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- Giant panda pattern appears on the slopes of Mount Chokai
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Max Vote-Value Gap Estimated at 2.274 Times for Japan Lower House
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan firm begins sales of fully farmed eels, world's 1st
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- Few Japan Firms Take Concrete Economic Security Steps: Govt Paper
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- Nikkei Ends above 66,000 for First Time Ever
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- Japan SDF Personnel to Join NATO's Ukraine Mission
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- Cambodia’s honorary consul accused in major kickback scheme
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Japan Enacts Health Insurance System Reform
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- Prices to Rise for Over 1,000 Food Items in Japan in June
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- Hiroshima A-bomb museum to require online bookings for summer Bon holidays
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- Japan Voices Worry over Rice Imports in White Paper
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- Japan OKs Bill to Establish Japan's Version of CFIUS
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- Japan enacts revised law to boost foreign investment screening for security
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- Japan April Industrial Output Up 0.8 Pct
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- Tokyo Core Consumer Prices Up 1.3 Pct in May
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- Child 'demons' take part in good health ritual at temple in western Japan
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- Census suggests largest drop in Japan's population over five-year period
NHK
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- Japan Jobless Rate Falls to 2.5 Pct in April
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- Japan Rejects Russia's Remilitarization Criticism at U.N.
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- Japan Diet OKs Hiking Residency Fee Caps by Up to 30-Fold
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- Toyota to halt development of next-gen EV model under Lexus brand
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- (Update) Japan's Population Drops by Record 3.09 M.: 2025 Census
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- Japan sends SDF personnel to NATO's Ukraine support hub in Germany
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- Japan April industrial output up for 1st in 3 months on machinery, chips
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- Overestimation, slow response behind rice crisis in Japan: gov't
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- Japan's Population Drops by Record 3.09 M.: 2025 Census
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- FEATURE: Japan's giant landslide defenses become unlikely tourist draws
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- Japan to revise strategy against possible massive Tokyo quake
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- Japan's 3 Megabanks to Gain Access to OpenAI's New AI Model
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- Japan's population marks sharpest drop to 123 mil. in 2025: census
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- Kyodo News Digest: May 29, 2026
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- Japanese honorary consul for Cambodia found with undeclared income
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- OPINION: Strategic issues left behind after U.S.-China summit
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- Sources: Japan may aim to more than halve quake death toll in greater Tokyo area
NHK
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- Poll: 61% feel companies still discriminate based on gender
The Asahi Shimbun
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- FOCUS: Japan, Philippines to Forge Quasi-Alliance against China
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- (Update 2) Japan, Philippines to Begin Military Intelligence Pact Talks
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- Takaichi, Marcos agree to launch formal negotiations on GSOMIA
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- June Bills to Rise at 9 of 10 Major Japan Power Firms
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- New ferry linking Taiwan with Japan's Okinawa launched
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- Japan's Aeon to start selling fully farmed eels online on Friday
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- Japanese Automakers' Global Sales Fall 1.3 Pct in April
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- Ferry Service to Link Japan's Ishigaki Island, Taiwan City
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- Philippine Pres. Marcos Vows to Maintain Maritime Order
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- Japan, Philippines to negotiate on intel-sharing pact amid China concerns
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- Volleyball: Japan nat'l team player held over alleged cannabis possession
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- G7 Seen Skipping Joint Communique at June Summit
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- 8th Ruling Finds Japan Lower House Poll Constitutional
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- Schoolchildren plant rice in centuries-old terraced paddies in western Japan
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- Japan transport ministry inspects JAL over drinking by cabin attendants
NHK
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- Universities to add interviews to 2027 admissions
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- Garbage bag hoarding leaves shelves bare across Japan
