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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Passes Hideki Matsui for Most MLB Homers by a Japanese-born Player

Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani Sets New Record for Most MLB Homers

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani has broken the record for the most homers hit by a Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball.

During a game at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani hit an impressive homer that flew into the right field bleachers off pitcher Adrian Houser of the New York Mets.

With this homer, which was Ohtani's 176th in his six years in the MLB, he surpassed Matsui, who played the final 10 years of his 20-year pro career in North America.

Ohtani's record-breaking blast traveled 423 feet and put the Dodgers ahead 2-0. Prior to this, Ohtani had not hit a homer in seven consecutive games.

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Ohtani breaks record for most HRs by a Japanese player

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Apr 21

Two Japan SDF helicopters crash, one body found, 7 missing -media: Two Japanese maritime self-defence forces helicopters crashed into the sea during a training ...

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Quick Glance: 8 crew missing after 2 Japanese navy helicopters crash

Two Japanese navy helicopters with eight crew members are believed to have crashed in the Pacific south of Tokyo, according to the Defence Minister.

The cause of the crash is unknown, but the focus is on the rescue operation.

The Navy deployed ships and aircraft to search and rescue the missing crew members.

The training on Saturday was solely for the Japanese navy and not part of a multinational exercise.

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Old Japanese train cars get new life in Cambodia: Japanese rail diesel cars taken out of service will get a second life in Cambodia.

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Pakistan police kill bomber, militant to thwart attack on Japanese nationals: Police in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi shot down a suicide bomber and a ...

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Apr 12

Japan’s native population declines at record rate as births plunge: Latest data shows number of Japanese nationals falling by almost 100 an hour on average ...

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Quick Glance: Japan’s Native Population Declines: Record Birth Plunge

Japan sees the largest decline in its native population since 1950, despite government efforts.

The total population of Japan decreased to 124.3 million in October, with 595,000 fewer residents compared to the previous year.

The country experienced a historic low in birth rates in 2023 and a high number of foreign residents.

The demographic crisis in Japan is leading to a significant imbalance in the population pyramid, raising questions about the country's social functions.

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Apr 11

LIVE: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses a joint meeting of US Congress

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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach

President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.

The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.

Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.

Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.

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Apr 21

South Korea protests Japanese leaders' offerings to Yasukuni shrine: South Korea on Sunday protested Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's offering to Tokyo's ...

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Quick Glance: South Korea Objects to Japanese Leaders' Yasukuni Shrine Offerings

South Korea expressed deep disappointment on Sunday over Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's offerings at the Yasukuni Shrine and urged Japanese leaders to show repentance for the country's wartime past.

The shrine is viewed by Beijing and Seoul as a representation of Japan's historical military aggression due to its inclusion of 14 Japanese wartime leaders among the 2.5 million war dead honored there.

The South Korean government calls on Japanese leaders to confront history and demonstrate sincere repentance, which would be a crucial step towards enhancing relations between the two countries.

Despite progress in the South Korea-Japan relationship, particularly in security cooperation, the offerings made by Kishida and some cabinet members at the Yasukuni Shrine have sparked protests from South Korea.

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Japan’s Former Premier Aso to Meet Trump as US Election Looms: Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso is set to meet former President Donald Trump on Tuesday ...

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Diamond Fuji Observed in Shizuoka Pref., Attracting Photographers

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Former world No. 1 Momota announces retirement from international badminton: PETALING JAYA: Former world No. 1 men’s singles shuttler Kento Momota has announced ...

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Apr 22

World's 1st recycled diapers go on sale at stores in southwest Japan - The Mainichi

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Singapore loses shine as Southeast Asia base for multinationals: SINGAPORE -- Multinational corporations are increasingly locating some Southeast Asian ...

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Former Japan PM Aso heads to New York in bid to meet Trump: TOKYO -- Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso begins a visit to New York on Monday during which he ...

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SoftBank to spend $960m to boost computing power for generative AI: TOKYO -- Japanese telecom company SoftBank is investing 150 billion yen ($960 million) by ...

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‘Godzilla Minus One’ director Takashi Yamazaki and ‘Shoplifters’ director Hirokazu Koreeda have met with the Japanese government to improve the working ... Show more

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Apr 19

Alamak! Japanese dance team wows Malaysians by dancing to viral hit 'Alamak Raya Lagi'

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Japanese Go League for Female Players to Debut in July

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Japanese AI tool predicts when recruits will quit: The tool crunches data on employees at a company, from their attendance record to personal information such as ...

