JAPAN TODAY
 
Japan's National Stadium was fan-less four years ago during the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics; zero atmosphere in the $1.4 billion, 60,000-seat venue for the globe's greatest track and field athletes.
Many recall the sterility of the opening and closing ceremonies, the quiet as Em...

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PREMIUM BEAUTY NEWS
 
Western Japan’s premier beauty trade fair will take place from 20-22 October 2025 at INTEX Osaka, spanning Halls 1–5 and 6B.
For this landmark 20th edition, Beautyworld Japan Osaka unveils big plans! The fair launches three new zones: Clinic Care, Fitness + Beauty and Osaka ...

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NIPPON
 
Toshimitsu Motegi, former secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party, announced his candidacy Wednesday for the leadership of the Japanese ruling party.
"I will seek a new coalition framework with political parties that share our basic policies," Motegi, 69, told a press conferenc...

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XINHUA
 
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has decided to hold its upcoming leadership election in a full-scale format, including votes from both lawmakers and rank-and-file party members, to select a successor to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
At a meeting on Tuesday, party executives agree...

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Japan Airlines apologized Wednesday over a series of flight delays caused by drunken pilots, following a reprimand from the transport ministry.
There have been at least three cases in the past year or so in which a pilot failed to pass a pre-flight alcohol test or was reported to th...

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JAPAN NEWS
 
Google LLC has expanded the range of languages supported in its AI Mode search service to include Japanese. The new options started to become available to users on Tuesday.
The free artificial intelligence-based search service can now help users get answers to complex questions in a ...

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JAPAN TODAY
 
A recent survey in two major export markets of Japan's konnyaku showed the low-calorie foodstuff made from a type of yam is well received, prompting the Japan Konjac Association to express hopes to boost exports further amid growing health consciousness among consumers.
According to...

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NIPPON
 
Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro agreed Tuesday to strengthen cooperation between Japan's Self-Defense Forces and the Philippine military, amid China's growing military presence in the East and South China seas.
During their meeting...

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THE PIE NEWS
 
Navi Japan, powered by Acumen with support from Study in Japan’s South Asia initiative and the University of Tokyo, aims to help Indian students, parents, and institutions access reliable information on studying in Japan.
With Japan’s Ministry of Education, also known as MEXT, plan...

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NIPPON
 
Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and his South Korean counterpart, Ahn Gyu-back, agreed Monday to strengthen bilateral communication, including through mutual visits to each other's countries.
The two defense chiefs, meeting in Seoul for their first in-person talks since South Kore...

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