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Health
Japan hit by nationwide flu outbreak
The health ministry is asking the public to take basic precautions against infection such as handwashing and covering the mouth when coughin
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Takaichi told during Trump talks that weak yen was hurting U.S. trade
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has repeatedly suggested the BOJ should raise interest rates to help the yen find an appropriate level
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Tokai Kisen subject of Japan’s first-ever ship suspension order
Between January and June this year, the ministry conducted an extraordinary inspection of the company and found 13 cases of violations of th
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Missed the JLPT? Here’s what you can do next
Even if you missed out on a spot for this year's Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, you may have more options than you originally thought.
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Fukushima town gets first new supermarket since nuclear accident
"It will serve as an important base for bringing prosperity and vitality to the community," Okuma Mayor Jun Yoshida said at an opening cerem
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Tokyo inflation hits 2.7% in September as some subsidies come to an end
The reading was above expectations and could increase the chances of a rate rise.
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Lin wins ‘monumental’ Asian Games gold two years after gender row
Lin Yu-ting considered retiring after winning gold at Paris 2024 but wanted to carry on fighting in part to defy those who questioned her el
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Browns snuff out Rodgers fightback to beat Steelers 27-24
A fifth straight home win against their local rivals meant the largely unheralded Browns moved to 3-1, while the Steelers sank to 2-2.
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South Korea’s Lee strips power from prosecutors who indicted him
South Korea's prosecutors have long been accused of exercising excessive power, but the move has raised concerns it may leave crime victims
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23-year-old woman stabbed to death in Okinawa in possible stalking incident
Rin Zamami was found collapsed and bleeding on the staircase outside of her apartment on Wednesday and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Virtual taekwondo makes Asian Games debut
Taekwondo officials have billed the event as "real-world martial arts meets cutting-edge virtual technology."
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Sanctioned ICC head’s former students demand action from Tokyo
A petition with 170,000 signatures has been submitted to Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki.
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U.S. may add carrier and 10,000 troops to Middle East, official says
The carrier movements unfold as U.S. President Donald Trump said increased military strikes against Iran were "possible" after the midterm e
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Nidec lays out recovery plan with unit sales and investments for AI
With the disclosure of a new business plan under fresh leadership, Nidec is hoping to stave off delisting or a hostile buyout.
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Japan to require corporations to report details of beneficial owners
The government hopes to shed light on the activities of tokuryū criminal groups and gain insight into land ownership by foreign nationals.
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Nepal’s grim DNA puzzle to identify flood dead
At Nepal's two forensic laboratories, experts are working to profile samples and build a database on a scale they have never handled before.
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SoftBank stock investors see past credit risks to AI returns
Masayoshi Son's diverse exposure across the AI landscape —ranging from robotics, data centers and energy — reassures some equity investors.
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Apollo to back $15 billion AI infrastructure project in Japan
The project, aimed at strengthening AI capacity, is expected to see capital deployed across land, power infrastructure, construction and com
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Chinese judoka accused of biting as home hope wins Asian Games gold
Maeda was awarded victory in the quarterfinal bout in Nagoya when Tang Jing was disqualified just over a minute into the contest.
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Nishikori bows out for final time in Tokyo as crowd salutes Japanese trailblazer
The 36-year-old was the first Asian man to reach a Grand Slam singles final, at the 2014 U.S. Open.
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After ‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi,’ ‘Mitani’ tells a different sushi story in San Sebastian
The film moves beyond sushi's polished international image to explore the man, philosophy and discipline behind the craft.
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Regional banks in northern Japan to consider three-way merger
The move by three leading banks in neighboring prefectures is likely to send ripples through the industry, adding to a wave of consolidation
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Ukrainian minister hopes to heal ‘misunderstanding’ with South Korea, media reports
Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed North Korean prisoners had been sent to South Korea, angering Seoul, which expected the transfer to remain secr
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No lights and no radio: Getting oil through Hormuz is a risky job
Ships are engaged in shuttle runs through the Strait of Hormuz, ferrying barrels often at night and with strict instructions about what can
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