Hyper Japan, a major festival showcasing Japanese culture taking place at the Manchester Central Convention Complex, in Manchester, England, on Sunday.
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Japanese culture festival
Japanese culture festival
Visitors wearing costumes pose for a photograph during Hyper Japan, a major festival showcasing Japanese culture taking place at the Manchester Central Convention Complex, in Manchester, England, on Sunday.
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Japanese culture festival
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