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Crime › Sep. 03, 2016 - 05:10PM JST
Two men were killed and two women were injured after the light truck they were riding in hit a power pole in Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture,…
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Politics › Sep. 03, 2016 - 03:50PM JST
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday spoke of their joint resolve to settle once and for all a territorial…
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National › Sep. 03, 2016 - 03:30PM JST
The number of Japanese children on public daycare waiting lists rose in April compared to the previous year, with surging demand outstripping an increase in…
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National › Sep. 03, 2016 - 06:45AM JST
Pacific island states and countries failed on Friday to strike a deal to protect shrinking supplies of tuna and adopt cutbacks following a regional conference,…
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National › Sep. 02, 2016 - 10:00PM JST
Police found on Friday the bodies of two men who went missing in Hokkaido and another two bodies in Iwate Prefecture after a powerful typhoon…
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National › Sep. 02, 2016 - 06:56PM JST
A 63-year-old man who came face-to-face with a snarling bear took things into his own hands -- and unleashed his karate skills on the beast.…
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National › Sep. 02, 2016 - 06:36AM JST
The number of deaths in bicycle accidents fell 14.7% in one year after a revised road traffic law took effect in June 2015 improving safety…
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Crime › Sep. 03, 2016 - 06:16AM JST
Police in Hachioji, Tokyo, have arrested a 62-year-old woman on suspicion of arson after she set fire to her estranged husband’s apartment.
The woman, Keiko…
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Crime › Sep. 02, 2016 - 06:21AM JST
Police in Chiba have launched an investigation into several cases of potential animal abuse following reports of the discovery of abused cats in a park.…
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Crime › Sep. 01, 2016 - 06:32AM JST
Police have arrested four men over the robbery of a Pizza Hut delivery store in Tokyo in May. One of the suspects is also the…
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Crime › Aug. 31, 2016 - 11:00PM JST
The suspect in a fatal shooting at a construction company in the western Japan city of Wakayama died Wednesday night after shooting himself in the…
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Entertainment › Sep. 03, 2016 - 05:42AM JST
Five-time Academy Award nominee Amy Adams may get closer to finally landing an Oscar as two of her movies are competing at the Venice film…
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Entertainment › Sep. 02, 2016 - 06:31AM JST
When "Shin Godzilla" opened in theaters in Japan on July 29, we’re sure that fans were more than excited about the first Godzilla movie to…
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Entertainment › Sep. 02, 2016 - 02:42AM JST
Action movie star Jackie Chan is due to receive an honorary Oscar, the Academy said Thursday, to recognize a glittering career that has seen him…
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Entertainment › Sep. 01, 2016 - 02:00PM JST
He snowboards, he hikes, he surfs -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is already a bit of an action hero.
But now, Marvel has made…
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Entertainment › Sep. 01, 2016 - 06:07AM JST
There’s nothing an animated vocaloid can’t do. When it comes to virtual idol Hatsune Miku, she can be found gracing the ancient art of ukiyo-e…
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Politics › Sep. 03, 2016 - 06:30AM JST
Campaigning began Friday for the Democratic Party's Sept 15 leadership election, with three candidates vying to replace the current leader who declined to stay on…
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Politics › Sep. 03, 2016 - 06:30AM JST
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed economic support to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, in the hope of advancing a decades-old territorial dispute that…
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Politics › Sep. 03, 2016 - 06:02AM JST
China's hosting of the Group of 20 industrialized nations summit highlights its role as the world's second-largest economy and a growing force in global diplomacy,…
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Politics › Sep. 02, 2016 - 02:58PM JST
The Japanese government plans to lower the age of adulthood under the Civil Code from 20 to 18 by submitting a reform bill to the…
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Business › Sep. 03, 2016 - 06:30AM JST
Japanese transport ministry officials raided the Tokyo headquarters of scandal-ridden Mitsubishi Motors Corp on Friday after the government alleged the automaker cheated on mileage ratings…
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Business › Sep. 03, 2016 - 06:21AM JST
Fortress Investment and Hong Kong-based buyout firm PAG are among investors that took bidding papers for Japan's biggest sale of public apartment blocks, according to…
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Business › Sep. 03, 2016 - 05:36AM JST
Japan's Ministry of Agriculture has resumed buying U.S. white wheat after a trade halt following the discovery of unapproved genetically modified (GMO) wheat in July.…
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Business › Sep. 02, 2016 - 03:00PM JST
How much did Nintendo pay to land that dream marketing opportunity at the Rio Olympics closing ceremony, where Japan's prime minister popped out dressed as…
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Business › Sep. 02, 2016 - 06:45AM JST
Leaders of the United States, China and other Group of 20 major economies who meet this weekend say more trade would shore up sluggish global…
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Technology › Sep. 03, 2016 - 01:18PM JST
From smartphones that can survive a dip in the sink to sweat-resistant earphones and floating speakers for your next pool party, waterproof gadgets are making…