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Japan's LDP Proposes Govt Use of Stopgap Bonds
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- (Update) Japan, Philippines Agree to Become Comprehensive Partners
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- (Update) Osaka High Court Backs Safety Approval for Oi N-Reactors
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- (Update) Japan National Volleyball Player Arrested over Cannabis Possession
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- Japan, Philippine Leaders Hold Summit in Tokyo
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- Osaka High Court Backs Safety Approval for Oi N-Reactors
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- Japan prosecutors indict man for son's murder and abandoning body
NHK
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- Deadly accident highlights hidden safety risks in sake industry
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Typhoon Jangmi Seen Approaching Southern Japan
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan National Volleyball Player Arrested for Cannabis Possession
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan's LDP Proposes Drafting Emergency Provision
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- JR East unveils highly autonomous Level 4 self-driving bus
Kyodo News
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- JAL apologizes again as crew drinking delays another flight
The Asahi Shimbun
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- FEATURE: Experts trace how the world shaped the samurai into a global icon
Kyodo News
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- (Update) Father Charged with Killing Son, Dumping Body in Kyoto
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan, Philippines to agree on negotiations for intel-sharing pact
Kyodo News
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- Tochigi Murder Suspect Fled Japan via Narita Airport
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan to Require Labels on AI-Created Content during Elections
JIJI PRESS
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- Anti-spy law, CIA-style agency in Takaichi’s next intel reform push
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Japan Police Ink Pact with Banks to Swiftly Track Scam Proceeds
JIJI PRESS
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- Osaka City Assembly OKs Metropolis Plan Council
JIJI PRESS
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- Toyota's April export volume to Middle East plunges 91.7%
Kyodo News
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- 3 more Japan firms mull investment in SoftBank-led AI company
Kyodo News
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- Japan Health Ministry to Aid Organ Transplant Hospitals
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- Father Charged with Killing Son, Dumping Body in Kyoto
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- JAL Bans Cabin Attendants from Drinking before Return Flights
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- Japan to launch new disaster information system on Thursday
NHK
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- Japan Trade, Foreign Ministry Officials Visit Russia
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- Police believe suspected mastermind of fatal robbery knew handler
NHK
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- Japan Ruling LDP Proposes Fitting Stalkers with GPS Devices
JIJI PRESS
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- Kyodo News Digest: May 28, 2026
Kyodo News
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- Philippine military spokesperson expresses high hopes for Japan's arms exports
NHK
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- Japan, Philippines likely to consider review of EPA
NHK
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- Japan team visits US to study ways to restore Tokyo Bay's natural environment
NHK
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- Amazon delivery workers seek to be treated as employees
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Japanese officials visit Russia to discuss protecting corporate assets
Kyodo News
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- (Update 2) Japan Imperial Couple Hosts Banquet for Philippine Pres., Wife
JIJI PRESS
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- 1 Dead in Accident at Plant of Nippon Paper's U.S. Unit
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- Japan Emperor, Empress host banquet to welcome Philippine president, wife
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- BOJ's Latent Losses on JGB Holdings Hit Record 45 T. Yen
JIJI PRESS
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- Extra Benefits for Child-Rearing Households Eyed in Japan
JIJI PRESS
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- INTERVIEW: Chicago Fed chief says BOJ faces risks of inflation if rate hike delayed
Kyodo News
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- Japan Govt to Submit FY 2026 Draft Extra Budget on June 3
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan to Switch to Revamped Weather Warning System
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- Major Japan Firms Promise 5.46 Pct Pay Hike in "Shunto"
JIJI PRESS
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- JAL flight delayed after alcohol detected on cabin attendant
Kyodo News
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- New mini-EV brand EMTA to launch in Japan next year
Kyodo News
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- Kyodo News Digest: May 27, 2026
Kyodo News
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- Japan Govt Unwilling to Have Evidence Lists Disclosed
JIJI PRESS
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- Philippines' Marcos Vows to Upgrade Bilateral Ties with Japan
JIJI PRESS
