KYODO NEWS
 
A Latvian staff member at the World Exposition in Osaka has drawn over half a million social media followers after posting about his experience of engaging with Japanese language and culture as a foreigner.
Artur Galata, 31, who has been posting on X and Instagram, said he was "very ...

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JAPAN NEWS
 
Yokozuna Onosato’s bid to commemorate his debut at sumo’s highest rank with a third consecutive title was dealt a major setback when he was handed his third loss at the Nagoya Grand Tournament on Tuesday, the 10th day of the competition at IG Arena.
Veteran No. 4 maegashira Tamawashi...

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MALAY MAIL
 
Japan’s central and local governments are required under a new law to take steps to promote the use of sign language, aiming to build momentum ahead of hosting the Deaflympics in November, Kyodo News Agency reported.
The law took effect on June 25 following the approval in parliament...

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KYODO NEWS
 
Japan's government said Thursday it lodged a strong protest with South Korea over military drills conducted in waters near remote islets in the Sea of Japan that are controlled by Seoul but claimed by Tokyo.
Masaaki Kanai, head of the Japanese Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Af...

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TEMPO
 
The Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo has stated that the information circulating about the ban on Indonesian workers entering Japan in 2026 is inaccurate.
The embassy emphasizes that the information is not official and has not been conveyed by either the Indonesian or Japanese government.
Acco...

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NIPPON
 
The Japanese government on Tuesday launched a new office at the Cabinet Secretariat to oversee policies related to foreign residents.
The new office will tackle issues such as crimes and other incidents caused by some foreigners in the country.
The government aims to display its resolve ...

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KYODO NEWS
 
The Japan International Cooperation Agency will issue bonds worth around 23 billion yen ($160 million) next month to raise funds for infrastructure, education and other development needs of African nations.
The bond issuance will coincide with Japan's cohosting of the ninth Tokyo Int...

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Finland’s beloved Moomins — the fictional roundish trolls with distinctive large snouts — continue to enjoy enduring popularity in Japan as the world celebrates the 80th anniversary of the first novel’s publication.
The charming characters along with their diverse cast of companions...

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NHK
 
The annual Japan Festival has begun in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, offering visitors the chance to sample local Japanese dishes and experience the country's atmosphere.
Brazil is home to the world's largest community of Japanese descendants. The festival is said to be one of the world'...

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JAPAN TODAY
 
A senior ruling party lawmaker on Wednesday faced a chorus of criticism for suggesting an earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula in central Japan last year was "fortunate" in showing how improvements can be made in public services.
Yosuke Tsuruho, who made the remark Tuesday in a...

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