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Hotels are new darling of foreign investors in Japanese property: TOKYO -- Investors remain bullish about Japan's property market this year ...

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Apr 11

Japanese interpreter charged with stealing $16 million from MLB star Shohei Ohtani

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Quick Glance: Ippei Mizuhara Remains Free Despite Bank Fraud Charges on $25,000 Bond

Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers surrendered to authorities and later appeared before the U.S. District Court.

Ippei Mizuhara turned himself in on Friday and was subsequently released on an unsecured $25,000 bond, commonly referred to as a signature bond. This arrangement allowed Mizuhara to secure his release without needing to provide any cash or collateral.

United States Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero also stipulated that Mizuhara must undergo treatment for his gambling addiction related to the sports betting scandal. Prosecutors alleged that he exploited his personal and professional connection with Ohtani to steal over $16 million from the player's bank account by occasionally posing as Ohtani to bankers to cover his gambling expenses.

On Friday, Mizuhara only responded to the judge's inquiries by answering 'yes' when Audero asked him if he comprehended various aspects of the case and his bond conditions.

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North Korea fires unidentified missile into sea in latest weapons launch, South Korea says

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Japanese dancer Yuna Yamada wins first place in U.S. ballet contest: 'I want to be a dancer influential enough to make the audience smile,' said Yamada, 12 ...

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Japanese firms agree 5.2% pay raise, biggest union group Rengo says: Japanese companies have agreed to raise pay by 5.20% on average this year ...

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Japan's big cities become magnets for inherited rural savings: TOKYO -- Major Japanese banks are vying for an estimated 58 trillion yen ($377 billion) in ...

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Apr 11

Taro Akebono: Hawaiian-born Japanese sumo legend dies: Widely considered a trailblazer for foreign sumo wrestlers, he died of heart failure.

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Quick Glance: Akebono Taro: Sumo Icon Passes Away from Heart Failure

Japan mourns Akebono Taro, the first non-Japanese Sumo Grand Champion, who passed away at the age of 54 from heart failure. His story was immortalized in songs.

Born as Chad Rowan in Hawaii, Akebono rose to become one of the most successful sumo wrestlers in the 90s and was appointed as the 64th Yokozuna in 1993. After his active career, he pursued K-1 and wrestling.

The US Ambassador to Japan and the late musician Israel Kamakawiwoʻole honored Akebono as a giant in sumo and a bridge between the US and Japan. His legacy as a sumo icon lives on.

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole had sung about Akebono and other Hawaiian sumo wrestlers in his song 'Tengoku Kara Kaminari,' celebrating them as champions and heroes for all ages. Akebono leaves behind his wife, daughter, and two sons.

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Earthquake Information (Japan) | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: All seismic activity of 3 or higher on the Japanese scale in the past 30 days, with maps and detailed ...

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Quick Glance: Tech Giants Compete in Japan for AI Development

US tech firm OpenAI establishes first Asia office in Tokyo.

The company plans to develop a new generative AI model specializing in Japanese language and culture.

Microsoft invests $2.9 billion in the AI industry in Japan.

Japanese companies prioritize versatile AI systems and launch AI safety research centers.

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Support for Japan PM Kishida's Cabinet tops 20% for 1st time in 3 months: Mainichi poll - The Mainichi

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Apr 21

Hannah, Westminster Bridge: how to do kaiseki — restaurant review: Out with the formality, in with emotion at this Japanese gem

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Apr 11

Dollar hits 34-year high against yen after US inflation data: Move past ¥153 sparks speculation that Japan could intervene to support currency

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Japanese electronics firm Epson to wind down Tuas plant, 350 workers affected in consolidation drive

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Japan studies Israel's air defense success with eye on Indo-Pacific: WASHINGTON -- Japanese defense officials have told Nikkei Asia that they watched how Israel ...

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Apr 17

Japanese Executives Call for Government Steps to Bolster Yen: Japanese financial authorities should consider conducting coordinated currency intervention with ...

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Apr 21

Japan’s Yamada Wins 1st Place in U.S. Ballet Contest

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Japanese AI tool predicts when recruits will quit jobs: Japanese businesses traditionally all hire graduates at the same time each year, but about one in 10 ...

