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- Mercury's Radius Shrank by over 10 km: Japan Team
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- Japan Crown Prince, Crown Princess Return from Trip to Norway
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- Takaichi Eyes Cabinet Portfolio Changes in Reshuffle
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- Japan fighter makes emergency landing, runway briefly closed at Naha airport
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- Mt. Fuji's climbing season ends, foreigners accounted for 32% of climbers
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- Japan to Designate AI Agriculture Special Zones in Hokkaido
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- Japan Lowers Travel Alerts for Some Middle East Areas
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- Japan lowers travel warnings for Israel, 2 other Mideast nations, Palestine
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- Assemblyman to quit for breaking rules not to approach Hokkaido sea otters
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- Dodgers Star Ohtani to Go on Injured List
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- (Update) Chubu Electric Overcharges 5 M. Customers
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- Kihara Says No Need to Revise LDP-JIP Accord
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- Japan Demands Correction to Equal Earth Map
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- Temple inns on Mt. Koyasan hit with penalties for tax violations
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- Minesweeper of U.S. Navy docks at Hokkaido port amid protests
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- Japan Eyes Stronger Regulations over "Dark Pattern" User Interfaces
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- Japan pushes for nuclear revival, but utilities wary of costs and risks
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- Chubu Electric Overcharges 5 M. Customers for Over 2 Years
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- Child Abuse Deaths in Japan Rise to 77 in FY 2024
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- BOJ Member Seeks to Raise Rates Further for Policy Normalization
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- 7 Yrs Sought for Ex-Truck Driver over Fatal Expressway Crash in March
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- Legendary Baseball Hitter Isao Harimoto Dies at 86
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- Self-Harm Cases, Suicide Attempts on Rise in Japan
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- Japanese baseball legend Isao Harimoto, touted as "hit machine," dies at 86
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- Ransomware Cases in Japan Hit Record High in Jan.-June
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- Mt. Koya temple lodging operators underreported over 100 mil. yen in income
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- Japan defense force ship arrives in Indonesia for 1st firefighting overseas
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- Japan Dept. Stores Adapt "Osechi" New Year's Dishes to Youth Trends
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- Japan Police to Deploy Up to 10,000 Officers for Asian Games
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- Russia Raps Japan's Request for Removal of Statue
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- Japan Eyes Security Sector for New Foreign Worker Program
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- Landslide hits Japan’s Mount Fuji after heavy rain
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- Japanese Artist Kusama's Retrospective to Start in Amsterdam
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- Ransomware attacks in Japan hit record 123 cases in 1st half of 2026
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- FOCUS: Tokyo Museum Preserves Memories of Students Killed in War
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- Japan to deploy 10,000 police officers for Asian Games opening
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- 4 Japanese Win Prestigious U.S. Lasker Awards
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- Kyodo News Digest: Sept. 10, 2026
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- Convenient Protein Products Gaining Popularity in Japan
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- FEATURE: Hiker's death puts spotlight on dogs on Japan's mountain trails
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- Funeral Held for Norway's Former King, Japan Crown Prince Invited
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- Australian Envoy Seeks Energy Cooperation with Japan
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- 4 Japanese win U.S. Lasker Awards for medicine
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- (Update) CRA to Disband; Ex-CDP Members to Form New Party
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- Hagiuda Seen Retaining LDP Post in Party Exec Reshuffle
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- Hokkaido farm denies sexual harassment claims by Myanmar workers
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- Aviation Proposed for Japan's New Foreign Worker Program
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- EXPLAINER: What is the yen carry trade?
