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10 years on, Pikotaro was more than a viral novelty
The 44-second song was embraced worldwide and even helped break the ice between Shinzo Abe and Donald Trump.
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Japan inks deal to acquire former Nippon Steel site for ‘integrated defense hub’
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the project is of "critical importance to Japan's national security."
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On islands key to Taiwan’s defense, troops prepare for a Chinese first strike
For Taiwan, holding Penghu — a strategic cluster of 90 islands and islets — would allow its forces to resist a Chinese invasion fleet headin
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Quake-hit library gradually returning to normal in Kumamoto
The earthquake-hit municipal library in the city of Uki, Kumamoto Prefecture, is moving step by step toward reopening after closing late las
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Ex-head of resignation assistance firm gets suspended sentence
The Tokyo District Court found Shinji Tanimoto and his wife, Shiori, guilty of earning profit from referring customers to lawyers without a
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Let’s talk about ‘S&X,’ baby: Netflix drama on sexuality falls flat
The Netflix series tries to destigmatize conversations about sex with unflinching honesty, but flattens the story in the process.
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Why Japan’s centrist opposition parties can’t get along with one another
The Centrist Reform Alliance was supposed to have merged by now with the remaining elements of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan
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Sanctioning the International Criminal Court: The view from Tokyo
Japan is right to support the ICC and its Japanese president. But support should not mean treating the institution as immune from scrutiny.
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Japan to incorporate AI into the handling of emergency calls
The Fire and Disaster Management Agency plans to introduce a system that automatically transcribes emergency calls and assists staff on foll
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Japan enters an unusually early flu season
This year marks the second-earliest start of the season, according to health ministry records dating back to 1999.
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Nepal says dam burst in Tibet, warns rescuers to head to safety
The U.S. Geological Survey said the disaster on Wednesday was caused by a glacial collapse that triggered a vast flow of icy debris.
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Toyota sales fall for six straight months on weak China demand
Intense competition among China's domestic carmakers is crowding out importers, while turmoil in the Middle East has disrupted critical supp
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Japan’s nursery school waiting lists grow for first time in nine years
The number of children on nursery school waiting lists in the nation as of April 1 rose by 181 from a year earlier to 2,435, up for the firs
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Nippon Life open to becoming net JGB buyer next fiscal year
The insurer, which has held off on adding to its Japanese government bond holdings over the past two years after unrealized losses in its po
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Yokohama mayor set to resign over allegations of power harassment
Takeharu Yamanaka's resignation would start the clock for an election to take place within 50 days.
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SK Hynix weighs closer ties with Japan’s memory industry
The South Korean chipmaker doesn't have "any fixed plans" for its significant indirect stake in Kioxia Holdings, Chief Executive Officer Kwa
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Japan regulator steps up scrutiny of 50-year home loans
Home loans of as long as 50 years are becoming more common among younger borrowers with modest incomes.
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Mizuho files case against Radiant World in Singapore court
Some banks have frozen Radiant World's accounts and trading houses have severed ties on concerns the commodity trader had supplied invali
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Duo arrested over luxury watch smash-and-grab in Tokyo
The two, who are Chilean nationals, allegedly smashed the showcase of a watch shop in broad daylight on Tuesday and made off with four watch
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Marshall Wace joins hedge fund peers in planning Japan office
Global hedge funds have been looking for ways to boost their Japan presence and investments.
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South Korea backs Trump’s bid to revive North Korea talks
South Korea supports U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to resume dialogue with North Korea, but aims to ensure its security posture is n
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Thousands still in evacuation centers one month after Kumamoto quake
The government has announced a package of measures to support recovery, including a travel discount program to revitalize tourism in the Kyu
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Qatar steps in to mediate as Trump says U.S. not talking to Iran
Major combat operations have been paused for weeks but there has been little progress toward a wider peace agreement between the U.S. and Ir
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Multiple world records fall at Zurich Diamond League meet
Home favorite Audrey Werro sent the Zurich crowd into raptures by moving even closer to the sport's oldest world record, storming to victory
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