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Japanese Horror Novelist Koji Suzuki Dies at 68

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ASATU NEWS
 
Renowned Japanese novelist Koji Suzuki, whose seminal work "Ring" ignited a global fascination with Japanese horror, died from an illness at a Tokyo hospital on Friday, May 8, 2026. He was 68 years old.
 
Suzuki, a native of Hamamatsu City in Shizuoka Prefecture, rose to internationa...

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Japan Parade Cultural Promotion Event Held In New York

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JAPAN TIMES
 
The fifth Japan Parade event to promote Japanese culture was held in Manhattan, New York, on Saturday.
About 100 organizations including companies, schools and groups of Japanese nationals from various prefectures took part in the event. Participants marched through the streets, per...

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Football: Japan Drawn With Holders Qatar, Thailand, Indonesia At Asian Cup

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KYODO NEWS
 
Japan have been pitted against two-time reigning champions Qatar as well as Thailand and Indonesia in Group F of the 2027 Asian Cup following Saturday's tournament draw in Riyadh.
Record four-time champions Japan begin the tournament in Saudi Arabia against Indonesia on Jan. 11 befor...

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Japan PM Eyes South Korea Visit Around May 19-20 For Summit Talks: Sources

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KYODO NEWS
 
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering visiting South Korea later this month for talks with President Lee Jae Myung, diplomatic sources said Friday.
During her planned visit currently being arranged for two days from May 19, Takaichi is expected to discuss bilateral co...

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Japanese Anime Still Popular In China Amid Diplomatic Tension

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ASIA NEWS NETWORK
 
While concerts by Japanese singers at large venues in China have been canceled one after another since last November, small-scale events such as anime-themed gatherings have continued
Amid deteriorating Japan-China relations, events related to Japanese anime remain popular. Th...

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Japan PM Stresses Privacy Protection in Intelligence Bill Debate

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NIPPON
 
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday emphasized the importance of privacy protection during parliamentary discussions on a government bill to set up a national intelligence council aimed at enhancing the country's intelligence capabilities.
On medium- to long-term strategies ...

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Japan, Turkey Step Up Cooperation In Defense Equipment

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NHK
 
A major defense equipment fair is underway in Istanbul, bringing together more than 1,700 firms from across the globe.
The five-day exhibition opened on Tuesday. Various defense technologies, including the latest in drones and defense systems, are being showcased.
Turkey's defense industry ...

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Risk of Hantavirus Spread in Japan Low: Health Ministry

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NIPPON
 
The risk of hantavirus spreading in Japan through person-to-person transmission is low, even if infected passengers from a cruise ship linked to a recent outbreak enter the country, the health ministry said Wednesday.
The ministry called on the public to remain calm, after three people d...

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Over 60% Of People In Japan Have Plans For Mother's Day, Survey Finds

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Over 60% of people in Japan plan to do something for their mother or mother-in-law for Mother's Day on Sunday, a survey by Tokyo-based research company Intage has shown.
The survey, conducted online in late March, covered people age 15 to 79 who are registered as Intage questionnair...

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Familymart Stores Start Collecting Used Clothing, Goods To Reduce Waste

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Select FamilyMart convenience stores in Tokyo have installed boxes to collect used clothing and household goods for reuse, joining similar initiatives taken by retailers, as a step to reduce waste and attract more customers.
In a trial launched jointly with Bookoff Group Holdings Lt...

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