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- Japan PM eyes Cabinet reshuffle on Sept. 17, extra Diet from Oct. 5: sources
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- (Update) Heavy Rain Hits Wide Areas of Japan
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- Japan Govt to Promote Rental Use of Vacant Homes
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- URGENT: Japan to provide $3 mil. to flood-hit Nepal as humanitarian aid: minister
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- Japan Urges China to Withdraw Antidumping Measures
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- Fed-up Shinjuku Ward plans ban that could shut 2,000 ‘minpaku’
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- Haneda imposes ‘3 strikes and out’ rule for errant private jet pilots
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- Japan Posts 2.9-T.-Yen Current Account Surplus in July
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- Japan crown prince, princess leave for Norway King Harald's funeral
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- N. Korea Raps Japan-U.S.-S. Korea Joint Drills
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- FEATURE: Osaka comedy club shows visitors Japan beyond guidebooks
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- Japan's Crown Prince, Crown Princess Leave for Norway
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- Putin's pen spinning briefly sparks buzz over Japanese Pentel brand
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- Real Wages in Japan Rise 2.4 Pct in July
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- OPINION: Giving Govt Workers Sense of Growth Would Benefit Japan
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- Less than 30% of Japan pet owners stockpile supplies for their dogs, cats
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- Japan's April-June GDP Growth Revised Up to Annualized 1.4 Pct
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- JAPAN BIZ: Japanese seniors embracing life in second career as entrepreneurs
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- URGENT: Japan's economic growth in April-June revised up to 1.4%
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- Divers film what could be sunken WWII light cruiser Nagara
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- Takaichi Eyes Meeting with Trump ahead of U.S.-China Summit
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- Japan eyes allowing N. Korean athletes to enter nation for Asian Games
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- Yokohama Assembly OKs Mayor's Resignation
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- Japan, U.S., S. Korea Kick Off Joint Exercise
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- LDP Policy Head Kobayashi Seen Retaining Key Post in Reshuffle
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- China Imposes Antidumping Measure on Chip Material from Japan
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- Niinami Sees "Presumed Guilty" Problem in Japan
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- Japan PM eyes reshuffling Cabinet, ruling party execs Sept. 16 at earliest
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- URGENT: Train suspensions caused by heavy rain affect over 140,000 in Tokyo area
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- Japan's Economic Expansion Likely Hits Record 74 Months
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- Multiple Knives Found in Gifu Cake Shop Arson-Murder Case
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- Tamaki avoids Henoko issue as Koja pushes new ‘All Okinawa’
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- Ex-CRA Head Noda Apologizes over Botched Merger Plan
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- Fewer Japanese than Australians, Indians Feel U.S. Harmful to Asia
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- Japanese Attempted Murder Victim Demands Statute of Limitations Removal
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- URGENT: Japanese yen briefly hits 6-month high at 154 versus U.S. dollar
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- Former Johnny’s staffer admits to sexually abusing 8 boys from 1995
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- Japan seeking Takaichi-Trump talks late Sept., eyeing U.S.-China summit
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- Japanese artist Okazaki wins Emmy for "Star Wars" animation
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- Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward to Ban "Minpaku" Biz in Residential Areas
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- Japan scrambles jets after China spy aircraft flights over East China Sea
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- Japan Banks Struggling over Defense Investments, Loans
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- (Update) Level 5 Landslide Warnings Issued for Islands South of Tokyo
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- Survey: Koja leading Tamaki in Okinawa governor’s race
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- Dodgers' Ohtani Unlikely to Pitch Again This Season
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- Certified Coordinators for Foreign Residents Spreading across Japan
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- Kumamoto Quake Causes Cancellation of Traditional Event
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- Level 5 Landslide Warnings Issued for Islands South of Tokyo
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- Rain front, major storm disrupt train services across Kanto
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- Once-conjoined Vietnam twin to visit Japan's Minamata disease areas
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- URGENT: Japan, S. Korea, U.S. forces start joint exercise, rapped by N. Korea
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- URGENT: Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward to ban vacation rentals in residential areas
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- Japan foreign reserve assets fall by record 6% after interventions
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- Tohoku Shinkansen bullet trains briefly suspended after traffic accident
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- Kyodo News Digest: Sept. 7, 2026
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- Weather agency warns of landslides amid heavy rain on isle south of Tokyo
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- Anti-base Okinawa gov. in tight race with base supporter: poll
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- Prince Hisahito turns 20 as Japan’s government reinforces male-only succession rules
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Team uses AI to study colors seen when black-and-white top is spun
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- Japan to Pay Part of Income-Linked Benefits in April 2029
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- Akane Calls ICC Last Bastion of Rule of Law
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- Football: Chiba secure 1st win of season following 17-year J1 absence
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- JR East to suspend, reduce train services Monday due to heavy rain
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- (Update) Heavy Rain Forecast in Kanto, Other Regions Mon.
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- ICC chief Akane vows to continue job no matter what amid U.S. sanctions
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- (Update 5) 3 Die in Possible Cake Shop Arson in Central Japan
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- Hokkaido Quake Victims Remembered 8 Years On
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- (Update 2) Tamaki Wins 3rd Term as Head of Japan Opposition DPFP
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- (Update 4) 3 Die in Possible Cake Shop Arson in Central Japan
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- Japan gov't eyes ODA for upgrading Indonesia's fishing ports: sources
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- (Update) Tamaki Wins 3rd Term as Head of Japan Opposition DPFP
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- Tamaki Wins 3rd Term as Head of Japan Opposition DPFP
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- Heavy Rain Forecast in Kanto-Koshin, Other Regions Mon.
