Lions right-hander Kona Takahashi declares international free agency: Seibu Lions right-hander Kona Takahashi declared his international free agency Monday as he ...
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Paid articlePaywallSome kochias close to mountains near the Asobo no Sato Kugino michinoeki roadside station in Minami-Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, have begun to turn red ... Show more
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A haunting in Honjo: Tracing old Edo’s most famous ghost stories: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo are a group of once-famous ghost stories and urban legends tracing ...
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Japanese RHP Kaima Taira of the Saitama Seibu Lions (NPB) has entered MLB’s posting system. In 2026, he went 12-5 with a 1.36 ERA and 141 Ks in 146 innings ... Show more
LOOK: EJ Nacion channels Rachel Tension (aka RuPaul) from the 1995 film To Wong Foo at the New Nocturnals Halloween Party 2026 ... Show more

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Cyclamen 'blueprint of life' decoded for 1st time by Japanese researchers - The Mainichi
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Number of foreign babies born in Japan hit record in 2025: The number of children born to foreign nationals in Japan hit a record high last year for the third ...
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Saitama Holds Bear Shooting Drill in Urban Setting: Eighty-two people, including town officials, police and hunters, rehearsed handling a bear in a populated ...
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Manipur conflict: Seventeen arrested and twenty-four sophisticated firearms seized from a Kuki armed group camp in Kangpokpi district following intense ... Show more
17 arrested from Kuki armed groups' designated camp in Manipur for posing as SoO cadres, 24 firearms seized
17 arrested from Kuki armed groups' designated camp in Manipur for posing as SoO cadres, 24 firearms seized
The family of a 74-year-old driver who died after his truck fell into a sinkhole in Saitama Prefecture last year has filed a lawsuit seeking about ¥125 million ... Show more
Family of driver who died after truck fell into Saitama sinkhole sues prefecture
Family of driver who died after truck fell into Saitama sinkhole sues prefecture
Prankster pays heavy price for Japan sushi chain nuisance videos - The Mainichi: SAITAMA -- A 43-year-old man who filmed nuisance acts at a major Japanese ...
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Family of driver who died after truck fell into Saitama sinkhole sues prefecture: The family says they suffered extreme psychological distress over an extended ...
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BREAKING NEWS: Hanshin Tigers approve Triple Crown winner Sato's posting to MLB: BREAKING NEWS: Hanshin Tigers approve Triple Crown winner Sato's posting to MLB
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Rere Madrid looks back on pregnancy journey before welcoming son Atlas: 'Thank you for making me stronger' | ABS-CBN Entertainment
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Manipur conflict: Kuki woman killed and husband injured in fresh Kamjong district attack, alongside the recovery of a missing severed head of a Naga man as ... Show more
Kuki woman killed, husband injured in fresh attack in Manipur; severed head of Naga man in Oct 10 attack found
Kuki woman killed, husband injured in fresh attack in Manipur; severed head of Naga man in Oct 10 attack found
Baseball: Fighters beat Lions, reach PL Climax Series final stage: The Nippon Ham Fighters beat the Seibu Lions 4-1 in Game 3 of the Pacific League Climax Series ...
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Paid articlePaywallThe muhlenbergia capillaris plants, with fluffy, hairlike, pale-pink flowers, are now at their best at the the Nagai Botanical Garden in Higashi-Sumiyoshi Ward ... Show more
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Kawagoe gives illegal mosque one year to be removedKawagoe gives illegal mosque one year to be removed | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Kawagoe Hits Unpermitted Mosque With Removal and Use-Ban Order: Kawagoe says zoning law drives the order, not nationality or religion. A user says he cannot ...
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Café Hakkakutō: A Coffee Milk Break in Keiō University’s Historic Library: Inside Keiō University’s magnificent red-brick Old Library, the cozy Café Hakkakutō ...
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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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Ken Minowa, manager of the Bongo Bazar halal supermarket in Misato, Saitama Prefecture. The store, which deals in edibles specifically prepared in accordance ... Show more
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Kai’s knowledge, instincts ‘like a point guard’: Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone has nothing but praises for Kai Sotto in his first game back since fully ...
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Straw Hats Make a Comeback as Japan's Summers Get Hotter: Popular for their versatility, breathability, and sun protection, straw hats are enjoying renewed ...
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Halal food tips in Saitama from a resident-turned-PR ambassadorHalal food tips in Saitama from a resident-turned-PR ambassador | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Japan to reuse Fukushima cleanup soil in Miyagi, Saitama prefectures: Japan's Environment Ministry says it plans to reuse soil collected in decontamination ...
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Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture roads were flooded by record-breaking torrential rain on Saturday.japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/nakao.jpg
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Japan couple in legal battle for separate surnames seeking respect as individuals - The Mainichi
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Crystal-clear spring water, legend feed cobalt-blue shrine pond in Japan's Yamaguchi Pref. - The Mainichi
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How Saitama's early English education made it Japan's top junior high school performer - The Mainichi
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Minecraft-themed rice paddy art reaches peak viewing in Japan's Gyoda - The Mainichi
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Saitama woman killed in botched burglary, body dumped in forestSaitama woman killed in botched burglary, body dumped in forest | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Japan volleyball international Shunichiro Sato was issued with a 1-year suspended prison sentence for possession of about 0.8 grams of dried cannabis. japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/nakao.jpg
1-yr imprisonment sought for ex-Japan volleyball player over cannabis: Prosecutors on Friday sought a one-year prison sentence for former Japan men's ...
