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Japan antitrust watchdog raids four major brewers over suspected beer price cartel - The Mainichi
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U.S. forces in Okinawa to impose night curfew in wake of murder case: The U.S. military in Okinawa will impose a curfew from midnight to 5 a.m ...
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U.S. military restricts troops from leaving the base in Okinawa after Marine is arrested in a killing | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News ...
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In a ceremony in a school gym in Nishio, Aichi Prefecture, the sacred flame was lit for the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, which open on Oct. 18 ... Show more
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Yamamoto drives Dodgers to the brink of NLCS: Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10, matching his MLB career high, while surrendering only one run on four hits over ...
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Justice Minister Takashi Yamashita, who oversees the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, commenting on Japan's significantly stricter permanent ... Show more
5 first-time train mistakes in Japan (and how to avoid them)
5 first-time train mistakes in Japan (and how to avoid them)
Japan’s real wages rise for eighth straight month in August | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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2 Nagoya high school students praised for guiding home lost woman in her 90s - The Mainichi
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Kyodo News Digest: Oct. 7, 2026: The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.
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Osaka Shopping District Becomes One Big Hotel: Sekai Hotel Osaka Fuse's "11 Meals in One Night" plan lets guests eat their way through the ...
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Yamamoto pitches Dodgers past Braves in NL Division Series Game 3: Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10 over seven innings of one-run ball Tuesday as the Los Angeles ...
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Japan demand draws entry of home-exchange service for wealthy owners: TOKYO -- ThirdHome, a luxury home-exchange club based in the U.S., has announced its entry ...
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Japan's shinkansen was built for speed. But from Oct. 1, it's selling luxury with an all-new Supreme Class offering fully private rooms.
👉 A first look aboard the shinkansen’s new Supreme Class
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Mrs. Green Apple doesn’t want to play by ‘the rules’: Motoki Ohmori talks “Pops,” challenging musical conventions and what comes next for Japan’s biggest band.
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A U.S. Marine was arrested on Sunday morning over the murder and robbing of a woman at a Naha hotel, adding to unrest in Okinawa over continuous incidents with ... Show more
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Key FactsU.S. Marine arrested over alleged murder in Okinawa
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- Japanese police arrested the 20-year-old Marine, who was stationed at Futenma Air Station, late on October 3.
- Police suspect him of killing and robbing a 39-year-old local woman at a hotel in Naha.
- Kyodo, citing police, reported that the woman appeared strangled; footage showed the suspect entering with her and leaving alone.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said her government had protested to the United States and demanded cooperation in the investigation.
It is absolutely unforgivable and we are outraged.— Genta Koja, newly elected Okinawa Governor, told reporters about the case and the outrage felt by Okinawans.
The Japanese government is acutely concerned about the public reaction to the arrest of a U.S. ｍarine on suspicion of robbery and murder in Okinawa Prefecture ... Show more
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China, Japan may pull back from Treasuries, warns billionaire investor Ray Dalio: The U.S. relies on foreign capital for a third of its debt, and a lot of that ...
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Esports have fans worldwide. A team made of seniors aims for the world championship.🎥 ⬇️Aiming for Glory : Japan's Senior Esports Team - Hometown Stories | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Hometown Stories
Aiming for Glory : Japan's Senior Esports ... Show more
Japan's Kumamoto gov., mascot Kumamon thank Taiwan for quake aid: Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura and the southwestern Japanese prefecture's popular mascot Kumamon ...
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New visa rules in Japan: Higher hurdles for immigrants: Japan needs foreign workers more urgently than ever - | and is making it increasingly difficult for them ...
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Japan’s Nuclear Power Plants in 2026: TEPCO’s restart at its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station in 2026 brought the total number of reactors restarted ...
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Xi leaves Japan uncertain on China summit at APEC: TOKYO -- Japan hopes to arrange what normally would be a regular summit with China on the sidelines of next ...
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Alcaraz sinks Lehecka to retain Japan Open crown: Alcaraz sinks Lehecka to retain Japan Open crown
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JGB yield rises despite 30-year-high coupon: TOKYO -- The benchmark Japanese government bond yield rose on Tuesday despite the coupon rate on new 10-year JGBs ...
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Paid articlePaywallMore Japan firms report customer data leaks as unauthorized access widens - The Mainichi
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JAPAN Forward Oct 06
University of Tokyo Faces Questions Over President Selection: A selection at odds with a clear faculty preference, plus a separate social-media controversy ...
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Packing of Chitose Ame candy to celebrate the Shichigosan festival is in full swing at Nishinomiya shrine in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture ... Show more
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OpinionLogistics test: sustaining Northeast Asia trilateral deterrence: Originally published by Pacific Forum, this article is republished with permission ...
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Kappo Ryokan Futaba, in Ogawa, Saitama Prefecture, is a restaurant with a history dating back over 250 years that still offers a rice dish first served to ... Show more
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Italy PM Giorgia Meloni files to protect her voice from AI deepfakes: Giorgia Meloni submitted a four-second audio to a EU agency in a bid to protect her voice ...
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Deaths in flooded underpasses lead to nationwide safety measuresDeaths in flooded underpasses lead to nationwide safety measures | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Italy premier Meloni seeks trademark for her voice to combat AI deepfakes: Meloni files a four-second audio clip with the EU's intellectual property office ...
