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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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Babysitting Services For Foreign Tourists Taking Off In Japan
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KYODO NEWS
Foreign-language babysitting services for foreign tourists are beginning to take off in Japan, driven by demand among wealthy families who wish to enjoy aspects of Japanese culture that may be difficult to experience with young children.
Some services also provide hands-on programs f...
Foreign-language babysitting services for foreign tourists are beginning to take off in Japan, driven by demand among wealthy families who wish to enjoy aspects of Japanese culture that may be difficult to experience with young children.
Some services also provide hands-on programs f...
- 29/12 18:42
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Japan PM Takaichi Moves into Official Residence
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi moved into the official residence of the prime minister from the dormitory for members of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, on Monday.
Her husband, Taku Yamamoto, will also live in the prime minister's official residence...
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi moved into the official residence of the prime minister from the dormitory for members of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, on Monday.
Her husband, Taku Yamamoto, will also live in the prime minister's official residence...
- 29/12 18:02
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Japan Draws Up Roadmap for Shipbuilding Sector Revival
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NIPPON
Japan's transport ministry and the Cabinet Office announced on Friday a roadmap for revitalizing the country's shipbuilding industry, aiming to double annual ship output to 18 million gross tons by 2035 through sector realignment.
Japan's share of the global shipbuilding market has dwind...
Japan's transport ministry and the Cabinet Office announced on Friday a roadmap for revitalizing the country's shipbuilding industry, aiming to double annual ship output to 18 million gross tons by 2035 through sector realignment.
Japan's share of the global shipbuilding market has dwind...
- 26/12 21:04
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