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Flood, Landslide Warnings In Japan As Typhoon Dujuan Approaches East Coast
At the Asian Games in central Japan's Aichi Prefecture, organisers postponed the equestrian eventing competition until Tuesday due to the approaching typhoon.
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'Relieved, Lonely': Japan PM After Staff Gets Rid Of Her Cockroach Companion
Takaichi, who is increasingly seen secluding herself at home, last week said that she is using her official residence next to her office more for work to maximise efficiency.
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Express Train Hits, Kills 4 Workers At Railway Station In Japan
Railway officials said it was unclear why the workers did not leave the site when the train was approaching, or what the lookout people were doing.
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Japan Births Fall For 10th Straight Year
The number of births in Japan fell for the 10th straight year in 2025, official data showed on Thursday, highlighting the challenges for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
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How Japan's First Female Leader Won Over Disillusioned Young Voters
Three months into her tenure as Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi is connecting with younger voters in a way her predecessors failed.
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The Last Two Pandas In Japan Are Leaving For China As Ties Are Strained
Japanese panda fans are gathering for the final public viewing at Tokyo's Ueno zoo before twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei return to China.
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Over 60 Vehicles Involved In Massive Pile-Up In Japan, 2 Dead, 26 Injured
A massive crash involving 67 vehicles in snowy weather killed two people and injured 26 on an expressway in Japan late on Friday as the country kicked off its end-of-year holiday season.
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Style And 'Work Mantra': What's Behind Japan's New PM's Rising Popularity
The pledge by Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to "work, work, work, work and work" for her country has been named the catchphrase of the year.
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Japan Princess' Admiration Sparks Call To Change Male-Only Succession Law
During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being screamed by well-wishers along the roads overwhelmed the cheers for her parents.
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"Femininity Can Be Muscular": Japan Bar Seeks To Crush Norms Of Willowy Beauty
A dozen women in sports bras and tight shorts stood behind a U-shaped counter at an underground bar in a busy Tokyo neighbourhood, chiselled frames on full display as they crushed grapefruit in unison with their bare hands.
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A Daily Occurrence: Japan Struggles With Spike In Bear Attacks
The sense of fear is palpable in parts of northern Japan, where some locals have fastened bells to their bags hoping the noise will keep bears away, while signs warn people to be on guard.
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Soldiers, Jeeps, Armour To Combat Bears In Japan Town Known For Hot Springs
Japan's military deployed troops to the country's mountainous north on Wednesday to help trap bears after an urgent request from local authorities struggling to cope with a wave of attacks.
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With Sanae Takaichi Becoming Japan's 1st Female PM, What Changes For Women?
Sanae Takaichi took office on Tuesday as Japan's first female prime minister, but her surprisingly male-dominated cabinet and socially conservative track record have left some women ambivalent in a country that lags on gender equality.
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Japan Arrests Woman For Keeping Daughter's Body In Freezer For 20 Years
Japanese police said Thursday they had arrested a 75-year-old woman who allegedly confessed to keeping the body of her daughter in a freezer for two decades.
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"Deeply Touched": PM Modi Lauds Indian Community In Japan For Preserving Traditions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Indian community in Japan for their commitment to preserving the cultural roots while making meaningful contributions to Japanese society.
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Flood, Landslide Warnings In Japan As Typhoon Dujuan Approaches East Coast
At the Asian Games in central Japan's Aichi Prefecture, organisers postponed the equestrian eventing competition until Tuesday due to the approaching typhoon.
-
'Relieved, Lonely': Japan PM After Staff Gets Rid Of Her Cockroach Companion
Takaichi, who is increasingly seen secluding herself at home, last week said that she is using her official residence next to her office more for work to maximise efficiency.
-
Express Train Hits, Kills 4 Workers At Railway Station In Japan
Railway officials said it was unclear why the workers did not leave the site when the train was approaching, or what the lookout people were doing.
-
Japan Births Fall For 10th Straight Year
The number of births in Japan fell for the 10th straight year in 2025, official data showed on Thursday, highlighting the challenges for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
-
How Japan's First Female Leader Won Over Disillusioned Young Voters
Three months into her tenure as Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi is connecting with younger voters in a way her predecessors failed.
-
The Last Two Pandas In Japan Are Leaving For China As Ties Are Strained
Japanese panda fans are gathering for the final public viewing at Tokyo's Ueno zoo before twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei return to China.
-
Over 60 Vehicles Involved In Massive Pile-Up In Japan, 2 Dead, 26 Injured
A massive crash involving 67 vehicles in snowy weather killed two people and injured 26 on an expressway in Japan late on Friday as the country kicked off its end-of-year holiday season.
-
Style And 'Work Mantra': What's Behind Japan's New PM's Rising Popularity
The pledge by Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to "work, work, work, work and work" for her country has been named the catchphrase of the year.
-
Japan Princess' Admiration Sparks Call To Change Male-Only Succession Law
During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being screamed by well-wishers along the roads overwhelmed the cheers for her parents.
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"Femininity Can Be Muscular": Japan Bar Seeks To Crush Norms Of Willowy Beauty
A dozen women in sports bras and tight shorts stood behind a U-shaped counter at an underground bar in a busy Tokyo neighbourhood, chiselled frames on full display as they crushed grapefruit in unison with their bare hands.
-
A Daily Occurrence: Japan Struggles With Spike In Bear Attacks
The sense of fear is palpable in parts of northern Japan, where some locals have fastened bells to their bags hoping the noise will keep bears away, while signs warn people to be on guard.
-
Soldiers, Jeeps, Armour To Combat Bears In Japan Town Known For Hot Springs
Japan's military deployed troops to the country's mountainous north on Wednesday to help trap bears after an urgent request from local authorities struggling to cope with a wave of attacks.
-
With Sanae Takaichi Becoming Japan's 1st Female PM, What Changes For Women?
Sanae Takaichi took office on Tuesday as Japan's first female prime minister, but her surprisingly male-dominated cabinet and socially conservative track record have left some women ambivalent in a country that lags on gender equality.
-
Japan Arrests Woman For Keeping Daughter's Body In Freezer For 20 Years
Japanese police said Thursday they had arrested a 75-year-old woman who allegedly confessed to keeping the body of her daughter in a freezer for two decades.
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"Deeply Touched": PM Modi Lauds Indian Community In Japan For Preserving Traditions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Indian community in Japan for their commitment to preserving the cultural roots while making meaningful contributions to Japanese society.
