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Journalist Ito's Documentary Debuts in Japan
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NIPPON
"Black Box Diaries," an Oscar-nominated film directed by Japanese journalist Shiori Ito documenting her experience after suffering sexual violence, was released in Japan on Friday.
"I spent 10 years making the film," Ito said in a speech after the documentary was screened at a theater in...
"Black Box Diaries," an Oscar-nominated film directed by Japanese journalist Shiori Ito documenting her experience after suffering sexual violence, was released in Japan on Friday.
"I spent 10 years making the film," Ito said in a speech after the documentary was screened at a theater in...
- 13/12 19:10
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Japan To Ask Owners Of Forested Land To Register Nationality
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NHK
The Japanese government plans to ask buyers of forested land to register their nationalities, starting next April. The move is aimed at keeping track of foreign property ownership across the nation.
The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry plans to announce the new rule as early as ...
The Japanese government plans to ask buyers of forested land to register their nationalities, starting next April. The move is aimed at keeping track of foreign property ownership across the nation.
The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry plans to announce the new rule as early as ...
- 13/12 18:40
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Japan Builds Up ‘Missile Archipelago’ Near Taiwan To Counter China
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JAPAN TIMES
As military tensions between China and Japan reach the highest level in more than a decade, the sparsely populated island of Yonaguni finds itself right on the front lines.
Sitting just 110 kilometers (68 miles) east of Taiwan, Yonaguni marks the tail end of an archipelago stretchin...
As military tensions between China and Japan reach the highest level in more than a decade, the sparsely populated island of Yonaguni finds itself right on the front lines.
Sitting just 110 kilometers (68 miles) east of Taiwan, Yonaguni marks the tail end of an archipelago stretchin...
- 13/12 18:26
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Mega Quake Advisory Remains Following Strong Earthquake In Northern Japan
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NHK
Japan's Meteorological Agency is urging people along the northern Pacific coast to stay vigilant for a mega quake after a tremor led to a tsunami advisory on Friday.
The magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori at 11:44 a.m. at a depth of 17 kilometers.
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Japan's Meteorological Agency is urging people along the northern Pacific coast to stay vigilant for a mega quake after a tremor led to a tsunami advisory on Friday.
The magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori at 11:44 a.m. at a depth of 17 kilometers.
Tsunami waves ...
- 12/12 20:36
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Visa Free Travel, New Flights Boost Turkish Visit To Japan
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HURRIYET DAILY NEWS
Türkiye’s interest in Japan is experiencing a remarkable surge, with the number of Turkish visitors reaching record levels.
Visa‑free travel for up to 90 days, newly launched direct flights and the powerful influence of social media have combined to fuel an unprecedented ris...
Türkiye’s interest in Japan is experiencing a remarkable surge, with the number of Turkish visitors reaching record levels.
Visa‑free travel for up to 90 days, newly launched direct flights and the powerful influence of social media have combined to fuel an unprecedented ris...
- 12/12 20:07
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Japan to Finalize Plan to Address Tax Revenue Gap Next Year
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NIPPON
The Japanese government and ruling parties are considering finalizing details of a plan to address tax revenue gaps between Tokyo and other local governments at the end of next year, people familiar with the matter said Thursday.
Government and ruling coalition officials have been discus...
The Japanese government and ruling parties are considering finalizing details of a plan to address tax revenue gaps between Tokyo and other local governments at the end of next year, people familiar with the matter said Thursday.
Government and ruling coalition officials have been discus...
- 12/12 19:54
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Bear Character Chosen as Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025
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TOKYO WEEKENDER
The announcement was made in Kyoto on Friday
‘Kuma’ Is the Official Kanji of 2025
On Friday, the official Kanji of the Year for 2025 was announced at Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto. Unsurprisingly, the top choice this year was 熊 (pronounced Kuma) meaning bear.
The character was s...
The announcement was made in Kyoto on Friday
‘Kuma’ Is the Official Kanji of 2025
On Friday, the official Kanji of the Year for 2025 was announced at Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto. Unsurprisingly, the top choice this year was 熊 (pronounced Kuma) meaning bear.
The character was s...
- 12/12 19:03
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UNESCO Adds 6 Items From Japan To Pre-Inscribed Intangible Heritage List
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KYODO NEWS
A U.N. intergovernmental committee decided Thursday to add six items submitted by Japan to three categories already inscribed on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, including traditional festivals and paper-making.
Festivals from the prefectures of Ibaraki, Niigata, Shiga and Toya...
A U.N. intergovernmental committee decided Thursday to add six items submitted by Japan to three categories already inscribed on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, including traditional festivals and paper-making.
Festivals from the prefectures of Ibaraki, Niigata, Shiga and Toya...
- 11/12 20:08
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Japan Lower House OKs FY 2025 Extra Budget
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NIPPON
Japan's House of Representatives on Thursday passed the government's supplementary budget bill for fiscal 2025, which will finance the first comprehensive economic policy package compiled under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
At a plenary meeting of the lower chamber of the Diet, the budg...
Japan's House of Representatives on Thursday passed the government's supplementary budget bill for fiscal 2025, which will finance the first comprehensive economic policy package compiled under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
At a plenary meeting of the lower chamber of the Diet, the budg...
- 11/12 19:42
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Japan Assesses Damage From 7.5 Magnitude Quake That Injured 34
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AP NEWS
Japan was assessing damage Tuesday and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities.
At least 34 people were injured, one seriously, the Fire and Disaster Management Agen...
Japan was assessing damage Tuesday and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities.
At least 34 people were injured, one seriously, the Fire and Disaster Management Agen...
- 11/12 19:10
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