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Technology › Sep. 03, 2016 - 06:30AM JST
Samsung will halt sales of its latest flagship smartphone and recall millions of units, it said Friday, after faulty batteries caused some handsets to explode…
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Technology › Sep. 02, 2016 - 01:30PM JST
Berlin's mega consumer electronics fair IFA opens its doors to the public Friday, offering a dizzying array of high-tech goods from home robots to surround…
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Technology › Sep. 02, 2016 - 06:54AM JST
Apple isn't saying much about its next iPhones, but there's been plenty of speculation that the giant Plus model will have two camera lenses side…
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Technology › Sep. 01, 2016 - 11:36PM JST
Cloud-based data storage company Dropbox said Thursday that user IDs and passwords of some 68 million clients were stolen four years ago and recently leaked…
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Sports › Sep. 03, 2016 - 06:36AM JST
Novak Djokovic got another free pass at the U.S. Open, advancing when his third-round opponent, Mikhail Youzhny, stopped because of injury after only six games.…
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Sports › Sep. 03, 2016 - 03:20AM JST
Results of Japanese baseball games played on Friday.
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Hiroshima Carp 5, Yakult Swallows 2
Chunichi Dragons 8, Yomiuri Giants 7
DeNA BayStars 5,…
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Sports › Sep. 03, 2016 - 02:47AM JST
Despite government opposition, South Africa feature among the four candidates to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Rugby World announced on Friday.
South Africa --…
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Sports › Sep. 02, 2016 - 07:30PM JST
Japan has lodged a formal protest over a controversially disallowed goal which consigned them to a 2-1 World Cup qualifying defeat to UAE, an official…
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Sports › Sep. 02, 2016 - 01:55PM JST
Japan's Kei Nishikori seized the momentum after a long rain delay and won his second straight four-set match at the U.S. Open on Thursdsay.
The…
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World › Sep. 03, 2016 - 04:15PM JST
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared a nationwide "state of lawlessness" Saturday after suspected Abu Sayyaf extremists detonated a bomb that killed 14 people and wounded…
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World › Sep. 03, 2016 - 03:45PM JST
Launching his final tour through Asia, President Barack Obama arrived in China on Saturday planning to spotlight U.S.-Chinese cooperation on climate change. The emerging partnership…
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World › Sep. 03, 2016 - 03:21PM JST
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged countries on Saturday to show caution when dealing with North Korea and to avoid any actions that might further enflame…
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World › Sep. 03, 2016 - 06:55AM JST
Donald Trump was met with tears and gratitude as he sat with African-American supporters Friday, including the mother of a slain young woman who was…
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World › Sep. 03, 2016 - 06:48AM JST
Hillary Clinton told the FBI she relied on her staff not to send emails containing classified information to the private email server she relied on…
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Lifestyle › Sep. 03, 2016 - 06:20AM JST
Japanese trains are well-known around the world for being punctual, clean, and offering a polite and courteous service that’s second to none. This focus on…
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Lifestyle › Sep. 02, 2016 - 06:56AM JST
One of the favorite pastimes of middle-aged and elderly Japanese is complaining about the "yutori sedai," or “loose generations.” Sort of a softer, gentler version…
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Lifestyle › Sep. 01, 2016 - 06:55AM JST
For generations, artisans and merchants in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto lived in thousands of traditional "machiya" townhouses that are steadily disappearing or falling into…
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Lifestyle › Aug. 31, 2016 - 06:05AM JST
Japan draws people to it both for its rich cultural history and dazzling modern spectacles. It’s a country of both centuries-old traditions and contemporary urban…
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Lifestyle › Aug. 30, 2016 - 06:26AM JST
Do androids dream of electric tuna? This video of an amazing sushi-making robot doesn’t answer that riddle, but it reveals that food-serving robots have definitely…
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Arts & Culture › Sep. 03, 2016 - 06:34AM JST
2016 is the 50th anniversary of the Ultraman broadcast and a whole host of interesting goods have come out to help celebrate it. Perhaps the…
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Arts & Culture › Sep. 02, 2016 - 06:20AM JST
The pop culture juggernaut of J.K. Rowling's Potter-mania appeared to be breathing its last gasp when the eighth film in the series, part two of…
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Arts & Culture › Sep. 01, 2016 - 06:18AM JST
Ridley Scott's son Luke steps out of his father's shadow this week with his directorial debut "Morgan", a modern take on the "mad scientist" trope…
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Arts & Culture › Aug. 31, 2016 - 06:18AM JST
One of the aspects of Japanese culture I always wanted to get in on was the traditional board game of shogi. A cousin of Western…
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Arts & Culture › Aug. 30, 2016 - 06:30AM JST
The hero, a police inspector, prowls a city known more for its political malevolence than its street crime. If you read the local newspapers, you…
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Kuchikomi › Sep. 03, 2016 - 06:12AM JST
"More terrifying than Islamic State,” says Spa! (Sept 6). What can it possibly be? “Elderly suicide terrorism.”