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- 1st Unit of JAXA's New ISS Resupply Craft Completes Missions
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan's parliament passes bill to create national intelligence bureau
NHK
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- Japan to use revised disaster information announcement system from Thursday
NHK
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- Japan Mulls Criminal Penalties for N-Plant Data Fraud
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan to Start EPA Talks with Mercosur
JIJI PRESS
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- Suspected mastermind of Tochigi robbery on run in SE Asia
The Asahi Shimbun
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- (Update) Japan Welcomes Philippine Pres. Marcos at Imperial Palace
JIJI PRESS
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- Philippine President Marcos, wife welcomed to Japan by imperial couple
Kyodo News
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- Japan Enacts Bill to Establish National Intelligence Council
JIJI PRESS
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- Arrest Warrant Obtained for Man over Tochigi Murder
JIJI PRESS
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- Japanese police obtain arrest warrant for suspected leader of fatal robbery
NHK
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- 1st sitting mayor takes maternity leave in boost for women leaders
The Asahi Shimbun
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- 3 Japan Govt-Backed Lenders to Get New Leaders
JIJI PRESS
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- Japanese Emperor and Empress welcome Philippine president
NHK
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- Japan enacts law centralizing intelligence gathering, rights fears remain
Kyodo News
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- WWII Aircraft Recovered from Sea in Southwestern Japan
JIJI PRESS
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- ‘Unfiltered’ BeReal posts trigger corporate data leaks
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Japan's Ocean Freight Price Index Hits Another Record
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan Enacts Bill Enabling Digital Issuance of Local Govt Bonds
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan Welcomes Philippine Pres. Marcos at Imperial Palace
JIJI PRESS
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- BOJ Governor Calls Oil Price Shock Broad, Persistent
JIJI PRESS
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- Chinese Vessels Leave Japan Waters off Senkakus
JIJI PRESS
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- Torrential rain hitting Kagoshima, risk of disasters may rise
NHK
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- Osaka Shochikuza theater brings down the curtain after 103 years
NHK
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- Doctor S train to inspect railways while carrying passengers
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Japan SDF member arrested, suspected links to "tokuryu" criminal group
NHK
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- Wild sea otters with babies attract tourists in northern Japan
NHK
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- Chinese Flattop Conducts Drills off Remote Tokyo Island
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan's HTV-X cargo transporter likely reenters atmosphere, burns up
Kyodo News
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- Naumann's Elephant May Have Gone Extinct 10,000 Yrs Earlier than Thought
JIJI PRESS
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- INTERVIEW: Former U.S. Cyber Chief Urges IT Reform in Japan
JIJI PRESS
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- Measles cases in Japan this year approaching 500
NHK
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- Chinese government ships enter Japan's waters off Senkaku Islands
NHK
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- Japan, U.S. Reaffirm Importance of Taiwan Strait Stability
JIJI PRESS
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- "Quad" Nations to Form New Energy Security Framework
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan Times Selects This Year's Destination Restaurants
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- Hiroshima Court Rules Japan Lower House Poll Constitutional
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- Japanese winner of Cannes Best Actress Award expresses disbelief in Tokyo
NHK
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- Japanese city tests drone to repel bears, other wild animals
NHK
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- Soccer star Mitoma has successful hamstring surgery, Brighton announces
NHK
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- Looking back on pioneer who built Japan’s 24/7 ‘konbini’ culture
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Japan PM Takaichi Stresses Importance of Retrial System Reform
JIJI PRESS
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- 70 Pct of Firms in Japan Have No Rules on Social Media Posts
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan Upper House Panel OKs Intelligence Council Bill
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan eyes rules to regulate AI summaries’ ‘free riding’ on news
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Japan Govt Seeks Cooperation for Energy Saving This Summer
JIJI PRESS
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- Japanese shipping firm's vessel traverses Strait of Hormuz: transport minister
NHK
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- ChatGPT advice leads to arrest, resignation of Giants’ Abe
The Asahi Shimbun
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- May grand tournament winner Wakatakakage: I'm glad I haven't given up sumo
NHK
