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Host of contentious bills await Takaichi in autumn session of parliament
Top priority has been given to a bill reducing the consumption tax on food and beverages from 8% to 1% over a two-year period beginning Apri
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North Korea says intermediate missile’s range bests Tokyo and Seoul estimates
North Korea has claimed that a launch of an intermediate-range missile saw the weapon fly 1,000 km — 300 km further than estimates by Tokyo
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Munetaka Murakami powers White Sox to victory in Game 1 of ALDS
The White Sox have won three consecutive games to begin their postseason.
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‘Sando: The Art of the Japanese Sandwich’ elevates the humble bite
Paris-based chef Walter Ishizuka's new book uplifts classic recipes with entirely achievable fine-dining flourishes.
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The man who gave tequila a shot in Japan
A meeting with Sean Connery set Ikuma Hayashi on the path to being an evangelist for Mexico's favorite spirit.
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AI’s race to transform the world before the money runs out
Assumptions about future profits are driving the AI rush, but economists say there is little evidence to suggest the technology is sure to d
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Taiwanese foreign minister to visit Arizona to deepen economic ties
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is expected to arrive in Phoenix on Saturday evening, following his visits to Belize and Guatemala.
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Police search Toyama City Hall over census inflation claims
The internal affairs ministry said that Toyama's population had been padded by at least 2,000, and that city staff members may have been inv
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Asian carmakers besting U.S. rivals at home, China poised to strike
U.S. President Donald Trump has floated the idea of allowing Chinese firms to enter the U.S. market, worrying U.S. carmakers.
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Chinese work gathering pace on Antelope Reef in South China Sea
Satellite images reviewed by reporters show grading work, piles of gravel and concrete, and compaction cranes in operation to build a full-s
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Russia’s spending plans show Putin preparing for years of war
Russia is preparing for the war in Ukraine to continue for years by planning record war spending, abandoning plans to rein in military outla
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Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike unconscious on ventilator, lawyers say
It was the state's second botched execution this year, prompting the governor to halt any further executions for the rest of 2026.
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Boeing 737 Max glitch poses no safety concern, FAA says
The outcome is a positive one for the U.S. planemaker as it seeks regulatory approval for the largest variant of the popular narrowbody fami
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Ibaraki won’t accept second-stage survey for nuclear waste site, governor says
Ibaraki Gov. Kazuhiko Oigawa's announcement comes days after the mayor of Hitachiomiya expressed a willingness to accept the survey for his
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Food and medicine shortages deepen in Russian-occupied Oleshky
The Ukrainian city was seized by Russian troops in 2022, and its population of about 24,000 has since dropped to around 2,000.
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Taiwan’s first two F-16V fighter jets arrive to bolster defenses against China
The long-delayed delivery comes amid growing concern in Taiwan about Washington's commitment to arming Taipei.
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Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka meet secondary capital criteria
The prefectures that contain the cities will be able to apply for the special designation once the last criterion is met.
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Trump threatens South Korea over Alaska LNG project dispute
Seoul has said it only agreed to the $54 billion plan if it proves economically viable.
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G7 agrees on deal to ease global energy supply concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump hailed the move and said Washington would not impose a threatened diesel export ban.
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FamilyMart’s sock became a prized souvenir. Now there are 47.
Modeled after each region's official flower, the commemorative socks expand on the convenience store chain's popular line of casual wear.
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One bolt, ¥400,000: Why Japan’s Oshima ‘tsumugi’ silk costs a pretty penny
Prized for its rich blackness and stately designs, the fabric is a staple in the world of high-class kimono.
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North Korea fired off apparent ballistic missile amid landmine row with South
The launch comes after a landmine explosion injured three South Korean soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone last month.
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U.S. to put missile system on island near Taiwan for drills
The U.S. military is set to deploy an advanced anti-ship missile system to Yonaguni for the first time for drills later this month.
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In Maebashi, the city-making is the art
The inaugural art festival is the cherry on top of the town's decade-long revitalization efforts which include new buildings and renovations
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