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Japan Man Suspected of Involvement in Laos Child Prostitution Blog

Japan Man Suspected of Involvement in Laos Child Prostitution Blog (ニュース)
NIPPON
 
Tokyo police have arrested a 61-year-old man for allegedly registering a fake address to rent an internet server, with the suspect also believed to be involved in a blog suggesting child p...

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Ikea Japan Closing Two Downtown Tokyo Flagship Stores

Ikea Japan Closing Two Downtown Tokyo Flagship Stores (仕事)
JAPAN TODAY
 
In June of 2020, Ikea opened a new branch in the fashion-focused Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo. Launching a new venture at this time was a gamble, since the COVID pandemic was in ful...

Shopping [January 28, 2026] More

Japan, Mercosur Hold 1st Partnership Meeting

Japan, Mercosur Hold 1st Partnership Meeting (ニュース)
NIPPON
 
Japan and Mercosur countries have held the first meeting to discuss their strategic partnership, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.
At the meeting, which took place in Asuncion,...

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Indonesia and Japan Expand Cultural Cooperation for Future

Indonesia and Japan Expand Cultural Cooperation for Future (ニュース)
RRI
 
Indonesia and Japan have agreed to boost cultural cooperation as a long-term investment to deepen bilateral relations.
The commitment was highlighted during an official meeting between Indone...

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Universal Studios Japan To Deliver Immersive Pokemon Experiences For Fans

Universal Studios Japan To Deliver Immersive Pokemon Experiences For Fans (ニュース)
ANTARA NEWS
 
On January 27, Universal Studios Japan, operated by USJ LLC, and The Pokemon Company announced their plan to offer more innovative, immersive, and world-class Pokemon experiences.
The...

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Amazon’s Cloud Division to Offer Up to ¥900 Mil. in Support for Japanese Companies Developing AI for Robots

Amazon’s Cloud Division to Offer Up to ¥900 Mil. in Support for Japanese Companies Developing AI for Robots (仕事)
JAPAN NEWS
 
Up to $6 million (¥900 million) will be offered to Japanese companies to assist in developing AI for robots, the Japanese subsidiary of the cloud division of Amazon.com, Inc. announced...

Other [January 27, 2026] More

Japan Annual Wage Talks Begin As Focus Turns To 5% Or Higher Pay Hike

Japan Annual Wage Talks Begin As Focus Turns To 5% Or Higher Pay Hike (仕事)
JAPAN TODAY
 
Japan's annual wage negotiations effectively kicked off on Tuesday, with the focus on whether the momentum for pay hikes will continue, reaching the rate of 5 percent or higher for th...

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Overseas Travel From Japan Projected To Continue Rising In 2026: Survey

Overseas Travel From Japan Projected To Continue Rising In 2026: Survey (ニュース)
JAPAN TODAY
 
Overseas travel from Japan is projected to continue rising in 2026, albeit at a slower pace due to the weak yen, with nearby Asian destinations favored as more affordable, according t...

Tourism [January 27, 2026] More

Japan Kicks Off Campaigning For Feb. 8 Lower House Election

Japan Kicks Off Campaigning For Feb. 8 Lower House Election (ニュース)
JAPAN TIMES
 
Campaigning for the Feb. 8 Lower House election kicked off Tuesday, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi facing off against a transformed opposition as she seeks a mandate from voters.
...

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Indonesia - Japan Discuss Repatriation and Revitalization of Historical Sites

Indonesia - Japan Discuss Repatriation and Revitalization of Historical Sites (ニュース)
VOI.ID
 
The Indonesian and Japanese governments discussed the repatriation of manuscripts and the revitalization of Japanese historical sites in a meeting at the Ministry of Culture, Jakarta, Tues...

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Japan Content Piracy, Fake Goods Cause 10.4 T. Yen in Damage

Japan Content Piracy, Fake Goods Cause 10.4 T. Yen in Damage (仕事)
NIPPON
 
Online piracy and counterfeit products related to Japanese anime, games and other content caused estimated damage of 10.4 trillion yen in and outside the country in 2025, an industry minis...

Other [January 26, 2026] More

Japan Expands Prayer Spaces Amid Rising Muslim Tourism

Japan Expands Prayer Spaces Amid Rising Muslim Tourism (ニュース)
QAZIN FORM
 
The number of foreign visitors to Japan hit a record last year, including those from Muslim-majority regions, drawn by the country's food, pop culture, and seasonal scenery, Kyodo repo...

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Tearful Goodbyes As Japan Returns Pandas To China Amid Worsening Ties

Tearful Goodbyes As Japan Returns Pandas To China Amid Worsening Ties (ニュース)
BBC
 
Thousands of people flocked to a zoo in Japan on Sunday to say farewell to the country's last two giant pandas, who are set to return to China on Tuesday.
Emotions ran high at the Ueno zoo in...

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Heavy Snow Continues To Batter Northern Japan

Heavy Snow Continues To Batter Northern Japan (ニュース)
JAPAN TIMES
 
Heavy snowfall continued to affect transportation across northern Japan and the Sea of Japan coast on Monday, leaving thousands of travelers stranded.
The latest storm, driven by succ...

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Japan Parties Gear Up for Election in 1st Weekend since Dissolution

Japan Parties Gear Up for Election in 1st Weekend since Dissolution (ニュース)
NIPPON
 
Japanese political parties began gearing up in earnest for the upcoming House of Representatives election on Saturday, the first weekend since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the l...

Other [January 25, 2026] More