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Young Japanese artists turn school blackboards into a creative medium: The blackboard serves as the canvas, and colorful chalk the paint, for these young ...
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The Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival is widely recognized as one of Japan’s biggest and most spectacular Tanabata events. During the festivities ... Show more

Lotus seeds well over 1,000 years old were discovered in Japan in 1971. Then they sprouted. Today, there are 100,000 of the plants in Saitama Prefecture ... Show more
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Manila Bulletin Sports : A few weeks after getting married, Kai Sotto and Rere Madrid are expecting their first child after the Gilas Pilipinas star announced the pregnancy of ... Show more
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Japan's Kawagoe demands removal of unauthorized mosque built in restricted area - The Mainichi
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Illegal mosque, mystery builder create standoff in SaitamaIllegal mosque, mystery builder create standoff in Saitama | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Manish Kumar had served curries and biryani out of his Saitama restaurant for 18 years, until Japan's stricter visa rules upended his livelihood almost ... Show more
Fear and uncertainty for foreign business owners after Japan revises rules
Fear and uncertainty for foreign business owners after Japan revises rules
We must learn lessons from the current crisis and raise our awareness for energy saving.
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Saitama Prefecture-based restaurateur Manish Kumar became the face of the business visa issue after video of an emotional speech he gave last month went viral ... Show more
Fear and uncertainty for foreign business owners after Japan revises rules
Fear and uncertainty for foreign business owners after Japan revises rules
Visitors were seen enjoying the sights and smells of the about 13,000 lavender plants in Ranzan, Saitama Prefecture, with the flowers currently at their peak ... Show more
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Pakistan Inaugurates Mosque In Japan. Tokyo Says It's 'Illegal': The issue has drawn attention because Pakistan's Ambassador to Japan ...
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Saitama Prefectural Police have arrested a 43-year-old man for obstructing Hama-Sushi's business operations after a "rage-bait" social media ... Show more
Man arrested over video of him allegedly pouring detergent-like liquid on sushi
Man arrested over video of him allegedly pouring detergent-like liquid on sushi
Tokyo police have arrested Shunichiro Sato, a member of Japan's national men's volleyball team, on suspicion of cannabis possession at a pachinko ... Show more
Japan national volleyball player arrested over suspected cannabis possession
Japan national volleyball player arrested over suspected cannabis possession
Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert, and Alimber Santa have thrown the 18th no-hitter in Astros history!
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Rassie Erasmus and the Boks handed huge Nations Championship gift: Given the Springboks’ growing injury crisis, coach Rassie Erasmus has at last received some ...
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Japan's Kawaguchi City to offer special foreign residents counseling service: The city of Kawaguchi, near Tokyo, plans to launch a consultation service to deal ...
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Official fish of Japan's Saitama Pref. recognized as new species 63 years after being named - The Mainichi
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Gilas star Kai Sotto, Rere Madrid tie the knot
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Japanese security guard finds fame as designer of duct tape signs: TOKYO — One of Japan's most in-demand graphic designers is neither hip nor an artist by ...
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Security guard, 72, behind design of Nike’s new Shinjuku store | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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A company in Saitama Prefecture that produces various types of straw hats is racing to keep up with demand ahead of the summer.japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/nakao.jpg
50% of Japan’s bank deposits held in greater Tokyo area: The combined deposits in the capital and Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba prefectures stood at ¥523 ...
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Human Lower Body Found in Western Tokyo; Deceased May Have Been Bear Attack Victim japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/nakao.jpg
Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, ‘Dai Dai’: NEW YORK (AP) — As the song demands: “Let's go!”
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'Crayon Shin-chan' park planned at former city hall site north of Tokyo - The Mainichi
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Hanno Berger: Ten years in prison for Cum-Ex scandal: Cum-Ex transactions are considered the biggest tax fraud in German history. Now it's official: The ...
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Players from near and far feel the push to play the various token games at this Saitama arcade.🎥 ⬇️The Lure of Token Games at an Amusement Arcade - Document 72 Hours | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Document 72 Hours
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Analyst says Japan's support for Taiwan upends Beijing's invasion calculus | Taiwan News | Apr. 27, 2026 16:14
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Saitama now home to Japan's first diversity studies program | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Protests have intensified in Manipur after the killing of two children triggered widespread outrage. Demonstrators, led largely by the Meitei community ... Show more
Survey: 60% of foreign residents want to live in Saitama foreverSurvey: 60% of foreign residents want to live in Saitama forever | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Court ruling against Cum-Ex actor: Hanno Berger must remain in prison: He was known as "Mr. Cum-Ex" and earned millions with the illegal tax deals ...
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Neko to Tsuki / Top-Quality Tokyo Ramen Served by Female Shop Owner and Staff; Location Filled with Warm Atmosphere
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Astros Starter Tatsuya Imai Admits Nerves in Major League Debut against Angels japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/nakao.jpg