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Apr 19

How green are your trainers? Team Japan uniforms to have carbon footprint labels: Japanese Olympians stepping up to the podium in Paris will have more than just ...

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Apr 11

Foreigners Buy Most Japanese Stocks Since 2013 on Earnings Bets: Foreign investors bought ¥1.18 trillion ($7.7 billion) of Japanese stocks last week ...

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Japan studies Israel's air defense success with eye on Indo-Pacific: WASHINGTON -- Japanese defense officials have told Nikkei Asia that they watched how Israel ...

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Apr 10

Paul Simon to play for Japan's Kishida, Bidens at White House state dinner: Musician Paul Simon will play for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, his wife ...

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Quick Glance: Kishida and Biden Celebrate US-Japan Alliance with 'Star Trek' Toast

Kishida quotes 'Star Trek' and jokes at state dinner in White House

Biden and Kishida emphasize friendship and alliance between USA and Japan

Prominent guests from politics and business attend lavish dinner

Simon sings hits at night performance, serving spring cuisine from Japan and the USA

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Apr 17

Japanese students losing interest in civil service: Public-private job search timing affects student behavior, especially in new graduate hiring.

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OpenAI triples Japanese language processing speed: TOKYO -- U.S. artificial intelligence company OpenAI is preparing an improved version of its core large ...

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Apr 22

Japanese trading firms look abroad to diversify lithium supply: The resource-limited country is aiming to create a stable supply of the mineral ...

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Apr 16

Leave Chicago’s winter blues behind and think cherry blossom pink with Japanese snacks and drinks

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Ancient Japanese ceremony gives new meaning to a cup of tea: At a temple in Nara, people drink matcha green tea from big, unwieldy bowls for an annual tradition ...

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Voice of 2025 Osaka expo mascot Myaku-Myaku unveiled 1 year before opening - The Mainichi

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Yen Slides Past 152 Per Dollar, Boosting Intervention Risk: The yen weakened through the closely watched level of 152 per dollar, increasing speculation that ...

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Apr 20

Before Murakami’s English release, try him in Japanese one more time: An English version of 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' won't come out till the fall ...

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Japan biz leaders' average age rises for 33rd straight year: As of December last year, the average age of company leaders stood at 60.5 years old. In 1990 ...

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Taiwanese students experience Japanese culture on visit to Kyoto Pref. high school - The Mainichi

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Apr 09

Biden, Kishida to Strengthen Defense Alliance With Eye on China: US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plan to form a council on ...

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Quick Glance: U.S., Japan to Announce Military Cooperation and Joint NASA Lunar Mission

The United States and Japan will commit to modernizing their military alliance this week to establish an operational hub for their defense partnership in the Pacific.

They will outline a vision for an integrated air defense network linking Japanese, Australian, and U.S. sensors to enhance regional threat detection.

An announcement is expected that a Japanese astronaut will participate in a NASA moon mission, marking a significant milestone in space exploration collaboration.

The deepened relationship between the two countries will also focus on expanding cooperation in space exploration, defense equipment production, and economic investments, particularly in the electric-vehicle battery manufacturing sector.

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Japan and South Korea agree to deepen trilateral ties with U.S: TOKYO (Kyodo) Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday he and South Korean President ...

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12-year-old Japan dancer wins top prize in youth ballet competition - The Mainichi

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Japan Inc makes a renewed U.S. push as China fears mount: Japanese companies are increasingly hitching their growth plans to the United States ...

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US, Japan to strike deals on defense, space at leaders' summit: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will make new agreements with U.S. President Joe Biden when ...

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Studio Ghibli to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes: Legendary Japanese animators Studio Ghibli will receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes ...

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Quick Glance: Studio Ghibli Receives First-Ever Honorary Palme d’Or in Cannes

The acclaimed Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli, known for films like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Oscar-winner The Boy and the Beast, is set to be honored with an honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes as the first group to receive this prestigious award.

Typically awarded to individuals, past recipients include Tom Cruise, Michael Douglas, and Harrison Ford, with Star Wars creator George Lucas also being recognized at the 77th edition of the festival.

Studio Ghibli is synonymous with veteran directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, who have created iconic animated features under the studio's banner over the past four decades.

Filmmaker Miyazaki has garnered multiple Oscars, and the studio has produced over 20 films, including masterpieces like Princess Mononoke and Howl's Moving Castle. The group acknowledgment highlights Studio Ghibli's significant impact in the film industry.

