Santa and Ohtani figures adorn Kobe building

Santa and Ohtani figures adorn Kobe building

Christmas decorations in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture depicted Santa alongside notable figures from the year.The annual tradit...

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Japanese PM Ishiba meets Chinese President Xi for first time since taking office, but no meetings with US President-elect Trump.

Japanese PM Ishiba meets Chinese President Xi for first time since taking office, but no meetings with US President-elect Trump.

Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru holds his first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping since taking office and confirms...

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China mulls restoring short-stay visa exemptions for Japanese visitors

China mulls restoring short-stay visa exemptions for Japanese visitors

The Chinese government is considering the resumption of short-stay visa exemptions for Japanese visitors by the end of ...

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 Japan MSDF releases footage of F-35B, the STOVL fighter jet, landing and takeoff from destroyer Kaga.

Japan MSDF releases footage of F-35B, the STOVL fighter jet, landing and takeoff from destroyer Kaga.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force released footage of a fighter jet’s takeoff and landing on destroyer Kaga off the ...

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PM Ishiba forms 2nd Cabinet, shows intent to revise political funds law

PM Ishiba forms 2nd Cabinet, shows intent to revise political funds law

S/ Ishiba Shigeru, Prime Minister / We will promptly compile the proposal of the Liberal Democratic Party and make effor...

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Ishiba reelected as Japan's prime minister in runoff vote

Ishiba reelected as Japan's prime minister in runoff vote

S/ Nukaga Fukushiro, Speaker for the House of Representatives “I announce that Ishiba Shigeru is the elected Prime minis...

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Key opposition lawmaker admits having extramarital affair ahead of extra Diet session

Key opposition lawmaker admits having extramarital affair ahead of extra Diet session

Key opposition lawmaker Tamaki Yuichiro admitted on November 11 to having an extramarital affair.The leader of the Democ...

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Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper capsizes after fire

Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper capsizes after fire

A Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper, operating off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture in southwestern Japan, capsized...

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President-elect Trump's Impact on Japanese Economy

President-elect Trump's Impact on Japanese Economy

Nippon TV asked Japanese stakeholders what kind of impact U.S. President-elect Donald Trump may have on the Japanese eco...

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Princess Akiko of Mikasa celebrates Japan-Turkey ties

Princess Akiko of Mikasa celebrates Japan-Turkey ties

Princess Akiko of Mikasa attended a ceremony to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Japan-Turkey relations on November 6....

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