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- Pungent Odor Sickens Several People in Tokyo's Ginza
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan Calls NPT Talks Collapse Regrettable
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan-linked tanker arrives in country after transiting Strait of Hormuz
NHK
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- Oil tanker that passed through Hormuz arrives in Japan, 1st since Iran war
Kyodo News
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- Seven & i Holdings' Suzuki, pioneer of Japan convenience stores, dies at 93
Kyodo News
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- Xi Lambastes Japan's Takaichi during Talks with Trump
JIJI PRESS
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- Idemitsu Oil Tanker Arrives in Japan after Hormuz Passage
JIJI PRESS
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- Japanese Man Found Dead in Mountains in Pakistan
JIJI PRESS
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- FOCUS: Japan's role in joint drills boosts Philippine, U.S. deterrence
Kyodo News
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- Nikkei stock index tops 65,000 for 1st time on Middle East hopes
Kyodo News
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- Takaichi Sends Condolence Message to China
JIJI PRESS
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- Kyodo News Digest: May 25, 2026
Kyodo News
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- Japan-managed oil tanker to arrive on Monday after transiting Hormuz
NHK
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- (Update) Man Put on Nationwide Wanted List over Hyogo Murder Case
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan's 6th H3 rocket shown to the media
NHK
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- Japanese voice actor files lawsuit over AI-generated narrations
NHK
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- Chinese leader condemned Japan PM as militaristic during U.S.-China summit
Kyodo News
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- LDP, JIP, DPFP Seek Emergency Clause in Constitution
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- Samurai on horseback parade at festival in northeastern Japan
NHK
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- Tokyo ward installs toilets in park that work without water, power
NHK
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- U.S. Informs Japan of Tomahawk Missile Delivery Delays: FT
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan's Tao Okamoto Wins Best Actress Award at Cannes
JIJI PRESS
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- FEATURE: Urban composting takes root in Japan with compact home systems
Kyodo News
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- Japan's Okamoto, Efira win best actress award at Cannes film festival
Kyodo News
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- Kyodo News Digest: May 24, 2026
Kyodo News
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- Nagasaki Univ.-Led Team Finds Crab Walk Dates Back 200 M. Yrs
JIJI PRESS
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- Japanese star shares Award for Best Actress at Cannes
NHK
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- Japan's Princess Aiko attends Laos Festival in Tokyo
NHK
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- Police: Arrested zoo worker in northern Japan says he broke smartphone
NHK
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- Japan, China Trade Ministers Chat Briefly at APEC
JIJI PRESS
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- Hidankyo Regrets as Nuke Nonproliferation Talks Fail
JIJI PRESS
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- US soldier in Okinawa referred to prosecutors for alleged sexual assault
NHK
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- Ohtani Ranks 5th in Forbes' List of Highest-Paid Athletes
JIJI PRESS
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- Princess Kako, Prince Hisahito Visit Belgian Exhibition
JIJI PRESS
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- Princess Aiko Attends Laos Festival in Tokyo
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- U.S. Soldier in Japan Sent to Prosecutors over Sexual Assault
JIJI PRESS
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- Japan, China trade chiefs chat, 1st ministerial exchange since Taiwan row
Kyodo News
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- Disappointment spreads among A-bomb survivors in Japan over NPT confab
Kyodo News
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- NPT Review Conference Ends without Final Document
JIJI PRESS
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- Half of elderly women in Japan prefer AI over humans for personal advice
Kyodo News
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- Zookeeper charged for burning wife's body served arrest warrant for murder
Kyodo News
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- Asian Games seen as further growth opportunity for esports
Kyodo News
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- Kyodo News Digest: May 23, 2026
Kyodo News
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- Two medieval homes to be designated Japanese national treasures for first time
NHK
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- ‘Ghost plots’ of foreign buyers cause unease in famed ski town
The Asahi Shimbun
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- Japan's foreign minister Motegi urges 'maximum flexibility' from Iran
NHK
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- Japan PM Takaichi Eyeing New Quota for Growth Investment
JIJI PRESS
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- PM Takaichi Asks BOJ Chief for Appropriate Monetary Policy
JIJI PRESS
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- Osaka Gears Up for 3rd Referendum on Metropolis Plan
JIJI PRESS
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