Japan protests after Chinese military locks radar on Japanese aircraft

Japan protests after Chinese military locks radar on Japanese aircraft

S/ Takaichi Sanae, Japanese Prime Minister / It is extremely regrettable that such an incident has occurred. We strongly...

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Non-Hibernating Bears: Series of attacks in December

Non-Hibernating Bears: Series of attacks in December

Despite it being the season when bears typically enter hibernation, a series of bear attacks has been reported across J...

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Megaphone cuts through noise in busy restaurants for disaster preparedness

Megaphone cuts through noise in busy restaurants for disaster preparedness

S/ Niikura Kumiko, NTV Reporter / When this megaphone is used, the voice is converted to a higher pitch.This special meg...

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Japanese companies sue Trump administration seeking tariff refunds

Japanese companies sue Trump administration seeking tariff refunds

At least nine Japanese companies have sued the Trump administration seeking refunds of tariffs they paid under the US go...

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Japan sends second letter to UN, counters China's claims over Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japan sends second letter to UN, counters China's claims over Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

On December 4, Japanese Ambassador to the United Nations Yamazaki Kazuyuki sent a second letter to UN Secretary-General ...

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Japan's doll maker unveils Kawari Hagoita paddles featuring top newsmakers of 2025

Japan's doll maker unveils Kawari Hagoita paddles featuring top newsmakers of 2025

Japan’s major traditional doll maker unveiled its annual kawari hagoita --decorative wooden paddles featuring people wh...

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Abe's widow faces husband's killer in trial as shooter explains why he targeted ex-PM

Abe's widow faces husband's killer in trial as shooter explains why he targeted ex-PM

On December 3, Abe Akie, the widow of former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, sat in the back seat of a car and bowed...

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Graffiti of 'China' and 'Japan' kanji found at Takamatsu Castle ruins in Kagawa

Graffiti of 'China' and 'Japan' kanji found at Takamatsu Castle ruins in Kagawa

Graffiti were found at the ruins of Takamatsu Castle, designated as Japan’s national historic site.S/ Reporter / This is...

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Japan considers bill to expand use of maiden names

Japan considers bill to expand use of maiden names

The Japanese government is moving toward submitting a bill next year to legally allow people who changed their surnames...

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Japan PM visits Fukushima to confirm decommissioning progress of Fukushima Daiichi

Japan PM visits Fukushima to confirm decommissioning progress of Fukushima Daiichi

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae / We will instruct TEPCO to prioritize safety above all else and proceed with dec...

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