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Samurai Kusunoki Masashige rose to fame in just five years. Fighting with cunning and resolve, he became a legend inspiring generations of warriors ... Show more
SAMURAI WISDOM: KUSUNOKI MASASHIGE - Time and Tide | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
SAMURAI WISDOM: KUSUNOKI MASASHIGE - Time and Tide | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Suzuki's mini EV bet exposes Japan's battery vulnerability to China: TOKYO -- Suzuki Motor is making a major bet to defend its home market from Chinese ...
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Traditional Japanese calligraphy ink, referred to as sumi ink, comes in a solid form. It takes at least four years of production before these ink sticks can be ... Show more
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi gave a policy speech on Monday in which she focused on the economy and her determination to implement “responsible and proactive ... Show more
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nippon.com Oct 06
Marimo: Great Balls of Green Algae Are a Natural Wonder : Balls of velvety green algae called marimo are particularly associated with Lake Akan in Hokkaidō ...
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Editorial: Japanese Language Survey / Opportunities To Write by Hand Must Be Valued — And Sought Out Show more
Japan collars fugitive suspect of ransomware syndicate QilinJapan collars fugitive suspect of ransomware syndicate Qilin | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Mail Online Oct 05
US Marine, 20, allegedly strangled Japanese woman to death inside hotel room as diplomatic tensions reach boiling point
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Reliance closes all 7-Eleven stores in India: TOKYO -- Japanese retailer Seven & i Holdings said Monday that all 7-Eleven stores in India ...
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Paid articlePaywall Japan detained suspected key member of cybercrime gang | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: Japanese investigators have detained a suspected key member of an international ...
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Maids at Tokyo cafe ramp up efforts to attract foreign visitors: At a cafe in Tokyo's famed Akihabara district, "maids" are increasingly learning ...
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Japan PM Takaichi vows "breakthrough" in abduction issue with N. Korea: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged Tuesday to find a breakthrough to resolve the issue ...
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OpinionEditorial: Japan's Okinawa cannot stand another vicious crime by a US serviceman - The Mainichi
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BOJ may signal underlying inflation has hit 2% goal: sourcesBOJ may signal underlying inflation has hit 2% goal: sources | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
India’s first bullet train stumbles over divisions with partner Japan: Flagship high-speed rail project has been beset by delays, cost overruns and tensions
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Paid articlePaywallJapan survey finds unclear, potentially deceptive eco-labels: A survey by the Consumer Affairs Agency has found that dozens of eco-labels on products and ...
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Paid articlePaywall The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that Typhoon Choi-wan was nearing Tokyo’s Ogasawara Islands as of Monday morning ... Show more
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A year into tenure of Japan's first female PM, has gender equality improved? - The Mainichi
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JAPAN BIZ: Japanese makers give skin-care lessons to children: Japanese skin-care product makers are working to protect children's delicate skin by educating ...
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Table tennis: Matsushima becomes 1st Japanese to top ITTF world rankings: Sora Matsushima became the first Japanese to top the International Table Tennis ...
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Paid articlePaywall When AI reinforces stereotypes about foreigners in Japan: I was riding the Ichibata Electric Railway in Shimane Prefecture when a “manners poster” caught my eye ...
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Takaichi: Top priority in Diet is sharply reducing tax rate on foodTakaichi: Top priority in Diet is sharply reducing tax rate on food | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Rice stink bugs spread across 37 Japan prefectures as damage mounts - The Mainichi
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Elderly outnumber children in nearly all Japan prefectures: TOKYO -- Almost every prefecture of Japan is home to more elderly residents than young children ...
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‘Like a jewel’: Japan’s luxury ice revered by bars worldwide: The luxury product, believed to melt more slowly than regular ice, is painstakingly shaped by ...
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Can Japan Optimize Its Record Defense Budget?: All nine priority areas require substantial spending, and the investment needs to be sustained over many years to ...
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Can Japan Counter China’s Dominance in AI?: Since 2025, Tokyo has acted boldly and decisively to ward off foreign AI-related threats by developing AI for Japan ...
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The Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 delivered plenty of inspirational moments during competition, but the sporting extravaganza also was marred by some blunders ... Show more
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Giulia Gwinn was injured on Saturday in the top match against Eintracht Frankfurt. Now the diagnosis is confirmed. FC Bayern will have to do without the ... Show more
Japanese leader calls woman's murder, allegedly by U.S. Marine in Okinawa, "heinous crime" as outrage spreads
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Japan's extra Diet session to begin with consumption tax cut bills in focus - The Mainichi
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Panasonic to make humanoid robots, leveraging its battery business: OSAKA -- Panasonic Holdings plans to develop humanoid robots, Akira Sakakibara ...
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Paid articlePaywall Hokkaido ranked most attractive prefecture for 18th straight year: survey: Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island and a popular tourist destination ...
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Absorb the rich traditions of Arimatsu, a former post town synonymous with distinctive tie-dye textiles.🎥 ⬇️Arimatsu: Nagoya District Shaped by Shibori - Journeys in Japan | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Journeys in Japan
Arimatsu: Nagoya District ... Show more
Japanese child pop star Hirata Runa dies at 8: She died just days after performing a concert, apparently from flu-related complications.
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OpinionJapan has no plans for new oil release from national reserves, official says: Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said on Monday there were no plans ...
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BBC Oct 05
'Not again': Arrest of US marine for murder reignites protests in Japan's Okinawa
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