Faces of famous kabuki actors of yore, as portrayed by pseudonymous Edo-era artist Toshusai Sharaku, are used in this widely disseminated bilingual poster from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government…
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Flu cases top alert threshold in Japan as infections spread nationwide
Japan's influenza cases averaged 14.90 per medical institution during the week through last Sunday, surpassing the alert threshold of 10 as infections increased across all 47 prefectures, the…
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Flu cases top alert threshold in Japan as infections spread nationwide
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Flu cases in Japan exceed alert level, health ministry says
The alert level of 10 cases per regularly monitored medical institution nationwide indicates a possible large-scale outbreak within four weeks.
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Flu cases in Japan exceed alert level, health ministry says
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Taiwan emergency could be 'survival-threatening' for Japan: PM Takaichi
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Friday that a Taiwan emergency involving the use of military force could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan under the country's security legislation.…
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Taiwan emergency could be 'survival-threatening' for Japan: PM Takaichi
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Takaichi plans pay cuts for herself and her ministers
The prime minister seeks to revise the public servant remuneration law to cut the salaries of Cabinet members, including herself.
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Takaichi plans pay cuts for herself and her ministers
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Takaichi makes the case for economic growth in parliament debate
Friendly and smooth-sailing exchange between Takaichi and her LDP colleagues in the morning was followed by a more critical line of questioning from CDP lawmakers.
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Takaichi makes the case for economic growth in parliament debate
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Japanese automakers warn of billions in tariff losses
Toyota, Honda and Nissan describe the import duties as a "new normal” that the industry will be forced to endure for the foreseeable future.
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Japanese automakers warn of billions in tariff losses
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What we see when Japanese women photographers shoot back
Women in photography have been less visible than their male counterparts. An anthology of 25 photographers and three exhibitions this autumn are turning the tides.
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What we see when Japanese women photographers shoot back
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At Nadaman, a traditional Japanese multicourse meal gets a new format
The Onodera group has taken a bold step in merging two of its dining concepts — sushi and “kaiseki” haute cuisine.
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At Nadaman, a traditional Japanese multicourse meal gets a new format
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‘Deep Blue,’ ‘Morning Sun,’ ‘Clear Sky’: Japan’s top baby names for 2025
Single-kanji names jumped in popularity this year, possibly in reaction to a new law aiming to crack down on overly creative ”kira kira” names.
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‘Deep Blue,’ ‘Morning Sun,’ ‘Clear Sky’: Japan’s top baby names for 2025