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Japan PM Joins Fight For More Female Toilets In Parliament
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BBC
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is among some 60 female lawmakers petitioning for more women's toilets in the parliament building to match their growing representation in the legislature.
A record 73 women were elected into the 465-seat Lower House in October 2024, exceeding the previ...
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is among some 60 female lawmakers petitioning for more women's toilets in the parliament building to match their growing representation in the legislature.
A record 73 women were elected into the 465-seat Lower House in October 2024, exceeding the previ...
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Japan Emperor Hopes For Peaceful 2026 In New Year's Address
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KYODO NEWS
Emperor Naruhito expressed his hope for a peaceful 2026 in his New Year's address Friday, with other members of the imperial family joining him in greeting the public, including Prince Hisahito who appeared for the first time.
"I am concerned about the many people who are struggling ...
Emperor Naruhito expressed his hope for a peaceful 2026 in his New Year's address Friday, with other members of the imperial family joining him in greeting the public, including Prince Hisahito who appeared for the first time.
"I am concerned about the many people who are struggling ...
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Train Collides With Car At Rail Crossing In Japan
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NEWS.AZ
A local train traveling from Hiratsuka to Koga collided with a car at a level crossing on the JR Utsunomiya Line in Shiraoka, Japan's Saitama Prefecture, on Thursday.
The car was heavily damaged in the crash, and part of the train derailed as a result, News.Az reports, citing Japanes...
A local train traveling from Hiratsuka to Koga collided with a car at a level crossing on the JR Utsunomiya Line in Shiraoka, Japan's Saitama Prefecture, on Thursday.
The car was heavily damaged in the crash, and part of the train derailed as a result, News.Az reports, citing Japanes...
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People Across Japan Slurp Soba Noodles In New Year's Eve Tradition
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NHK
People across Japan are slurping up soba buckwheat noodles on Wednesday, New Year's Eve. Eating the noodles while wishing for longevityand happiness is a Japanese tradition on the final day of the year.
One soba restaurant in Morioka City in the northeastern prefecture of Iwate has a histor...
People across Japan are slurping up soba buckwheat noodles on Wednesday, New Year's Eve. Eating the noodles while wishing for longevityand happiness is a Japanese tradition on the final day of the year.
One soba restaurant in Morioka City in the northeastern prefecture of Iwate has a histor...
- 31/12 21:10
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Japan Begins Studying Law against Spies
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NIPPON
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration has begun studying legislation aimed at preventing information theft by foreign entities.
While the measure has gained support from lawmakers, including opposition party members, concerns remain that the government could strengthen ...
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration has begun studying legislation aimed at preventing information theft by foreign entities.
While the measure has gained support from lawmakers, including opposition party members, concerns remain that the government could strengthen ...
- 31/12 20:42
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Japan's Techno-Pop Group Perfume Performs Last Time Before 2026 Hiatus
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KYODO NEWS
Perfume, an all-female Japanese techno-pop group, made its last performance Wednesday on Japan's public broadcaster's year-end live music show before taking a hiatus.
The trio, who have captured a strong fan base in Japan and beyond for their futuristic style and sharp, synchronized ...
Perfume, an all-female Japanese techno-pop group, made its last performance Wednesday on Japan's public broadcaster's year-end live music show before taking a hiatus.
The trio, who have captured a strong fan base in Japan and beyond for their futuristic style and sharp, synchronized ...
- 31/12 20:12
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5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Japan
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BREAKING THE NEWS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck near the southern islands in Japan on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake was recorded at a depth of ten kilometers at 9:12 am CET. Its epicenter was registered 20 kilometers north-northeast o...
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck near the southern islands in Japan on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake was recorded at a depth of ten kilometers at 9:12 am CET. Its epicenter was registered 20 kilometers north-northeast o...
- 30/12 19:55
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Major Japan Event For Manga, Anime Fans, 'Comiket,' Marks 50th Anniversary
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NHK
One of Japan's largest events for lovers of manga and anime opened in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.
The Comic Market, also known as Comiket, is marking its 50th anniversary after being launched in Tokyo's Toranomon in 1975.
Visitors formed a long line at its venue Tokyo Big Sight before it ...
One of Japan's largest events for lovers of manga and anime opened in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.
The Comic Market, also known as Comiket, is marking its 50th anniversary after being launched in Tokyo's Toranomon in 1975.
Visitors formed a long line at its venue Tokyo Big Sight before it ...
- 30/12 19:27
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Japan Approves Record Defense Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
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NAVAL NEWS
The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on December 26 approved $58 billion (9.04 trillion yen) defense spending for fiscal year 2026, as Tokyo faces growing military pressure from three nuclear-armed neighbors—China, North Korea, and Russia—and U.S. calls for higher ...
The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on December 26 approved $58 billion (9.04 trillion yen) defense spending for fiscal year 2026, as Tokyo faces growing military pressure from three nuclear-armed neighbors—China, North Korea, and Russia—and U.S. calls for higher ...
- 30/12 18:42
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Two Dead In 50-Vehicle Pile Up On Japan Highway
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BBC
A pile-up involving at least 50 vehicles on a highway in central Japan has left two people dead and 26 injured, according to police.
The incident was caused by a crash between two trucks, sparking a chain reaction that set at least 10 vehicles on fire, local police said.
A 77-year-old woman...
A pile-up involving at least 50 vehicles on a highway in central Japan has left two people dead and 26 injured, according to police.
The incident was caused by a crash between two trucks, sparking a chain reaction that set at least 10 vehicles on fire, local police said.
A 77-year-old woman...
- 29/12 19:06
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