It’s astonishing what loneliness and despair can do…
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Kuchikomi › Aug. 31, 2016 - 11:37PM JST
Many foreigners are surprised, when they first arrive in Japan, to see how well cars' exteriors are maintained. Call it pride of ownership or something…
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Kuchikomi › Aug. 27, 2016 - 06:57AM JST
While swimming at the wave-generating "Cobalt Beach," one of the most popular pools at the Tokyo Summerland complex in Akiruno City on August 21, nine…
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Kuchikomi › Aug. 23, 2016 - 06:34AM JST
Life is so easy for some people. And so hard for others. What, for example, sets Shigeki Kanamori apart from “Masashi Iino”?
The latter’s pseudonym,…
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Kuchikomi › Aug. 20, 2016 - 06:30AM JST
This has been an abnormal summer, weather-wise. The almost nonexistent rainy season left the level of dams and reservoirs in the Tone, Arakawa and Tama…
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Executive Impact › Aug. 29, 2016 - 06:05AM JST
Paul Smither refuses to be rushed, won’t use pesticides or fertilisers and insists that his clients take a long-term view of the horticultural projects they…
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Executive Impact › Aug. 22, 2016 - 06:30AM JST
The Kumamoto earthquakes in April were the first major earthquakes that occurred after full-scale introduction of solar power plants in Japan. Kyudenko Corp handles the…
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Executive Impact › Aug. 15, 2016 - 06:51AM JST
“I think women are often expected to be scared of taking risks; they dare not do anything daring. But if the risk is not excessive,…
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Executive Impact › Aug. 08, 2016 - 06:48AM JST
An extensive career in financial services with Manulife has taken Donna Cotter across Canada to Hong Kong and now Tokyo. She arrived last year to…
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Executive Impact › Aug. 01, 2016 - 06:23AM JST
In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in Japan in foreign cars which have become more affordable. One of the biggest foreign car…
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New Products › Sep. 02, 2016 - 05:50AM JST
Häagen-Dazs has given Japanese fans some of the most unusual flavors ever to appear on the market. There’s been Salty Vanilla and Caramel, Sakura, Matcha…
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New Products › Aug. 31, 2016 - 06:26AM JST
A lot of newcomers to Japan are baffled by the custom of using hanko, or name stamps, in place of a signature for everything from…
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New Products › Aug. 30, 2016 - 06:20AM JST
If you’ve ever longed for a more enlightened look, then these Japanese designers have answered your prayers with this miraculous new hat that will have…
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New Products › Aug. 29, 2016 - 05:59AM JST
Nikon Corp has announced the release of the D3400, an all-new entry-level DX-format digital SLR with easy connectivity to smart devices. From outfit-of-the-day portraits to…
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New Products › Aug. 27, 2016 - 06:32AM JST
Japanese cosmetics brand Kanebo Evita is releasing a new facial cleanser called “Beauty Whip Soap” which dispenses foam in the shape of a delicate rose.…
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Travel › Sep. 03, 2016 - 05:32AM JST
Korean Air is to introduce no-show fees for passengers who fail to provide advance notice that they no longer require a flight booking.
The Korean…
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Travel › Sep. 02, 2016 - 05:58AM JST
JTB Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, and Yamato Holdings Co, leading Japanese companies in the field of travel-related services, electronics technologies and solutions, and door-to-door delivery services…
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Travel › Sep. 01, 2016 - 06:31AM JST
Hashima is a tiny island 2km off Nagasaki Prefecture, on the western flank of Kyushu. Just 480 metres in length and 160 metres across, it…
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Travel › Aug. 31, 2016 - 06:26AM JST
TripAdvisor has revealed its top 20 best Japanese castles for 2016 based on commentary from domestic travellers – can you guess which castle is number…
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Travel › Aug. 29, 2016 - 06:15AM JST
In the heart of Nara City, just north of Nara Park, lies Nara Juvenile Prison. It was built in 1908 during the Meiji Era and…
