Schools reopen in Japan after M7.5 quake amid alert for another temblor - The Mainichi
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Shohei Ohtani is the AP's Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time - The Mainichi
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Japan denies Beijing claim that SDF jets locked radar on Chinese aircraft - The Mainichi
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M7.6 quake strikes northeastern Japan, tsunami warning issued - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A powerful quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7 ...
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Key FactsPowerful Earthquake Hits Northeast Japan
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asiaone.com
- A strong 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Aomori’s coast at a depth of 54 kilometers late Monday night.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency reported tsunami waves up to three meters high but no major damage ensued.
- Approximately 90,000 residents evacuated their homes, and at least 30 people sustained injuries.
- Train services were suspended and power outages occurred but were restored by Tuesday morning.
As of now, I have received reports of 30 people being injured and one fire.— Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told reporters.
Why Japan issued an advisory for a possible megaquake in the country's north - The Mainichi
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Head of Unification Church's Japan branch steps down, expresses apology - The Mainichi
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Canadian man accused of trying to smuggle drugs into Japan by mail - The Mainichi
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Symbolic 'left hand' in 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' featured in Yamaguchi Pref. event - The Mainichi
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'I was deceived': Indonesian man laments being ushered into illegal job in Japan - The Mainichi
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Japan PM Takaichi's blunt remarks on Taiwan just latest in long string of controversies - The Mainichi
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OpinionEditorial: Chinese military aircraft radar lock on Japan ASDF jets an unacceptable threat - The Mainichi
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Tohoku bullet train services partially suspended after quake in Aomori - The Mainichi
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In Photos: Fans ride 'Super Mario Train' in Japan's Kyushu - The Mainichi: The exterior of a train decorated with characters from the
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'Super Mario'-themed train welcomed by fans in southwest Japan - The Mainichi: OITA -- Kyushu Railway Co. (JR Kyushu) has begun operating a train decorated with ...
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Tokyo massage parlor owner accused of forcing preteen Thai girl to perform services on him - The Mainichi
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Japanese idol stabbed in 2016 speaks of police blame, fear in memoir - The Mainichi
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Empress Masako turns 62, reflects on peace after WWII memorial visits - The Mainichi
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OpinionEditorial: Japan edges toward suppressing dissent as flag-desecration law nears - The Mainichi
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Yen falls to 156 vs. dollar as quake hits Japan, BOJ chief remark awaited - The Mainichi
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OpinionOpinion: What Japan's schools teach us: 16 years inside the system - The Mainichi
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Japanese actor Hiroya Shimizu pleads guilty to cannabis possession - The Mainichi
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More women's universities in Japan open doors to transgender women, survey finds - The Mainichi
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Is Chinese jet's radar lock on Japan ASDF aircraft an 'enemy error' in diplomatic row? - The Mainichi
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Japan issues 1st Hokkaido-Sanriku offshore quake alert amid larger risk - The Mainichi
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Man who trapped bear in house after attack in north Japan recounts ordeal - The Mainichi
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The Mainichi News Quiz: What in the wilderness is that new Japanese AI system for? - The Mainichi
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New multilingual sign near Nara Park urges visitors against 'teasing deer with crackers' - The Mainichi
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Reading performance conveying voices of suffering in Gaza to be held in Tokyo - The Mainichi
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Feline visitors' social media following boosts Japan museum's popularity - The Mainichi
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Nobel laureate Kitagawa urges long-term basic research support in Japan - The Mainichi
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Japan, Australia agree to deepen security ties to deter China - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The defense ministers of Japan and Australia agreed Sunday to step ...
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Youth poverty doubts and citizenship hurdles: Our 5 most-read stories from last week - The Mainichi
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Chinese military aircraft lock radar onto Japanese fighter jets - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese Air ...
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Body parts of baby found in freezer at Tokyo adult entertainment business - The Mainichi
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Tokyo firm's ride-sharing service spreads in regions lacking transit options - The Mainichi
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Football: Japan to play in Dallas, Monterrey in World Cup group stage - The Mainichi
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Japan Photo Journal: Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward illuminates 2 bridges to boost waterfront appeal - The Mainichi
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Retro Japan: Nagoya's 1st pump station adorned with Renaissance, Ionic, English elements - The Mainichi
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The many ways that baking is winter therapy. With a delicious ending - The Mainichi
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Mother of bullied boy expresses concern over school-led investigation in Yokohama - The Mainichi
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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor who performed in 'Mortal Kombat,' has died at 75 - The Mainichi
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Key FactsLegendary Actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Passes Away
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ew.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ew.com
- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, renowned for roles in Mortal Kombat and The Man in the High Castle, died at age 75.