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Apr 11

Biden-Kishida Summit: Japanese Prime Minister Tells Congress 'World Needs US'

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Quick Glance: Kishida Warns of Global Risks in US Congress

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasizes the need for US support to maintain hope in Ukraine and protect Asia from harsher realities in a speech to the US Congress.

Kishida urges the US to continue playing a crucial role in international affairs, especially in the face of threats posed by China, Russia, and North Korea.

Despite support for Kishida's remarks championing a free and open Indo-Pacific, some conservative Republicans remained seated during his call for support for Ukraine's fight against Russia.

Kishida and President Joe Biden unveiled a list of initiatives to deepen their military cooperation and jointly condemned China's 'dangerous and escalatory' actions in the region.

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Apr 18

Indonesia awards Jakarta MRT extension project to Japan's Sojitz: TOKYO -- The Japanese trading house Sojitz has signed a 45 billion yen ($290 million) contract ...

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China opposes Japan prime minister's offering at Yasukuni shrine: China expressed strong opposition on Monday to a ritual offering made by Japanese Prime ...

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Why do Japanese people love the peace sign?: Point a camera at a group of Japanese people at a graduation ceremony, a cherry blossom picnic ...

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Easy Japanese news in translation: Carp streamers in production at Mie Prefecture shrine - The Mainichi

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Apr 19

The unexpected ways in which Japanese words 'make it' into English: Thanks to new entries in the Oxford English Dictionary, pretty soon even your grandparents ...

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Chinese professor of Japanese university missing in China since Feb. 2023 - The Mainichi

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Apr 21

Shōgun’s Anna Sawai Explains Lady Mariko Death Decision: Shōgun’s Anna Sawai on the freedom she felt in that Lady Mariko scene: “Up until then I had to hold it ...

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Japan 'two-faced' for seeking closer ties while warning of China threat, Chinese state media says

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Japan's Kishida says U.S. not alone in upholding world order: WASHINGTON -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told U.S. legislators Thursday that Washington ...

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For ‘Shogun’s’ Anna Sawai, straddling two cultures comes naturally: “It was like searching for a unicorn,” says showrunner Justin Marks on the effort to cast ...

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US fund Taiyo says it may buy into Brother bid for niche Japanese printer: The U.S. fund in a buyout battle for a niche market Japanese printer company said it ...

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Tokyo Electron expected to see profit rebound on AI demand: TOKYO -- Japanese manufacturers of chipmaking equipment such as Tokyo Electron are attracting analyst ...

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Japanese doctors demand damages from Google over 'groundless' reviews: TOKYO (AP) -- A group of Japanese doctors has filed a civil lawsuit against U.S ...

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Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments

Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.

The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.

Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.

The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.

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Japan’s Official Paris Sunrise Inspired Uniform for 2024 Olympics Unveiled

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Japan’s Kishida Advocates Wider Defense Network Ahead of US Trip: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he would seek to build a multilayered defense ...

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North Korea launches ballistic missile: Japan's Defense Ministry announced on Monday afternoon that North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile ...

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Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.

The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.

The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.

The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.

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Figure skating: Nagoya to host Grand Prix Final in Dec. 2025 - The Mainichi: NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- The central Japanese city of Nagoya will host the ISU Grand Prix ...

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Apr 10

Japanese team create biodegradable plastic fit for industrial use - The Mainichi: KOBE (Kyodo) -- A team of Japanese researchers said Wednesday it has developed ...

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Apr 11

Explainer: Why is Japan seeking a summit with nuclear-armed North Korea?: United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he supported his Japanese ...

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Quick Glance: Why Japan Seeks Summit with Nuclear-Armed North Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida aims to engage in talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to address the issue of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea in the 1960s and 1970s.

North Korea has not definitively stated its position on a summit with Japan, with some statements suggesting a potential opening for closer ties.

Past summits between Japan and North Korea had varying outcomes, with North Korea acknowledging some abductions in 2002.

Kishida's efforts to arrange a meeting with Kim Jong Un carry political risks and could lead to a decline in his approval ratings given North Korea's reluctance, posing challenges for Japan.

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World's 1st recycled diapers go on sale at stores in southwest Japan: A major Japanese hygiene products maker began selling the world's first ...

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US, Japan signal support for Texas high-speed rail plan: The governments of the United States and Japan signalled support for a plan to build the first ...

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