Bear sighting at school north of Tokyo, damages to school property
A bear was spotted early on the morning of October 29 at an elementary school in Nanyo, Yamagata Prefecture.At about 5:1...
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Japan-US defense leaders meet for first time, talk increased defense spending
Japan’s Minister of Defense Koizumi held his first meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on October 29 and...
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Emperor Naruhito hosts Autumn Garden Party in Tokyo
The Autumn Garden Party was held by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens on the afternoon...
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Car explodes and burns near Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department received a report at around 6PM on October 28 that a car was burning on a road ...
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Trial begins for former-PM Abe assassin
The trial for Yamagami Tetsuya, who is charged with the assassination of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, began on Octo...
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Japan PM Takaichi holds first meeting with US President Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae / I am grateful for the long-standing friendship with former Prime Minister Abe. ...
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PM Takaichi to nominate US President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is finalizing arrangements to convey her intention to nominate U.S. President Donald Trump...
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Defense Minister Koizumi to promote exports of Japan's defense equipment
S/ Koizumi Shinjiro, Defense Minister / (Exporting defense equipment) is an important policy tool for creating a desirab...
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Annual light-up event canceled in Shirakawa, Gifu over bear sightings
An outdoor museum in the village of Shirakawa, Gifu Prefecture, has called off its annual light-up event due to numerous...
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Japan PM Takaichi calls for free and open Indo-Pacific at ASEAN summit
S/ Takaichi Sanae, Japanese Prime Minister / We would like to further strengthen our cooperation with FOIP to make Japan...
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