- His breakthrough came with Bernardo Bertolucci’s 1987 film The Last Emperor, marking the start of his prominent career.
- Tagawa appeared in more than 30 films and several TV series including Pearl Harbor and Memoirs of a Geisha.
- He passed away on Kauai, Hawaii, and is survived by three children and two grandchildren.
I know how to deal with the odds. I'm the kind of guy when you say one in a million, I say I'll take it. You tell me there's none in a million, I say I'll make one and then I'll take that one. So nothing ever stops me.— Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa discussing his resilience and approach to challenges.
Football: Kashima win record-extending 9th J-League title - The Mainichi: KASHIMA (Kyodo) -- Kashima Antlers clinched their record-extending ninth J-League ...
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Edging Toward Japan: A Japanese pathway through classical civilization - The Mainichi
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Meet your match? Spot the difference #176: Ballet performance - The Mainichi: Enjoy the Mainichi Shimbun's
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Major earthquake in Tokyo metropolitan area may claim 18,000 lives: estimate - The Mainichi
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Football: Japan to face Dutch, Tunisia, European q'fier in World Cup group - The Mainichi
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Why the fishing ban for Japanese flying squid, and how has it hit Hokkaido? - The Mainichi
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Japan, UNDP supply protective suits to Ukraine for mine clearance - The Mainichi: KVIV, Ukraine -- (Kyodo) Japan and the U.N. Development Program recently ...
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PM Takaichi dines out for 1st time over a month into job - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday held her first dinner ...
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Record 230 people attacked by bears in Japan from April to November - The Mainichi
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Alleged leaders of 2024 Chiba robbery nabbed, police probe links to others - The Mainichi
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Toyota unveils GR GT supercar, racing car prototypes for 2027 release - The Mainichi
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Tokyo group makes calendar to support Ukrainian kids affected by nuclear disaster, war - The Mainichi
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Basketball: Hachimura buzzer-beater gives Lakers 123-120 win over Raptors - The Mainichi
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Japan mulls income tax hike in 2027 to cover increase in defense spending - The Mainichi
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Japan's My Number ID card holders surpass 100 mil., 80% of population - The Mainichi
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Japan Uncovered #12: From vibrant festivals to tasty puddings, Hiroshima's Mihara delights - The Mainichi
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Japan to host defense ministerial meeting with Australia on Sunday - The Mainichi
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S. Korean President Lee mulls visit to Japan in mid-January: sources - The Mainichi
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S. Korean envoy urges Japan to step up efforts over Sado mine worker issue - The Mainichi
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China seeks France's support amid row with Japan over Taiwan - The Mainichi: BEIJING (Kyodo) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday told French counterpart ...
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BOJ likely to raise interest rates at Dec. 18-19 policy meeting: sources - The Mainichi
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Growing TV shopping troubles continue to hit seniors and their families in Japan - The Mainichi
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Japan sports arena wins global award, named 'world's most beautiful' - The Mainichi
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China has sent over 100 vessels to E. Asian waters since mid-Nov.: Reuters - The Mainichi
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Japan mulls setting uniform childbirth fee, fully subsidizing regular deliveries - The Mainichi
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In Photos: Blue Impulse aerobatics team flaunts skill at air show in Fukuoka Pref. - The Mainichi
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Blue Impulse aerobatics team wows spectators at Japan Self-Defense Force air show - The Mainichi
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Japan eyes legal ban, penalties on implanting gene-edited human embryos - The Mainichi
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Sagawa Express partially suspends deliveries due to Black Friday overload - The Mainichi
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Japan's Takaichi is winning fans not with politics but with her style and 'work, work, work' mantra - The Mainichi
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Complaint filed against Takaichi over excess donation to local LDP chapter - The Mainichi
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Japan's ruling bloc submits bill to cut lower house seats by 10% - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition ...
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Local groups step in over Sapporo travel crunch as Arashi tour, univ. exams coincide - The Mainichi
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OpinionEditorial: Japan ruling parties' proposal to unilaterally cut lower house seats absurd - The Mainichi
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Shooter of ex-PM Abe makes 1st apology to bereaved family - The Mainichi: NARA, Japan (Kyodo) -- The man standing trial for the 2022 assassination of former ...
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Couple who donated $164M for Japan city hospital offer more money for welfare facility - The Mainichi
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Avian flu virus can remain infectious in milk for over 5 months: Tokyo Univ. researchers - The Mainichi
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Tokyo stocks fall on stronger yen as BOJ rate hike speculation grows - The Mainichi
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Ad dispute highlights copyright and ethics in Japan's art world - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Renowned illustrator and manga artist Hisashi Eguchi is facing ...
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