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- BREAKING NEWS: Japan opposition Democratic Party for People reelects Tamaki as leader
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- Japan gov't releases tips on bear spray use amid concern over bear attacks
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- Influenza Season Fully Starts in Japan
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- Japan weather agency warns of intense rain in Tokyo, 6 areas through Monday
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- (Update 3) 3 Die in Possible Cake Shop Arson in Central Japan
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- (Update 2) 2 Die in Possible Cake Shop Arson in Central Japan
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- ANA launches inter-airport remote passenger support via telepresence robots
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- 81 Cases of Emergency Bear Shooting Reported in 1st Year
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- (Update) 2 Die in Cake Shop Fire in Central Japan
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- Free Legal Consultation Service Expanding for Japanese Abroad
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- 2 dead, 3 taken to hospital in fire at cake shop in central Japan
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- Japan Prince Hisahito, 2nd in line to throne, turns 20
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- 2 Die in Cake Shop Fire in Central Japan
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- Kyodo News Digest: Sept. 6, 2026
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- Okinawa Race Focus Shifts to Ties with Central Govt
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- Treatment of Hayashi in Focus for PM Takaichi's Cabinet Reshuffle
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- Japanese Prince Hisahito Turns 20, Leading Fulfilling Life
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- Japan's Koizumi likely to remain defense minister in Cabinet reshuffle
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- Statue Depicting Destruction of Japan Symbol Shown in Russia
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- (Update) Takaichi Seen Retaining Motegi, Katayama in Cabinet Reshuffle
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- Tree Felling at Washington Golf Course Triggers Concern
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- Japan PM Takaichi urges removal of Russia war victory statue
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- Japan's Takaichi to Address U.N. General Assembly on Sept. 22
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- Victims Mourned 8 Years after Massive Quake in Hokkaido
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- Japan Govt May Fully Cover Local Losses from Consumption Tax Cut
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- Japan PM Takaichi rejects criticism over revised Imperial House Law
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- Kumamoto Quake Victims Begin Moving into Temporary Housing
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- Japan Trade Minister, USTR Reaffirm Tariff Cap Arrangement
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- Takaichi Seen Retaining Motegi, Katayama in Cabinet Reshuffle
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- Norway Sovereign Fund Planning to Hike JGB Holdings
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- (Update 2) Level 5 Landslide Warning Briefly Issued to Southwestern Japan Town
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- Level 5 Landslide Warning Issued to Southwestern Japan Town
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- Opposition to accepting more foreign residents growing in Japan: study
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- Japan's Toei denies issuing licenses for "Dragon Ball" theme park in France
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- Kyodo News Digest: Sept. 5, 2026
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- Blocks installed by local gov't in Osaka criticized as hostile architecture
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- Highest landslide warning issued for Yakushima Island, southwestern Japan
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- Level 5 Emergency Warning for landslides in Yakushima Town Kagoshima Pref.
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- Torrential rain hits southwestern Japan
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- Japan, U.S. to advance investment cooperation under 2025 trade deal
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- Japan: 60% of eco-friendly product labels lack clarity
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- High risk of rain-triggered disasters in Japan's southern Kyushu
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- Budget requests for fiscal 2027 hit record high 143 tril. yen
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- Autumn delicacy salmon fetches record price at auction in northern Japan
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- Uber, city near Mt. Fuji join hands in measures against overtourism
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- New Ginza Mirai Museum to Showcase Anime, Manga Culture
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- Imperial Collections Museum to Fully Reopen Nov. 3
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- S. Korean Parliament Speaker Highlights Future, History with Japan
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- BREAKING NEWS: Japan's Foreign Minister Motegi likely to be retained in Cabinet reshuffle
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- Japan to Begin Pilot Project to Help Local Govts Tackle Bear Issues
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- Japan Defense Ministry Stresses Importance of AI Use
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- BOJ to Consider Rate Hike in Earnest at Sept. 17-18 Meeting
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- Slowing Typhoon No. 24 to remain near Okinawa through Sept. 8
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- Quad Officials Agree to Continue Dialogue toward Summit
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- Japan to Designate Heavy Rains in Hokuriku for More State Aid
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- Realistic Robotic Penguins Popular at Wakayama Theme Park
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- ‘Bitter’ lessons from 1989 behind Akihito’s wish to downsize funeral
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- Danjuro brings Kabuki pose to Venice red carpet
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- Japan's Koizumi Rules Out Hiring Foreigners for SDF
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- Late Japanese Researcher Wins Ig Nobel Prize for Nose-Blowing
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- Japan Panel to Mull Limiting Use of Civil Trial Evidence
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- 272 lost pet reports filed after M7.1 Kumamoto quake, less than half found
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- (Update) Japan FY 2027 Budget Requests Hit Record 143 T. Yen
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- Japan to Launch National Esports Competition
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- Taiwanese actor apologizes over Japan national treasure vandalism
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- Yen hits month-high vs. dollar on outlook for BOJ rate hike
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- Japan average minimum wage marks 2nd largest yearly hike
NHK
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- Japan Household Spending Down 3.6 Pct in July
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- FEATURE: Bhutan's matsutake emerge as hidden treasure for Japanese buyers
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- Japan FY 2027 Budget Requests Hit Record 143 T. Yen
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- Japan FY 2027 budget requests hit record 143 tril. yen amid fiscal concerns
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- Japan Crown Prince, Crown Princess to Attend Late Norway King's Funeral
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- Late Japanese researcher wins Ig Nobel Prize for nose-blowing
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- Kyodo News Digest: Sept. 4, 2026
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- INTERVIEW: Many Residents Against Futenma Relocation within Okinawa
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- Japanese scientist posthumously wins Ig Nobel prize for nose-blowing study
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- Yen surges in New York amid expectations for BOJ rate hike in Sept.
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- Tokyo DisneySea Celebrates 25th Anniversary
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- Fire erupts at quake-hit Kumamoto paper mill, later extinguished
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