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Japan's Techno-Pop Group Perfume To Enter Into Hiatus 20 Yrs After Debut
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KYODO NEWS
Perfume, an all-female Japanese techno-pop group, said Sunday they will take a hiatus in 2026, after gaining popularity in Japan and beyond since their major label debut two decades ago.
The trio going by the name of A-chan, Kashiyuka and Nocchi are known for their futuristic style a...
Perfume, an all-female Japanese techno-pop group, said Sunday they will take a hiatus in 2026, after gaining popularity in Japan and beyond since their major label debut two decades ago.
The trio going by the name of A-chan, Kashiyuka and Nocchi are known for their futuristic style a...
- 21/9 19:27
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Japan Govt to Step Up Heatstroke Prevention for Elderly
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NIPPON
Japan's Environment Ministry plans to step up efforts to prevent elderly people from suffering heatstroke indoors, including at home.
It has requested 1 billion yen for related measures under the government's fiscal 2026 budget.
The government has set a target of halving the average annu...
Japan's Environment Ministry plans to step up efforts to prevent elderly people from suffering heatstroke indoors, including at home.
It has requested 1 billion yen for related measures under the government's fiscal 2026 budget.
The government has set a target of halving the average annu...
- 21/9 18:44
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Crowd Buzz In Tokyo Makes Up For Japan Track And Field Flops
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FRANCE 24
A crowd roar "like having tinnitus" at Tokyo's National Stadium has made up for Japan's muted performances at their home world athletics championships, four years after empty stands greeted the pandemic-troubled Olympics there.
The host nation had won only two medals going into the co...
A crowd roar "like having tinnitus" at Tokyo's National Stadium has made up for Japan's muted performances at their home world athletics championships, four years after empty stands greeted the pandemic-troubled Olympics there.
The host nation had won only two medals going into the co...
- 21/9 18:16
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S. Korea to Hold Talks with Japan on Joining CPTPP
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NIPPON
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has said that his country plans to engage in talks with Japan on possibly joining the Tokyo-led Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
At a press conference with foreign media in Seoul on Friday, Cho said that South K...
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has said that his country plans to engage in talks with Japan on possibly joining the Tokyo-led Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
At a press conference with foreign media in Seoul on Friday, Cho said that South K...
- 20/9 19:42
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Japan Deploys Fighter Jets To NATO Bases
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DEFENSE NEWS
Japan is deploying eight aircraft, including four F-15 fighter jets, to bases in the United States, Canada and Europe in an unprecedented mission to support NATO.
The mission, dubbed Atlantic Eagles, reportedly marks the first time in history that Japanese warplanes have deployed t...
Japan is deploying eight aircraft, including four F-15 fighter jets, to bases in the United States, Canada and Europe in an unprecedented mission to support NATO.
The mission, dubbed Atlantic Eagles, reportedly marks the first time in history that Japanese warplanes have deployed t...
- 20/9 19:02
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Japan Requires Prison Officers To Display ID Numbers On Uniforms
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JAPAN TIMES
The Justice Ministry has begun requiring all prison officers in Japan to display newly assigned six-digit identification numbers on their uniforms, to prevent the mistreatment of inmates, such as the use of violence.
Under the measure, ID numbers are issued to all staff at prisons a...
The Justice Ministry has begun requiring all prison officers in Japan to display newly assigned six-digit identification numbers on their uniforms, to prevent the mistreatment of inmates, such as the use of violence.
Under the measure, ID numbers are issued to all staff at prisons a...
- 20/9 18:36
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Okinawa To Levy 2% Accommodation Tax To Support Local Tourism
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JAPAN TODAY
The prefectural assembly of Okinawa, one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations, on Thursday passed an ordinance to impose a 2 percent accommodation tax to support local tourism.
Due to take effect in fiscal 2026, which begins next April, it will be the first such tax of its k...
The prefectural assembly of Okinawa, one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations, on Thursday passed an ordinance to impose a 2 percent accommodation tax to support local tourism.
Due to take effect in fiscal 2026, which begins next April, it will be the first such tax of its k...
- 18/9 21:25
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Japan To Boost Support For Its Anime And Film Industry
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JAPAN TIMES
The government plans to expand support for the domestic content industry to boost exports of anime and films, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
The plan comes as the country aims to triple overseas revenue from Japanese content to ¥20 trillion in 2033.
As part of th...
The government plans to expand support for the domestic content industry to boost exports of anime and films, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
The plan comes as the country aims to triple overseas revenue from Japanese content to ¥20 trillion in 2033.
As part of th...
- 18/9 20:43
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Japan to Give Disaster-Relief Machinery to Papua New Guinea
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NIPPON
The Japanese government has pledged to give heavy machinery for disaster relief worth 400 million yen to Papua New Guinea under its official security assistance program.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Takuma Miyaji signed and exchanged notes on the matter with Papua New Guinea's fore...
The Japanese government has pledged to give heavy machinery for disaster relief worth 400 million yen to Papua New Guinea under its official security assistance program.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Takuma Miyaji signed and exchanged notes on the matter with Papua New Guinea's fore...
- 17/9 20:12
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Japanese Girl Group Release AI-Assisted Single After Fan Vote
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BBC
One of Japan's biggest girl groups, AKB48, have released a single that was partially generated by artificial intelligence, after a televised songwriting contest.
The competition saw composer Yasushi Akimoto, whose songs have collectively sold more than 100 million copies, go head-to-head wi...
One of Japan's biggest girl groups, AKB48, have released a single that was partially generated by artificial intelligence, after a televised songwriting contest.
The competition saw composer Yasushi Akimoto, whose songs have collectively sold more than 100 million copies, go head-to-head wi...
- 17/9 19:45
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