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G7 Chair Japan Opts Not To Sign Statement By 5 Leaders Supporting Israel

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ARAB NEWS
 
 Japan and Canada abstain from joint statement in support of Israel after deadly attacks by Hamas from GazaChief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno: Japan’s absence from the statement may be attributed to its desire to maintain flexibility in its approachFive G7 members on Monday issu...

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Johnny Kitagawa Accused Of Abusing Teen In NHK Building Toilet

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Japan's public broadcaster NHK on Monday reported a man has alleged the late founder of scandal-hit male talent agency Johnny & Associates Inc sexually abused him as a high schooler at its broadcasting center in Tokyo.
According to the report, the man, now in his 30s, joined a dance...

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Making Payments In Japan Just Got Simpler For Expats With Mobalpay’s Convenience Store Top-Ups

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JAPAN TODAY
 
MobalPay, an up-and-coming provider of prepaid payment solutions for expatriates in Japan, has announced the upcoming launch of its latest feature – cash top-ups at convenience stores.
This innovative service aims to simplify the financial lives of expats by offering a seamless way ...

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Suspected Leaked Chemical Injures 6 Passengers On Shinkansen

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ASAHI.COM
 
An apparent chemical leak on the Tohoku Shinkansen Line injured six passengers, including a child, on Oct. 9, but none of them were reported in serious condition.
A call made to the 119 emergency phone number around noon said a child was injured when he touched what looked like a leak...

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South Korea To Face Japan In Asian Games Soccer Final, With Military Exemptions On The Line

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AP NEWS
 
South Korea’s under-24 players are preparing for the biggest game of their careers on Saturday, but standing between Asian Games gold and military exemption is traditional foe Japan.
The Asian Games, being staged in the Chinese city of Hangzhou, a year later than scheduled due to China’...

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2024 Lexus LS Debuts in Japan With New Digital Instrument Cluster And Safety Upgrades

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CAR SCOOPS
 
The Japanese automaker keeps improving its flagship offering by adding new features
Lexus introduced a series of updates for the LS flagship in Japan, focused on improving safety and comfort.
The most noticeable highlight of the updated LS is the addition of a new 12.3-inch digital i...

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Japan, Eight ASEAN Nations To Bolster Cybersecurity Collaboration

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KYODO NEWS
 
Japan and eight Association of Southeast Asian Nations members agreed Thursday to bolster private sector cybersecurity collaboration, with 2023 marking 50 years of Japan-ASEAN friendship and cooperation.
The commitment was made at the International Conference on ASEAN-Japan Cybersecu...

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After 2 Years In Office, Kishida May Call Snap Election Soon

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JAPAN TODAY
 
There is speculation among Japanese lawmakers that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may call a snap election in the near future to regain his political footing, as two years have passed since he took office in October 2021.
Both the ruling coalition and opposition parties are wary of th...

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Philippines, Japan, Allies Kick Off Naval Drills Amid Asia-Pacific Tension

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Forces from the Philippines, Japan, Britain, Canada and the United States kicked off on Monday two weeks of joint naval exercises in Philippine waters as a "show of force", amid flaring regional tension.
With more than 1,800 participants, the drills follow last week's move by Beijin...

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Japan Records Hottest September In 125 Years

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NDTV
 
The scorching September's average temperature was 2.66 degrees Celsius (36.78 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than usual, the Japan Meteorological Agency said on Monday.
Japan has seen its hottest September since records began 125 years ago, the weather agency said, in a year expected to be the...

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